Private Wildlife Auto Safari from Puerto Quetzal: 14 enclosures

Fourteen enclosures, a lagoon crossing, and lunch: one day at Auto Safari

A private wildlife auto safari from Puerto Quetzal takes you through 14 spacious enclosures at Auto Safari, where rescued and sanctuary animals roam in habitats mimicking the wild. You ride through each enclosure by bus with a certified guide, swim in the park's pool, eat lunch at the restaurant, and cross the lagoon by boat to spot birds and monkeys. The eight-hour tour includes transportation from Marina Pez Vela, entrance, water and a guide who speaks English or Spanish.

The experience

The day starts with pickup at Marina Pez Vela in Escuintla and a drive to Auto Safari, a wildlife sanctuary operating since 1980. The park holds 96 animals across 14 enclosures (zebras, lions, hippos, monkeys, birds and others) many of them rescued or relocated from zoos. The enclosures are built to resemble natural habitats, so the animals move and behave as they would in the wild, and you watch from the safety of the bus as it rolls through each one.

After the bus tour, the day opens up. You can swim in the park's pool, order lunch at the on-site restaurant, and take a boat across the lagoon where more birds and monkeys live. A certified guide travels with you the whole time, pointing out animals and answering questions in English or Spanish. The park also maintains a veterinarian on staff, and over the years births like Imani, a male giraffe, have been born here: a sign of the care the animals receive.

The full day is eight hours from start to finish. Bottled water comes with the tour, and lunch is included. You just need to arrange gratuities for the guide if you wish. Children from age two are welcome, and the park is suitable for all fitness levels, though the bus tour means you are sitting most of the time.

What’s included

• Entrance to Auto Safari Sanctuary.
• private transportation from Marina Pez Vela.
• bottled water throughout the day.
• lunch at the park restaurant.
• bus tour through all 14 enclosures.
• certified tour guide in English or Spanish.
• access to the pool and lagoon boat ride.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SundayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (2 to 17 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Guat2do Travel Experiences

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose the language that fits your comfort level when you book. The eight-hour day is built around the bus tour and the boat ride, which means you spend most of the time seated or on the water: a pace that works well for families with young children and anyone who wants to watch wildlife without a lot of walking.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 17 years).

What animals will I see on the Auto Safari bus tour?

The park holds 96 animals including zebras, lions, hippos, monkeys and various bird species across the 14 enclosures. Many are rescued animals or have come from zoos worldwide, and they live in habitats designed to mimic their natural environments.

How long is the actual drive through the enclosures?

The bus tour through the 14 enclosures is part of the eight-hour day, which also includes the lagoon boat ride, pool time and lunch. The guide will point out animals as you pass through each one.

What happens after the bus tour of the enclosures?

After the bus tour, you have time to swim in the park's pool, eat lunch at the restaurant, and take a boat ride across the lagoon where you can see birds and monkeys in a different setting. The guide stays with you throughout the day.