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A crocodile partially submerged in water near a muddy bank. 1
A red and blue parrot perched on a tree branch. 2
A bird perched on a branch. 3
A blue and black frog on a leaf. 4
Two people standing in a field looking at a mountain with a cloud base. 5
By Greatways Costa Rica
Free cancellation available
Price is €138 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Experience the forest and the tropical beach just 1.5 hours from San José
    • Discover this environment famous for its multicoloured birds and huge crocodiles
    • Relax on a white sand beach with a local atmosphere and no crowds.

Activity location

    • San Jose
    • San Jose, San José, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Mata Redonda, San José, Sabana, Costa Rica | In front of the Costa Rican Art Museum
    • San José, San José Province, Costa Rica

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Transport from San Jose (Check if hotel pick-up is possible).
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    Boxed breakfast.
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    Crocodile watching from the Tarcoles River bridge.
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    Admission ticket to Carara National Park.
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    Optical gear for wildlife observation.
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    A certified tour guide.
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    Visit to a local white-sand beach.
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    Picnic lunch.

What you can expect

  • Let's start the experience

    In San José, we will pick you up from your accommodation if it is on the route or close to the centre.
    We'll bring you a breakfast box so you don't have to worry about breakfast.

    Travel to Carara National Park

    The trip starts in San Jose, in the central valley surrounded by volcanoes and coffee plantations, and ends on the coast. Along the route, we'll talk about history, geology, and culture.

    See the Tarcoles Crocodiles

    Before arriving at Carara National Park, we'll make a mandatory stop at the vantage point above the Rio Grande de Tarcoles bridge to safely observe its imposing crocodiles.

    Visit Carara National Park

    Let's walk the trails of this biodiverse ecosystem, a transition between the dry tropical forest and the tropical rainforest, famous for its birds.

    Relax on a beautiful tropical beach of white sand

    Let's end the trip with a relaxing visit to a white sand beach, where you can sunbathe, swim in the warm waters, and have a picnic-style lunch

Location

Activity location

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    • San Jose
    • San Jose, San José, Costa Rica

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Mata Redonda, San José, Sabana, Costa Rica | In front of the Costa Rican Art Museum
    • San José, San José Province, Costa Rica