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
  • Government 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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Chrisw466
Jun 7, 2025
Awesome tour with a locally owned and operated family tour company. Highly recommend! - We had an awesome experience with Palo Verde Boat Tours. The river tour was a great experience with tons of crocodiles and birds, a big troop of white faced monkeys and a few howlers as well. We highly recommend the lunch option, the food was all super fresh and local. We learned about the history and culture of the area and had great food. This tour company is family owned and operated, and it shows with lots of personalized touches.
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Katieandtima
Jun 5, 2025
The Best Tour EVER - We booked a private boat tour, cooking lesson, pottery demonstration, and lunch with this AMAZING company. This tour was the best part of our whole trip. We saw tons of wild life, made and ate DELICIOUS food, watched and learned the way their family has made pottery for generations, and every person associated with Palo verdo boat tours was kind, thoughtful, and had our best experience in mind. I can't say enough good for this company and this tour. Just book it and make sure you book it with them!!!
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814natb
Jun 3, 2025
Perfect Easy Morning Adventure for Young People - Definitely come if you’re in your 20s-30s! We are a group of 3 young couples who were looking for some relaxed morning exploring and this was the PERFECT activity! We were greeted in the morning with fresh coffee and juice before starting our boat tour adventure. We saw cute bats, iguanas, crocs, monkeys, and so many birds. Our guides were so friendly and knowledgeable, and we returned for an INCREDIBLE lunch and pottery demonstration. We can’t wait to come back.
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Zainabm911
May 22, 2025
Incredible experience with a family owned business - The Palo Verde boat tour was a highlight of our trip! The team was extremely responsive, and it felt like a private tour with the family. They welcomed us into their home, fed us a delicious home cooked meal and various snacks, showed us a live pottery demonstration, learned about the village, and got to see monkeys, crocodiles and all types of birds up close. Plus, you’re supporting a local economy and family, who are so happy to show off the beauty of their country. Special thanks to Maria and Angel ❤️
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Dan
Apr 25, 2025
Great Way to experience Costa Rica wildlife and hospitality! - Exceeded expectations, this family owned and operated business was personal, professional and delivered on all aspects.
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Adam
Apr 23, 2025
MUST DO ACTIVITY IN COSTA RICA - The Palo Verde Boat Tour is an absolute must do activity in Costa Rica. We have 2 teenagers and 2 younger kids and everyone says this is their favorite activity we did in CR (and we did A LOT). From the start they greet you with (great) coffee and mango juice and fresh mangos. Then they do a pottery making demonstration from a well known CR pottery making family going back generations. The boat tour was everything we could have asked for. Capuchin (white faced) monkeys everywhere, they came super close to the boat so the pictures we have look like Nat Geo stuff. Several Huge crocodiles in the 10-15 ft range sunning themselves on the banks. We saw a family of bats sleeping on a tree that the guide took us right under for photos. We saw some crazy snake totally blended into a tree. Also a ton of cool bird life most of which I can’t remember but the Tiger Heron was amazing. Do not miss out on the lunch you can add on to the experience for after the tour. It was one of our favorite meals in Costa Rica. They should bottle the sauce they use to make the chicken and sell it. The chicken, the salad, the dessert was all totally organic, they make it right in front of you using the same techniques they have been making it with for generations. This is a real and genuine Costa Rican experience by a super sweet family operation and we will not forget it for a long long time.
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S9565rumatthewb
Apr 22, 2025
Fantastic Boat Tour - Everything from start to finish was spectacular. The guides were great, the lessons about making corn tortillas and the pottery were fantastic. You could see the passion from the entire group! Definitely did not disappoint at all!
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P4444dgchristineg
Apr 21, 2025
Must do in Costa Rica for an authentic cultural experience. - Absolutely a must do, amazing people, amazing food, this boat experience is a must if you are in Costa Rica! Henry our tour guide and Felix our captain were the absolute best.
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309elanak
Apr 3, 2025
Great time. Delicious lunch - We had a wonderful time on this excursion. The company is very professional and booking was very easy. We saw beautiful birds, monkeys and crocodiles. We had the lunch (vegetarian option) and it was so fresh and delicious. The service was friendly and warm. We would highly recommend Palo Verde.
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Ashley_c
Apr 26, 2025
Good experience & saw a... - Good experience & saw a lot of crocodiles - little ways away from town to get to their location. Great lunch
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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).