Puntarenas Buggy Adventure & Crocodile River Cruise
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Your breathtaking adventure begins with a pickup from the pier and a relaxing drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus.
In our adventure center, before you begin your journey, you will receive instructions and then take a test run on our specially designed private track. From here on, your guide will lead you along the jungle trails, crossing rivers sometimes-bumpy, dirt paths real rainforest, viewpoints and 1 waterfall, where you can swimm if you want.
After this great adventure, our tour will continue with a short drive to Tarcoles River, where a 60 minutes Eco boat tour will allow you to enjoy the abundant wildlife of the area, including the huge crocodiles, multiple aquatic birds, scarlet macaws, howler monkeys and other amazing tropical species.
We have Buggys for up to 6 people and 1 buggy must be shared per booking. Minimum 2 peope per buggy.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- 2 hours Buggy Tour
- Boat Tour in Tarcoles River for enjoy the rich wildlife
- Visit the local souvenir stores
Itinerary
- 1
The Carara Carara National Park, which in indigenous Huetar language means "River of lizards", has the only transition forest in Central Pacific, resulting in diversity of flora and fauna, where converge typical species of dry and humid forests. This National Park is a worldwide known birding destination as it has very diverse birdlife, where stands out the Scarlet Macaw (Lapa Roja - Ara macao - ), a species that is in danger of extinction, being the second largest species of Psittacidae of Costa Rica. It is certainly one of the major sites in the country for birdwatching, so it will be included in the next guide made by the Costa Rican Tourism Institute in this segment of tourism at national level.
- 2
Puntarenas is a port town on Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya. Its Casa de la Cultura is a cultural center with a theater and art gallery. On the main boulevard, Paseo de los Turistas, Parque Marino del Pacífico includes an aquarium and rescue center with seahorses, turtles and crocodiles. The town beach, Playa Puntarenas, is backed by shops and cafes. Southeast of town, Playa Doña Ana is a beach known for strong surf.
- 3
The Tárcoles River, also called the Grande de Tárcoles River or the Río Grande de Tarcoles, in Costa Rica originates on the southern slopes of the Cordillera Central volcanic range and flows in a south-westerly direction to the Gulf of Nicoya. The Tarcoles River is a famous river in Costa Rica because as you drive over the Tarcoles Bridge, you can look down and see at least a dozen impressive crocodiles sunbathing below. The river is situated running toward the Pacific coast. It spans 111 kilometers before reaching the final destination. The Tarcoles River is teaming with Crocodiles some reaching sizes of three to four meters long or (12 feet). These beasts are not to be messed with! But visiting the bridge is a great way to see them safely.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 21+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English and Spanish
- Start times
- 08:00
Know before you go
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers. If you are not arriving by cruise ship please do not book this tour
- PLEASE READ the following instructions regarding PICKUP TIME and MEETING LOCATION for your shore excursion. It is your responsibility to have this information clear for avoid any inconvenience the day of the tour and don´t miss your tour.
- Tour Meeting Time: 8:00 AM or 30 Minutes After Ship Arrival. We operate all our tours accordingly with ship arrival. We know sometimes the ships run late. For this reason, we have our pickup 30 minutes after the ship arrival with first departure at 8:00 AM.
- Meeting Places by arrival port: Main Entrance of the pier.
- Puntarenas: Please walk to the main exit of the pier. On the way to the main public street. Once there you will see our guides holding a sign with your name.
- Puerto Limon. Please walk to the main exit of the pier. On the way to the main public street. Once there you will see our guides holding a sign with your name.
- For Puerto Caldera: The port authority offers a free shuttle bus service to the main entrance of the pier. Take it and meet our staff at the entrance of the terminal. Do not take the shuttle that goes to Puntarenas City. Just go the main gate.
- We do not pick up INSIDE the pier. Do not stop at the local vendors inside the pier. Go straight to main gate of the terminal. Main Public Street.
- If you need assistance, call Greenway Tours at (506) 8530-2973 (office) or send a WhatsApp message.
- This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers. If you are not arriving by cruise ship please do not book this tour. Tour operate only when we have cruise ships in port.
- Pick up is at the main gate entrance of the pier. It is a very short walking distance from the cruise ship.
- Once at the entrance of the pier, you will see a Greenway Tours Guide holding a sign with your name.
- SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT PICKUP TIME
- All our pickup times are set to 8:00 AM by default.
- HOWEVER: If your ship arrives after 8:00 AM, the Pickup will be 30 minutes after ship arrival. You can book your tour and we will adjust the time accordingly with your ship arrival.
- If you ship is late, our staff will wait for you till the ship dock and allow you disembark. We operate all our tours accordingly with the ship´s arrival.
- Bring a raincoat, poncho or umbrella in case of rain.
- Confortable walking shoes like tennis shoes (no sandals please)
- Mosquito repellent
- Sweeter or Jacket
- Hat
- Money for extra expenses
- Swimsuit
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts.
- 1 day or more before: full refund
- Less than 1 day before: no refund
Meeting point
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Puntarenas or Caldera Cruise Terminal
- Address
- Paseo de los Turistas, Puntarenas, CR
- How you meet
- Meet on location, or hotel pickup
- Coordinates
- 9.97527, -84.83153
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 6 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts. 1 day or more before: full refund · Less than 1 day before: no refund
Is this experience guided, and in what language?
Guided tour in English and Spanish
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is available, or you can meet the group on location.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Puntarenas or Caldera Cruise Terminal, Paseo de los Turistas, Puntarenas, CR.
Is there a minimum age?
Travellers must be 21 or older.
From AED 869 per person
