All Puntarenas Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Monteverde Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges Guided Walk

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.1

(26)

from $35

Switch up your daily routine with this enchanting night walk tour that takes you on a journey into the forest after dark. Discover the vibrant nocturnal wildlife in action during this 2-hour tour through a transitional forest. Led by a private guide, stop to spot a variety of mammals, birds, and insects that exhibit unique behaviors at night. Ideal for families seeking adventure, explore the area and observe everything from sleeping birds to creepy crawlers.

Monteverde Night Walk Tour: the night life of the forest

Monteverde Night Walk Tour: the night life of the forest

(31)

from $85

Ultimate Mega Zipline Adventure: 18 Lines Over 11 Waterfalls

11 Waterfall Canopy Zipline Tour at Adventure Park Costa Rica

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(134)

from $109

Double Kayak Bioluminescence Tour in Costa Rica

We are more than glad to provide a lifetime time experience at the Gulf of Nicoya Paquera, This is a bay so the water is very calm which makes it perfect for Kayaking. We normally get to enjoy an amazing sunset, while paddling 800 meters, where we can appreciate the ferry, and some islands as Isla Chiquita and Isla Jesucitas. We will take you to the biggest concentration of bioluminescence, where you will be able to see and touch it. It is just amazing, we have not found words to describe this unique experience. The kayaking tour will be from 5:45 pm to 7:30 pm when we get back

Double Kayak Bioluminescence Tour in Costa Rica

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(43)

from $35

Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience

4.6

(395)

from $39

Experience a complete adventure from Puntarenas to Turtle Island. We searched the gulf for dolphins, then passed through Negritos Island to try to see spider monkeys in their natural habitat. Before arriving on the island, you will have the opportunity to snorkel in crystal clear waters full of marine life. Arriving at Isla Tortuga, enjoy tropical fruits, a delicious lunch and one of the most beautiful beaches in the Costa Rican Pacific. This tour combines nature, wildlife and relaxation in one unforgettable day. In addition you can consult for our private tours with differentiated rate.

Turtle Island, from Puntarenas, snorkeling and lunch included!

Turtle Island, from Puntarenas, snorkeling and lunch included!

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(131)

from $85

Sunset Bioluminescence Tour by Boat

Explore the vibrant underwater world at Tortuga Island with this full-day snorkeling adventure. Begin with a scenic 50-minute boat ride where you may spot playful dolphins and majestic rays. Once on the island, dive into crystal-clear waters teeming with beautiful marine life, including angelfish and spotted eagle rays. Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch on the stunning white sand beach before your afternoon of relaxation or adventure. Whether you choose to hike, swim, or rent a kayak, the day promises to be filled with fun under the sun. - Full-day snorkeling tour including transportation from Mal Pais, or Santa Teresa - Bilingual guides and all snorkeling gear provided - Enjoy a BBQ lunch featuring fresh fish, chicken, or veggies - Relax on the beach or engage in various activities after snorkeling - ZumaTours official operator

4.3

(46)

from $50

Tortuga Island Snorkeling Boat Tour from Santa Teresa Costa Rica

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat

(13)

from $137

Likely to Sell Out

8 hoursFree Cancellation

10 in 1 Puntarenas Highlights tour

(1,653)

from $174

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(139)

from $86

Special Offer

Resplendent Quetzal Johnny loves nature Monteverde Hanging bridges cloud forest tour

This combined Monteverde Cloud Forest Suspension Bridges and Night Walk tour allows you to discover one of Costa Rica’s most iconic ecosystems, both day and night, in a single experience designed to maximize your connection to nature. During the daytime tour, you will walk along suspended suspension bridges over the cloud forest, with panoramic views ideal for bird watching, tropical flora and unique natural landscapes of Monteverde. At nightfall, you will live a guided nocturnal walk, where the forest transforms and you can observe frogs, insects, reptiles and other nocturnal species in their natural habitat. Accompanied by a local naturalist guide specializing in the cloud forest, you will learn about biodiversity, behaviors and survival strategies of wildlife. This tour is ideal for lovers of ecotourism, wildlife, photography and authentic experiences in Monteverde.

Combo Tour Suspension Bridges + Night Walk in Cloud Forest

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Puntarenas sightseeing tour

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience a specialized experience in the Monteverde Cloud Forest accompanied by a certified local naturalist guide. This guided hike in Selvatura Park, located in the heart of Costa Rica’s cloud forest, offers a deep exploration of one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. The difference of this tour is in its interpretive and personalized approach. It’s not just a hike – it’s a high-value educational experience where your guide uses professional optical equipment to facilitate the sighting of tropical birds, mammals and endemic flora. You will learn about conservation, ecological processes and the global importance of Monteverde, while discovering details and species that most visitors overlook. Ideal for nature lovers, birdwatchers and travelers looking for an authentic guided tour in Monteverde.

(123)

from $49

Monteverde Cloud Forest Suspension Bridges with Naturalist Guide

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

(15)

from $41

Full Day Tour to Tortuga Island from San José

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

4.2

(96)

from $129

From Puntarenas: Turtle Island Day Tour

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(74)

from $80

Hanging Bridges Monteverde Cloud Forest - Native's Way Costa Rica Tours & Packages

Exchange the sun and surf for a high-flying adventure in the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest on this full-day combo tour. Fly through the forest canopy on a 15-cable zipline course featuring a Superman cable and Tarzan swing, and slow down for a closer look at Monteverde's rich biodiversity while walking through the treetops along hanging bridges. In between adventures, refuel with a typical Costa Rican lunch (select tours only).

Zipline and Hanging Bridges Combo Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest

12 hoursFree Cancellation

(136)

from $149

Curú Wildlife Refuge With Transportation

1 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(24)

from $200

Award-Winning Turtle Island Snorkeling Tour,Marine Life & Views.

⭐ Why Travelers Choose This Tour This is more than a snorkeling trip — it’s a safe, relaxed and authentic marine experience in the Gulf of Nicoya. Safety First – Fully insured and government-authorized operation, led by a professional captain and trained local crew. Vibrant Marine Life – Swim in clear tropical waters surrounded by colorful fish and rich biodiversity. Dolphin sightings may occur during navigation if nature allows. Relaxed Itinerary – No rushing. We design the experience so you can truly enjoy the ocean and the scenery. Small Groups – More personal attention and less crowding. Stunning Coastal Views – Navigate among islands and lush landscapes. Local Expertise – Operated by a trusted Costa Rican marine tourism company focused on quality, safety and genuine hospitality.

Award-Winning Turtle Island Snorkeling Tour,Marine Life & Views.

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Extreme Zipline tour in Monteverde

(16)

from $55

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(268)

from $72

Likely to Sell Out

Witness the enchanting beauty of Costa Rica's coastline on the Sunset and Bioluminescence Tour. As the sun sets over the Pacific, embark on a magical evening where shimmering waters come alive with bioluminescent organisms. This tour combines natural wonder with a serene atmosphere, perfect for nature lovers and those seeking a unique experience. Enjoy knowledgeable insights from expert guides, ensuring a memorable adventure as you explore the vibrant marine ecosystem. - Experience a stunning sunset followed by a captivating bioluminescence display - Ideal for nature enthusiasts and couples looking for a romantic outing - Led by experienced guides providing insights into local ecology - Tour duration includes both sunset viewing and nighttime exploration

Tortuga Island Sunset and Bioluminescence Tour from Santa Teresa

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(4)

from $137

Monteverde: 3 Hours of the Longest & Highest Extreme Zipline

3 hours

The Cabo Blanco Absolute Natural Reserve, created in 1963, is recognized as the first protected area of Costa Rica, here we have the opportunity to show you the magic of its forest, the important history that surrounds it, as well as the great impact it had on the Costa Rican economy and conservation. This tour is perfect for nature lovers, during this enriching tour, you will have a local guide specializing in nature and history. You will begin the day discovering the wonders of this tropical forest in transition, perfect for watching birds, mammals, and reptiles, as well as giant and native trees. After a 2 hours hike through the jungle, fresh tropical fruits, water and snacks we'll be served. During the traveling time, your guide will also explaining everything about the area and will show you the different cultural towns along the way.

(82)

from $105

Private Nature Tour in Cabo Blanco Park Costa Rica

Private Nature Tour in Cabo Blanco Park Costa Rica

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

5.0

(8)

from $140

Your adventure begins at a monkey habitat, where you'll get up close with playful monkey in their native environment. Next, satisfy your taste buds with a stop at a local fruit stand, sampling exotic flavors like juicy mangoes, sweet pineapples, and creamy guanábanas. From there, we’ll take a scenic drive through town of Orotina leading us to the famous Tárcoles River, home to Costa Rica’s largest crocodiles. Glide through the waters on a river cruise, witnessing diverse wildlife, including colorful birds and lush mangroves. The adventure continues as we ascend a mountain viewpoint, where you can spot magnificent toucans and soak in panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Then, indulge in an authentic Costa Rican lunch, savoring traditional dishes that showcase the rich flavors of the region. Before heading back, enjoy a little shopping time for souvenirs, where you can find handcrafted treasures to remember your trip. As a final touch, we’ll take you on a city tour of Puntarenas!

Puntarenas Eco Safari Adventure Tour

8 hoursFree Cancellation

This excursion is an excellent opportunity to observe a large amount of biodiversity since 87 percent of the fauna is active at night, confident in the poor visibility that darkness offers them. In a normal visit there is the possibility of observing; two-toed sloths, nine-banded armadillo, owls, rain frogs and on some occasions we can observe a kinkajou or a green palm viper in addition to a large number of very interesting insects such as, for example, a stick insect, leaf insect; Sometimes we can find scorpions, tarantulas and much more. Throughout the tour you will be accompanied by a naturalist guide ready to share with visitors many of the secrets of the forest.

(20)

from $90

Small Group Wildlife Refuge Monteverde Night Walking Tour

Small Group Wildlife Refuge Monteverde Night Walking Tour

(79)

from $29

Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat

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What are people saying about Puntarenas

Alison_G, Jun 2026

A can’t miss experience

This trip was absolutely incredible! We had perfect weather and enjoyed every activity they included - snorkeling, banana boat ride, hiking, and the lunch was outstanding!! So much food all super tasty and satisfying. Drinks were also plentiful and the Costa Cat staff were 10/10 especially Wilbur. Definitely bring sunscreen and towels but so much is provided otherwise. It might seem pricey but it’s 100% worth it and this cannot be missed! One recommendation is motion sickness meds for the boat ride as it get choppy and is 1 hr long. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

From Puntarenas: Turtle Island Day Tour

Brian_M, Jun 2026

Excellent excursion beats the Cruise ship prices end up at the same spot.

It was difficult to find the location. We walked off our Cruise port to the address but their was no signage that identified the name. Eventually a motorcycle drove up and waved to us. He opened the large metal gate and we asked if this was the place for the tour and he said yes. The Tour was on a fast boat with about 20 people signed up. We did snorkeling by a small island, water was not that clear since it was early November. On turtle island we had lunch went in the water relaxed on the lounge chairs and saw wild pigs. The individuals on the tour from the Princess Cruise where on turtle island and we spoke to some of them and they said their boat went really slow. The boat ride back was bumpy, we did see Alligators in the water close to the dock where we exited the boat.

Small Group Night Walking Tour in Monteverde

James_H, Jun 2026

Scorpions, Vipers and Frogs! OH MY!

This tour was a true highlight of what was an incredible trip to Costa Rica. Oscar's enthusiasm about the cloud forest was infectious. He has a remarkably keen eye for spotting expertly camouflaged wildlife in the dark. Throughout the tour, he shared a wealth of knowledge about the cloud forest and its inhabitants. This tour was a wild sensory experience. Among other animals, we saw tree frogs, pit vipers, a tarantula, a salamander, a giant grasshopper and scorpions. Sturdy footwear is a must.

Puntarenas sightseeing tour

Dale_H, May 2026

Puntarenas with Hazel = a Great Excursion

We booked this as a private shore excursion, instead of the ones offered by NCL, in large part because it offered a smaller group size. This allowed us into some locations that a large tour bus could not go. (ex monkey sanctuary, mountain restaurant, roadside pull-outs, etc.) Our guide, Hazel, was excellent. She was well-educated and well-informed and gave us an in-depth and personal experience. She also would adjust some portions of our tour to fit the needs and wishes of our smaller group. Hazel brought along a spotting scope and used it to help us see distant wildlife that our cameras could not reach. Only "down side" was there was not a lot of time for local shopping. We would do this tour again if we re-visit Costa Rica.

Turtle Island, from Puntarenas, snorkeling and lunch included!

CHRISTIANA_M, May 2026

Snorkeling, Swimming, Wildlife Sightings

I booked this tour as a Shore Excursion as our cruise-line did not offer tours of interest to me. The tour guide contacted me a day earlier providing details/information regarding the tour and meeting points which was convenient. I arranged the pick up location outside the cruise pier. Once we got to our meetup point we got a message that our taxi was arriving, which took us to Coco’s Tours Restaurant. There were variety of drinks to purchase and restroom facilities if needed. We got into a large speed boat and went to spot bottle neck dolphins. After seeing some dolphins we went to a nearby island and spotted some spider monkeys. After that we went to a small island area and snorkeled for about half hour. After that we went to Turtle Island that has a small beach area. There were beach chairs with umbrellas for rent, a bar to buy drinks, souvenir shop etc. Upon arrival around 1100am, we were offered some fruit and drinks, juices, cold water (free) and later around 1::00 pm had nice lunch, choices of either fish or chicken. I purchased a few local drinks at the bar. Highly recommend local bar for alcoholic drinks. At the island we saw some deers and wild boars. We left around 2:30pm and arrived back to Cocos Restaurant at 3:30pm. We were welcomed and offered refreshing cold drinks and then driven back to cruise pier/ original meet up point. I enjoyed this tour very much.

Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River

Robert_H, Apr 2026

Lots of crocs

This is a great experience to combine the crocodile river tour with the rainforest sky walk and hike. Our guides were super knowledgeable and took us to areas where they knew that some of the Scarlet Macaws would be. As well as seeing. 10+ crocodiles, we saw a Tucan, a sloth, various monkeys, frogs, lots of different birds and lots of fauna. This was an excellent excursion for wildlife and nature fans!

Ultimate Mega Zipline Adventure: 18 Lines Over 11 Waterfalls

Scott_M, Apr 2026

An extremely fun 18 zipline adventure.

These ziplines were amazing and fun! Emerson and Wagner were our primary zip line guides with 3 other supporting members to complete our experience! This experience requires that you be able navigate rocky and hilly trails to access the zip line areas. The equipment appeared to be in good working order and safety was stressed along the way. The waterfalls were amazing and we can only envision what it would be like during the rainy season. The trip from the caldera port was well organized and we were picked up by a taxi in the shuttle pickup and drop off area of the port.

Shuttle from La Fortuna to San Jose

Eric_R, Mar 2026

Secure Comfortable & Reliable

Don’t hesitate to book this shuttle for a smooth ride with pretty views. Pinkbus did a great job keeping me updating on their ETA, the bus has WiFi & was very spacious. Not to mention my driver Carlos, was one of my favorite people I met while visiting Costa Rica. I’ll book this service again & again without hesitation.

Double Kayak Bioluminescence Tour in Costa Rica

Rajiv_A, Mar 2026

Wonderful experience

It was a wonderful experience. Our tour guide was Mr. Johanny. He did an excellent job; very friendly, patient, and funny. We had never kayaked before. He taught us how to kayak and made us feel comfortable, even in the dark. We end up kayaking for 90 minutes. We highly recommend this experience. It is very easy to take a 3 pm ferry from Puntarenas to Paquera, do the activity, and take the 8 pm ferry back to Puntarenas. This is worth the money. There is not much else to do in Pauqera.

SJO Airport to Fiesta Resort Transportation

Ronald_A, Feb 2026

Odyssey Took Care of Us

The airport transfer was as advertised, it was a private transfer from San Jose to the Fiesta Resort in a clean modern van with lots of room and a friendly driver. We were met at the departure exit at the airport and had a comfortable trip with our driver named Enrique. He provided a lot of information about Costa Rica as it was our first trip to that country. We were then comfortable to call the tour operator, OdysseyTours and Travel and arranged for a tour of the Puntarenas community and that was also a great experience with driver Roberto. Finally, Jesus completed our experience with Odyssy who provided more insights to the country during our return trip to San Jose. Overall, Odyssey provided us great service.

Extreme Zipline tour in Monteverde

Eleonora_E, Jan 2026

LOVED everything about...

LOVED everything about this experience! Very fun, stunning views on the forest, and some of the ziplines were literally through a cloud. I'm not an adrenaline junkie and the superman and the tarzan swing looked really scary to do, but they were actually really fun! Definitely wear long trousers, as for the top it can get chilly while you wait but there also some steep paths to walk which can make you sweat a lot. The crew was always very attentive.