Rio Tico Safari Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.9
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Rio Tico Safari Lodge in Vergel de Punta Mala offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, river views, and parquet floors. Each room includes a balcony, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a lush garden, terrace, open-air bath, and free WiFi. The lodge features a family-friendly restaurant serving lunch and dinner with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. A bar and coffee shop provide additional relaxation spaces. Convenient Location: Located 34 km from Alturas Wildlife Sanctuary and 49 km from Nauyaca Waterfalls, the lodge is ideal for nature trips. Free on-site private parking and a tour desk enhance the stay. Highly Rated by Guests: Guests appreciate the lodge’s convenience for peaceful nature-centric trips, making it a preferred choice for nature enthusiasts.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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1 large double bed
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Daniel
Netherlands Netherlands
“Kees - the owner - somehow managed to create one of the cleanest and most comfortable stay, in tents that we experienced in CR. The farm is green and close to nature - with it's own river and also a waterfall close to it. We only spent 1 night...”
Sophia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Beautiful lodges, right in nature! The drive to get here, like others say, is 4km up a bumpy road but it's fine and not that bad. We did it in a normal car. The lodge is beautiful and surrounded by nature and right next to the river with...”
Andrea
Germany Germany
“The Lodge is very easy reachable from the coastal road (short dirt road but no issue at all) and the tents are very quiet, nice, clean, spacious and equipped with lights and electricity. We were warmly welcomed by Cees and got valuable information...”
Annett
Germany Germany
“Die Unterkunft war wunderschön gelegen an einem Fluss. Die Pfahlhäuser sind luxuriös ausgestattet und passen wunderbar in den gepflegten Garten inmitten des Dschungels. Im nahegelegenen Wasserfall konnte man baden. Es war alles traumhaft schön....”
Nadine
Spain Spain
“Las habitaciones son tiendas de acampada de lujo, con su propio baño, cerca del rio en pleno naturaleza, una de mis mejores experiencias! Las habitaciones son amplias, limpias con todo detalle, con un balcón con unas sillas y mesa. El Sr. Kees muy...”
Arthur
United States United States
“Dutch pancakes were excellent for breakfast. Outstanding clamping experience. Sounds and view of the river from my porch. Grounds are stunning. Proximity to waterfall.”
Allan
Costa Rica Costa Rica
“El contacto con la naturaleza, el estilo de cabañas tipo tienda de campaña. La atención”
Alexander
Switzerland Switzerland
“Schön gelegene Anlage mit gemütlichen Zelt-Bungalows. Highlight ist der nahegelegene Bach mit wunderbar kühlem Wasser, der zum Baden einlädt. Sympathische und freundliche Crew. Super Preis/Leistungsverhältnis. Überaus empfehlenswert!”
Jana
Germany Germany
“Alles war super - sehr sauber, die Lage mitten in der Natur ist ein Traum, Cees ist ein toller Gastgeber und das Frühstück war sehr lecker. Wir waren überrascht, dass keine Krabbeltiere den Weg ins Zelt gefunden haben. Uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen! 😊”
Valerie
Canada Canada
“It was such a unique place and experience. The host is very attentive and shows pleasure and enthusiasm with you being at his place. The waterfall and river directly in front of the place made for an enjoyable afternoon of swimming.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Rio Tico Safari Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

A deposit via bank wire is required to secure your reservation.  Rio Tico Safari Lodge will contact you with instructions after booking.

Please inform Rio Tico Safari Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.