Top Puntarenas Half-day Tours

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.

Discover the marine wildlife of Costa Rica's Marino Ballena National Park on this boat tour from Utiva. Look out for humpback whales (during migration season) as well as false-killer whales, bottlenose dolphins, turtles, and various birds including brown boobies, white ibis, and pelicans. In the warmer months, you can also jump off board and go snorkeling in the clear waters.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Journey into the lush Costa Rican countryside aboard an ATV. This small-group tour takes you through forest and cattle fields, and past rivers, creeks, and small rural towns as you ride to a waterfall. At the 30-foot (9-meter) falls you can cool off by jumping into the refreshing waters of its pool.

A walk through one of the world´s most amazing cloud forests. We will be able to learn about natural history, the characteristics of this primary and secondary forest. The best opportunity to observe a variety of mammals and birds. With enough luck we will see the emblematic Quetzal in its natural habitat. Experienced and charismatic guides with great knowledge of the area. Small groups for a more personalized service.

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.

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.

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)

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.

Come on and look the real costa rica environment and the beauty of his fauna, you can see animals like macaws, monkeys, sloth and other different kind of animals through this mountains.

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.

We are characterize for having a great service to be able the nature a great way. We have more than 10 years of experience so we will do our best to make you enjoy the Nature. The Natural History walk consists in a walk through the trails to be able to spot Monteverde's Flora and Fauna(Animals and Plants), the best way to find animals in Monteverde Area is finding an avocado tree fruiting. Wild Avocados are the main food source in the area. The guide (Certificate for the Costarricans Tourist Chamber) has a professional spotting scope for your enjoyment to take photos (Through the scope with the Phone)

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.

The cloud forests and rainforests of Monteverde are renowned for having of the best birdwatching in Costa Rica. With this tour, benefit from the experience of a local guide who knows all the best viewing spots depending on the day. Look out for tanagers, toucans, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, and euphonias, as well as endemic birds such as the Resplendent Quetzal and Three-wattled Bellbird.

Discover the beauty and biodiversity of the Monteverde Cloud Forest with this guided walking tour of the reserve. Follow your naturalist guide along the reserve’s trails and learn about what makes this microclimate unique and spot the local birdlife. Places on this walking tour are limited to 15 people. Entrance to the reserve is not included.

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.

An amazing day for  is waiting for you. (Minimum 6 people to Start Any Tour) Join a group or help us to create one, and be part of this affordable tour in Puntarenas Costa Rica. Join us in one of the most beautiful and complete tours in Puntarenas Costa Rica, this tour will offer you a Zip Line tour and a great opportunity to visit in only one day, some of the most remarkable places in Puntarenas Costa Rica, with the Ocean Pacific Coast for shore excursion tours.

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.

A visit to Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is MUST if you are visiting Monteverde, a small town located in the mountains of Costa Rica. What can make the visit even better, is to have the knowledge and expertise of a passionate and experienced naturalist guide. With Eduardo Venegas, you will learn about the exuberant vegetation and fauna of this place. Moreover, he will highlight the wonders of this forest that hosts more than 2% of the biodiversity of the world. This includes over 500 species of birds, 130 species of mammals, and 490 species of butterfly. ​

On this tour we visited the Monkeys Place, a magical place to have an environment in harmony with wildlife, we will visit the city of Puntarenas and Esparza, the second oldest city in Costa Rica, full of culture and history.