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Puntarenas Coastal Adventure: Jungle and River Wagon Expedition

Puntarenas Coastal Adventure: Jungle and River Wagon Expedition

6 hours
Easy

Embark on an extraordinary journey through the heart of the rainforest, nestled within the Tarcolitos River canyon, as part of the exclusive 200-hectare reserve of Hotel Villa Lapas. Traverse the river eight times, covering a total distance of 3.2km aboard a tractor-drawn cart, moving at a pace conducive to admiring the rich biodiversity of Carara. The tour includes multiple stops for bird watching and to marvel at significant trees, alongside a refreshing pause by the river where guests are invited to dive into a natural pool. Designed to accommodate 24 guests, this immersive experience lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Following this rainforest adventure, the journey continues with a drive to the Tarcoles River for a captivating boat tour, offering close encounters with the area's wildlife, notably the impressive crocodiles.
A brief visit to a local souvenir shop is scheduled on the return leg, providing a perfect opportunity to pick up a unique Costa Rican memento.

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the lush rainforests nestled in the Tarcolitos River canyon, a pristine part of the 200-hectare private reserve belonging to Hotel Villa Lapas. This unique tour covers a 3.2km trail in the heart of Carara, Costa Rica, aboard a tractor-drawn cart that moves at a leisurely pace to let you fully immerse yourself in the vibrant flora and fauna. With eight river crossings, the experience brings you up close to the natural beauty of this special area. Throughout the excursion, we pause at various points for bird watching and to admire significant trees, including a stop by the river where you can choose to cool off in a natural pool. The carts, designed to hold up to 24 passengers, ensure a comfortable and intimate experience lasting around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The adventure doesn't end there; after exploring the rainforest, we take a short drive to the Tarcoles River for an exhilarating boat tour. Here, you'll get to witness the rich biodiversity of the region, including the majestic crocodiles that bask along the riverbanks.

To cap off your tour, we'll make a brief stop at a local souvenir shop. This provides the perfect opportunity to pick up a special gift or memento from your Costa Rican adventure, ensuring you return home with more than just memories of this spectacular journey.

Itinerary

Discover the Wonders of Costa Rica: A Thrilling Itinerary

Exploring Tarcoles River & Carara National Park
Begin your adventure with a unique journey through the lush rainforest of the Tarcolitos River canyon, nestled within the Hotel Villa Lapas' 200-hectare private reserve. Embrace the tranquility of nature on a 3.2km tour in a cart drawn by a tractor, crossing the river eight times. Immerse yourself in the rich biodiversity, stopping along the way to observe birds, important trees, and even a refreshing river pool. After this, dive into the heart of Costa Rica's wildlife with a short drive to the Tarcoles River. Here, take a boat tour to witness the majestic American Crocodiles and a plethora of other wildlife such as monkeys, aquatic birds, sloths, and scarlet macaws.
The day continues with a stop at a local souvenir shop, perfect for picking a special gift from Costa Rica.

Additional Highlights
- Carara National Park: Just beside the Villa Lapas Eco Resort, this park offers another opportunity to marvel at the rainforest's beauty.
- Puntarenas: This quaint port town on Costa Rica's Gulf of Nicoya is known for its cultural scene and beautiful beaches like Playa Doña Ana, offering strong surf and scenic beauty.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Bottled water
  • Fruits snack
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • 1 hour boat tour in Tarcoles River
  • 1 hour rain forest wagon tour
  • Visit a souvenir store and restaurant

Exclusions

  • This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers.

Important Notes

This tour consists of a journey through the rain forest, located in the Tarcolitos River canyon that is part of the 200-hectare private reserve of the Hotel Villa Lapas, crossing the river 8 times with a total distance of 3.2km in a cart drawn by a tractor at low speed, so that you can appreciate both the flora and fauna of such a special area in Costa Rica as Carara is. During the tour we make several stops for bird watching and important trees in the area as well as a stop to see the river where even customers can get off the wagon and get into the pool. Our two carts have a capacity for 24 people and lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
After this great adventure, our tour will continue with a short drive to Tarcoles River where you can enjoy and boat tour on the river, see the abundant wildlife including the huge crocodiles.
On the way back to the pier, a short stop at a local souvenir is included in case you want to buy that special gift from Costa Rica.

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers. If you are not arriving by cruise ship please do not book this tour
  • If you have not already specified, you MUST advise supplier as soon as possible your Ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and departure time so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
  • In Costa Rica, there may be confusion about ship time versus local time. Please check with the reception.
  • In case of ship delay, pick up will be 30 minutes after ship arrival and our staff will wait for you.
  • If you need assistance, call Greenway Tours
  • Pick up is at the main gate entrance of the pier. SPECIAL NOTE ABOUT PICKUP TIME: All pickup times are set to 8:00 AM by default. However, if your ship arrives after 8:00 AM, the pickup will be adjusted accordingly.

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