Embrace the wild
Book your tour and let us know the date and time that work best for you for this exciting adventure, as well as the number of adults and kids in your group.
In Costa Rica, Wildlife Conservation Law No. 7317 prohibits feeding wildlife.
Join our experienced guides for a peaceful, slow cruise down the Tárcoles River, where you will discover and photograph the incredible birds and diverse wildlife that call this river home. Our expert guides will assist you in finding, identifying, and capturing stunning images of a wide variety of Costa Rican wildlife, ensuring an unforgettable experience in nature. This tour lasts approximately 2 hours, depending on the needs and preferences of the client.
To ensure availability and service quality, reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Cruise through the world-famous Tárcoles River and get up close to Costa Rica’s top predator, the American Crocodile! This incredible experience offers the perfect opportunity to spot crocodiles and observe the amazing wildlife that thrives along the riverbanks.
This is our regular tour that lasts approximately 2 hours, cruising through the main ecosystems of the river.
Experience the magic of nature in all its glory!
Join us for a peaceful, slow cruise down the Tárcoles River, where you will discover and photograph the incredible birds and diverse wildlife that call this river home. Our expert guides will assist you in finding, identifying, and capturing stunning images of a wide variety of Costa Rican wildlife, ensuring an unforgettable experience in nature.
After the cruise, you will have a unique opportunity to observe a variety of owl species in their natural habitat, including the Pacific Screech Owl, Ferruginous Pygmy Owl, Black-and-White Owl, and others. Led by an experienced and knowledgeable guide, we’ll explore two distinct areas known for their rich biodiversity and high likelihood of owl sightings.
Whether you are an avid birdwatcher or simply curious about the fascinating world of owls, this tour promises an unforgettable experience, blending education, adventure, and the magic of Costa Rica’s wildlife.
Duration: 2 hours cruise and 2 hours walking, starting at 1:30 pm.
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Publicado en Tripadvisor summernewjerseyVerificada Highlight of my trip This mangrove boat tour was one of our many highlights in costa rica. We saw so many crocs close up and many different types of birds itwas a lot of fun and would recommend to anyone visiting the area.Publicado en Tripadvisor JJTF MVerificada Great experience Our Tourguide Gustavo was friendly, funny and very professional, we saw lots of crocodiles and birds - we can highly recommend it!Publicado en Tripadvisor Léonie KVerificada Excellent It was an amazing experience and worth the trip. The guid was kind and explained everything. The staff was really friendly. The tour was beautiful and the landscape was very nice.Publicado en Tripadvisor Dionca CVerificada Would highly recommend! Book the tour! This trip was amazing. Our guide was i formative and comical. He found lots of crocodiles and birds. The driver of the boat pulled close enough that we could’ve reached out and touched them (of course you can’t). He gave her stories about many of the crocodiles we saw. We paid extra for transportation and the driver was on time.Publicado en Tripadvisor Christopher MVerificada Natural wonders Magnificent tour of river, including close encounters with crocodiles and many, many birds species. Excellent guide.Publicado en Tripadvisor Chris SVerificada Corcs Well worth it !!! Had a blast ☺️Publicado en Tripadvisor Nico GVerificada A great tour I saw more animals during this tour than during a walk in the jungle, all while being seated. The guide was helpful and funny, it's priced well.Publicado en Tripadvisor Tom7128Verificada Great tour. Accommodating staff. Many birds and huge crocodiles to be seen. First I want to thank the staff for being very accommodating to my wife and I. We drove from La Fortuna, expecting a drive of 3.5 hours. We allowed for an extra hour but the drive actually took over 5 hours due to many delays on the road. Obviously, we missed our appointed tour time and couldn’t wait around for the next one. The manager on duty that day worked it out for us to go on a “shorter” tour right away and we were able to go out with just a tour guide (Jari??) and boat driver (Stephen) and the two of us. It was great. We saw many varieties of birds and a bunch of crocs, including two of the three largest males on that section of the Tarcoles river. The males are huge! We did not go as far as the Tarcoles bridge, but we were able to go all the way to the mouth of the Tarcoles, as well as a mangrove cove. We saw a group of spoonbills in that area. We would highly recommend this tour.Publicado en Tripadvisor simon nVerificada Steven was excellent at pointing out the birds we saw and the crocodiles. Very professional and value for money. Steven was excellent at pointing out the birds we saw and the crocodiles. Very professional and value for money.Publicado en Tripadvisor Mike EVerificada Interesting. Lots of animals and birds. A great boat ride with an accompanying pamphlet of many bird species that served as a handy reference. The captain did a great job navigating shallow waters and bringing us along side several large crocodiles. We saw many birds fairly close. Our tour group also had lunch there which was very good. Plenty of bathrooms and a large gift shop.
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Live the adventure of your life! Discover American crocodiles in their natural habitat in the Tárcoles River. Guaranteed emotion, safe experience in the hands of professionals.
Before we embark on our boat tour, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the following guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone.
+ Do not run when boarding.
+ Obey the captains directions.
+ Keep your arms and head inside the boat at all times.
+ Remain seated properly at all times.
+ Keep your voice down, screaming is not allowed during the tour.
+ Do not throw garbage in the river.
+ Cancellations 12 hours or more before departure: Full refund (100%).
+ Cancellations less than 12 hours prior to departure: 50% charge applies.
+ Cancellations within 3 hours of departure: No refund.
+ No-show: No refund.
Children under 3 years old: Free.
Children aged 4 to 12: Child rate.
Over 13 years old: Adult rate.
Liability insurance policies.
Guides and captains certified by ICT and MOPT.
Emergency plan.
Valid operational licenses and permits.
According to Law #9028, smoking is prohibited in public places.
Law #7317 on Wildlife Conservation, feeding crocodiles is prohibited