Jungle & River Wagon Expedition. Puntarenas Shore Excursion
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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 IncludedEl 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
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Search Availability
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