Embark on a thrilling Puntarenas shore excursion that combines jungle and river ATV exploration with a crocodile safari. Experience the Costa Rican countryside, navigate through jungle trails, visit Teak plantations, cross rivers, and enjoy stunning viewpoints and beaches. Then, embark on an Eco boat tour along the Tarcoles River to witness the abundant wildlife, including massive crocodiles, colorful birds, and fascinating monkeys.
- Vista Los Suenos Horseback Riding - Vista Los Sueños is a beautiful adventure center located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, near Playa Herradura and Jaco Beach. Here, you can enjoy a variety of tours including zipline canopy, horseback riding, ATV, Buggy Tours, Chocolate Tour, and mountain biking.
- Tarcoles - Experience a delightful boat tour with a professional naturalist guide and explore its rich and abundant wildlife. The area is home to American crocodiles, and the marshes at the river’s mouth host many waterfowl and wading birds. Among the numerous herons and egrets are the boatbill and bare-throated tiger heron. Other birds found here include the double-striped thick-knee, mangrove warbler, and American pygmy kingfisher. The total known bird list exceeds 320 species, including the little-known Guacalillo Canals. The avian biodiversity is significant, featuring rare birds such as the Agami Heron, Rufous-necked Woodrail, Jabiru, Yellow-billed Cotinga, and the recently discovered Orinoco Goose. The area is also home to Howler and White-faced Capuchin Monkeys. Less commonly seen are the Silky Anteater, Sloths, Grison, Jaguarundi, River Otter, and Northern Tamandua.
- El Jardin - El Jardin de Orotina is a beautiful complex where tourists can find the best souvenirs to take home. It also offers an excellent restaurant with a delicious buffet featuring typical Costa Rican meals.
- Puntarenas - Puntarenas is one of the most important tourism regions in Costa Rica. Its coastline is dotted with islands, inlets, beaches, and stunning natural treasures, making it an excellent tourist destination. There are numerous attractions based around the beaches, as well as protected areas both on land and around its islands. The area’s center is located in Puntarenas, which serves as a hub for lodging, distribution, port of call, and excursions. The city of Puntarenas is rich in history, traditions, and customs. Historically, it was the most important port on the Costa Rican Pacific, through which the main exports that facilitated the country’s development during the 19th century and part of the 20th century were shipped. Due to its coastal position, it became a significant center for the arrival of immigrants in the mid-20th century. Its rise as a tourist destination dates back to 1940.
- Complimentary bottled water
- Exploration of local souvenir shops
- Exciting 2-hour ATV adventure
- Boat Tour on Tarcoles River to discover diverse wildlife
Your breath-taking adventure begins with a pickup from the pier and a relaxing 60 minute drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus.
In our adventure center, before you begin your journey, you will receive instructions and then take a test run on our specially designed private track. From here on, your guide will lead you along the jungle trails, crossing rivers sometimes-bumpy, dirt paths real rainforest, viewpoints and 1 waterfall.
If weather allowing, you can take a quick swim at the waterfall, where you will have a break. The ATV driving time last 2 hours.
After this great adventure, our tour will continue with a short drive to Tarcoles River, where a 60 minutes Eco boat tour will allow you to enjoy the abundant wildlife of the area, including the huge crocodiles, multiple aquatic birds, scarlet macaws, howler monkeys and other amazing tropical species.
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers. If you are not arriving by cruise ship please do not book this tour
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
