Wildlife Safari: Tempisque River Adventure

Embark on a private safari tour to observe and learn about the unique wildlife of the forest. Interact with white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, crocodiles, and more in their natural habitat.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Province of Guanacaste - The tour starts with picking up participants from their hotel, house, or a designated reference point. As we travel, we’ll pass through various towns and communities that are significant to the local population. You’ll get to see the local lifestyles, vegetation, and daily life of the residents in its most authentic form….
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch included
  • Air-conditioned vehicles
  • All fees and taxes covered
  • On-board restrooms
Additional Information

Join a half-day wildlife safari on the Tempisque River, the largest wetland in the province, and discover the remarkable ecosystems of Costa Rica’s tropical forests. This family-friendly boat tour is ideal for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers, providing a rare chance to observe animals in their natural surroundings.
During the journey, you might…

Location
El Lagar Do It Center
Ruta Nacional Primaria 21
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michael_a
Aug 4, 2025
A Real Life Jungle Cruise - Alan was a GREAT guide. He was so knowledgeable. We had an amazing boat captain who could spot the tiniest things from far away. We learned a lot on this tour. We saw capuchin monkeys, basilisk lizards, bats, lots of birds and even a crocodile fight. There were other companies doing this tour too but our guide was far more attentive than any of the other companies. We also went to a great place for a traditional meal. Our entire family ages 4- adult were engaged on this trip.
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Edwardmc544cn
Jul 6, 2025
Enjoyable tour! - Really enjoyed our trip! It was very educational and our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and fluent in the English language. The meal they served was one of the best meals we've had in Costa Rica!
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Samiraj181
Jun 23, 2025
This tour was spectacular with Gino! - This tour is an absolute must & Gino our tour guide was amazing! He was so funny & taught us so much about the different zones & beaches of Costa Rica. We was so many beautiful birds, different reptiles, monkeys, & even babies! We definitely got up close & personal w/the Crocodiles, but you'll have to take the tour to see for yourself!!! Afterwards, we had a great, locally prepared & even went to a park nearby to visit some tiny dinosaurs! This tour was so entertaining & Gino made it what it was, nothing short of spectacular!
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Spencerf582
May 17, 2024
Beautiful and educational - Michael was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and professional. I would highly recommend this tour with Michael. You will not be disappointed.
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Gretchenb376
Mar 13, 2024
An incredible experience! Pure Nature does it all. - We arranged this tour with Carlos at Pure Nature. Our guide Pablo showed up promptly and showed us many sights in addition to our tour. Pablo was so kind, knowledgeable and accommodating. We have great pictures to remember our day. Pablo and Carlos are the best!! You see so much wildlife on this tour.
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888skyes
Oct 21, 2023
Best tour guide! - We had the best time on all his tours. We added a whole day tour with him because of how much we liked him. His vehicles were clean and safe. He was exceptionally kind and helpful with my children and elderly mother. Highly recommend!!
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Avac483
Oct 19, 2023
Incredible! - I had a great time! The tour guide was amazing, my family and I were eager to see and learn so much that we would never have accomplished without Carlos as our guide!
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Ernest_m
Aug 31, 2025
Not exactly what we expected but overall good - This excursion consisted of a Safari boat ride in the Palo Verde national park followed by a Casado lunch at Los Coyotes. Pick up from our hotel was provided and it was a long drive. When we got to the boat, the actual operator of the boat (who was not the tour guide who picked us up) pointed out numerous wildlife including various birds, monkeys and of course crocodiles. There was not a lot of narration about the area (as he spoke Spanish only) but he did try to point out as much as he could in the short time we had. Lunch was a Chicken Casado served family style at Los Coyotes - it was very good. The biggest pitfall of the tour is that in the original itinerary they include a trip to a waterfall, and even on the reminder email the day before, they list what to bring and it includes swim suit and towel; however, after lunch the tour ended. When we asked about the waterfall, the tour guide said that the waterfall was not only very far away but was closed. The tour operator did end up refunding us some money ( which was paid promptly in cash and left at our hotel ) and I believe this part of the itinerary is no longer included in the description. Otherwise this is a good way to see crocodiles and other wildlife but coming from Playa Conchal , this definitely took up a big part of the day
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Akellervirginia
Feb 10, 2025
Not good for solo travelers - This tour group confirmed the tour by email on Friday. I traveled all day Saturday knowing I needed to get up early on Sunday to meet the tour van across town. After I arrived at the appointed place and the van didn't come and didn't come, I texted them and then found a Saturday email cancelling the tour "because of weather." (It was a beautiful day.) They texted me back saying they cancelled the tour because I was the only person who had signed up. An unfriendly experience.
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From $150
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).