Private Wildlife Tour in Avellanas Beach
- 2h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join us for a 2.5-hour walk through the forests and paths of Avellanas, discovering the amazing wildlife and unique plants of our coastal neighborhood. Flexible Start Time: Choose between 6:30 AM and 3:30 PM We’ll explore a 2-mile loop, revealing hidden trails and spots unfamiliar even to locals. Expect sightings of vocal monkeys, colorful tropical birds, and tiny crustaceans nestled between the tides -Walk through 4 different ecosystems: forest edge, mangroves, estuary, and intertidal beach -Spot fascinating wildlife that lives in the area -Learn the story behind Avellanas' iconic landmark bridge -Discover why the mangrove forests are one the richest ecosystems of planet earth -Help protect these habitats with a quick trail clean-up during our tour. All of this while put our grain of sand by doing a beach clean-up as a small offering to nature.
Inclusions
What's included
- $2pp donation to the Mangrove Consevation Program
- Full Access to the Avellanas Mangrove Bridge
- 1% of sales in go to the NGO Funga Conservation
- Optical Equipment (Spotting Scope or Binoculars)
- Biologist or Naturalist Guide
- Private Group
What's not
- Snacks
- Transportation (optional add-on, subject to availability)
Itinerary
Begin exploring the Tropical Dry Forest, spotting birds, mammals, and reptiles.
Enter the Mangrove Forest and estuary, where freshwater meets saltwater, creating a rich habitat for diverse wildlife.
Cross the estuary where the rivers meet the ocean. *during high tide hours we can get wet all the way to the waist.
Walk the beach discovering shellfish and sand dollars in the intertidal zone
Finish the walk reaching the iconic Rochelles Mangrove Bridge, a symbol of conservation.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 34 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Oropopo Tours is the Best!
Marcelo is great (!) and leads an enjoyable, engaging and informative tour. His depth of knowledge regarding local flora, fauna and ecosystems is encyclopedic. Don't miss out on this opportunity on trip to Costa Rica.
5Fun experience in the jungle
Marcelo was an outstanding naturalist guide. His knowledge and senselessness for sharing his environment is awesome.
5Great wildlife experience
Marcelo is a wonderful guide whose love for the land and its varied critters is infectious. This tour not only taught us about Avellanas wildlife; it was also a great life lesson about the the rewards that come from slowing down, looking, and listening.
5Amazing tour! love it!
I love the experience the marcelos vibe deep knowledge about nature and the place ! this place is magical
5Sea Turtles!!!
We had an amazing tour with Cello. He took us to a beach near Nosara where we got to watch thousands of sea turtles lay eggs. Without his inside knowledge of the area we wouldn’t have even known to look for this. Can’t wait to go back when the eggs start to hatch. Thanks Cello!
5Really fun experience and the guide was great
It was really great we saw some cool creatures and learned some very interesting facts about the wildlife of Avellanas and the beach/mangrove part was the best in my opinion because i had never walked the bridge near the mangroves. All in all great ( MUCHAS GRACIAS MARCELLO)!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet at the parking lot, i will personally be there waiting for your right at the entrace.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Oropopo Experience
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- 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
How it compares in Tamarindo
- Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 668 experiences we list in Tamarindo.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 119 of 668.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tamarindo
Tamarindo is a surf town on Costa Rica's Guanacaste coast, with a wide sandy bay, an estuary and a strip of beach bars looking west to the sunset.
Tamarindo grew from a fishing village into the main beach town of Guanacaste, with its beach, shops and restaurants strung along one main road. The bay has gentle waves for beginners, and surf schools line the sand, while more powerful breaks lie a short drive along the coast. The estuary at the northern end shelters mangroves where herons and the occasional crocodile are seen from kayaks.
Top-ranked sights in Tamarindo: Tamarindo Beach.
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