Puntarenas Rainforest Treetop Skywalk and Tarcoles River Cruise Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Puntarenas cruise ship terminal!
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
• English and Spanish-speaking, certified local shore excursion guide!
• Complementary tropical fresh fruits and iced tea!
• Nature walk through the rainforest!
• 1 hour boat ride in the Tarcoles River!
  
• All entrance fees!

You'll be heading to Villa Lapas Reserve & Eco Hotel, about a 1-hour drive from the pier. Upon arrival at our beautiful property, you'll have some free time to use the restrooms and explore the surroundings before beginning the rainforest nature walk and enjoying the Hanging Bridges.

Experience the beauty of the rainforest on our Villa Lapas Sky Way walking tour, which is 1.5 miles (2.5 km) long and features 3 suspended bridges, each more than 180 feet above the ground. These bridges, spanning an impressive 300 feet, cross through the heart of the tropical rainforest. This all-ages tour allows you to observe both primary and secondary rainforest vegetation. Immerse yourself in the jungle and keep an eye out for the numerous bird species, mammals, and other diverse fauna that call this forest home.

The nature walk lasts about one hour and includes areas with steep, uneven terrain, ups, and downs, requiring a moderate level of physical fitness.

After exploring this tropical ecosystem, enjoy complimentary fresh tropical fruits and iced tea before continuing your journey to the Tarcoles River. Known for its large American crocodiles, the Tarcoles River forms the northern border of Carara Biological Reserve on Costa Rica's Central Pacific coast. The Tarcoles River is home to one of the world's largest wild crocodile populations, making them easy to spot during our one-hour boat tour. In addition to crocodiles, you’ll also have the chance to see various aquatic bird species, monkeys, and scarlet macaws.

After the tour, you'll return to the pier. Upon arrival, you can choose to stay in the city or head directly back to the ship. If you're interested in exploring the boulevards, the pier is conveniently located in the city, just a short distance from your ship, ensuring an easy return.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your Puntarenas cruise ship terminal.
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation.
• English and Spanish-speaking, certified local shore excursion guide.
• Complementary tropical fresh fruits and iced tea.
• Nature walk through the rainforest.
• 1 hour boat ride in the Tarcoles River.
  
• All entrance fees.

Excursion Notes

• This Puntarenas shore excursion is guided and the suspension bridge structures comply with industry-standard guidelines and safety regulations.
• Please note this excursion is for cruise ship guests only.
• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible or friendly.
  

Where we meet

For this Puntarenas Rainforest Treetop Skywalk and Tarcoles River Eco Cruise Excursion, you will meet right outside of your cruise ship terminal. All necessary details will be printed on your electronic shore excursion ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• Participants in this shore excursion from Puntarenas should be in adequate physical conditions to walk approximately 1.5 miles (approx. 2 km).
• This Puntarenas Rainforest Treetop Skywalk and Tarcoles River Cruise 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

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.