Puntarenas Zipline & River Boat Tour. Puntarenas Shore Excursion
- Free cancellation
- Hotel pickup
About this experience
Your breathtaking adventure begins with a pickup from the pier and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus.
Professional guides ensure your safety and provide fascinating insights into the rich biodiversity, starting with a 15-minute ride aboard our specially designed tractor. Once we reach the top of the mountain, we will explain step-by-step all the safety procedures you must follow. We then descend to the bottom via a series of zip lines, including 12 platforms and 10 cables with a total cable distance of 3.5 kilometers, among them the longest cable in the area (2400 ft.).
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 species
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Zipline Canopy Tour
- Boat tour in Tarcoles River for admire the rich wildlife
- Visit the local souvenir stores
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
- Alcoholic Beverages
Itinerary
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Best zip line canopy tour in Puntarenas
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Tarcoles river is where we operate the boat tour for enjoy the huge crocodiles and abundant wildlife. 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.
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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.
Good to know
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Minimum age
- 6+ years
- Guide
- Guided tour in English and Spanish
- Start times
- 08:00
Know before you go
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for people with back problems
- Not recommended for people with heart conditions
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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.
- Puerto Limon. Please walk to the main exit of the pier. On the way to the main public street. Once in there you will see our guides holding a sign with your name.
- Puntarenas: Please walk to the main exit of the pier. On the way to the main public street. Once in 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.
- 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
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
- 9.97493, -84.83127
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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 6 or older.
From AED 679 per person
