Puntarenas Jungle and River Buggy Adventure with Crocodile Tour - Shore Excursion
Puntarenas Jungle and River Buggy Adventure with Crocodile Tour - Shore Excursion
Embark on an exhilarating journey starting with a comfortable drive through the stunning landscapes of Costa Rica in air-conditioned luxury. At our adventure center, get prepped with driving instructions for your Buggy and warm up on our private track. Led by an expert guide, you'll explore jungle trails, Teak plantations, cross 14 rivers, navigate through real rainforest terrain, admire breathtaking viewpoints, and visit 2 spectacular beaches. Suitable for groups of up to 4, these Buggys promise an unforgettable adventure. The excitement continues with a short drive to Tarcoles River for a 60-minute Eco boat tour, offering a chance to witness the diverse local wildlife, from gigantic crocodiles and aquatic birds to scarlet macaws and howler monkeys. Dive into the heart of Costa Rica’s natural beauty on this unique tour.
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Embark on an extraordinary journey that kicks off with a comfortable pickup from the pier, transporting you through the picturesque Costa Rican countryside in the comfort of air-conditioned, modern vehicles or minibusses. Your adventure takes an exciting turn at our center, where you'll get acquainted with your Buggy. After a briefing on driving techniques and a trial run on our specialized track, you're all set to follow your guide through lush jungle trails, verdant Teak plantations, across 14 rivers, and along rugged, dirt paths that slice through the heart of the rainforest. You'll get to witness stunning viewpoints and explore two pristine beaches, all from the seat of your Buggy, which can accommodate up to four passengers, making it a perfect adventure for families or groups of friends.
The thrill doesn't stop there; the journey continues with a short drive to the Tarcoles River. Here, you'll embark on a 60-minute Eco boat tour designed to immerse you in the region's prolific wildlife. Marvel at enormous crocodiles basking on the riverbanks, a variety of aquatic birds gliding gracefully above the water, vibrant scarlet macaws, howling monkeys, and a plethora of other tropical species that call this paradise home.
Our Buggies, suitable for up to four people, offer an intimate yet communal exploration experience, with each booking sharing one vehicle. Dive into the heart of Costa Rica's natural beauty and wildlife on this unforgettable adventure.
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Itinerary
Your Breathtaking Costa Rican Adventure
Dive into the Heart of Costa Rica
Your journey kicks off with a comfortable drive through the picturesque Costa Rican countryside, courtesy of our modern, air-conditioned transport. Upon arrival at our adventure center, you'll get acquainted with your Buggy, receiving essential driving instructions before taking it for a spin on our private track.
Follow your guide through a realm of jungle trails, teak plantations, and across 14 rivers, navigating sometimes rough terrain to discover untouched rainforests, breathtaking viewpoints, and two pristine beaches. Buggies can accommodate up to four passengers, making this an ideal adventure for groups or families.
The adventure doesn't end there! Next, we head to the Tarcoles River for a 60-minute Eco boat tour. This portion of the journey invites you to marvel at the abundant wildlife, including massive crocodiles, various aquatic birds, scarlet macaws, howler monkeys, and more, thriving in their natural habitat.
Explore Carara National Park
Step into Carara National Park, a gem that stands as the only transition forest in the Central Pacific, offering a unique convergence of dry and humid forest species. This biodiversity hotspot is a haven for birdwatchers, hosting a variety of birdlife, including the endangered Scarlet Macaw.
Discover Puntarenas
Puntarenas, a vibrant port town along the Gulf of Nicoya, beckons with its cultural charm. Wander through its cultural center, bask in the artistry at local galleries, or relax at Playa Puntarenas and Playa Doña Ana, each offering its unique allure.
Unveil the Mysteries of the Tárcoles River
Conclude your journey with a visit to the Tárcoles River, renowned for its resident crocodiles. Gaze upon these majestic creatures from the safety of the Tarcoles Bridge, completing your immersion into Costa Rica's wild beauty.
Please note: Each Buggy seats up to 4 persons and must be shared per booking, ensuring an intimate yet thrilling exploration.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Pickup from the pier
- Drive through Costa Rican countryside
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Instructions for Buggy driving
- Test run on private track
- Guided tour through jungle trails, Teak plantations, rivers, dirt paths, viewpoints and beaches
- Buggy with up to 4 passengers capacity
- 60 minutes Eco boat tour on Tarcoles River
- Opportunity to see wildlife such as crocodiles, aquatic birds, scarlet macaws, and howler monkeys
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- 2 hours Buggy Tour
- Boat Tour in Tarcoles River
- Visit to local souvenir stores
Exclusions
- More than one Buggy per booking
Important Notes
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 about how to drive the Buggy and then take a test run on our specially designed private track. From here on, your guide will lead you along the jungle trails, Teak plantations, 14 crossing rivers sometimes-bumpy, dirt paths real rainforest, viewpoints and 2 different beaches. In the Buggy can go up to 4 passengers. 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 4 people and 1 buggy must be shared per booking
- 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
- 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.
- Please note that in Costa Rica there is some confusion about ship time versus local time. Please check with the reception to clarify whether your ship changes its time to local time so you dont miss your excursion. As each ship is ruled by its captain, it is your responsibility to confirm this while you are sailing.
- If you ship will arrive late, no worries. All our Shore Excursions are operate accordingly with the ships schedules. In case a ship delay, the pick up time will be 30 minutes after ship arrival and our staff will wait for you.
- 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.
- All our pickup times are set to 8:00 AM by default.
- 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 ships arrival.