Puerto Caldera Off Road Jungle ATV Excursion

Description

• Round trip transportation from your Puerto Caldera cruise ship terminal!
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed and insured transportation!
• English speaking certified ATV guides!
• Automatic transmission ATV!
• All necessary ATV gear included!
• 2-hour ATV Adventure through jungle, rivers and beach!
• Complimentary bottled water and Seasonal Fruit!
• Crocodile photo stop at Tarcoles River Bridge!

Costa Rica is famous for its biodiversity and you can see this for yourself on this ATV Off Road Jungle excursion. Enjoy nature and an exciting adventure! This half day excursion gives you lots of time to do more while you are in port!

You'll meet your driver guide right at your Puerto Caldera cruise terminal and board an air-conditioned newer model van or minibus. On your drive to Tarcoles River and Carara Adventure Park, you can relax and enjoy the scenery. Your knowledgeable guide will give you some info about the area and be pointing out the various plantations of mango, sugar, coffee, and citrus fruits, plus the colorful fruit stands by the road. You'll pass many rural farming communities on the way.

The drive to the ATV base is about an hour. Upon arrival, you'll have time to use the restrooms and do some exploring. Before heading off on the trails for your 2-hour ride, you'll be given some safety and operating instructions plus a test run on a specially built private track. Once ready, you'll strap on your helmet and it's off into the jungle following your guide. Your ride through the rain forest will be on off-road trails that are sometimes bumpy and dusty. You'll also be doing several river crossings so be prepared to get wet as well and dress accordingly.

The trails also take you past teak tree plantations, to some photo op viewpoints, and a sandy beach. Come prepared with your swimsuit under your clothing to take a quick dip at Bochinche Beach, if the weather permits. This pristine beach rarely has other visitors and is a great place to take a break to enjoy the sparkling ocean. Bottled water is supplied along the path and when you return to the park you can refresh with some local fresh fruits. Then you will board the transportation for another stop.

Just a short drive away is Tarcoles River Bridge and its famous residents. Here you can spot a mix of local fauna, namely the giant crocodiles sun themselves under the bridge. You can view them safely from above.  Also along the river bank, you might see a number of aquatic birds and animals like howler monkeys, scarlet macaws, Caiman (small crocodiles), Basilisk (lizards), and sloths.

There's a stop to do some souvenir shopping on your way back to Puerto Caldera. On arrival, you can head directly to your ship or do some sightseeing in town. You will have loads of time since this is only a 4 hour excursion!

What is included?

• Round trip transportation from your Puerto Caldera cruise ship terminal
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed and insured transportation
• English speaking certified ATV guides
• Automatic transmission ATV
• All necessary ATV gear included
• 2-hour ATV Adventure through jungle, rivers and beach
• Complimentary bottled water and Seasonal Fruit
• Crocodile photo stop at Tarcoles River Bridge

Excursion Notes

• We recommend that you wear your swimsuit under comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, a change of clothes, insect repellent, sun protection, sunglasses, towel, etc. Shower is available at the camp.
  
• Bring along USD cash for balance payment, entrance fees, tips, souvenirs, etc.
  
• A credit card is required as a guarantee for the ATV.
  
• In order to book a Rider or Child, a Driver must be booked. No Riders or Children are accepted booking alone.

Where we meet

For this Puerto Caldera ATV Excursion, you will meet right at your Puerto Caldera Costa Rica cruise ship pier and gangway. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Minimum age to participate in this excursion is 5 years old.
• Minimum age to drive an ATV is 18 years old. Anyone between the ages of 5 and 17 must book as rider with a paying adult driver participating.
• For all drivers it necessary to present your valid driver license.
• Maximum weight for single riding is 265lbs (120 Kg) / double riding is 395lbs (180 Kg).
• This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility issues, neck or back issues or allowed for pregnant guests.
• This Puerto Caldera Off Road Jungle ATV Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.