Crocodile Safari / Tarcoles River

Boat trip

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Highlights

Get a closer look at Costa Rica's largest reptiles in their natural habitat.

La Fortuna

Group Tour

3 Hours

EASY

English, Spanish

Description

Come observe the Great American Crocodile in our famous river safari on the Tárcoles River.Our captain will surely spot the biggest crocodiles in the river for you to enjoy a great up-close encounter with these magnificent reptiles.You will be amazed by the wide diversity of birds we find in this area.Your guide will point out different kinds of mammals, birds, and reptiles that flourish in this mangrove system.Depending on the season, you will be able to spot different migratory aviary species; from October to April, you can glimpse ospreys, gulls, cormorants, pelicans, and frigates.The Tárcoles River is a shelter for approximately 56 types of birds and is a refuge for the famous scarlet macaws as well.

What's Included

Transport, naturalist bilingual guide, water bottle.

What's Excluded

Lunch; available to be booked as an extra for this tour.

What To Bring

Light clothing, hiking shoes, sunblock, bug spray, hat, camera, binoculars, rain coat or poncho (may-november).

Please Note

Child rate applies only when shared with a minimum of 2 paying adults.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Is not allowed to participate at this tour under substances that causes inappropriate behaviors that affect the safety of the tour or the enjoyment of other tourists.