A must for birdwatchers, safari cruises in Costa Rica will take you down beautiful pristine jungle rivers by pontoon boat for you to view wildlife living in their natural habitat. Piloted by a local guide who knows where to look and what to look for, the quiet comfortable open boat with sun protective roof provides epic photo opportunities. Jungle river cruises can bring you to places unreachable by land where wildlife abounds. In addition to the many birds, amphibians, reptiles, fish and other animal life you may encounter, your knowledgeable guide will point out interesting tropical vegetation along the way. You’ll leisurely scan the banks along the rivers seeking the natural treasures found in a variety of different ecosystems from Mangroves to inland river waterways where an abundance of endemic and migrating birds share the landscape with mammals and other forest creatures.
Safari Cruise
The Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge is home to many species of exotic wildlife and is an amazing location for birdwatching. The waterways, canals and lagoons provide perfect habitat and an exciting way to observe animals in a natural setting. The remote wildlife refuge is located near the Nicaragua border so be prepared for an hour and a half drive in each direction to reach Cano Negro.
Suggested age range: 1+
Safari Cruise
Located on the Central Pacific coast, a little north of Manuel Antonio, the Damas Island Estuary is a great place to observe rare and exotic wildlife. This half day tour will take you through this interesting refuge on a covered riverboat, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the scenery and natural surprises around every turn. The tour starts when you are picked up from your local ar ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Culture, Safari Cruise
The Palo Verde National Park tour is a bird watcher’s paradise! Considered to be one of the most important wetlands in the world, this nature reserve with its seasonal flooding contains an abundance of migratory and native birds species alike. On this tour, you’ll journey down the Tempisque River on a covered sightseeing boat searching out a variety of wetland wildlife. Your ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Safari Cruise
The Palo Verde National Park is located just north of the Gulf of Nicoya in the northwestern part of Costa Rica. More than 279 species of birds migrate to this area during colder months elsewhere. Herons, Storks, Roseate Spoonbills, Grebes, Ibis and Egrets, to name a few, are seen here in abundance between December and May. There are also many tropical native birds living here year around, like ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Safari Cruise
The PRIVATE Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge is home to many species of exotic wildlife and is an amazing location for birdwatching. The waterways, canals and lagoons provide perfect habitat and an exciting way to observe animals in a natural setting. The remote wildlife refuge is located near the Nicaragua border so be prepared for an hour and a half drive in each direction to reach Can ...
Suggested age range: 1+
Nature, Learning Family, Safari Cruise
Mangroves are one of the most interesting ecosystems in the world. On this riverboat tour, you’ll explore a protected Mangrove led by a knowledgeable nature guide. Mangroves typically live where fresh water meets salt water. In this difficult environment, they thrive and provide protection for newly spawned fish to grow and survive. Their massive air roots create an impenetrable web and t ...
Suggested age range: 4+
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