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Costa Rica Wildlife: Small Group River Safari
4.7
14 Ratings
Espíritu Santo
Embark on a thrilling Jungle Crocodile Safari in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica. Explore breathtaking wildlife, visit fruit towns, glide on the Tarcoles River, and enjoy affordable shopping. Book now!
Embark on a thrilling Jungle Crocodile Safari in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica. Explore breathtaking wildlife, visit fruit towns, glide on the Tarcoles River, and enjoy affordable shopping. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- W7R9+6V4 - Explore a secluded area where the renowned white-faced monkeys make their daily appearance. Experience wildlife in its most authentic form up close.
- Frutería el Shalom - Savor the region’s sweetest tropical fruits, freshly picked by local farmers eager to share their bountiful harvests.
- **Jungle Crocodile Safari & Bird Watching…
- W7R9+6V4 - Explore a secluded area where the renowned white-faced monkeys make their daily appearance. Experience wildlife in its most authentic form up close.
- Frutería el Shalom - Savor the region’s sweetest tropical fruits, freshly picked by local farmers eager to share their bountiful harvests.
- Jungle Crocodile Safari & Bird Watching Tour - The day’s highlight, a boat journey on the Tarcoles River, lasting an hour, is a fantastic spot for nature enthusiasts! Witness crocodiles, birds, and more!
- La Fiesta del Marisco - Relish lunch at one of the finest coastal restaurants, offering fresh meats, vegetables, and fruits.
- El Jardín Souvenir and Restaurant - Make a stop at one of Costa Rica’s premier souvenir shops, featuring a vast array of handicrafts, local products, and gifts to take home. Also, enjoy some of the nation’s finest coffee.
- Puntarenas - Conclude with a city tour, visiting the local fish market, the town’s oldest church, and the renowned Puntarenas ferry before heading back to the cruise.
What's Included
- On-board WiFi
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance fee to Jungle Crocodile Safari
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (only in Puntarenas)
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Bilingual tour guide
- On-board WiFi
- All Fees and Taxes
- Entrance fee to Jungle Crocodile Safari
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (only in Puntarenas)
- Port pickup and drop-off
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Bilingual tour guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information
This experience is tailored for cruise passengers eager to explore the highlights of Costa Rica in a single day.
From interacting with lively white-faced monkeys to savoring tropical fruits directly from local farmers, each stop provides an authentic and unforgettable experience.
Cruise along the Tarcoles River to observe giant crocodiles and vibrant…
This experience is tailored for cruise passengers eager to explore the highlights of Costa Rica in a single day.
From interacting with lively white-faced monkeys to savoring tropical fruits directly from local farmers, each stop provides an authentic and unforgettable experience.
Cruise along the Tarcoles River to observe giant crocodiles and vibrant birds, followed by a delightful traditional lunch at a seaside restaurant. Browse for handicrafts, local goods, and renowned Costa Rican coffee before concluding with a tour of Puntarenas city.
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Minimum of 2 passengers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Comfortable clothes are recommended
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Tours departing from San José do not include stops at the Monkey House or a city tour in Puntarenas
Location
W7R9+6V4
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(14 Ratings)
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Sharon_n
Dec 20, 2025
The guide was very... - The guide was very informative and kind. We had a good time on the tour. We fed the monkeys and they jumped all over us. They were friendly and fun. We saw lots of crocs on the boat tour as well.
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Hilary_g
Nov 25, 2025
Excellent guide. Very... - Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable. Saw lots of wildlife. Guide continued on the boat your. Strongly recommend.
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Maine51
Nov 20, 2025
Great Time in Costa Rica with Aaron - We had an excellent excursion with Aaron Fernandez Melendez in Costa Rica. He took us to visit the white faced monkey's, safari with the gators & also a visit to the Toucan's
The gators & lot's of birds were all visible on the safari. Aaron provided great commentary on the history & culture of Costa Rica. He was able to answer all of our questions & spoke exceptional English - cause of Spanish is not so great!
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Patrick_m
Oct 31, 2025
This was a great tour to... - This was a great tour to see much of what Costa Rica has to offer. Lots of monkeys, crocodiles, toucans and colorful macaws. Well informed and entertaining tour guide. Well worth it.
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Sydney_f
Sep 28, 2025
Fantastic Tour - Pablo was knowledgeable.
A superb guide.
Would highly recommend him.
Humorous, helpful, timely and safety conscious.
Found many alligators, 2 very large, and many various birds.
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Q6630xtcristinaa
Apr 15, 2024
I loved it. Really enjoyed it - The excursion was very good. I loved it. I found everything we saw interesting. Good organization. The guide is also very good......
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Wd787
Nov 11, 2023
Cruise excursion Costa Rica - Driver Gee Gee was very good. Although, didn't speak too much English. Fortunately a lady on the party spoke Spanish and kindly translated through the day. Boat ride was best part of Tour for me.
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Pauljk2341gz
Jan 22, 2020
A 3 hr local tour - Ron Lobo, an excellent English speaker, gave us an in depth narration off all aspects of Costa Rican culture as he drove us to the Natuwa Bird Sanctuary, followed by a tour of area. Ron was there for us as we customized the tour for things that we wanted to see as well as showing us some hidden gems. He was excellent.
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Karen_f
Apr 2, 2018
This by far was our most... - <p>This by far was our most entertaining tour, our guide Harold, kept us entertained the entire time. I think he went above and beyond to make our trip so enjoyable.</p>
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P8401ojmarkw
Oct 7, 2024
Fun private tour from Puntarenas - The tour was enjoyable, informative, and interesting. We traveled with guide Katherine in a new air conditioned van with a driver named Edgar. We went to the Torcales river for bird watching and crocodile viewing, drove through a rain forest, and went to lunch at a beach restaurant.
Katherine was fun throughout the trip and shared information about the country, the areas we visited, her family, and gave a quick Spanish lesson.
Edgar was a very good driver, we felt safe with him as our driver.
The tour price was considered to be a good value compared to similar tours through the cruise ship. However, it was obvious some of our stops, the restaurant and souvenir shop, were not a value and instead were priced equal to or higher than similar places in the US.
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