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Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure + Aerial Tram + Tortuguero Canal

Limon, Costa Rica
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Veragua Rainforest and Tortuguero Canals tour from Puerto Limon
  • Combine two popular day trips into a single tour
  • Learn about Costa Rica wildlife from your guide and interactive exhibits
  • All transportation included for a hassle-free outing

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Fresh Fruits
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • WiFi on board
  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Entrance fee to Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure & aerial tram
  • Tortuguero Canal Boat Tour
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Your tour begins inside the pier, where our guides will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. Look for our red shirts for easy identification. We offer pickup right inside the pier, so there’s no need to walk outside the facilities. Timing: Tours are scheduled 30 minutes after your ship docks, with the earliest tour starting at 8:00 AM. As the best local tour operator, we guarantee your return to the cruise ship

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

1

Puerto Limon

3 hours Admission Ticket Free

2

Moin Dock, Canales de Tortuguero

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Puerto Limon (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 17 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6
based on 9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Good tour

James_S, Feb 2026
Rain forest tour was very informative. Aerial tram was less impressive than we had anticipated. Had a private canal tour which was the highlight of the day with many animal sightings.

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback. We’re pleased to hear that you found the rainforest tour very informative and that the private canal tour was the highlight of your day—those close-up wildlife sightings truly make for a memorable experience. We appreciate your comments regarding the aerial tram as well; feedback like this helps us better manage expectations and continue improving how we present each activity. Thank you for choosing us for your day tour. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again and tailor an experience that exceeds your expectations even more.

We docked and guide and...

Bruce_W, Jan 2026
We docked and guide and driver were waiting inside port as per our instructions with my name on placard. It came as a surprise that we had private guide and driver. They were both amazing: very polite and helpful throughout, always going the extra yard to ensure we had a great experience . The veragua rainforest is amazing although the road to and from it is like a farm track. We were taken down in gondola to bottom of gully and were taken around to see sloth, snakes, frogs etc ( beware if you have walking difficulties this may not be tour for you). We were then taken to see all indigenous snakes, frogs butterflies insects etc of Costa Rica. We were then taken to tortugena canal to see local wildlife where we had a very close up encounter with sloth climbing down to do a poo which apparently only happens weekly. Fantastic. Fr there we were taken on a quick tour of Puerto limon before being dropped off back at ship. Superb day out

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that everything went smoothly from the moment you docked and that our guide and driver were waiting for you inside the port as instructed. We are especially pleased that the private nature of the tour was a pleasant surprise and that both team members provided attentive, polite, and proactive service throughout the day. It is wonderful to know that you enjoyed the Veragua Rainforest experience, the gondola ride, and the opportunity to observe Costa Rica’s wildlife up close, including sloths, snakes, frogs, butterflies, and insects. We appreciate you highlighting the walking conditions, as this information is very helpful for future travelers when choosing the right tour for their needs. The Tortuguero Canal wildlife encounter you described truly is a special moment, and we are glad you were able to witness such a rare and memorable experience. We are also happy that you enjoyed the brief tour of Puerto Limón before returning to the ship and that the overall day exceeded your expectations. Thank you once again for your kind words and recommendation. It was a pleasure to host you, and we hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica in the future.

Pluses and minuses

David_T, Dec 2023
Some highs and lows. Great driver (Alberto). Terrible road 15km of dirt/rocks road. Great guide Franny but no wildlife and too much waiting. Very crowded. No food available. Beautiful waterfall. Very expensive. We priced out entrance to the park and taxi and it was $200 less then what we paid. We felt a bit taken

Disappointing

Marilyn_R, Mar 2022
Definitely not the experience I desired. Driver seemed unaware of the itinerary. We saw the rainforest and canals but no opportunity for lunch or grocery store purchase. Would not recommend.

Best Tour in Costa Rica

Debra_R, Jan 2022
Our tour with Syl Travel was great. They were there at the port and readily recognizable with their red shirts . Our guide was Enrique and he was the best. Had tons of information about Costa Rica and was happy to share with us.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Hello Debra Thank you so much for your review! I really appreciate it!

Very good

Carmen_N, Feb 2026
It is the most important thing to see in Puerto Colón. The girl who served us on the tour and the girl in the park, a charm both of us. Very happy with the experience and guides. We saw a sloth and her baby almost to touch.
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Response from Host, Feb 2026

¡Muchísimas gracias por compartir su experiencia! 😊 Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron de lo mejor de **Puerto Limón** y que tanto nuestra guía como el personal del parque les brindaron una atención tan especial. Comentarios como el suyo, destacando la amabilidad del equipo y la calidad de los guías, nos confirman que vamos por el camino correcto. Qué bonito saber que pudieron ver al perezoso con su bebé tan de cerca; sin duda es uno de esos momentos únicos que hacen que la visita sea inolvidable. 🦥💚 Será un placer volver a recibirlos en Costa Rica para otra experiencia igual de especial. ¡Gracias por elegirnos!

Besser geht nicht.

Rdiger_L, Nov 2022
Eigener Fahrer und sensationeller Tourguide-Frederice. Alles war perfekt organisiert und bekamen tolles und Interessantes mitgeteilt.

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