Palo Verde Boat Tour

Boat Tour Itinerary

Hotel Pick up

Our guides will usher you directly from your hotel though the backroads of Guanacaste’s Sabanero (Cowboy Country) Province to your Palo Verde Boat Tour

Boat Safari

After a scenic guided drive, you will then hop into your boat and spend one hour and twenty minutes on the Tempisque River that borders the Palo Verde National Park. This river is best known for its murky water and spectacular wetlands. Your naturalist guide will help to spot wildlife in the dry tropical forest and mangroves. There are over 600 different species of birds, both local and migratory. Appropriately, this tour is a real treat for bird watchers, as you’ll have the chance of spotting storks, egrets, spoonbills, grebes and more. Also be on the lookout for monkeys, iguanas, scarlet macaws, anteaters, crocodiles and caimans, which can often be seen lingering along the banks of the river.

Costa Rica Style Lunch

After your boat safari, you will be taken to eat a plentiful typical Costa Rican style meal called a Casado. This usually consists of rice, beans, salad, plantains, choice of meat, and more. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Following lunch, make a quick stop for a Chorotega pottery presentation. Here, you’ll learn about the ancient artistry and cultural significance of Chorotega pottery. Marvel at the intricate designs and vibrant colors as you gain insight into the traditions of this indigenous community.

Transportation Info

The Palo Verde Boat Tour offers pick-ups from the following locations:

Hacienda Pinilla/JW Marriott: 6:30 AM
Langosta/Tamarindo: 7:00 AM
Grande, Conchal, Brasilito, Flamingo, Potrero: 7:00 AM
Las Catalinas – ($70 per booking, not per person) 7:00 am
RIU Guanacaste & RIU Palace MAIN GATE, Not the lobby: 7:00 AM
Playas del Coco: 7:20 AM
Playa Hermosa & Playa Panama (Villas Sol, Condovac, Secrets Papagayo, Occidental Papagayo, Mangroove): 7:30 AM
Liberia Peri Supermarket: 7:00 AM
Andaz, Four Seasons, Planet Hollywood – ($70 per booking, not per person) 7:00 am

Waldorf Astoria: 7:30 am ($70 per booking, not per person)
Dreams Las Mareas – ($200 per booking, not per person) 7:00 am

Pick up times above are an estimate. We will send you an official pick up time the day before the tour. Please be ready outside 10 minutes before your scheduled pick up time, but it can take up to 20 minutes longer depending on the day’s pick up schedule and traffic.