Palo Verde Boat Tours® is a family-owned company with over 34 years of experience in rural and nature tourism in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Enjoy an authentic wildlife boat tour through the wetlands surrounding Palo Verde National Park and the Cipancí Wildlife Refuge, two of the most important ecosystems in the Tempisque River Basin. This experience is ideal for nature lovers seeking close encounters with birds, crocodiles, monkeys, and rich tropical biodiversity. By booking with us, you support local families, sustainable practices, and community-based tourism, while contributing directly to the rural economy of Guanacaste. Travel responsibly. Experience nature. Support local.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega lasts about 3h 10min.
Prices start at $90 per person for this Guanacaste and Northwest experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 1:00 PM.
Children aged 6–10 pay from $60, adults from $90. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is According to your location, drive directly to these cities (choose one). ENTRANCE #1) Drive to Filadelfia / Corralillos / Palo Verde boat tours, in Ortega village (only during summertime). ENTRANCE #2) Drive toward Santa Cruz to Palo Verde boat tours in Ortega village. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Palo Verde Boat Tours, Ortega | 3h 10min | 4.9 (447) | $90 | |
 Palo Verde Boat Safari + Coffee & Culture – Wildlife & Flavor | 6–7 hours | 4.9 (346) | $190 | View |
 Palo Verde Natural Park Boat Tour | 2–3 hours | 4.8 (82) | $75 | View |
 Palo Verde Boat Tour from Playa Flamingo | 5 hours | 4.9 (23) | $169 | View |
 Private tour in Palo Verde with Boat ride | 6 hours | 5.0 (7) | $130 | View |
 Boat Tour in Palo Verde River | Near Nicoya | 6h 30min | 5.0 (7) | $175 | View |
 Spectacular Palo Verde Eco-Tour & Blue Zone Adventure | 5 hours | 5.0 (64) | $149 | View |
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 38 participants.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
