All Puntarenas Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Monteverde Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges Guided Walk

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Sunset Bioluminescence Tour by Boat

Monteverde Cloud Forest Night Wildlife Experience

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Ultimate Mega Zipline Adventure: 18 Lines Over 11 Waterfalls

11 Waterfall Canopy Zipline Tour at Adventure Park Costa Rica

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Discover the Monteverde Cloud Forest accompanied by a certified local naturalist guide on an interpretive tour designed to reveal Costa Rica's extraordinary biodiversity. During this guided walk across the Selvatura Park Hanging Bridges, you will explore one of the world's most iconic cloud forests while learning about its flora, fauna, and the importance of its conservation. With the aid of a professional high-definition telescope, you will have a better chance of spotting tropical birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, orchids, and other wildlife. Each tour is tailored to the day's conditions to maximize sightings and provide an educational, authentic, and unforgettable experience. Important: This product covers the guided tour of the Selvatura Park Hanging Bridges. Park admission is included only when selecting the “Guided Tour + Admission” rate. If you choose “Guide Only,” admission must be purchased separately.

Monteverde Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges with a Naturalist Guide

10 in 1 Puntarenas Highlights tour

Breath-taking View from ti-ko restaurant this one itself has likely 10 highlights of CR.

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Puntarenas sightseeing tour

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Full Day Tour to Tortuga Island from San José

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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 with an optional 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 & Guided Hanging Bridges Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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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

Double Kayak Bioluminescence Tour in Costa Rica

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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From Puntarenas: Turtle Island Day Tour

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Jungle Crocodile Safari on the Tarcoles River Cruise along the Tarcoles River, one of the best places in Costa Rica to safely observe massive American crocodiles in their natural habitat. ✔ See crocodiles, iguanas, and exotic birds like scarlet macaws and herons ✔ Safe, comfortable covered boat with bilingual naturalist guide ✔ Perfect for wildlife photography and birdwatching Carara National Park Nature Walk Explore the transition zone between dry and humid tropical forest — a hotspot for biodiversity. ✔ Easy guided walk through the forest trails ✔ Opportunities to spot monkeys, toucans, coatis, butterflies, and more ✔ Learn about the unique flora and fauna of this ecological bridge Puntarenas Coastal Highlights Enjoy a relaxed scenic drive through Puntarenas town, including: ✔ Lighthouse & Paseo de los Turistas ✔ Local fruit stands or souvenir shops ✔ Photo stops at panoramic viewpoints

Jungle Crocodile & Carara National Park-Punta Arenas Highlights

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Encounter the best of Costa Rica's wildlife, cuisine, and famous natural beauty on a combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Watch adorable white-faced monkeys playing in the trees, and spot crocs and birdlife on a pontoon cruise down the Tarcoles River. Learn the history of the bustling Puntarenas port, and indulge your taste buds with locally grown fruit and an authentic Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant, and a chance to buy authentic Costa Rican coffee.

Puntarenas Highlights Shore Excursion

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

3 Hour ATV Medium Waterfall Tour (Swimmable Pool)

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Explore the Nicoya Península and Curu National Wildlife Refuge with this private guided tour from Santa Teresa. Visit secluded beaches and walk along nature trails to see all manner of wildlife that calls the reserve home. Your naturalist guide is there to help you spot creatures that range from howler monkeys and scarlet macaws to iguanas and coati. This private tour requires a minimum of two people.

Private Nature Adventure Tour in Curu Wildlife Refuge

4 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Costa Rica's enchanting Pacific rain forest from the air and water on this combo shore excursion from Puntarenas. Walk through the treetops on a series of hanging bridges at a private biological reserve, and then cruise down the Tarcoles River, home to a famous community of crocodiles. In between the eco adventures, enjoy time to shop and snack at a quaint replica of a Spanish colonial settlement.

Puntarenas Shore Excursion: Rainforest Skywalk & Tarcoles River

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Puntarenas Buggy Adventure & Crocodile River Cruise

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Maximize your port day in Puntarenas with this jam-packed combo tour that introduces you to the best of the Gulf of Nicoya. Drive through the Costa Rican countryside to a nature reserve, explore the rain forest canopy on hanging bridges, and spot crocs on a cruise down the Tarcoles River. Check out local culture with shopping stops at a replica Spanish Village and fun souvenir store, and finish with a city sightseeing tour.

Puntarenas Highlights 6 in 1 Shore Excursion

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Tortuga Island Snorkeling Boat Tour from Santa Teresa Costa Rica

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Our tour begins at the Curú Wildlife Refuge, a place where you can observe a large number of wild animals before departure time or after the tour. We are local people who know the coast and the behavior of cetaceans and marine animals very well, which allows us to provide a quality service without affecting the marine life of the place, with more than twenty years of experience. We carried out the sightings in the Paquera Responsible Fishing Marine Area, a place that Humpback whales visit to have their calves and take care of them for 2 or 3 months.

Whale and Dolphin Watching in Puntarenas

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Extreme Zipline tour in Monteverde

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Puntarenas

Monteverde Night Tour: Glass Frogs, lateralis, Sloths & Jungle

Jonathan_D, Sept 2026

Great tour guide

My wife and i took the night tour with Alman, he was a wonderful guide and tryed very hard to find us as much as he could. He was very kind and knowledgeable. He made sure we were safe and were getting a great experience. We were able to see a baby sloth, viper snake, stick bugs, frogs, salamander, lots of spiders and different birds and bats. We thank him so very much for the experience

Small Group Night Walking Tour in Monteverde

Vana_G, Aug 2026

Our night walk into the...

Our night walk into the cloud forest jungle was an incredible experience. We saw everything imaginable and more, and we learned so much from our guide. The Nasua Tours Team was wonderful and we couldn't have asked for a better guided night walk. Everyone of our group is still talking about it... Highly recommend !!

From Puntarenas: Turtle Island Day Tour

Bob_M, Aug 2026

Inside Tours was great

Overall, this was great. The company was great and their guides were great (Percy was excellent)! This is no knock on them but we felt the full day was too long to be on that beach. I wouldn't recommend doing the hike on the island. It's $7 each and you get one good view from above, but overall I wouldn't recommend doing that.

Tortuga Island Tour with Costa Cat

Mark_R, Aug 2026

Just Go!

Dependable transportation from our Jaco hotel to the boat. Crew was excellent, very much service oriented and attention to detail. Boat slowed down on the way to the island to view sea turtles and dolphin. Light breakfast on the way was just enough. Once on the island, settled into our loungers and umbrella. Great location to swim, cool down and have a few drinks. Lunch was awesome.

Tortuga Island Snorkeling Boat Tour from Santa Teresa Costa Rica

Isbel_O, May 2026

Very organized group of...

Very organized group of tour guides, awesome crew, pickup was timely and efficient. Crew was very prepared and made us feel safe, cutting up fruit and making the experience overall great. The boat ride was comfortable and fun, there was good shade. Snorkeling was also very fun, we went to 2 spots and saw some cool fish. Lunch was fine but we had complimentary beers/soda all day and relaxed on isla tortuga. An amazing day, would definitely recommend

Puntarenas sightseeing tour

Janice_B, May 2026

Tour was so much more...

Tour was so much more than expected for the money. Our tour guide was Alex, the bus driver was Ricardo. Alex was a great guide who was very knowledgeable about the area. Sorry we only got to see 1 croc but lunch was very tasty. They tried very hard to show us whatever animals that appeared on the roadside. Great Tour!!

10 in 1 Puntarenas Highlights tour

Wayne_M, Apr 2026

Puntarenas Brilliant Tour

This was one of the best Viator tours we have been on from a cruise ship. Hazel (tour guide) was brilliant and consistently explained amazing information about the places, wildlife and general issues related to Puntarenas and Costa Rica. We would highly recommend this tour for its ease of access, great vehicles and amazing tour itinerary.

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!

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.

Poas Volcano and La Paz Waterfall Gardens Private Tour

Debra_C, Mar 2026

Best tour yet

This was an incredible tour that we would recommend to anyone that was not afraid of walking. We had a wonderful guide in Anna and a fantastic driver , Marvin. We managed to arrive at the top of the volcano only 10 minutes before the cloud started to fill the crater bowl. We feel very privileged to have seen it in all its glory before it was completely covered. The waterfalls were incredible and the buffet was very enjoyable.

Extreme Zipline tour in Monteverde

Sebastian_I, Jan 2026

Great experience in Monteverde!

This is an amazing experience to do in Monteverde, totally recommend it. The superman zip lines are incredible and also the Tarzan swing, the other ones are more normal and similar to other that you may have done in the past, but only for the ones that I mentioned is worth it. One thing that I would recommend is to do it on a day that the weather is favourable, I did it with strong winds and a bit of rain and this was a bit uncomfortable, so take that in consideration, also another recommendation try to bring dark or old clothes since they can get a bit dirty.