Top Costa Rica Shore Excursions

Puerto Limón is where Costa Rica’s rainforest, Caribbean culture, and banana country meet. Built around your ship’s schedule, this shore excursion begins shortly after arrival and brings all three together in one port day. Walk beneath the rainforest canopy at Cahuita National Park, where the jungle meets the Caribbean Sea, looking for sloths, monkeys, and toucans. Then trade the trail for a covered boat and glide through the Tortuguero Canals, scanning the riverbanks and treetops for crocodiles, birds, bats, and wildlife. Beyond the rainforest, travel past banana fields and communities with deep Afro-Caribbean roots. A city tour connects Puerto Limón’s landmarks with the coastline where Christopher Columbus reached Costa Rica in 1502. By the time you return to your ship, Puerto Limón is no longer just a port—it’s the rainforest trails of Cahuita National Park, the jungle waterways of the Tortuguero Canals, banana country, and the unmistakable rhythm of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast.

Satisfy an appetite for adventure on a private ATV tour that lets you get off the beaten path and go where cars can’t. You’ll drive at a pace suited to your party on this private tour, which lets you set the agenda as you discover secluded beaches such as Playa Zapotillal and Playa Brasilito, that most first-time visitors miss.

Fall in love with the nature of the mangrove during a 2 hour tour where our guide and boat captain will accompany you throughout the tour explaining in detail each animal and plant we find during the tour will stop to take incredible photos with monkeys and other animal species and enjoy the wonderful view of the coast. This tour is carried out with all safety and insurance protocols for travelers and also offers accurate and correct information regarding the tour

The night tour starts in the village, as the trail is crossing the village. It is an interesting tour as the guide will start talking about the pieces of old machinery that are around the village and then we will reach the trail where we will test our visual abilities by helping the guide find animals among the vegetation, which will make this tour dynamic and fun. On the night tour we can find different species such as frogs, snakes, insects, sleeping birds and some mammals, always in their natural environment.

We are a company of multilingual guides specialized in night tours, looking for the exceptional biodiversity in the Tortuguero area, Caribbean wetlands of Costa Rica. Night walk is the perfect option to see unique wildlife! Are you excited to discover the extraordinary night life that takes place in the jungle while the village is fast asleep? Curious to see the strange world that has always inhabited your dreams and fantasies? Or is it just the desire to meet up with one of the many animals living in the forest, to experience an unforgettable face to face? At 6pm, we leave from the main pier of Tortuguero, where your guide will have the pleasure of greeting you. We will provide you quality headlights. If needed we can organize additional boat transport from/to your hotel to pick you up (extra cost). Tour duration: approx 2 hours

Experience Costa Rica’s tropical rainforests on this half-day, guided, nature excursion through Manuel Antonio National Park. Learn about this complex ecosystem while hiking (or strolling) and listen as a naturalist guide points out animal and plant species and explains the biodiversity of this nature sanctuary.

Riding on horseback lets you explore parts of Costa Rica that you wouldn’t otherwise have easy access to. Meet your horse and trek up the Miravalles Volcano for about 90 minutes, admiring the views along the way and looking out for beautiful birds and animals. Your local guide will keep you safe and on track, and can tell you about the wildlife and landscape along the way.

Interact with local wildlife in its natural habitat on this guided boat tour through the mangrove ecosystem of Damas Island. The ultra-quiet estuary boats allow you and your naturalist guides to explore the waterways without disturbing the flora and fauna. Spot families of monkeys as they search for food and learn about the tropical rainforest setting.

One of the best ways to get to know the wildlife of Costa Rica and Tortuguero is certainly from a local and ICT accredited expert guide. The night walk is one of the best options to immerse yourself and enter a totally unique and majestic world with the observation of flora and fauna in Tortuguero. Dare to discover this night magic.It is also a good time to take pictures of wildlife

They are small groups in the primary forest, it is a real experience in the forest on the shores of the Corcovado National Park, this tour encourages the chaining of several families for the conservation of our forests

Ensure you don't miss any of the major sights at Costa Rica’s Manuel Antonio National Park by opting for a guided tour. Learn about the local wildlife, including sloths, monkeys, and lizards, from a nature expert and get an up-close look thanks to gear like spotting scopes. Enjoy some free time at the end as the tour ends at the beach within the park.

Get to know Costa Rica’s Caribbean province on a private full-day tour of Limon and its surroundings. Start with a Limon city tour, then take a scenic coastal drive to Cahuita National Park where you experience the rain forest and beach during a short nature walk. You’ll also look for wildlife, visit a banana plantation, and take a boat cruise through the Tortuguero canals.

See a wide variety of Costa Rica wildlife in one day on this Puerto Limon shore excursion to the Veragua Rainforest and the Tortuguero Canals, a top bird watching site. In addition to glimpsing animals while walking down nature trails and cruising the canals, visit interactive exhibits featuring tropical insects, reptiles and more. This tour also includes a visit to a banana plantation and a scenic lunch break.

Experience ecotourism at its best with a visit to Veragua Rainforest. Immerse yourself in Costa Rica's rich biodiversity to enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. In Veragua they say that if there's room enough to wiggle, you’ll find something wiggling there. Witness the truth of this statement firsthand while riding an aerial tram, hiking through the jungle and visiting various exhibitions that feature butterflies, frogs, and reptiles.

Costa Rica is no longer the best-kept secret it once was. On the contrary, it’s a bustling hub for ecotourism with a growing ex-pat population. Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind with a trip to Isla Tortuga of the coast of the Nicoya Peninsula. Choose from a wide variety of available activities or simply kick back and relax on white sand beaches. Either way, you'll find what you're looking for on Isla Tortuga.

Go rafting on the intense ‘Chorro’ section of the Naranjo River in this half-day whitewater rafting tour from Manuel Antonio or Quepos. Experience the thrills of class IV and V rapids as your guide leads you down technical routes with steep drops, narrow canyons, and cascading waterfalls. Suitable for participants in strong physical condition, this rafting tour spends about 1.5 hours on the water, and includes breakfast and lunch.

Instead of dealing with the hassle of planning your own day trip to Tortuga Island, booking this tour means an expert has sorted everything out for you—from what you’re eating to the best local spots for swimming to how you’re getting from A to B and back again. But your day isn’t micro-managed—there’s plenty of time to relax on the island too.

Search for Cahuita National Park sloths and cruise the Tortuguero National Park canals on a full-day shore excursion from Puerto Limon that’s all about nature—from scenic hiking trails to a wildlife-spotting canal boat trip. Combining the two famed national parks makes the most of your limited travel time, while increasing the odds of sighting wildlife throughout the day. Round-trip transport ensures returning to your ship is a breeze.

Roca Verde has been providing transportation services in Monteverde for 20 years. Comfortable, safe mini vans, with certified drivers, insurance and official permits. Thanks to the amazing support from our partners and clients, we have expanded our operations to now offer more connections and destinations all over Costa Rica .

Take on the Naranjo River on a half-day whitewater adventure that features Class III+ rapids and handles all of the logistics for you—including pickup across the Quepos, Manuel Antonio, Dominical, and Jacó areas. Soak up views of Costa Rica's tropical landscapes while guides lead you along the water and take care of the navigation.

We snorkeled in a volcanic rock, home to a variety of marine life, we also visited a turtle trap, a pre-Columbian vestige of the Quepoa, the first inhabitants of this area. Panoramic views of the Quepos Coast.

The scenic waterways and mangrove forests of the Damas Island estuary lie just a couple of hours south of Puntarenas. On this kayaking tour, paddle through the reserve without disturbing the natural ecosystems; learn about the unique coastal mangroves; and look out for wildlife such as monkeys, iguanas, and exotic birds.

We have more than 20 years providing transportation services to and from Monteverde. door and door service in new units with air conditioning. we are always on time. Our first class transportation service and very well equipped for your comfort. Our drivers and guides are very professional and friendly, they will make you feel safe at all times. We are local providers, we will guide you and recommend the best destinations in our beautiful country. .

Experience the best of Limón on this Full Day Private Tortuguero Canal & Zipline Adventure, a perfect blend of nature, culture, and excitement. Begin your journey cruising through the peaceful Tortuguero Canal, surrounded by lush rainforest, exotic birds, sloths, and playful monkeys. After the boat tour, enjoy a refreshing tasting of tropical fruits before heading into the jungle for an unforgettable zipline adventure featuring 14 platforms and 12 thrilling cables soaring high above the canopy. Continue with a guided visit to a botanical learning area, where you’ll discover how banana, chocolate, coffee, and pineapple are grown, followed by a delicious local snack. Your adventure wraps up with a short city tour of downtown Limón, exploring Caribbean culture, colorful streets, and local history. Finally, relax as you’re driven back to your cruise ship at the Port of Limón, ending a day filled with wildlife, adrenaline, and authentic Costa Rican flavor.