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Frequently asked questions
Before you book
Booking, payment and timing
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How do I book a tour?
Choose your tour on the booking page, fill in the date and the number of people, and pick how you want to pay. You can also book directly on WhatsApp: the message is already written for you. We confirm within 24 hours.
How can I pay?
By SINPE Móvil (for Costa Rican bank accounts) or directly with us after confirming on WhatsApp. You can also pay online with Visa or Mastercard through Tilopay, a secure Costa Rican payment gateway.
Where do we meet?
Estuary tours start at the Tamarindo Estuary, at the north end of Tamarindo. When we confirm your booking we send you the exact meeting point and a Google Maps pin by WhatsApp.
What time do the estuary tours leave?
The boat and kayak tours depend on the tide, so the departure time changes every day. Choose morning, midday or afternoon and we confirm the exact time by WhatsApp.
Are there age or weight limits?
The estuary boat tour is suitable for all ages. Kayak and canopy: minimum age 8 and maximum weight 120 kg per person. Horseback riding: maximum weight 120 kg per person.
What animals can we see?
Crocodiles, howler monkeys, iguanas, herons, ibises, hawks and many other birds. They are wild animals, so every trip is different.
What is your cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before estuary, kayak, turtle, horseback and canopy tours, and up to 48 hours before sport fishing and full-day trips. If we cancel because of weather or safety, you choose a new date or a full refund.
Do you offer day trips across Guanacaste?
Yes: sloth watching in Bijagua, Palo Verde National Park, Río Celeste, Rincón de la Vieja combos, Miravalles Volcano and the Barra Honda caverns.
Tamarindo Estuary Boat Tour
About the estuary tour
How long is the Tamarindo Estuary boat tour?
About 2 hours on the water, from the moment the boat leaves the shore until it comes back.
Will we see crocodiles?
American crocodiles live in the estuary and are seen on most trips, usually resting on the mud banks. They are wild animals, so no sighting is guaranteed.
Is it safe for children?
Yes. The boat is covered, everyone wears a life jacket and you stay seated the whole time. The tour is suitable for all ages.
What time does the boat leave?
It depends on the tide. Choose morning, midday or afternoon when you book and we confirm the exact time by WhatsApp.