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Home/Destinations/Tamarindo/Wildlife & Estuary

Tamarindo Wildlife & Estuary Safari Tours

Meet Costa Rica’s wild side: boat safaris through the Tamarindo estuary and the Palo Verde National Park wetlands glide past mangroves teeming with crocodiles, monkeys, sloths and dazzling birds. A peaceful, family-friendly way to experience Guanacaste’s extraordinary biodiversity up close.

144 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
Tamarindo
Rio Celeste Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall Tour
4.6(1,181)·12 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari
−24%
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari
4.6(758)·2 hours
from$40$52/ person
via Viator
Marlin del Rey Catamaran – Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
Tamarindo
Marlin del Rey Catamaran – Tamarindo & Playas del Coco
4.6(683)·4h 30min
from$132/ person
via Viator
ATV and UTV Beach Tour from Tamarindo, Flamingo and Conchal Beach
Tamarindo
ATV and UTV Beach Tour from Tamarindo, Flamingo and Conchal Beach
4.9(464)·2 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco
Tamarindo
Catamaran Snorkel Sunset Cruise from Tamarindo or Playas del Coco
4.7(352)·5 hours
from$104/ 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
Tamarindo Estuary Tour
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Tour
4.8(307)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
5-Hour Guided Sunset Boat Tour in Tamarindo Costa Rica
Tamarindo
5-Hour Guided Sunset Boat Tour in Tamarindo Costa Rica
4.6(179)·5 hours
from$95/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde Boat Safari
Tamarindo
Palo Verde Boat Safari
4.6(163)·6 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Zipline & Guided Hanging Bridges Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest
Tamarindo
Zipline & Guided Hanging Bridges Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest
4.5(139)·12 hours
from$212/ person
via Viator
Coffee & Chocolate Tour+Sloths Park & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
−15%
Tamarindo
Coffee & Chocolate Tour+Sloths Park & Llanos de Cortez Waterfall
5.0(128)·8 hours
from$185$220/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary
−15%
Tamarindo
Rio Celeste Waterfall Plus Sloths and wildlife Sanctuary
4.9(126)·7–11 hours
from$187$220/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour
4.8(122)·2 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
Private Blue Waterfall, Sloth Sanctuary and Coffee Tour Day Trip
Tamarindo
Private Blue Waterfall, Sloth Sanctuary and Coffee Tour Day Trip
5.0(102)·10–11 hours
from$250/ person
via Viator
Kayak to the Heart of the National Park
Tamarindo
Kayak to the Heart of the National Park
4.3(88)·3 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Avellanas Wildlife Walk near Tamarindo with a Local Naturalist
Tamarindo
Avellanas Wildlife Walk near Tamarindo with a Local Naturalist
5.0(76)·2–3 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
ATV and Zipline Combo Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal or Riu Hotel
Tamarindo
ATV and Zipline Combo Tour from Tamarindo or Conchal or Riu Hotel
4.9(65)·2h 30min
from$140/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Birdwatching Crocodiles and Monkey Tour
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Birdwatching Crocodiles and Monkey Tour
4.8(58)·2 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach
Tamarindo
ATV or UTV Adventure with Banana Boat Ride to Conchal beach
4.9(53)·3 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Mangrove Forest National Park kayaking
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Mangrove Forest National Park kayaking
4.9(53)·2h 30min
from$55/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste, Tenorio Hike, Sloths Sanctuary & Meal
Tamarindo
Rio Celeste, Tenorio Hike, Sloths Sanctuary & Meal
4.4(49)·8 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
Sloth tour, Coffee, Chocolate and Tons of Wildlife
Tamarindo
Sloth tour, Coffee, Chocolate and Tons of Wildlife
5.0(41)·7 hours
from$164/ person
via Viator
Private Wildlife Tour in Avellanas Beach
Tamarindo
Private Wildlife Tour in Avellanas Beach
5.0(34)·2h 30min
from$75/ person
via Viator
Sloths in their natural habitat & Blue river waterfall
Tamarindo
Sloths in their natural habitat & Blue river waterfall
4.8(32)·8–10 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Tamarind Mangrove Tour and Wildlife Watching
−11%
Tamarindo
Tamarind Mangrove Tour and Wildlife Watching
5.0(18)·2 hours
from$40$45/ person
via Viator
RIO CELESTE RIVER: Tubing+Rainforest+Wildlife+Waterfall+Active Volcano (PRIVATE)
Tamarindo
RIO CELESTE RIVER: Tubing+Rainforest+Wildlife+Waterfall+Active Volcano (PRIVATE)
3.5(13)·7–8 hours
from$245/ person
via Viator
Mangrove tour, crocodiles , monkeys birds nature Boat or Kayak
Tamarindo
Mangrove tour, crocodiles , monkeys birds nature Boat or Kayak
5.0(13)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo wildlife Estuary boat ride tour 1 hour and 45 minutes
Tamarindo
Tamarindo wildlife Estuary boat ride tour 1 hour and 45 minutes
3.9(10)·2 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste + Park + Sloth Sanctuary + Chocolate Coffee
Tamarindo
Rio Celeste + Park + Sloth Sanctuary + Chocolate Coffee
4.9(7)·10–11 hours
from$139/ person
via Viator
Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim
Tamarindo
Wildlife Sloths hike - Cultural Chocolate-Coffee + waterfall swim
3.7(7)·6–7 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Turtle Nesting Night Tour
Tamarindo
Turtle Nesting Night Tour
4.9(7)·2 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Palo verde boat tour -bird watching & Ceramic Pottery demo
Tamarindo
Palo verde boat tour -bird watching & Ceramic Pottery demo
5.0(5)·5–6 hours
from$145/ person
via Viator
Tamarindo Estuary Tour Wildlife Adventure in Guanacaste
Tamarindo
Tamarindo Estuary Tour Wildlife Adventure in Guanacaste
5.0(4)·2 hours
from$45/ person
via Viator
Safari the mangroves and fauna of the Tamarindo National Park
Tamarindo
Safari the mangroves and fauna of the Tamarindo National Park
5.0(4)·2 hours
from$49/ person
via Viator
Rio Celeste Tour: Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall (PRIVATE)
Tamarindo
Rio Celeste Tour: Hiking, Sloth Sanctuary & Llanos de Cortes Waterfall (PRIVATE)
5.0(3)·5–7 hours
from$230/ person
via Viator
Private Transportation between Tamarindo and Riu Guanacaste
Tamarindo
Private Transportation between Tamarindo and Riu Guanacaste
1h 30min
from$23/ person
via Viator

Wildlife & Estuary in Tamarindo — FAQ

What wildlife can you see on a Tamarindo estuary tour?
Boat safaris reveal crocodiles, howler and white-faced monkeys, sloths, iguanas and a wealth of birds among the mangroves.
What is the Palo Verde boat tour?
It is a wildlife river cruise through Palo Verde National Park, one of Costa Rica’s richest wetlands for birds and reptiles.
Are estuary tours good for families?
Yes — the gentle boat safaris are relaxed, shaded and full of wildlife, making them ideal for families and all ages.

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