Puerto Caldera & Puntarenas Costa Rica Shore Excursions

Looking to get the most of your Puntarenas Costa Rica cruise vacation? Our Puntarenas Highlights tour packs all the most popular things to do in Puntarenas into one amazing Costa Rica shore excursion! Discover the beauty of Costa Rica's Pacific coast, embark on a wildlife safari on a Tarcoles crocodile tour, discover the colonial past in Santa Lucia, explore the Puntarenas promenade and more! Join the fun!

If you are an avid birder, then you probably already know that birding Carara National Park in Costa Rica is spectacular. The Villa Lapas Sky Way is a trail connecting 5 different hanging bridges over 100 ft. high so you are at eye level with birds and other wildlife dwelling in Costa Rica's famous rainforest canopy. Combine that with an eco-cruise on the Tarcoles River to see some of the largest crocodiles in the Americas.

Looking for the perfect Puntarenas shore excursion the whole family will enjoy? We took our most popular tour combo, the Villas Lapas Hanging Bridges + Tarcoles Crocodile Safari, and brought it down a notch. Well down to ground level anyhow. Instead of hiking and traversing the hanging bridges, those with fear of heights or have difficulty walking on uneven terrain can now explore the rainforest on a tractor pulled wagon ride.

Cacao in Costa Rica is not only a delicious treat, but a peak into the culture and tradition of this lovely country. And the Tarcoles River is a showcase of monkeys, waterfowl, and the largest crocodiles you will find in Costa Rica best observed on this river safari float. Join us for this perfectly tasty blend of culture & nature showcasing the best of what Costa Rica has to offer on this amazing shore excursion in Costa Rica perfect for the whole family.

If you are looking for action and adventure, come explore one of most popular adventure parks in Costa Rica, Vista Los Suenos! Visit a monkey sanctuary, stop off to see the crocodiles in Tarcoles, then spend the rest of the day at the park enjoying any two activities of your choice. You can choose from Horseback Riding, ATV Tour, Chocolate Tour or a Zip Line canopy tour! Finish your day with a Tico style lunch buffet before returning to your cruise ship in Puntarenas or Caldera. An absolutely unbeatable shore excursion in Costa Rica!

Perfect for adventurous families, the Puntarenas Eco Adventure is one of our top selling Costa Rica shore excursions departing from Caldera or Puntarenas cruise ship ports. Enjoy the thrill of zipping through the trees on a Costa Rica canopy tour at Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park. Next, explore wildlife and nature on the Tarcoles River on a crocodile safari. Two exciting adventures packed into one amazing shore excursion in Puntrarenas!

Horseback riding in the rainforests of Costa Rica is an incredible way to explore the beauty Pacific Coast. This top selling Puntarenas shore excursion takes you through densely lush rainforest trails on the private reserve of the Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park. Top off your day with a safari style boat tour on the Tarcoles River in search of gigantic crocodiles, and you have one of the most amazing shore excursions in Costa Rica.

For the adventurous travelers that love a good ecotour experience, riding mountain bikes in Costa Rica should top your list. Embark on the single trek and double trek rainforest trails of the Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park for a mountain biking experience of a lifetime. After all that exertion, kick back and relax on a jungle safari boat tour up the Tarcoles river alongside some of the biggest crocodiles you will probably ever see. And if it is the adrenaline, you are after, it is a toss up between the trails and how close you get to the crocodiles!

Hop on your own fully automatic ATV and explore the private off road trails of Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park! Waterfalls, beaches, rainforest and 14 different river crossings make this wet and wild off-road adventure one of our top Costa Rica shore excursions. Top off your day “Crocodile Dundee” style as you seek out some of Americas largest crocodiles aboard a safari style boat on the Tarcoles River and you have one unforgettable shore excursion in Puntarenas!

With 14 river crossings, a waterfall, rainforest and beaches; it is no wonder the Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park jungle buggy tour is one of the top off road tours in Costa Rica. Add in a safari style boat trip on the Tarcoles River in search of gigantic crocodiles and you have one unforgettable Costa Rica adventure!! Book your discounted Costa Rica shore excursions in Puntarenas here!

If you want to escape the crowded shore excursions offered on your ship, this fun day of exploring the secluded beaches around Jaco & Herradura Bay on a speed boat holding no more than 10 people is perfect. Aside from snorkeling, SUP & beach hopping, you can also try the fun water sport of Subwing. A really unique experience in Costa Rica. The trip includes rum punch, beers, water & fresh fruit snacks. This is a great day of fun in the sun for everyone.

Come on board our Bay Princess Catamaran or our Bay Princess Yacht for a scenic cruise through Costa Rica's scenic Gulf of Nicoya to Isla Tortuga. Once we arrive to the island, you're free to enjoy the white sandy beach and crystal-clear blue water. So what are you waiting for? Don't miss out on one of the most popular tours in Costa Rica.

Customize your perfect shore excursion in Costa Rica. You will have 6 hours to explore Costa Rica with a naturalist guide who will help you find the best places to eat, shop, and see all there is to see wihin reach of the Puerto Limon cruise ship port. Choose from a van for up to 6 pax, or a minibus for up to 16 pax!

Looking for the best cruise ship shore excursion in Costa Rica? What better way to immerse yourself in Costa Rica culture than by visiting the capital city of San Jose? Vibrant with color and bustling with everyday Tico life, San Jose can only be truly appreciated up close and personal.

Looking for the top cruise ship shore excursions in Costa Rica? Arriving to Puntarenas or Caldera cruise ports? Do you prefer the freedom of your own itinerary to the structured bus tours your cruise ship shore excursions offer? You have found the right place with The Real Deal Tours.

One simply cannot visit Costa Rica without seeing the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve! If your cruise ship has a stop in Puntarenas or Port Caldera, you are in luck! Our Private Monteverde Tour allows you the opportunity to break away from the large crowds and enjoy the comfort of traveling at your own leisure in our private transportation

Beat the crowded sightseeing tours arranged by your cruise ships and take your very own nice, air-conditioned private sightseeing tour to Poas Volcano National Park using our private driver services in Costa Rica! Our Private Poas Volcano Tour allows you to plan your excursion at your own leisure whether you are travelling alone or with a group.

There is no better way to explore Costa Rica than with your own private driver for the day. Your private chauffeur in Costa Rica is not like other cruise ship shore excursions, our private drivers can take you just about anywhere you would like to visit that your cruise ship itinerary allows.