Travel from your selected Guanacaste pickup area to Hacienda El Viejo, a historic property and private wildlife refuge bordering Palo Verde National Park. The day combines a guided river safari with an interactive introduction to Guanacaste’s rural traditions and local flavors.

On the Tempisque River, your naturalist guide will help you search for crocodiles, howler and white-faced capuchin monkeys, iguanas and resident or migratory birds. Back at the hacienda, learn about the traditional trapiche sugar-cane mill, enjoy fresh Costa Rican coffee, handmade tortillas and regional tastings, then sit down to a traditional lunch at La Casona.

The order, route and timing may change because of pickup logistics, river conditions, weather, wildlife activity or operational requirements. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

• Round-trip transportation from selected Guanacaste hotels or meeting points
• Professional driver and local guides
• Guided Tempisque River safari boat tour
• Entrance to Hacienda El Viejo and designated refuge areas
• Interactive Guanacaste cultural tasting experience
• Traditional Costa Rican lunch at La Casona
• Coffee, handmade tortilla and selected local tastings

• Pickup outside the included Guanacaste service area
• Alcoholic beverages unless specifically listed with your booking option
• Additional food, drinks or souvenirs
• Personal expenses
• Gratuities for guides and drivers

Transportation is included from selected hotels and established meeting points within the operator’s Guanacaste service area. Enter your hotel information when booking. Your exact pickup location and time must be confirmed before the tour.

Pickup times vary according to hotel location, and an additional transportation charge may apply to accommodations outside the standard route. Be ready in the hotel lobby or confirmed meeting area at least 10 minutes before pickup.

The activities at Hacienda El Viejo last approximately 3.5 hours. With hotel pickup, travel time and return transportation, plan for an approximately 8-hour experience. Total duration varies by hotel location, traffic and the day’s pickup route.

• Comfortable lightweight clothing
• Closed-toe walking shoes with good traction
• Hat, sunglasses and reef-safe sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Reusable water bottle
• Rain jacket or poncho during green season
• Binoculars and camera for wildlife viewing
• Mobile booking confirmation

• This is an all-ages experience; children must remain under adult supervision.
• Boat access requires boarding and stepping between the dock and vessel.
• Travelers should be able to manage short walks and uneven outdoor surfaces.
• Contact the operator before booking if a traveler requires mobility assistance.
• Advise AskZipy in advance about food allergies or dietary restrictions.
• Wildlife is observed in its natural environment, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
• The tour operates in changing tropical weather unless conditions are considered unsafe.

Cancellation and amendment terms may vary by booking option and transportation arrangement. Review the policy displayed during checkout before completing your reservation. Changes to hotel pickup details should be requested as early as possible and remain subject to availability.