Puntarenas Zipline & River Boat Tour. Puntarenas Shore Excursion

4.6
(16 reviews)
Puntarenas, Costa Rica

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Your breathtaking adventure begins with a pickup from the pier and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus.

Professional guides ensure your safety and provide fascinating insights into the rich biodiversity, starting with a 15-minute ride aboard our specially designed tractor. Once we reach the top of the mountain, we will explain step-by-step all the safety procedures you must follow. We then descend to the bottom via a series of zip lines, including 12 platforms and 10 cables with a total cable distance of 3.5 kilometers, among them the longest cable in the area (2400 ft.).

After this great adventure our tour will continue with a short drive to Tarcoles River, where a 60 minutes Eco boat tour will allow you to enjoy the abundant wildlife of the area, including the huge crocodiles, multiple aquatic birds, scarlet macaws, howler monkeys and other species

What's Included

Boat tour in Tarcoles River for admire the rich wildlife
Zipline Canopy Tour
Professional guide
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Visit the local souvenir stores

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.

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Meeting point
Antigua Capitanía de Puntarenas

Puntarenas or Caldera Cruise Pier. Main Gate Entrance

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park

    Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park is a premier 450-acre eco-adventure park located in the Central Pacific region, just minutes north of Jacó near Herradura. It is a highly professional, certified sustainable facility offering a diverse lineup of outdoor experiences. Popular activities include a 10-cable zipline canopy tour with expansive rainforest views, rugged ATV and buggy jungle trails that lead to private swimmable waterfalls, horseback riding, extreme canyoning/waterfall rappelling, and an interactive chocolate tour. The park features excellent traveler amenities, including dedicated lockers, showers, changing rooms, and an on-site outdoor restaurant.

    2 hours Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Jungle Crocodile Safari Private Dock

    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

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    The Croc Skywalk

    The Crocs Skyway: A Modern Finale Before returning to your ship, we make a sophisticated final stop at the brand-new The Crocs Skyway. This premier tourist complex offers an elevated aerial platform providing a safe and spectacular vantage point over the river’s wildlife. During this 30-minute interlude, you can: • Enjoy a refreshing iced coffee or a cold local beverage. • Browse the Grand Souvenir Gallery for high-quality Costa Rican crafts. • Sample authentic local flavors at the snack bar or chocolatier.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers. If you are not arriving by cruise ship please do not book this tour
Supplied by Greenway Nature Day Tours

Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Extreme Sports
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Safaris
Ports of Call Tours
Water Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Adventure Tours
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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