San Jose: Carara National Park, Tarcoles River, and Ajugas Tour
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Our company focuses on going beyond what first meets the eye, this means that we'll guide you through the jungle with a naturalist spirit, full of curiosity and wonder.
We have designed this experience to go deep into the tropical forest and also have a dose of relaxing but exciting time while jumping on a boat ride that will leave you amazed by the biodiversity and richness of a mostly overlooked destination.
We carefully design every stop in order to support local families and businesses to get you closer to the costarican culture and to let our Pura Vida lifestyle embrace you.
• The only birdwatching and wildlife One Day Tour to Carara National Park
• Walk the trails of the most important forest in the Central Pacific side-by-side with our biologists
• Embark with us on a boat journey
• A percentage of the earnings goes to Funga Conservation, a non-profit foundation.
• Small-group tour with a maximum of 4 people ensures an intimate experience
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Check a date here, then finish booking with our partner. Payment options are confirmed at checkout.
Duration 8 hours – 12 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Crocodile and Bird-watching Boat Tour through Tarcoles River
- Private transportation
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Certified guide or Biologist
- Small group tour
- Binocular or telescope for birdwatching
- Carara National Park entrance fee
Not included
- Lunch
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Unveil the complex ecology of the flora and fauna at the Rainforest of Carara National Park. We will hike through the National Park Trails ranging from secondary forest to primary and old-growth forest. The canopy will reach more than 40m high with huge wild-cashew trees and figs watching us from above. This worldwide acclaimed destination for birdwatchers is also full of other vertebrates like mammals (monkeys, agoutis, deers...), amphibians, reptiles, and a myriad of invertebrates dwelling on the forest litter. You will be in the shoes of an XVIII century naturalist, asking yourself important questions about nature, ecology and contemplating in-depth the magic of the tropics.
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Stop 2
Tarcoles river is regarded as the most polluted River basin in Central America, one recognition that we costaricans feel very ashamed of. However, we will navigate the Tarcoles river mouth into a mangrove forest where the wetlands will show us all their biodiversity and hopefully start changing the fate of this wonderful place. Bring your binoculars because we will spot dozens of amazing birds, crocodiles, and other types of lizards on this relaxing but exciting experience with local boatmen.
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Stop 3
We will finish our day with a tropical beachfront landscape. We'll listen to the sound of waves calming our spirit and of course, dip our feet into the waters of the Pacific Ocean.
Meeting point & pickup
Hotel pickup included for all travelers
We pick-up from any hotel or location in San José City or surroundings. If you have any
doubts about your hotel pick-up please contact us. If you are a SOLO TRAVELER please
book through our website.
How to get there
Pickup is available from 152 listed hotels. Exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day(s) before
- 0% refund if cancelled 0–1 day(s) before
Booking confirmation
Confirmation timing is shown at checkout with our booking partner.
From $278.00 per person
- Free cancellation
- Secure checkout with our booking partner
