See the best Costa Rica has to offer on this informative and cultural tour. This adventure will take you around town trying out local bites, getting up close and personal with wildlife, doing some shopping, and much more. If you want the full Costa Rica experience, this is it.

Your tour starts with an introduction to the local creatures. Upon arriving at a private wildlife area, you’ll get to see the white-faced monkeys that call Costa Rica home. This is nature at its purest form. Expect to see these creatures jump around, play, and otherwise interact with one another.

From there, you’ll make your way to the local “fruit towns,” which live up to their name. Here, there are plenty of tropical fruits to taste and you’ll receive them directly from the hands of the farmers. Afterward, you’ll hop on a pontoon boat and do some exploration down the Tarcoles River, where there are crocodiles, herons, and other critters all around you.

Experiencing all of these activities may make you hungry. At this point of the tour, you will take a break for lunch before finishing your tour with a little bit of shopping at various stores including a Costa Rican supermarket; make sure to pick up some coffee before you leave. Once you’re done shopping, the tour proceeds to Puntarenas. It’s here that you’ll meet with your cruise ship, bringing your journey to an end.

Immerse yourself in Puntarenas’ vast beauty on this unique Costa Rica Experience. You and your small group will join an expert guide on an adventure through the area, where you’ll encounter incredible wildlife and other great sights. Reserve your spot today on this fun Puntarenas combo tour!

The first portion of this Puntarenas sightseeing tour takes you through the countryside with up to 19 other passengers. You’ll travel in comfort on-board an air-conditioned vehicle as you pass by farms, fruit stands, and other points of interest en route to Villa Lapas. About one hour later, you’ll arrive at the private reserve where you can explore your surroundings before a scenic nature walk.

As you make your way around the property, expect to see a number of colorful creatures including monkeys, anteaters, lizards, birds, and many more, as well as fantastic views of the Pacific Ocean. During your rainforest nature walk your guide will teach you all about the local wildlife and flora from as you make your way on carefully built bridges and walkways.

After your rainforest walk experience you will get the chance to roam around the beautiful village of St. Lucia, which is settled beside a scenic river. Guests here will get the chance to shop from a large array of gifts from Costa Rican culture.

Enjoy complementary fresh tropical fruits and iced tea in one of the dining rooms before you continue your journey to Tarcoles River, where you will embark on a one hour boat ride. Famous for its large American crocodiles, the Tarcoles River forms the northern border of the Carara Biological Reserve on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The Tarcoles River is home to one of the world’s largest crocodile populations in the wild and they are very easy to admire during our one hour boat ride. Some visitors have spotted up to 40 of them during one visit!

Finishing up at the Tarcoles River, the tour will continue on to the El Juardin Souvenir Store and Restaurant. Here you will get free time to browse the art gallery, shop, and enjoy lunch on your own.

Before you head back to the cruise pier, there’s one more place to visit: Puntarenas City, the largest city in the Central Pacific. There’s plenty to see and do in this beautiful Central Pacific city located in the Gulf of Nicoya. Home to gorgeous beaches, fresh seafood and charming architecture, Puntarenas has something for every traveler. This Puntarenas tour is recommended for the whole family.

Nature lovers will have a field day on this scenic Puntarenas tour around Costa Rica. You’ll visit multiple natural wonders, including some of the country’s top attractions. Book your tour now for an unforgettable adventure.

Your tour begins on the Pan-American Highway, the famous roadway known for its epic landscape views, on a 2-hour drive to where you’ll arrive at the first major site on this excursion: Monteverde. In its earlier days, the area was protected against tourists by the original Quakers. Since then, the site has become one of the most popular spots in the whole country. At Monteverde, you will learn about the Costa Rican culture and stop at a wonderful viewpoint, great for photos.

The Cloud Forest is one of the main reasons. This spectacular ecosystem is home to an abundance of wildlife, including some fascinating rare birds. Take a walk on the Sky Walk Hanging Bridges and cross 6 bridges across the rainforest canopy, on trails that extend through the forest for a mile and a half. Around this time, you’ll also stop for lunch. After you’re done taking photos and admiring your surroundings, you’ll continue to the local butterfly garden. Home to butterflies that thrive in all sorts of climates, the garden is one place you won’t soon forget.

By the end of this educational tour, you’ll head back to the ship with many new memories.