Crocodile River Adventure Tour in Costa Rica
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
.This unique tour offers a close-up view of American crocodiles and a variety of wildlife, including exotic birds, iguanas, and more, all in their natural habitat. With over 20 years of experience, the tour guarantees unforgettable photographic opportunities as you navigate through scenic rainforest and dense mangrove canals. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers, this tour is a must for anyone visiting Costa Rica.
Spot huge crocodiles and up to 50 species of exotic birds
Enjoy a guided boat tour through beautiful rainforest scenery
Capture stunning photos of wildlife in their natural habitat
Ideal for families, nature lovers, and wildlife enthusiasts
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
From our boat, observe the wildlife of the Tarcoles River UP-CLOSE in their natural habitat! Huge crocodiles, exotic birds, iguanas, lizards, and much more!
What‘s Included
Guide (English, Spanish, French)
Includes your entrance to our river boat tour (1 hour and 45 minutes), taxes, private parking lot, bilingual guide, and bottle of water each. Water, coffee and wifi on side is provided
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Crocodile River Adventure Tour in Costa Rica
Reviews
29 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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RADBARKA,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience with Jose's Crocodile River Tour! Big thanks to Adrian for the excellent explanations and to Captain Izaak for a smooth and safe ride. Everything was perfectly organized, and seeing crocodiles up close was unforgettable. Highly recommended! Greetings from Czech group -Mary and 9friends
Don't miss this excellent tour!
Culture26010144810,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I absolutely loved the crocodile river tour with this company. It was excellent and exceeded my expectations. We went on this tour while on vacation in Costa Rica with my family (husband, wife, 9 year old and 12 year old.) On the boat for our tour it was just us and one other couple. Then we had our tour guide and Captain who were both excellent. The boat was covered which provided excellent shelter from the hot sun. I also liked the boat we were on compared to some of the other boats that we saw. It was longer with two rows of two seats along the boat (probably could hold up to 30 people) and it was lower down, so it was easy to see (and touch) the crocodiles! The tour was fantastic. We saw lots of wildlife, flora and fauna. We also saw lots of crocodiles! I didn't realize how up close we would get to them, it was really cool! At one point we were even able to touch the tail of a crocodile. The tour guide and Captain were excellent. They were knowledgeable and kind. They answered all our questions and were funny and entertaining. They also really went above and beyond "calling" and attracting the various wildlife, including the Crocodiles. This tour was a highlight of our entire trip to Costa Rica and I would highly recommend booking with Jose's Crocodile River Tour!
Spring Break 2026
terrone w,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great experience. I loved it. The tour guides was the best. They did everything needed to make this experience an incredible one.
Amazing interactions with Crocodiles!
dannyh bako,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really a great tour. Guides were knowledgeable, funny and engaging. We saw lots of crocodiles and other animals. The guides got off the boat and hand feed the crocs which was pretty exciting. We were able to get surprisingly close the crocs as well. Highly recommended.
Wonderful Experience
madelined2026,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this. Our guide’s name was Jesus and the captain/driver of the boat I think was Guido? They were excellent. Jesus was very knowledgeable about all the wildlife we saw- birds, lizards, crocodiles. He told jokes and was funny too/entertaining. The large crocodiles have territories that the guides know where to find them. The feed them in front of you and get them close to the boat for pictures and viewing.
Fun and memorable
X2008XOlaurenh,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Up close and personal experience. Tour guides were knowledgeable and personable.
Jose's Crocodile tour is Pura Vida
shilohlundahl,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. Jose is a great tour guide and keeps things fun and entertaining.
Awesome tour!
Emorycs,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We showed up late to our crocodile tour with a group of 10 (including two little ones and a baby), and the crew could not have been more accommodating. They made sure we didn’t miss out and still gave us an incredible experience. We saw so much wildlife- birds, lizards, and some seriously massive crocodiles. The highlight was watching two crocs actually feeding… such a wild, unforgettable moment. Our tour guide and captain, Jesus & Guido, were amazing—so knowledgeable, funny, engaging, and genuinely cared about making the experience special for us. Highly recommend this tour!
Best Crocodile Tour I’ve Ever Experienced!
TatiyannaIrene,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hands down the best crocodile tour I’ve ever been on. From start to finish, we were never bored—our guides kept the entire experience fun, engaging, and informative the whole time. We saw crocodiles of all sizes, along with so many different birds, lizards, and other wildlife. What really stood out to me was how interactive the tour was. The guides truly went above and beyond, safely engaging with the crocodiles to give us the best possible views and experience—you can tell they know exactly what they’re doing. Huge thank you to our tour guides—they were absolutely awesome and made this experience unforgettable. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area!
Our best experience so far
Cheryl T,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jose Crocodile Tours cannot be missed if visiting the Tarcoles River! Our guide was Sergio and our boat captain was called Isaac and they both worked so hard to ensure we saw as much as we could. Numerous birds, crocodiles and other reptiles were seen, Sergio and Isaac’s skill at spotting wildlife was incredible.
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