Breathtaking Croc Safari: Jason's Exclusive River Journey
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This is one of the most sought after tours in our country! You have to see the interaction of Jason Vargas, the first "Crocodile Man" of the Tárcoles River, with all the crocodiles that we see on the tour, we have more than 20 years of experience in this wild activity and dozens of appearances on Discovery Channel, NatGeo , Animal Planet and the BBC in London, which guarantees excellent quality and a pleasant experience during your visit to Costa Rica!
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400shaunag, 10/22/2025 12:32:10 AM
This experience was a highlight for our family! Jason was an amazing host/guide. He is very knowledgeable about crocodiles, along with the area and other animals on the river. We learned so much! We saw amazing crocodiles and even got to interact with some under Jason's expertise! It was the rainy season so the river was muddy, but we still saw so many crocodiles. He provided such a fun adventure. Highly reccomend this tour!
Odyssey23612001391, 10/17/2025 3:04:51 PM
Jason’s Crocodile Tours was honestly my favorite part of the trip. Jason was super knowledgeable about the crocodiles and all the other animals we saw along the river. He got us so close to the crocodiles, and we even got to hold the tail of one, which was incredible. You can tell he really loves what he does, and it made the whole experience unforgettable. I’d 100% recommend this tour to anyone visiting Costa Rica.
30gagec, 9/14/2025 10:20:48 PM
Highly recommend Jason’s crocodile tours!!! He is true professional and made sure we were entertained and educated us the whole time. Me and my girlfriend had an amazing time. We saw so many different species of animals along with massive crocodiles! If you’re in Costa Rica you need to go on Jason’s tour. 10/10!!!
Q8108VEstevenm, 8/31/2025 6:34:29 PM
Jason in a native of Costa Rica. Please give your money to the real local crocodile expert. We saw many very large crocs up close including Bin Laden who is 17 feet long. We learned about the ecosystem of the river and the crocodile's place in it. Lots of info on the birds and other reptiles as well. We so enjoyed our adventure. We took home some organic limes that Jason helped us pick. We will not forget this experience.
537bhavanar, 8/22/2025 11:09:52 PM
Jason is one of the best. He is very informative. We had the best crocodile adventure. Kids enjoyed it a lot. He is very knowledgeable like a wildlife biologist. We saw crocodiles and many birds up close. Choose his tour and you will not regret it.
benpD3721QJ, 8/18/2025 11:39:00 PM
Jason brought us so close to the crocodiles- very informative and we also saw many other animals along the river. He was very flexible with our schedule and took the time to answer every question we had. Highly recommend Jason for a Costa Rica owned tour operator on the tarcoles river.
reathap2025, 8/17/2025 7:40:19 PM
Well worth the price. Jason is knowledgeable about the wildlife and Costa Rica. He obviously loves his job. Would go again tomorrow.
CarlitoYUL, 7/30/2025 11:52:00 PM
We went on this excursion as a family with Jason, a truly passionate and knowledgeable guide! He came highly recommended by a local we met at a café in Jacó — and we’re so glad we took the advice. Our experience far exceeded our expectations. Jason gave us a warm welcome and took us on an extraordinary adventure in nature. Unlike other companies that just offer a standard tour with a microphone while staying far from the action, Jason brought us up close to the animals and delivered a truly unique, immersive experience. He knows the local wildlife extremely well and shares his knowledge with enthusiasm and care. We were also impressed by his ability to speak French, English, and German, making sure everyone felt included and informed. I highly recommend Jason to anyone looking for a genuine, meaningful, and unforgettable experience!
Kortney L, 7/25/2025 10:18:48 AM
Jason is the best!!! We saw 6 crocodiles and were up close and personal with them. He was very knowledgeable about the crocs, the area, birds, and the environment.
Amy_C, 7/15/2025 10:32:07 PM
Are you kidding me?! Jason is a local guy who knew exactly where to go to see crocodiles…and not just any crocodiles - but giant dinosaurs crocodiles. He knows right where they hang because they are territorial and was able to get them to rise up right by the boat. All the other tour guides would scramble over after we left to try to get their guests to see the crocs. Jason absolutely owns the area and you should only book with this guy if you want to have an amazing experience. He gets up close and personal with the animals and they respect him. He takes amazing photos and videos for his guests. This was an AMAZING way to start our Costa Rica adventure. I would highly recommend this tour for the price and experience. He is local - support LOCAL! Not only be issue he is local but because he is obviously El Jefe in the area. Thanks Jason!!
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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This is one of the most sought after tours in our country! You have to see the interaction of Jason Vargas, the first "Crocodile Man" of the Tárcoles River, with all the crocodiles that we see on the tour, we have more than 20 years of experience in this wild activity and dozens of appearances on Discovery Channel, NatGeo , Animal Planet and the BBC in London, which guarantees excellent quality and a pleasant experience during your visit to Costa Rica!Redemption
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