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Full Day Tour to Tortuga Island from San José
The lush rainforest and white-sand beaches of Isla Tortuga are part of the Islas Negritos Biological Reserve, and are located along the eastern coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. With this tour, you'll set sail aboard a large cruise ship, admire views of Isla San Lucas and Isla Tortuga from the water, and enjoy time on the island to swim, snorkel, or relax on the beach.
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USD133.00
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USD133.00

Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River Eco Cruise
Discover Costa Rica's enchanting Pacific rain forest from the air and water on this combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Walk through the treetops on a series of hanging bridges at a private biological reserve, and then cruise down the Tarcoles River, home to a famous community of crocodiles. In between the eco adventures, enjoy time to shop and snack at a quaint replica of a Spanish colonial settlement.
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USD99.00
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Puntarenas Highlights Shore Excursion
Encounter the best of Costa Rica's wildlife, cuisine, and famous natural beauty on a combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Watch adorable white-faced monkeys playing in the trees, and spot crocs and birdlife on a pontoon cruise down the Tarcoles River. Learn the history of the bustling Puntarenas port, and indulge your taste buds with locally grown fruit fresh from the farm, a typical lunch at a local restaurant, and a chance to buy authentic Costa Rican coffee.
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USD80.00
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Puntarenas Highlights 6 in 1 Shore Excursion
Maximize your port day in Puntarenas with this jam-packed combo tour that introduces you to the best of the Gulf of Nicoya. Drive through the Costa Rican countryside to a nature reserve, explore the rain forest canopy on hanging bridges, and spot crocs on a cruise down the Tarcoles River. Check out local culture with shopping stops at a replica Spanish Village and fun souvenir store, and finish with a city sightseeing tour.
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USD115.00
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Puntarenas Zipline Canopy & Crocodile Boat Tour. Shore Excursion from Puntarenas
Visit Carara Adventure Park on an action-packed day tour from Puntarenas. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to the privately owned reserve, which contains lush rain forest and sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Experience the rain forest canopy up close as you fly down the zipline course, which features 12 cables and three hanging bridges. Then take a 1-hour boat cruise to look for crocodiles, monkeys, and more.
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USD120.00
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USD120.00

The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde
Get your heart racing on this cloud forest adventure on a private reserve in Monteverde. Ride ziplines over the forest canopy, rappel down to the forest floor, climb inside of a tree, and more, for a family-friendly excursion that brings you closer to nature.
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USD55.00
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USD55.00

Puntarenas sightseeing tour
We run small group tours with dedicated and very knowledge guides. this tour includes the highlights of the area with the minimal driving time. you will learn a lot of the country.
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USD45.00
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Full Day Excursion to Tortuga Island from Puntarenas
Discover the magic of a dream Island, Tortuga Island. It is located in the Gulf of Nicoya, 12 nautical miles from Puntarenas, Tortuga Island (called Tolinga by the indigenous people) has an area of 120 hectares and remains a protected forest; which has enjoyed the Ecological Blue Flag for more than five years. This distinction is given to beaches in our country that have their waters free of contamination. Due to its geographical characteristics, its waters are turquoise in color and are optimal for swimming. During your stay on the island, you can enjoy and purchase extra activities, such as snorkeling, banana, kayaking, among others.
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USD125.00
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USD125.00

Package | Monteverde Cloud Forest + Curi-Cancha Reserve + Night Hike (Private)
Costa Rica is one of the most biodiverse spots on the planet—and if all you have is one day to soak it in, try this whirlwind tour. You’ll start in the near-mythical Monteverde Cloud Forest, walking amongst the treetops; after lunch, you’ll move to the Curi-Cancha Reserve for some wild bird-spotting. Finish your adventure with a night hike at Monteverde Wildlife Refuge, communing with sloths, armadillos, and more unbelievable creatures.
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USD245.00
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USD245.00

Jungle & River Wagon Expedition. Puntarenas Shore Excursion
On a cruise in Costa Rica, stop off at Puntarenas for this jungle and river wagon expedition, with swimming and a boat ride included too. This is a half day excursion, where you’ll have several stops to see different things. First ride in the 24 seater wagon through the Tarcolitos River canyon, stop at the pool, then get to Carara National Park, and finish at El Jardin to buy souvenirs.
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USD120.00
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USD120.00

3-in-1 Monteverde Cloud Forest Waterfalls, Wild Trekking and Horseback Riding
The Monteverde Cloud Forest is one of Costa Rica’s most memorable natural wonders. With this tour, venture to the heart of the cloud forest on a self-guided trek and enjoy magnificent views of the Arenal, Rincon de la Vieja, Tenorio, and Miravalles volcanoes. Cool off with a swim beneath a waterfall, tuck into a typical Costa Rican lunch, and enjoy a short horseback ride.
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USD116.00
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USD116.00

Private Nature Adventure Tour in Nicoya Península
Explore the Nicoya Península and Curu National Wildlife Refuge with this private guided tour from Santa Teresa. Visit secluded beaches and walk along nature trails to see all manner of wildlife that calls the reserve home. Your naturalist guide is there to help you spot creatures that range from howler monkeys and scarlet macaws to iguanas and coati. This private tour requires a minimum of two people.
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USD150.00
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Half Day Costa Rica Punta Arenas Highlights
Spend a day exploring Costa Rica’s beauty away from the beach on this guided shore excursion from Punta Arenas. Head out with a guide and a small group of 15 people or fewer to discover the region’s highlights, including the tropical fruits grown in nearby “fruit towns,” a wildlife area known for its population of white-faced monkeys, and a sail down the lush Tarcoles River. Tour includes entrance fees and all transportation with port or hotel pickup and drop-off.
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USD140.00
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USD140.00

Jungle & Rivers Buggy Exploration & Crocodile tour. Shore Excursion Puntarenas
This three-part tour makes for an excellent shore excursion. First, take a guided city tour as you make your way to Carara National Park, where you’ll enjoy a dune buggy ride through the rainforest and along scenic beaches. Finally, enjoy a eco-boat tour—look for aquatic birds, scarlet macaws, howler monkeys, massive crocodiles and other tropical fauna.
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USD175.00
Price varies by group size
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USD175.00
Price varies by group size

Shore Excursion Crocodile Safary and other attractions from the countryside.
Make the most of a short amount of time in Puntarenas with this action-packed shore excursion. Check out monkeys in a natural habitat, sample local fruits, and take a boat tour through a mangrove forest for a chance to see crocodiles in the wild. Customize your afternoon by selecting from a menu of optional upgrades like ziplining, hiking across hanging bridges, or an ATV tour.
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USD71.79
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USD71.79

Chocolate, traditions and rain forest tour
Enjoy both nature and local food on this tour of Puntarenas where you’ll try chocolate, visit the coffee and sugar cane plantations, ride through the forest in a tractor, learn about the architecture, and even cross a suspended bridge. This is about a six hour tour, where you’ll be driven in an air conditioned vehicle from place to place.
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USD98.47
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USD98.47

Monteverde Cloud Forest and Coffee Tour Shore Excursion
Experience the mist-shrouded treetops and incredible biodiversity of Costa Rica's Monteverde Cloud Forest on a shore excursion from Puntarenas. Travel from the Pacific Coast to the country’s higher altitudes, where you'll explore a vast array of tropical flora and wildlife while hiking across six suspended bridges. Recharge with included lunch, and then learn about the lifecycle of Costa Rica's most famous import on a coffee plantation tour.
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USD128.21
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USD128.21

Half Day Costa Rica Punta Arenas Highlights Private Tour
Enjoy a 6-hour small group tour for a maximum of 10 people, that will allow you to take a glimpse of Costa Rica. Guided by a local, see the white-faced monkeys and be enchanted by the "fruit towns", an area where the sweetest and best tropical fruits are produced. Glid on the Tarcoles River and have lunch time in one of the best local restaurants with a great view of all the Tarcoles river and the Pacific ocean. After all, there will be time for affordable and diverse shopping.
(Lunch not included)
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USD140.00
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USD140.00

Tortuga Island Cruise From Puntarenas
Sail out to Tortuga Island in the Gulf of Nicoya from Puntarenas on this all-day boat trip. Hop aboard a catamaran boat and head towards the island, which boasts a protected forest and clear waters that are ideal for swimming. There, you’ll be able to relax and enjoy a day away from the Costa Rican mainland.
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USD142.00
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USD142.00

Shore Excursion ATV Tour and other attractions from the countryside
A great day and a fantastic experience is waiting for you for just these low costs.
Join us on one of the most beautiful and complete tours in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
This tour offers you, in addition to the ATV tour, a great opportunity to visit some of the most notable places in Puntarenas and the surrounding area on a single day Pacific Ocean coast for shore excursion.
(At least 4 people to start the tour) Join a group or help us to create one and take part in this affordable tour in Puntarenas, Costa Rica.
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USD119.00
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USD119.00

Monteverde Cloud Forest Authentic Experience
Looking for an authentic Monteverde experience? Look no further than the Cloud Forest Authentic Experience tour. This unique tour gives visitors a true cultural understanding of the area, starting with a walk to a hidden Strangler Fig Tree. Here, you have the opportunity to see Capuchin White Face monkeys and Howler monkeys up close. After spending time at the tree, head towards the upper part of the mountains, passing the old town of Monteverde. This is where the Quakers settled in the 1950s, founding a cheese factory as well as a Quaker school. Finally, catch a ride to an organic coffee farm in the bordering town of San Luis before concluding this comprehensive tour.
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USD98.98
Price varies by group size
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USD98.98
Price varies by group size

Jungle & River ATV Exploration & Crocodile Safari. Puntarenas Shore Excursion
An ATV tour of Carara National Park lets you explore off-the-beaten-path of this Costa Rican gem. After a safety and instructional briefing, take your ATV on a guided tour along rugged jungle trails, past teak plantations, and over 14 river crossings, stopping to admire views and beaches along the way. Then, head down the Tarcoles River on a boat tour for a chance to spot crocodiles, monkeys, and more.
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USD175.00
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USD175.00

Monteverde Cloud Forest and Butterflies Garden Shore Excursion
The area is not only magnificent, but one of the most beautiful rainforests in the World, and seeing it from the point of the hanging bridge of view is the best way to see it. The project where we would take you has 6 hanging bridges in total, and from this point of view, you can see so much about the whole ecosystem! Whenever we get to see wildlife, monkeys or even, when lucky, the Resplendent Quetzal. This experience is something that keeps in our minds and hearts forever... since they are so close and so gorgeous!
As you come out of this enchanting forest, you will travel to a lower area in Monteverde to enjoy the fun, the learning and the discovery of butterflies from all over Costa Rica.
So, if you are into the biodiversity of Costa Rica, and want to learn in a hands-on experience, definitely this tour is for you! You will not only see butterflies, but you also get the chance to see them coming out of the cocoon and maybe even getting them out to their first flight.
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USD136.22
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USD136.22

Private Birdwatching Tour and Photography
Today, get into the Monteverde Cloud Forest for this private birdwatching and photography tour. Your professional guide will take you to three areas to observe birds like quetzal, trogons, toucans, and black-bellied hummingbirds. This is a small group experience, lasting around six hours. Use the telescope provided by your guide to take closeups of the wildlife on your cell phone.
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USD155.00
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