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Private Crocodile Safari and Carara National Park Expedition

Private Crocodile Safari and Carara National Park Expedition

8 hours
Easy

Embark on an unforgettable journey with a private drive through the stunning Costa Rican countryside to the Tarcoles River, renowned for housing one of the largest wild crocodile populations. This 90-minute river cruise offers a unique opportunity to get up-close with American crocodiles and marvel at the vibrant exotic birds, lush rainforest, and secretive mangrove canals. Wildlife enthusiasts can also look forward to sightings of iguanas, lizards, and monkeys. Post-adventure, savor a delicious local meal and visit a souvenir shop before venturing into the heart of Carara National Park. Here, immerse yourself in a biodiverse haven, home to the Scarlet macaw, monkeys, snakes, armadillos, and a plethora of wildlife wonders.

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Embark on an unforgettable journey as your adventure kicks off with a comfortable pickup from your hotel, whisking you away on a leisurely private drive through the stunning landscapes of the Costa Rican countryside. Within 90 minutes from San Jose, you'll find yourself on the banks of the Tarcoles River, a sanctuary renowned for harboring one of the largest populations of wild crocodiles in the world. During our immersive 90-minute boat tour, you'll have the incredible opportunity to get up close and personal with these majestic American crocodiles, ranging in all sizes, while also feasting your eyes on a myriad of beautiful exotic birds that call this place home. As we navigate through the breathtaking rainforest scenery, our cruise takes us into dense mangrove forest canals, offering glimpses of jungle wildlife like iguanas, lizards, and playful monkeys.

After an exhilarating tour, savor a delectable typical lunch and take some time to wander through the souvenir store, cherishing the memories made. The adventure doesn’t stop there as we venture on a short drive to Carara National Park. Stepping deep into the heart of the rainforest, this unique ecosystem presents an array of beautiful wildlife species often spotted in the area, including the vibrant Scarlet macaw, various monkeys, snakes, armadillos, and much more, rounding off a truly remarkable wildlife experience.

Itinerary

Your Breath-Taking Adventure Begins

Your breath-taking adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside. After 90 minutes drive from San Jose, you will arrive to Tarcoles River. The Tarcoles River is home to one of the worlds largest crocodile populations in the wild and they are very easy to admire during our 90 minutes boat tour. Get up-close with American crocodiles of all sizes, and observe an abundance of beautiful exotic birds! Enjoy spectacular rainforest scenery and cruise through dense mangrove forest canals. Spot jungle wildlife such as iguanas, lizards, and monkeys.

After the tour, enjoy a delicious typical lunch and explore the souvenir store. Continuing our tour, a short drive to Carara National Park will allow us to get deep inside the rainforest in this unique ecosystem, where many beautiful wildlife species are common to see such as the Scarlet macaw, monkeys, snakes, armadillos and more.

Itinerary

  • The tour is developed at Tarcoles River, where many huge crocodiles live.
  • Carara National Park will allow us to get deep inside the rainforest in this unique ecosystem, where many beautiful wildlife species are common to see such as the Scarlet macaw, monkeys, snakes, armadillos and more. Carara is in a transition zone between the dry zone to the North and the more humid one to the south, it has a very rich and diverse flora with more than 1,400 species of plants.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Private transportation
  • Private naturalist tour guide

Exclusions

  • Alcoholic Beverages

Important Notes

Your breath-taking, adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside. After 90 minutes drive from San Jose, you will arrive to Tarcoles River. The Tarcoles River is home to one of the worlds largest crocodile populations in the wild and they are very easy to admire during our 90 minutes boat tour. Get up-close with American crocodiles of all sizes, and observe an abundance of beautiful exotic birds! Enjoy spectacular rainforest scenery and cruise through dense mangrove forest canals. Spot jungle wildlife such as iguanas, lizards, and monkeys. After the tour, enjoy a delicious typical lunch and explore the souvenir store. Continuing our tour, a short drive to Carara National Park will allow us to get deep inside the rainforest in this unique ecosystem, where many beautiful wildlife species are common to see such as the Scarlet macaw, monkeys, snakes, armadillos and more.

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • We pick up at all hotels in San Jose area. If your hotel is not listed please send hotel name and address

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