Palo Verde Boat Tours: Immerse in Wildlife and Sustainable Farming Experience in Ortega

Immerse yourself in a wildlife and sustainable farming experience with Palo Verde Boat Tours. Discover the true essence of Costa Rican culture and support local communities.

Duration: 3 hours, 10 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Palo Verde Boat Tours - PALO VERDE BOAT TOURS© has been a pioneer in Rural Tourism for more than 30 years. Our commitment is to provide unique and unforgettable trip experiences with the true Costarican family essence.
    Visitors will enjoy and connect with a natural destiny special for the nature and wildlife lover type of tourist; and get to know…
What's Included
  • Enjoy complimentary snacks
  • Experience an intimate small group boat tour (contact us for private options)
  • Savor a traditional homemade meal, served family-style
  • Discover the area with a local guide (S/E available)
  • Stay hydrated with bottled water included
  • Refresh with juice and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Gratuities / Tips
  • Entrance fees
Meal Options
  • Healthy meals - Local & organic products. Traditional meals: rice, beans, chicken, fresh vegetables & fruits, corn tortillas,etc. Vegan or vegetarian dish available
Additional Information

PALO VERDE BOAT TOURS© has been a leader in Rural Tourism for over three decades. We are dedicated to offering unique and memorable travel experiences that capture the true essence of a Costa Rican family.
Guests will enjoy a boat tour tailored for wildlife enthusiasts and have the opportunity to engage in the sustainable farming practices of families in…

Location
Palo Verde Boat Tours
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ulrike_k
Nov 2, 2025
Must have! - a really beautiful boat-trip! It was great to see the various birds, the leguans, the crocodiles and the apes.
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Maxvv8211ot
Nov 1, 2025
Boat trip and overall experience - It was a great experience overall, we first got some knowledge about the origins of tortillas and pottery, everyone in the crew was very helpful and very kind. The boat trip itself was also amazing. Our boat guide knew a lot and talked about every detail of the animals, it was great. Would definitely recommend.
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Davesf4874hc
Sep 19, 2025
Wonderful staff! - The facility and the staff were fantastic. The boat ride was fine, but during rainy season, you need to have lower expectations. The lunch was the best meal we have had in Costa Rica!
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Karen_c
Sep 8, 2025
Fantastic - The lunch was so good homemade wood fired meal everything made fresh from there farm clean veey nice people Henry the tour guide was amazing thank you all so much
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Terrish8028qv
Aug 26, 2025
Amazing and worth the drive!! - We had a wonderful time and our tour guide, Cesar, was fantastic! He had an eye for spotting all sorts of amazing things (beautiful birds, gigantic crocodiles and baby ones too, bats nestled in a tree, iguanas unlimited, and the best of all - the 🐒 monkeys. But then when you don’t think it can get any better…..you come back to an amazing and delicious lunch prepared by the family. We would highly recommend this tour. It’s worth the drive.
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Tour08443249951
Aug 19, 2025
Amazing early bird experience! - We did the Palo Verde Boat Tour yesterday and I can’t say enough good things about the experience! The guides were friendly and wonderful, giving us lots of time to look at the animals we saw, and giving us information about them. They also got us as close as they could, and we got some really great pictures! We took the 8am early tour, and I would recommend that one, as it wasn’t busy and we were the only people on the boat. Even our teenager liked it, saying it was the “the best thing we’ve done” on our trip!
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Wanderer00335799634
Aug 13, 2025
Amazing tour for ALL ages! - Amazing! We booked an afternoon tour and ended having the whole boat alone! Maria feed us an amazing meal with fresh ingredients from the town of Ortega! We saw so much wildlife and the guides were so knowledgeable about each animal! Highly recommend this tour for all ages young, old, and everything in between!
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T6382hochristianh
Aug 11, 2025
Amazing experience - Amazing day - boat tour is wonderful, you will see plenty of crocodiles, iguanas, birds, and monkeys. The pottery is beautiful as is the demonstration. The lunch at the end is some of the best food I have eaten in Costa Rica! The staff are all so friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend to anyone visiting.
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Nomad22130313246
Aug 5, 2025
best river boat tour in costa rica - my wedding weekend was highlighted with a river adventure with the wonderful family at Palo Verde Boat tours. couldn’t have planned a better excursion anywhere else.
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Jet30338830618
Aug 5, 2025
Amazing Adventure! - Excellent river boat experience. The establishment, food, staff, and experience is amazing. Don’t be discouraged by the drive, it is beautiful and the trip is once in a lifetime adventure and will be remembered.
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From $75
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).