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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.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
La Fortuna
Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
5.0(2,018)·5 hours
from$73/ person
via Viator
Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure
Fort Lauderdale
Private Tour: Florida Everglades Airboat Ride and Wildlife Adventure
4.7(514)·1 hour
from$140/ person
via Viator
Safari Float and wild life experience in Arenal
La Fortuna
Safari Float and wild life experience in Arenal
5.0(473)·4 hours
from$70/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega
Guanacaste And Northwest
Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega
4.9(435)·3 hours
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)·7 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Wildlife & Nature River Safari Float on Peñas Blancas Half-Day
La Fortuna
Wildlife & Nature River Safari Float on Peñas Blancas Half-Day
4.9(296)·5 hours
from$83/ person
via Viator
White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José
San Jose
White Water Rafting Pacuare River From San José
4.7(240)·10 hours
from$125/ person
via Viator
Caño Negro Wildlife Boat Safari from La Fortuna (Full-Day Tour)
La Fortuna
Caño Negro Wildlife Boat Safari from La Fortuna (Full-Day Tour)
4.8(227)·9 hours
from$96/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna: Peñas Blancas River Wildlife Safari Float Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna: Peñas Blancas River Wildlife Safari Float Tour
4.9(213)·4 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde Boat Safari
Tamarindo
Palo Verde Boat Safari
4.6(159)·6 hours
from$130/ person
via Viator
Wildlife Safari Float by Kayak in Peñas Blancas River from Arenal
La Fortuna
Wildlife Safari Float by Kayak in Peñas Blancas River from Arenal
4.9(82)·4 hours
from$89/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde Natural Park Boat Tour
Guanacaste And Northwest
Palo Verde Natural Park Boat Tour
4.8(78)·3 hours
from$75/ person
via Viator
Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour from Asunción
Asuncion
Paraguay River Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour from Asunción
4.9(72)·7 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Atvs tour in Guanacaste Costa Rica
Playa Flamingo
Atvs tour in Guanacaste Costa Rica
5.0(56)·3 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
PRIVATE Palo Verde Boat Safari: Wildlife + Lunch Included
Tamarindo
PRIVATE Palo Verde Boat Safari: Wildlife + Lunch Included
4.7(47)·6 hours
from$190/ person
via Viator
Jungle River Cruise at Palo Verde
Playa Hermosa
Jungle River Cruise at Palo Verde
4.8(42)·7 hours
from$135/ person
via Viator
Peñas Blancas River: Wildlife Safari Experience by Raft
La Fortuna
Peñas Blancas River: Wildlife Safari Experience by Raft
5.0(37)·4 hours
from$85/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde Wildlife Tour from Playa Hermosa-Coco Beach
Playa Hermosa
Palo Verde Wildlife Tour from Playa Hermosa-Coco Beach
4.9(11)·5 hours
from$167/ person
via Viator
Puerto Limon Wildlife, Cahuita & Tortuguero Canal Shore Excursion
Limon
Puerto Limon Wildlife, Cahuita & Tortuguero Canal Shore Excursion
5.0(9)·6 hours
from$169/ person
via Viator
Private tour in Palo Verde with Boat ride
Playa Flamingo
Private tour in Palo Verde with Boat ride
5.0(7)·6 hours
from$130/ 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)·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
Wildlife boat tour Panama Canal Sloth Sanctuary Butterfly Garden
Panama City
Wildlife boat tour Panama Canal Sloth Sanctuary Butterfly Garden
5.0(2)·6 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Palo Verde RiverRide From Guanacaste
Playa Flamingo
Palo Verde RiverRide From Guanacaste
5.0(1)·6 hours
from$134/ 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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