Veragua Rainforest Experience and Tram Ride in Puerto Limon

3.6
(5 reviews)

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

Located less than one hour from the town of Puerto Limón and with enchanting views of the endless mountains of the Talamanca Range, the Veragua Rainforest allows visitors to explore the natural wonders of Costa Rica’s breathtaking tropical rainforest.

Enjoy a day of discovery and adventure in the Veragua Rainforest mountain reserve, which National Geographic Traveler called “The Cream of the Cream of the Rainforest”. Surrounded by 100% rainforest, the private reserve borders the spectacular La Amistad International Park the largest nature reserve in Central America.

You will stroll along easily accessible trails to the tram. You will then enter an open-air gondola system that will take you through the primary rain forest past 300-year-old trees and down to the riverbank. You will then walk the Trail of the Giants, so named for the huge trees lining the riverbank or op to hike on the Puma Waterfall trail. Ride the tram to the top station and visit the biological research station.

What's Included

Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Countryside driving along small towns and plantations
Nature walk into the rainforest with guide
Professional Naturalist Tour Guide
Round Trip Tram Ride at Veragua Rainforest

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
Puerto Limón, Cruise Port

Main entrance of the Limon Pier. Main Gate

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
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    Puerto Limon

    Limón, commonly known as Puerto Limón, is a district, the capital city and main hub of Limón province, as well as of the Limón canton in Costa Rica. It is the seventh largest city in Costa Rica, with a population of over 55,000, and is home of the Afro-Costa Rican community. The pier is located right in front of the city and it is a small town that you can explore easily with a short walk. During our tour, our guide will provide a short city tour where you will be able to learn about its culture, traditions and principal attractions. On the way to Veragua Rainforest, enjoy the countryside, passing by small local communities, plantations, and learn all about the culture of the caribbean region of Costa Rica

    2 hours Admission ticket free
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    Veragua Rainforest Park

    Veragua is a private biological reserve located just 60 minutes from Puerto Limón. It is an extensive virgin forest that borders one of the largest biological reserves in Costa Rica. It has a scientific station where various studies of the ecosystem, flora and fauna are carried out. Veragua has beautiful easily accessible trails that will take you to the very heart of the mountain. The entrance to the forest is through a ride on a cable car that will take you through the treetops. The view is impressive. During the walk, our professional naturalist guides will explain the most important aspects of the forest and try to find wild animals for your enjoyment.

    3 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Greenway Nature Day Tours

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Sustainable Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Trolley Tours
Cable Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Involves Animals
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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