Estuary Tour Conditions Guide

5️⃣ Extremely Recommended

Tour operates during a rising tide with a favorable current, from low tide to mid tide. These conditions offer exceptional wildlife activity, abundant bird sightings near the channels, highly visible mangrove root systems, and outstanding crocodile viewing opportunities, including sightings outside the water. These ideal conditions occur only 2–3 times per month.

4️⃣ Recommended / "True Tour"

Tour operates during a rising tide with a favorable current, from low tide to mid tide. Guests can enjoy excellent bird activity, visible tidal changes, exposed mangrove roots, and great opportunities to spot crocodiles. According to the vendor, these conditions consistently provide the authentic estuary tour experience.

3️⃣ Good Conditions

Tour operates from mid tide to low tide with the current moving against the route. Guests can observe changing tides, birds among the mangrove roots, and have a reasonable chance of spotting crocodiles in the water.

2️⃣ High Tide Conditions

High tide conditions. Ideal for relaxation and photography, though wildlife activity and crocodile sightings are less frequent.

1️⃣ Not Recommended

Very high tide conditions with limited wildlife activity and minimal opportunities for wildlife viewing.

Vendor Note

For Playa Grande (Grateful Hotel), departures begin 30 minutes after the Tamarindo departure time.

June Schedule

Monday, June 1

6:30 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
11:30 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Tuesday, June 2

7:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
12:00 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Wednesday, June 3

7:30 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
12:30 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Thursday, June 4

8:30 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
1:30 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Friday, June 5

9:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
2:00 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Saturday, June 6

9:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
3:00 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Sunday, June 7

7:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
10:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Monday, June 8

7:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
11:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Tuesday, June 9

9:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
12:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Wednesday, June 10

9:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
1:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Thursday, June 11

9:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
2:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Friday, June 12

7:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
10:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions

Saturday, June 13

8:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
11:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions

Sunday, June 14

9:30 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
12:00 p.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions

Monday, June 15

10:30 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
1:30 p.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions

Tuesday, June 16

11:30 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Wednesday, June 17

7:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
12:00 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Thursday, June 18

8:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
1:00 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Friday, June 19

9:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
2:00 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Saturday, June 20

7:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
10:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Sunday, June 21

8:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
11:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Monday, June 22

9:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
12:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Tuesday, June 23

9:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
1:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Wednesday, June 24

9:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
2:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Thursday, June 25

7:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
10:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions

Friday, June 26

8:30 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
1:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Saturday, June 27

9:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
1:00 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Sunday, June 28

9:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
2:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Monday, June 29

10:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
2:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Tuesday, June 30

11:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

July Schedule

Wednesday, July 1

11:30 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Thursday, July 2

7:30 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
12:30 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Friday, July 3

8:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
1:00 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Saturday, July 4

8:30 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
1:30 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Sunday, July 5

9:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
2:30 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Monday, July 6

7:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
10:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Tuesday, July 7

8:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
11:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Wednesday, July 8

8:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
11:30 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Thursday, July 9

9:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
12:30 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Friday, July 10

9:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
1:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Saturday, July 11

7:30 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
11:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions

Sunday, July 12

8:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
11:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions

Monday, July 13

9:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
12:00 p.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions

Tuesday, July 14

10:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
1:00 p.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions

Wednesday, July 15

11:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Thursday, July 16

7:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
12:00 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Friday, July 17

7:30 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
1:00 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Saturday, July 18

8:30 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
1:30 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Sunday, July 19

9:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
2:00 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Monday, July 20

7:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
10:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Tuesday, July 21

8:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
11:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Wednesday, July 22

9:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
12:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Thursday, July 23

9:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
1:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Friday, July 24

9:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions
2:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Saturday, July 25

7:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
10:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions

Sunday, July 26

8:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
11:00 a.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions

Monday, July 27

9:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
12:00 p.m. — 2️⃣ High Tide Conditions

Tuesday, July 28

10:00 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
1:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Wednesday, July 29

10:30 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended
2:00 p.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions

Thursday, July 30

11:30 a.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

Friday, July 31

7:00 a.m. — 3️⃣ Good Conditions
12:00 p.m. — 4️⃣ Recommended

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