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Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour
Palo Verde · Half Day

Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour

Wildlife cruise on the Tempisque River with a traditional Costa Rican lunch.

Glide the Tempisque River spotting crocodiles, howler monkeys and hundreds of bird species, followed by a hearty typical lunch at a working hacienda.

Duration
Half Day
Region
Palo Verde
Duration
Half Day
Style
Private or shared
Region
Palo Verde
Category
Wildlife · Nature

Tour highlights

  • ✦Crocodile & monkey sightings
  • ✦300+ bird species
  • ✦Traditional wood-oven lunch
  • ✦Guaitil pottery visit
Family FriendlyEco-Certified

What's included

  • Private round-trip transportation
  • Certified bilingual guide
  • Park entrance fees
  • Bottled water & fresh fruit

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Personal expenses

What to bring

  • •Comfortable hiking shoes
  • •Light clothing
  • •Swimsuit & towel
  • •Sunscreen
  • •Camera

We recommend light clothing, comfortable footwear and sun protection. Costa Rica's weather shifts fast — bring a light rain layer if you visit between May and November.

Frequently asked questions

Is transportation included?+

Yes — round-trip private transport from your Guanacaste hotel is included in the price.

What's the cancellation policy?+

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Same-day cancellations are non-refundable.

Verified reviews

Travelers who did Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour with Rodrigo

Real excerpts from TripAdvisor.

5.0 · 26 reviews · TripAdvisor

Best personal tour guide we could possibly recommend

“Private tours by tour guide Rodrigo Vincenti are most excellent. His engaging personal style and incredible information on every subject, culture and national history made the rides themselves as good as the destination. On a river boat tour he was a great spotter of wildlife — even using his binoculars to magnify photos on my wife's phone.”

Rodrigo is your perfect guide

“If you are looking for a perfect guide, Rodrigo is your man. He knows all the curiosities of his country — the fauna, the flora, the history and the present — and stops at local restaurants so you can dive into the culinary culture. A prudent driver who gives you a lot of security and keeps his van impeccable.”

Excellent tour guide

“Rodrigo is awesome. He speaks fluent English for those that don't know Spanish. He knows all about local culture, vegetation and wildlife. Excellent, safe driver with a nice clean van. Definitely recommend him for any of your transportation or tour needs in Costa Rica!”

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