Puntarenas Tour Jungle & River Wagon Expedition by Greenway Tours

Jungle & River Wagon Expedition. Puntarenas Shore Excursion

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This tour consists of a journey through the rain forest, located in the Tarcolitos River canyon that is part of the 200-hectare private reserve of the Hotel Villa Lapas, crossing the river 8 times with a total distance of 3.2km in a cart drawn by a tractor at low speed, so that you can appreciate both the flora and fauna of such a special area in Costa Rica as Carara is. During the tour we make several stops for bird watching and important trees in the area as well as a stop to see the river where even customers can get off the wagon and get into the pool. Our two carts have a capacity for 24 people and lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. After this great adventure, our tour will continue with a short drive to Tarcoles River where you can enjoy and boat tour on the river, see the abundant wildlife including the huge crocodiles. On the way back to the pier, a short stop at a local souvenir is included in case you want to buy that special gift from Costa Rica.

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Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things To Know

  • Bottled water
  • fruits snack
  • Visit a souvenir store and restaurant
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers.
  • 1 hours boat tour in Tarcoles River
  • 1 hours rain forest wagon tour
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers. If you are not arriving by cruise ship please do not book this tour

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Puntarenas (Pass-by Only)

Puntarenas is one of the most important tourism regions in Costa Rica. Its coastline is full of islands, inlets, beaches, and very beautiful natural treasures, all which make it an excellent tourist destination. There is a multitude of attractions based around the beaches, as well as protected areas, both land based and around its islands. The area’s center is located at Puntarenas which acts as a place for lodging, distribution, port of call, and excursions. The city of Puntarenas is rich in history, traditions and customs. Historically, it was the most important port in the Costa Rican Pacific, through which the main exports that allowed the development of the country during the 19th century and part of the 20th century took place. Due to its coastal position, it was an important center for the arrival of immigrants towards the middle of the 20th century. Its boom as a tourist destination dates back to 1940.

Tarcoles

Enjoy a pleasant boat tour with a professional naturalist tour guide and enjoy its rich and abundant wildlife. It is a habitat for American crocodiles, while the marshes located at the river's mouth have many waterfowl and wading birds. Among the many herons and egrets are the boatbill and bare-throated tiger heron, and other birds found here include double-striped thick-knee, mangrove warbler and American pygmy kingfisher. The total list known of birds well exceeds 320 species including the little known Guacalillo Canals. The avian biodiversity is substantial including rare birds such as Agami Heron, Rufous-necked Woodrail, Jabiru, Yellow-billed Cotinga and recently found an Orinoco Goose. It's also home of Howler and White-faced Capuchin Monkeys. Less commonly seen are Silky Anteater, Sloths, Grinson, Jaguarundi, River Otter and Northern Tamandua

Carara National Park

Situated in the breathtaking Puntarenas Province of Costa Rica, Villa Lapas Jungle Village is the perfect gateway to exhilarating attractions and things to do. Located on the Tárcoles River at the edge of Carara National Park, and with 500-acre rainforest preserve offers the chance to experience two unique ecosystems: the Tropical and the Dry Pacific. Over 400 species of birds await birdwatching connoisseurs, as well as other exotic wildlife like white-face capuchin monkeys, peccaries, anteaters, poison-arrow frogs and the crocodiles of the Tárcoles River. During this tour you will be transported in a cart pulled by a tractor along the special trail/ road along theTarcolitos river for an amazing rainforest experience accompanied by our naturalist guide.

Admission Ticket Included

El Jardin

El Jardin de Orotina is a beautiful complex where tourists will find the best souvenirs for bring home. It offers an excellent restaurant as well with a delicious buffet with typical Costa Rican meals.

Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Please arrive at the pick up point 10 minutes before departure time.

Additional Information

This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers. If you are not arriving by cruise ship please do not book this tour. Tour operate only when we have cruise ships in port. Pick up is at the main gate entrance of the pier. It is a very short walking distance from the cruise ship. Once at the entrance of the pier, you will see a Greenway Tours Guide holding a sign with your name. SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT PICKUP TIME All our pickup times are set to 8:00 AM by default. HOWEVER: If your ship arrives after 8:00 AM, the Pickup will be 30 minutes after ship arrival. You can book your tour and we will adjust the time accordingly with your ship arrival. If you ship is late, our staff will wait for you till the ship dock and allow you disembark. We operate all our tours accordingly with the ship´s arrival.

Meeting / End Points

  • From Puntarenas or Caldera Cruise Ship Pier: Pick up is at the main gate entrance of the pier. It is a very short walking distance from the cruise ship.

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required

Reviews By Other Travelers

4.7
Based on 3 reviews

What do other 3 guests say about Jungle & River Wagon Expedition. Puntarenas Shore Excursion

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TINA_D
4
Nov 2023
We were notified our excursion was canceled due to excessive rain only after we were loaded on the bus. We did the Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River Eco Cruise, which we didn’t book because of an issue with heights. The person with the height issue was treated very well at the resort while ever...
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maamof5
5
Jan 2023
We loved this tour. Saw many animals in their natural habitat. Tour guides were knowledgeable and informative. Highly recommend
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vivian_CR14
5
Dec 2020
It was an amazing experience, I went with my parents and they loved the tour It consists of a wagon that goes through the Tarcolitos river, with the birds singing, and diferent trees and plants. The customer service is great, and the walk thru Santa Lucía's village is an unforgettable experience.

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SuMoTuWeThFrSa
All prices are shown in AUD

Adult

Ages 18 or above
2

Children

0

Things to know

Included
  • Bottled water
  • fruits snack
  • Visit a souvenir store and restaurant
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers.
  • 1 hours boat tour in Tarcoles River
  • 1 hours rain forest wagon tour
Additional Information
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers. If you are not arriving by cruise ship please do not book this tour