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Home/Destinations/Liberia/River Safaris

River Safari Tours

Wildlife on the water: boat safaris on the Tempisque River through Palo Verde National Park glide past crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas and hundreds of bird species. A gentle, family-friendly way to experience Guanacaste’s wetlands.

73 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega
Guanacaste And Northwest
Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega
4.9(446)·3h 10min
from$90/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde Boat Safari + Coffee & Culture – Wildlife & Flavor
Guanacaste And Northwest
Palo Verde Boat Safari + Coffee & Culture – Wildlife & Flavor
4.9(345)·6–7 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
ATV Off-Road Tour to Guanacaste Beaches, Rivers & Forest
Guanacaste And Northwest
ATV Off-Road Tour to Guanacaste Beaches, Rivers & Forest
4.9(92)·2 hours
from$116/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde Natural Park Boat Tour
Guanacaste And Northwest
Palo Verde Natural Park Boat Tour
4.8(80)·2–3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour
Liberia
Palo Verde National Park Boat Tour
4.5(29)·3 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde Wildlife Safari Adventure Sloth Watching &
Liberia
Palo Verde Wildlife Safari Adventure Sloth Watching &
4.6(12)·6–7 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Nosara River Small-Group Family-Friendly Gentle Rafting Safari
Guanacaste And Northwest
Nosara River Small-Group Family-Friendly Gentle Rafting Safari
4.8(10)·2 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
ATV Tour with Private River Pool Experience – Rincón de la Vieja
Guanacaste And Northwest
ATV Tour with Private River Pool Experience – Rincón de la Vieja
5.0(7)·4 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Full Day Private Tour of Palo Verde National Park
Tamarindo
Full Day Private Tour of Palo Verde National Park
4.8(6)·6–7 hours
from$137/ person
via Viator
Costa Rican Wildlife Palo Verde National Park river safari cruise
Playa Hermosa
Costa Rican Wildlife Palo Verde National Park river safari cruise
5.0(4)·6–7 hours
from$285/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde National Park boat and wildlife tour one day tour
Playa Flamingo
Palo Verde National Park boat and wildlife tour one day tour
4.0(4)·6 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo: Palo Verde National Park Private Boat and Village Life
Tamarindo
Tamarindo: Palo Verde National Park Private Boat and Village Life
5.0(4)·6 hours
from$250/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde National Park - a wild taste of Costa Rica
Playa Flamingo
Palo Verde National Park - a wild taste of Costa Rica
5.0(3)·8 hours
from$193/ person
via Viator
Safari Tour in Ponderosa Costa Rica
Liberia
Safari Tour in Ponderosa Costa Rica
5.0(2)·1–2 hours
from$40/ person
via Viator
Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Guanacaste Costa Rica
Guanacaste And Northwest
Catamaran Sunset Cruise in Guanacaste Costa Rica
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator

River Safaris in Liberia — FAQ

What is Palo Verde National Park?
Palo Verde is a wetland national park on the Tempisque River, famous for its birdlife and river wildlife.
What can you see on a Palo Verde river safari?
You can spot crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas and a huge variety of birds from the boat.
Is a river safari good for families?
Yes — the calm boat trip and abundant wildlife make it a great family excursion.

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