From mangroves to swamps, saltwater to freshwater lagoons, the Palo Verde National Park in Costa Rica has it all! This day trip takes you traveling along the Bebedero River to gaze at exotic animals such as anteaters and crocodiles. You might also spot some howler monkeys, green iguanas and a wide array of local Costa Rican birds.
Highlights
- Day trip to Palo Verde National Park
- Boat trip down the Bebedero River
- Wide variety of animal species including monkeys, anteaters and crocodiles
- Different types of ecosystems and vegetation
- Great bird watching experience
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup and dropoff
As you travel along the deep, slow-moving Bebedero River and cross the dry Pacific savannas, there are myriad wild creatures to admire in Guanacaste's phenomenal Palo Verde National Park. The park provides shelter for a great variety of birds, including the American woodstock, the roseate spoonbill, the boat-billed heron, the tiger heron and the tropical kingbird.
Palo Verde National Park is dramatic in its diversity, with mangroves, swamps, lagoons and marshes. There are also deciduous and evergreen forests where the characteristic palo verde, or horse bean, grows.
During your boat trip through the park, your guide will help you become an excellent bird watcher and teach you how to differentiate their calls.
This trip offers an exceptional experience amid the beauty of Costa Rican nature!
Schedule Details
Resting Crocs!
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Tour departs from major resorts in the Conchal and Papagayo areas of Guanacaste.
Departure Time:Hotel pickup at approximately 6:00am
Duration:8 hours (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point at approximately 2:30pm
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Additional Information
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Local Guide
- Lunch
- Boat Ride
- Gratuities (Optional)
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Each passenger must sign a waiver prior to tour commencement
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Hotel pickup is not available from Samara, Nosara or Peninsula de Nicoya
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