Tamarindo Estuary Boat Safari
4.6
341 Ratings
Tamarindo
Explore Tamarindo's mangroves on a guided boat safari. Spot monkeys, crocodiles, and more in Costa Rica's Las Baulas National Park.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Las Baulas National Marine Park - Join us for the beautiful safari boat tour in Las Baulas National Park to explore the flora and fauna of the Guanacaste province in Costa Rica. We will take you on a two hour tour through the mangroves of the National Park with the chance to see howler monkeys, crocodiles, birds, iguanas and more. Enjoy the amazing landscape and nature on a relaxing trip with our local tour guide. The boat is shaded, ideal for days when the sun is extra hot! Tour time is dependent on high tide, and your pick up time will be sent to you upon booking. • Includes Water • Includes Hotel Pick up in Tamarindo and Langosta area • Great for kids and those with limited mobility • No long bus ride! Starts at the rivermouth in Tamarindo! - Playa Langosta - Pick up 15 min before tour - Tamarindo - Pick up 10 minutes before - Tamarindo Beach - Pick up 10 minutes before
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Bottled water
  • National Park fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tamarindo/Langosta area
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Transportation from Playa Brasilito, Flamingo, Potrero, Las Catalinas
  • Transportation from JW Marriott/Hacienda Pinilla
  • Transportation from RIU Hotels/Playas del Coco/Hermosa/Panama
Additional Information

Join us for the beautiful two-hour safari boat tour in Las Baulas National Park to explore the flora and fauna of the mangroves of Tamarindo in the province of Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Your local bilingual tour guide will share information about the local ecosystem and help you to spot monkeys, crocodiles, birds, iguanas and more. Enjoy the amazing landscape and nature on a relaxing trip through the local estuary.

  • Please wear comfortable clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent
Location
Tamarindo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.6
(341 Ratings)
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Dave_s
Jun 9, 2024
A true jungle safari experience. - My wife and I had a great time with our tour guide Ivan. We saw many species of birds, crocodiles, fish, crabs, monkeys, and lizards. Ivan took time to explain to us all the things we were seeing and describing the importance of the mangroves. He was determined to help us see tons of wildlife and we even got off the boat to hike for monkeys. Amazing experience we won’t forget.
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Vt
May 31, 2024
A short and productive trip. - Excellent. Ivan was very helpful and cooperative. Timely and knowledgeable. Worth the money and time spent and recommend highly.
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Kristina_l
May 24, 2024
!! - We booked last minute hoping for a relaxing activity to get us out of the resort and the busy town - and this tour delivered! Ivan was prompt when picking us up, and was an excellent guide. He was fantastic at pointing out and describing many different species of birds, quite a few crocodiles, crabs, raccoons (trash pandas!), and howler monkeys. He was funny, and answered all questions thoughtfully. Our boat had a noticeably quieter motor than that of other tour companies, which likely helped us get closer to all of the crocs. Highly recommend this tour!
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Grandma82717
May 21, 2024
A great excursion! Ivan was great! - This tour is perfect length of time and we got to see lots of crocodiles and monkeys! We are seniors and handled getting in and out of the boat holding a hand!
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Departure812012
May 19, 2024
Great wildlife lesson on the Tamarindo Estuary Tour - Really enjoyed the tour! It is a very quiet, peaceful tour with our knowledgeable guide who gently motored our boat so as not to disturb the wildlife or scare away crocs. The mangroves are a fascinating tree and he explained its unique characteristics. The group was on the lookout for various birds, crocodiles (hard to see but definitely there), the howler monkeys and active iguanas. The monkeys were sleeping high up in the inland trees except for one active little guy, which made for a fun video memory. All in all, it was a nice, leisurely Costa Rica wildlife lesson. You'll get your feet wet getting in and out and out of the boat, and also have the option to walk through some of the estuary to see more wildlife, floral, fauna and monkeys. The bottled water and fresh pineapple hit the spot! Tips were appreciated (and not included in the fee but also not mentioned in the what to bring section).
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Sybren_h
May 9, 2024
Nice boat tour - Everything was clearly explained and we got to see a lot of different animals. The guide clearly took the time to show this beautiful place
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Ngan_d
May 9, 2024
I enjoyed the estuary tour - The estuary was very scenic and we learned about its importance in the ecosystem. The covered boat made it easy to enjoy looking for wildlife. Ivan, the tour guide expertly guided the boat close to various birds and two small alligators. He ensured everyone had an opportunity to take pictures. Young and old seemed to enjoy this marvelous tour.
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Henry_s
May 6, 2024
Mangrove boat safari - The Experience of Iwan the tourguide / captain of the safari was well explained. The small group ( we had in total 10 people) is max by 15.
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Gisela
May 2, 2024
This is the second time I have taken this tour. If you are a nature lover, you'll love it. Ivan is a fantastic guide. I requeste - This is my second time on this tour, and I would do it. I was so impressed with our guide Ivan so much, I requested him the second time. Took his time so we could nature watch and take pictures, knowledgeable and engaged.
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Matt_p
Apr 28, 2024
Tour with family - Ivan was a great guide. Not too much to see during our tour except for a few birds. Two small crocs, few raccoons and a few sleeping monkeys.
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