Private Wildlife Tour in Avellanas Beach

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Tamarindo, Costa Rica

2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Maximize your chances of seeing Costa Rica’s most charismatic wildlife on a private walking tour through Playa Avellanas. In the company of a naturalist guide who helps you find monkeys, tropical birds, and more, go beyond the beach and into several different ecosystems including mangroves, estuary, and forest grove.

Get a better chance of spotting wildlife than by exploring alone
Venture beyond the typical tourist trails to experience the region's biodiversity
Forget the rush of large tour groups and explore at a pace that suits you
Learn about wildlife behavior from your naturalist guide

What's Included

Private Group
Optical Equipment (Spotting Scope or Binoculars)
Full Access to the Avellanas Mangrove Bridge
$2pp donation to the Mangrove Consevation Program
1% of sales in go to the NGO Funga Conservation
Biologist or Naturalist Guide

Snacks
Transportation (optional add-on, subject to availability)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Cabinas Las Olas
Tamarindo Santa Cruz Del Restaurante Rustico, 200mts norte, Provincia de Guanacaste, Playa Avellanas, 50309, Costa Rica
We will meet at the parking lot, i will personally be there waiting for your right at the entrace.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

Playa Avellana

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Playa Avellanas

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Playa Avellana

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Playa Avellanas

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Playa Avellanas

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Strap Sandals (Teva´s, Chaco´s, Keen´s, etc. we may walk in muddy trails and cross the estuary)
Swimwear or Light Clothes
Sun Protection
Not recommended for travelers with reduce mobility
Not wheelchair accesible
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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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Reviews

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Great time! Unique experience, knowledgeable guide

Nicholas_G, Feb 2025

Awesome and engaging experience! Our guide Marcelo was polite, friendly, and very knowledgeable. We saw lots of great wildlife - multiple species of bird (including a Motmot), as well as monkeys, crabs, and lizards. We also learned about some of the plants in the area. This was an engaging (but easy) hike through multiple environments - mangroves, beach, and coastal forest. Marcelo’s spotters scope allowed us to view animals from far away as though they were right in our face, and he is an expert at lining up the shot. He also took some great pictures and sent them to us.