How fit do I need to be to do this trek?

Oue Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.

What is the highest altitude reached in this trek?

The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.

What about internet access?

Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.

How much do guides and porters cost?

The pay for guides range from $10 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.

Crocodile Mangrove🐊 & Carara National Park Combo Tour

$49 per person – Available from Carara, Los Sueños, and Jaco

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Overview

Experience two of Costa Rica’s most exciting natural attractions in one unforgettable day! Begin with an exhilarating boat safari through the Tarcoles River Mangroves, home to the highest concentration of crocodiles in Central America. Then enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch before heading to the lush and diverse Carara National Park, a birding paradise that bridges tropical rainforest and dry forest ecosystems. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and families, this combo tour offers the best of Costa Rica’s wildlife—all in a single, action-packed day.

🎒 What to Bring

Lightweight clothing
Comfortable walking shoes or hiking sandals
Sunglasses and sun hat
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Reusable water bottle
Camera or binoculars (for birdwatching)
Rain jacket (in rainy season)
Small daypack

🚫 Restrictions

Suitable for all ages, but moderate walking is required
Not recommended for those with severe mobility issues
Tour operates rain or shine (with safety adjustments if needed)

💡 Why Choose This Tour?

Combines two of Costa Rica’s best wildlife experiences in a single, easy day trip
Safe, comfortable, and fully guided by experienced professionals
Offers a deeper look into both wetland and rainforest ecosystems
Ideal for photographers and birdwatchers
Great value for the price—two tours in one!

🍽️ Sample Island Lunch Menu (Served at local restaurant)

Costa Rican Casado Plate:

Choice of protein: Grilled Chicken, Fish Filet, Pork Chop, or Vegetarian Option
White rice & black beans
Fresh salad
Fried plantains
Freshly squeezed tropical juice (e.g. pineapple, mango, or passionfruit)

Trip Highlights

🌊 Guided Tarcoles River Mangrove boat safari with crocodile sightings
🐊 Opportunity to observe over 2,000 crocodiles, some over 15 feet long
🦜 Birdwatching paradise with Scarlet Macaws, Spoonbills, and more
🌴 Explore the rich biodiversity of Carara National Park with a certified naturalist guide
🍽️ Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican “casado” lunch
👨‍🏫 Fully bilingual, naturalist-certified tour guides
🚌 Roundtrip transportation included from San Jose, Jaco, Playa Hermosa & Los Sueños

Day 1 :

7:00 AM

Arrive at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu, you are welcomed by the team and then you will be transferred to your hotel. This trail goes through Ghorepani Poon Hill. Normally, the trek starts like Phokhara to Nayapul and ends like Phedi to Pokhara.

Day 1 :

8:30 AM

While early travel tended to be slower, more dangerous, and more dominated by trade and migration, cultural and technological advances over many years have tended to mean that travel has become easier and more accessible. The evolution of technology in such diverse fields as horse tack and bullet trains has contributed to this trend.

Day 1 :

10:00 AM

The Palace of Fifty five Windows: This magnificent palace was built during the reign of King Yakshya Malla in A.D. 1427 and was subsequently remodeled by King Bhupatindra Malla in the seventeenth century. Among the brick walls with their gracious setting and sculptural design, is a balcony with Fifty five Windows, considered to be a unique masterpiece of woodcarving.

Day 1 :

11:30 AM

Separated they live in Bookmarksgrove right at the coast of the Semantics, a large language ocean. A small river named Duden flows by their place and supplies it with the necessary regelialia.

Day 1 :

1:00 PM

Transfer to Carara National Park

Day 1 :

1:30 PM

Transfer to Carara National Park

Day 1 :

3:30 PM

Refreshments and return transport

Day 1 :

5:00 PM

Drop-off at your hotel

Crocodile Mangrove🐊 & Carara National Park Combo Tour

Overview

Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Map