Tarcoles River Tour: Discover Ancient Reptiles

Embark on a thrilling Jungle Crocodile Safari and Bird Watching adventure on Tarcoles River. Discover the rich biodiversity of the region, spot ancient reptiles and over 50 bird species!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jungle Crocodile Safari - Jungle Crocodile Safari provides an authentic adventure with engaging experiences through the breathtaking biodiversity of the Tarcoles River. Explore its mangroves, lush forests, majestic river mouth, and the vibrant wildlife that inhabit these remarkable habitats.
    Cruise along the renowned Tárcoles River and encounter…
What's Included
  • Expert bird guide
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Engaging live commentary onboard
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

During this two-hour journey, you will voyage across the Tarcoles River, cruising in a secure and cozy boat while gaining knowledge about the region’s abundant biodiversity. There’s an opportunity to witness magnificent, prehistoric reptiles that are more than 4 meters long, and to identify over 50 varieties of birds.
This excursion also comes with…

Location
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Transportation is an additional service.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Adam
Apr 15, 2026
Pleasant - Lots of birds and crocodiles. Nice river setting.
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Anjagp5373ek
Apr 15, 2026
Many crocodiles and a boat for us alone - We left at 8.30am and had a whole boat to ourselves. We saw a lot of crocodiles, 3 huge and many birds and lizards. Was very exciting and the guide gave a lot of exciting information. You have to pay attention to the sea level, at high tide you seem to see fewer crocodiles. Dee Guide also showed us a place where you can see the red macaws on Google Map.
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Oxana_k
Apr 10, 2026
The tour was both fun and... - The tour was both fun and educational, and i highly recommend it to anyone looking for a unique and memorable experience.
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Katie_s
Apr 6, 2026
Wonderful! Tons of wildlife! - 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.
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Sarah
Apr 6, 2026
Great trip with the Crocs! - We thoroughly enjoyed our morning with the crocodiles. Our guide was helpful getting us close to the action and he was very funny too. We enjoyed watching lots of birds too and learnt a lot about all of the animals along the Tarcoles river. Highly recommend!
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Oliviermp5733iw
Apr 6, 2026
To do - We have already made many visits like this but it stands out. The guide takes his time, the boat pilot finds the best place to see the animals!
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Farrfarraway
Apr 2, 2026
Monkeys and birds and Crocs all in one tour - Oscar and Steven were amazing. We had a great time from the moment the tour began . We started out with howler monkeys and basilisk lizards (the lizards that can run on water) and then headed up river to enjoy the many different bird species that live in the area. They gave us a numbered chart with pictures of the birds which made us easier to identify the birds that Steven pointed out to us. Of course the saw crocodiles as well. What a thrill to be so close to these awesome creatures! My 16 year old son enjoyed every minute.
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Sylvie_q
Apr 1, 2026
Worth it yes I recommend the activity was very interesting - Listen to the guide sound the explanations and tracking of crocodiles and birds and the importance of trees in mangroves
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Grace_y
Apr 1, 2026
Great people and a lot of bird sightings - 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!
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Lionels631
Apr 12, 2026
Disappointing - There were only four of us on the boat. Total disinterest of the guide. The place is superb, we were unlucky.
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From $40
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).