Experience up closed the majested American Crocodiles in their natural habitat at Tarcoles River. Explore here the healthiest and most density popupation of crodiles existing in the American continent. Enjoy beatiful lansdcape while watching some tropical birds and learning about this amazing ecosystem that we called Crodiles' home.
Out at sunset: the 3:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:17 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
World famouse, Tarcoles River houses the most density popupation of American Crocodiles that exits in all Centro American Countries. We will explore this incredible place by boat while watching local species of birds and learning about this amazing ecosystem.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tarcoles River Small-Group Crocodile Adventure Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $45 per person for this Jaco 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 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:30 PM.
Children aged 4–11 pay from $45, adults from $45. 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 Provincia de Puntarenas, Tarcoles, 61102. From the police station head 2 km north, arriving to our place you will see on your right a sign that says "Jungle Crocodile Safari" on yellow color letters. Please come in. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 8 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Travel Costa Rica Tours.
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A great day on the river. We took an early one and saw plenty of birds and later on plenty of crocodiles A really great experience seeing all 3 kinds of kingfisher was really special too Not rushed and we were for most of the tour the only boat on the river Top day out
It was a very nice experience with a very good guide Steven and a very attentive shipper Steven 2. We saw many beautiful birds and of course crocodiles. We would do it immediatly again.
We saw lots and lots of gigantic crocodiles!!😁. Many birds as well. Our guide was very knowledgable.
Very cool. Saw tons of crocodiles. Only a few others on the tour. Started and ended on time. Thanks!
We saw so many birds and great big crocodiles! We had a great guide and enjoyed the experience! Would highly recommend this!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and the amazing wildlife experience. Your recommendation means a lot to us! HubVacations Team
The 1 Hour and 45 Minute Tour was perfect for a kid who wanted to get up close with some crocs. The operation was safe, efficient and informative while remaining respectful of the animals and their eco system.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you and your child enjoyed the tour — getting close to Costa Rica’s incredible crocodiles in a safe, respectful, and educational way is what we’re all about at Travel Costa Rica Tours. — Team MANUELANTONIO.CO | Authentic Eco-Adventures in Costa Rica
The crocodiles were worth seeing and we experienced many of them up close. But the many different birds that could be seen on the river were also an experience. Great tour and unique experience.
Vielen Dank für Ihr Feedback! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie die Krokodile und die vielfältige Vogelwelt am Fluss genießen konnten. Es ist wirklich ein einzigartiges Erlebnis, diese faszinierenden Tiere hautnah zu erleben. Wir hoffen, Sie hatten eine unvergessliche Zeit und freuen uns, Sie bei Ihrer nächsten Tour in Costa Rica wieder begrüßen zu dürfen!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarcoles River Small-Group Crocodile Adventure Tour | 2 hours | 4.9 (8) | $45 | |
 Crocodile Man Tour - THE ORIGINAL Tarcoles River Experience | 1 min–45 min | 4.8 (187) | $40 | View |
 Jungle Crocodile Safari: Tarcoles River Crocodile Tour | 1h 45min | 4.8 (323) | $40 | View |
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