Jungle Crocodile Safari and Bird Watching tour/Tarcoles River CR
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Jaco, Costa Rica
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Explore Costa Rica’s Tarcoles River, home to one of the world’s largest crocodile populations, on this guided boat tour. Along the way, learn about the area’s biodiversity and spot crocodiles, reptiles, and other local wildlife, including more than 50 bird species. Learn more about the river’s biodiversity through live commentary on board.
- Visit this popular attraction, known for crocodiles and birds
- The dock is wheelchair accessible
- Perfect for keen birdwatchers as the river is home to many species
- Choose from several handy morning or afternoon departures
What's Included
- Live commentary on board
- Professional bilingual guide
- Bird Guide
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Q9GF+WP, Puntarenas Province, Tarcoles, Costa Rica
Transportation is an additional service.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Jungle Crocodile Safari
1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Marvin_S
Stephen was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the tour feel fun and interactive. He shared so many interesting facts about the crocodiles and the surrounding wildlife while keeping everything safe and professional. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does.
Seeing the crocodiles up close in their natural habitat was unforgettable. The scenery was beautiful, and the entire experience felt authentic and worth every minute.
Reviews
4.8
based on 304 reviews
Oxana_K, Apr 2026
The tour was both fun and educational, and i highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience.
Katie_S, Apr 2026
I took my 3 year old on this boat ride by myself and it was absolutely wonderful. We saw over 10 small crocodiles and two large crocodiles, one of them completely out of the water. We also saw a ton of cool birds, including rosette spoonbills. The guide was so kind and they were respectful to the animals. Highly recommend.
Grace_Y, Apr 2026
The tour guides were really nice and I saw a lot of birds on this your. Basically all the ones on the list they give you in the beginning we saw. It was a really great time and I would do this again!
Sara_Z, Mar 2026
Great tour! Our guide was very knowledgeable, humorous and patient with our group, which included six boys ages 5-10. We saw a dozen different species of birds, iguanas, and of course many crocs (each with name, age, and interesting info). We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the river and would highly recommend!
Sheilah_H, Mar 2026
Well organized, great guide, Kevin, who was happy, very informative, and found lots of birds and crocodiles.
Antonio_A, Mar 2026
Great experience; I really enjoyed being close to the coastline, as the breeze was great. The tour guide was great and informative when describing the animals on the tour.
Sally_W, Mar 2026
Great low key family adventure! Lots to see…tons of birds and crocodiles! Nice gift shop with reasonable prices too!
Marvin_S, Feb 2026
Stephen was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the tour feel fun and interactive. He shared so many interesting facts about the crocodiles and the surrounding wildlife while keeping everything safe and professional. You can tell he genuinely enjoys what he does.
Seeing the crocodiles up close in their natural habitat was unforgettable. The scenery was beautiful, and the entire experience felt authentic and worth every minute.
Donna_F, Feb 2026
Saw many crocs including the two largest male crocs in the river. Many beautiful birds. I would recommend the tour.
Barbara_C, Feb 2026
The guides were marvelous their knowledge of the birds in the area was vast and they took time to allow for photos of the biggest crocodiles I have ever seen
DENISE_L, Feb 2026
This was a very informative tour, seeing lots of birds and lots of crocodiles. Steven was a very informed tour guide. We recommend him highly.
Lund_M, Jan 2026
Friendly knowledgable staff and guide, he was humorous, smart and we felt very welcomed. The captain was lovely. Saw many crocodiles, fish, howler monkeys and beautiful birds some native to Costa Rica. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
Sofia_M, Dec 2025
Great adventure with family/kids. Juan Carlos was an excellent tour guide. He gave more than enough time for bird watching, seeing the crocodiles, beautiful scenery and all long the river and went close to the ocean. I would highly recommend!
Adam_N, Dec 2025
Great cruise on the river! We have seen thousands of birds and many many crocodiles. Absolutely recommended! :)
Kemarie_M, Dec 2025
It was a great experience. The tour guide and the captain were very friendly and informative. The view was phenomenal. I got some great shots, and we got to see “tyson” the famous Croc, which was a plus.
Shelly_H, Oct 2025
It was amazing! From start to finish! Guide and tour just great! Would recommend to anyone! Saw many crocs , birds! Loved it!
Nayely_L, Sep 2025
This is my second time doing this boat tour and it was as entertaining as the first time. I was able to take a bunch of photos of birds while it was raining. I'll continue to visit in the future.
Kalie_C, Sep 2025
We had a great experience with this company, great tour guides, we were lucky and got to see the three largest crocodiles in the river, would recommend this experience to others and hopefully you will be lucky to see them too
Jean_V, Aug 2025
It was a great tour. Saw loads of crocodiles and birds. Definitely worth doing. The guide was great too.
Nicolette_F, Jul 2025
Super fun tour! We got to see several crocodiles and lots of different birds! Our guide was great and very funny
Heather_S, Jun 2025
This tour was an absolute treat! With only one other person joining us, it felt like a private and immersive adventure into Costa Rica’s incredible wildlife. We saw multiple crocodiles up close, each more impressive than the last, along with a stunning variety of birds that made the experience even more special.
Our guide was fantastic - extremely knowledgeable about the crocs we encountered, sharing fascinating details about their behaviors and some history about the area. He also went the extra mile by showing us videos from past tours, which were truly amazing, giving us an even deeper appreciation for the experiences others have had here. His personal stories about working on the river added an insightful and entertaining touch that made the tour all the more engaging.
Alicia_D, May 2025
The guides do a great job. They have clean bathrooms plenty of souvenirs to buy. A few mosquitoes, but a nice waiting area.
Roberto_R, Apr 2025
It was my wife s birthday and she had the best birthday ever she get to see some amazing crocodiles and all kind of birds
Donald_M, Mar 2025
Tour was very well run and we got to see plenty of crocodiles, lots of birds, and a quick tour of the mangrove estuary.
Dalia_G, Mar 2025
You should definitely go at 1:30pm because we were only six and the next group at 3:30 they were like 25 people ! It was great, especially with our Guide, Steven 😁 we saw crocodile just in front of us
Donna_L, Feb 2025
Great choice for all travelers young and all. We were able to experience nature at its best from the crocodiles to the turtles and dozens of bird species- including my favorite Macaw ( incredible). Ronnie and Carlos were so knowledgeable and informative- not to mention fun. Must do!
Aisha_J, Feb 2025
This was great! We were a few minutes late and they waited for us to get there. The tour guide spoke a few languages and was quite humorous through the ride. There are many birds you will see along with a few crocs. The landscape is beautiful. Definitely a great family friendly experience and will be doing this again!
Bethany_S, Feb 2025
We saw an amazing amount of birds and lots of crocodiles. One in our party is very plus sized but was super comfortable on this tour. They also have wheelchair accessibility.
Our guide and driver team were very personable, professional, and funny. They were patient and waited until everyone got their pictures. We highly recommend!
Kyla_T, Jan 2025
This was a great tour. Guide was very skilled at speaking in Spanish and English to explain wildlife sitings to everyone. Highly recommend.
Steve_C, Jan 2025
We took the afternoon trip with Captain Zerson and Guide Ronnie. It was perfect and a beautiful ride.
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