Private Tour
Available languages
5 hours
Mobile ticket
Enjoy a half-day Safari Boat Tour to Palo
Verde National Park, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00
p.m., including round-trip transportation
with full air conditioning, a professional
bilingual local guide, insurance, and bottled
water. Cruise by motorboat along the
Tempisque River to spot native and
migratory birds, howler monkeys,
white-faced monkeys, American crocodiles,
macaws, and iguanas in a diverse
ecosystem. The tour also includes visits to
local towns, the iguana park, a cultural
experience with traditional clay pottery, and
a typical Costa Rican lunch—a perfect mix
of wildlife and culture
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Palo Verde is special for those people who want to have an up close experience with wildlife, see animals, do cultural activities, typical food and more. It is a beautiful adventure tour, bird watching and more, you can do it with your partner, family, friends.
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
tips
Select a pickup point
Pickup included
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
keithmT7209RB,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
The boat trip to coco beach was amazing! We saw whales, snorkeled with sea turtles and checked out caves on a secluded beach. Couldn’t beat the price either! Very reasonable.

743jarrets,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
I travel alot and this was by far the best tour I have ever been on. Big papi and his crew were absolutely amazing and accommodating I am in a wheel chair and they made all the efforts to help me enjoy the experience with my family I highly recommend them 5 star
Lynnette A,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Gino is a knowledgeable and passionate tour guide who really cares about making the best experience for his guests! He really knows a lot about history, ecology and community and knows exactly how to match a tour or experience with the guest’s preference.

C2574IJtylerp,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had an amazing experience thanks to Gino. He was very knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about what he does. Every stop was explained with interesting stories and helpful context that brought the locations to life. The tour was well organized, never rushed, and he made sure everyone felt included and comfortable throughout the day. His friendly attitude and professionalism truly made this a memorable experience. I would highly recommend this tour—and especially Gino—to anyone visiting the area.


montanam861,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was amazing! Gino was a knowledgeable and personable guide! You can tell he loves what he does and goes above and beyond. Highly recommend Gino for any tours!!!

171tracep,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Guide Gino made the trip great, very knowledgeable and friendly! Great experience here in Costa Rica would recommend.
191tarrenp,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We had Gino as a tour guide, he was incredible. Best tour guide we have ever had, anywhere. He is so knowledgeable about Costa Rica, the areas, the animas and is incredibly passionate. Even after your tour is done, it’s not done he helps with restraunts, other tour recommendations, shuttles and whatever else you need


J8975OKrobinf,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
It was my birthday and this experience made it the best birthday ever. Thank you to our guide Homaberto and our driver. They were 10 stars.

253velmas,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
The tour was extremely informative, relaxing and very personal. The driver jegsan was very professional and drove safe, I was very relaxed with him driving he was also very patient...Our tour guide Humberto was kind, funny, informative and knowledgeable...We went palo Verde national.park and river boat , I would book again with this company
Compass276029,,Sep 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thank you for the Palo verde national park boat tour. We had a great time. The tour guide Umberto was excellent, friendly and knowledgeable. Our driver Luis was very good, felt safe with his driving. We enjoyed the boat tour, got to see the white monkeys in the trees, crocs going into the river, the blue birds and other birds. Lunch at the ranch was great. Demos of how a family make their pottery and how to squeeze sugar cane the old way the oz use to do it. Great time will recommend to friends and family members that will plan a trip to Costa Rica. Thanks Monica and Family


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