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Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour

We compared all 5 options — our verdict, the best price and who each one is really for.

4.7 5 experiences from US$ 140 Free cancellation on most experiences

The verdict

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Palo Verde National Park river safari: wildlife and lunch
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Palo Verde National Park boat safari: private wildlife tour
Palo Verde: Wildlife Boat Tour & Local Lunch with Pickup
Palo Verde: Wildlife Boat Tour & Local Lunch with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.72 (32)4h–6hYou’ll glide through Palo Verde’s wetlands by boat with a local guide who knows every bird call and hidden croc. Spot monkeys and rare birds up close before sharing a rustic Costa Rican lunch with your group. Includes hotel pickup—expect real wildlife moments and warm local flavors along the way.Free cancellationKids −24%fromUS$ 148View ›
Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour: Wildlife & Wetlands
Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour: Wildlife & Wetlands★★★★★★★★★★ 4.48 (29)3hA boat tour of Palo Verde National Park in Costa Rica's Guanacaste region, traveling by minivan from your hotel and then by private boat through marshland and forested areas along the Tempisque and Bebedero rivers. You'll see native and migratory birds, crocodiles, white-faced and howler monkeys, iguanas, and bats in one of the world's best remaining tropical dry forests. Hotel pickup, lunch and an English-speaking guide are included; the tour runs three hours total.Is it for me?The boat keeps you on the water for the entire tour, so you see wildlife without hiking or climbing—a good fit if you want to watch the forest and wetlands from a steady vantage point. A minimum of two paying adults per booking is required, and children must be accompanied by an adult.Free cancellationfromUS$ 190View ›

Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour — what to know before booking

This guide compares 5 bookable options for Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 140. The average rating is 4.7 out of 5, based on 110 traveler reviews.

5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour cost?

Prices start at US$ 140. There are 5 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 5 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Palo Verde National Park river safari: wildlife and lunch is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.4 out of 5 across 35 reviews.

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