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River Boat Safari and San José (Post)

Post-program

Price from

$400

Duration
2
Season

Spring (Apr - May)

Min. number
10 travellers
Booking code
PASPOST25

Look out for crocodiles and tropical birds on a river boat safari through the Costa Rican rainforest.
  • Enjoy a guided boat tour of the Tárcoles River, exploring the wildlife of the mangrove forests

  • Look out for Scarlet Macaws, kingfishers, Roseate Spoonbills, Anhingas and Great Herons

  • Spend the night in Costa Rica's vibrant capital, San José

  • Enjoy a typical Costa Rican casado lunch


Day 1: Enjoy a day on the river 

After disembarkation in Puntarenas, we’ll take you to Costa Rica’s Pacific coast near Carara National Park, where you’ll begin your river boat safari along the Tárcoles River.  

The river is home to the richest mangrove forest on the mid-Pacific coast. Four different types of trees create a lush habitat for over 250 species of birds here, including kingfishers, anhingas, roseate spoonbills and great herons. It’s also the most important conservation area in the country for the vibrant scarlet macaw. Look out for the many wild crocodiles that line the riverbanks. This area has one of the largest colonies in the world.  

Afterwards, enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch before being transferred to your hotel in San José. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. 

Day 2: Back to San José 

After a delicious breakfast at your hotel, your Post-Program comes to an end.  

Please note that the order of sights might vary

Practical information

Included
  • Transfer from the pier in Puntarenas to San José, including a river boat tour, lunch and an English-speaking guide 

  • One night at a hotel in San José with breakfast 

Not included
  • Dinner and gratuities.

Remarks and requirements
  • This tour is available as a Post-Program in combination with expedition cruises ending in Puntarenas.  

  • This tour starts on the day of disembarkation in Puntarenas. 

  • This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility. 

  • If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the tour up to six weeks before departure.

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