Palo Verde Wildlife Boat Tour (Palo Verde Boat Tours)

Operator: Palo Verde Boat Tours (Operator)
Private or shared: Shared (standard tour)
Area: Liberia & Rincón de la Vieja (inland)
Type: Wildlife & Nature
Starts from: Palo Verde Boat Tours office in Ortega, 75 m south of the Catholic church. Arrive 20 minutes early.
Transport: Not included. The operator says map apps show roads that don't exist, so use one of its three suggested routes.
What happens: Meet at the office in Ortega, ride to the boat, take the river tour, and come back for lunch if you added it.
How long: Boat tour about 1 hour 35 minutes. Start times 8:00 a.m. (Bird Lovers), 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Included: Boat tour, local guide (based on availability), $10 park fee, a pottery show, juice and coffee.
Extra charges: Transport, tips, 13% tax, and lunch (optional add-on).
Group size: Group tour. Ask about group size.
Ages, fitness and access: The operator's age bands: adult 12+, child 6–11, infant 5 and under.
What to bring: Sunscreen, light clothes, insect repellent, sunglasses and a hat; a raincoat in the rainy season.
Weather: Bring a raincoat in the rainy season. Ask about weather changes.
Cancellation: Full refund if you cancel at least 48 hours ahead. No refund inside 24 hours. No-shows are not refunded.
Who holds your booking: You book with Palo Verde Boat Tours. Booking finishes on the operator's or partner's site, not ours.
Price: See current price

Details last checked: 2026-10-19, on the operator's page. Prices and times can change, so check the details on the booking page before you pay.

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