Palo Verde and Tempisque River: Tour From Guanacaste
Excursions & day trips

Palo Verde and Tempisque River: Tour From Guanacaste

Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Monday, Thursday, Saturday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 7 hours
Do this because
  • Birdwatching
  • Tempisque River
  • Palo Verde National Park
  • Crocodiles
What to expect

From mangroves to swamps, saltwater to freshwater lagoons, 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 howler monkeys, green iguanas, and a wide array of local Costa Rican birds. As you travel along the deep, slow-moving Bebedero River and cross dry Pacific savannas, discover a myriad of wild creatures in Guanacaste’s phenomenal Palo Verde National Park.

The park is one of the most famous international bird-nesting sites and it provides shelter for a great variety of birds, including the American Woodstock, the Roseate Spoonbill, the Shite Ibis, the Greets Egret, the Little Blue Heron, the Boat-Billed Heron, the Tiger Heron, and the Tropical Kingbird.

Palo Verde National Park is home to dramatic biodiversity in its 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 nature in Costa Rican!

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What's included
  • check Roundtrip Transfers from most Guanacaste Hotels
  • check Tour Guide
  • check Fruits
  • check Entrance Fee to National Park
What's not included
  • x_not_included Gratuities
Where
Provincia de Guanacaste, Bagaces, Costa Rica
Meeting point:
Pick up from your hotel
What to remember
  • We suggest bringing: light clothing, bathing suit, towel, comfortable shoes, light jacket, hat, sunblock and camera
  • Minimum of 2 passengers is required for the tour to run; if the minimum size is not reached, the tour is subject to cancellation and all tickets are refunded or rescheduled
  • Available from select hotels in the following Guanacaste areas:

Zone 1: Coco Beach, Hermosa Beach, Matapalo Beach, Ocotal Beach, Panama Beach, Papagayo Zone 2: Conchal, Flamingo, Playa Grande, Playa Pan de Azucar, Potrero, Tamarindo

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Provider
Gray Line Costa Rica
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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