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Shore Excursion: Tortuguero Canal Eco Cruise & Prospect Plantation
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From $99.00 per person
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Immerse yourself in the ultimate Caribbean eco-cultural journey. The Tortuguero Canal Eco Cruise & Prospect Plantation is a shared group excursion that masterfully combines a tranquil wildlife boat safari with an inside look at Costa Rica's famous agricultural heritage. Led by our certified local naturalist guides, you will glide through misty jungle waterways brimming with wildlife before visiting an authentic prospect plantation.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Scenic drive through villages en route to Tortuguero Canals
- Cruise jungle canals and spot sloths, monkeys, and toucans
- Learn about Costa Rica’s vibrant rainforest ecosystem firsthand
- Visit a propect plantation and learn about the process of many different kind of products
- Explore local crops like chocolate, cassava, and annatto plants
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
Explore the Heart of the Caribbean: Tortuguero Canals & Prospect Plantation Your journey begins at the pier, where you will board a luxury air-conditioned coach for a 20-minute scenic drive through charming local villages. Upon arrival at the world-famous Tortuguero Canals, you’ll embark on a 60-minute guided boat cruise through the lush jungle waterways. As you glide through the rainforest, your expert guide will reveal the secrets of this vibrant ecosystem. Keep your camera ready for wildlife sightings, including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, and crocodiles. After the cruise, refresh your palate with a selection of fresh tropical fruits before continuing the expedition. The next stop is the exclusive Prospect Plantation, where you will dive into the region's rich agricultural heritage. Wander through organic cacao and banana groves and learn about the cultivation of cassava and annatto—crops that are vital to the local economy. Before returning to port, browse our curated souvenir shop for authentic local crafts. This tour offers a sophisticated immersion into the Afro-Caribbean soul of Costa Rica, perfectly blending cultural legacy with the majestic beauty of the rainforest. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Tour include: Round trip transportation from Puerto Limon pier, bilingual guides, fruits snack, water, Tortuguero Canal boat tour, Visit the local souvenirs, a prospect plantation and City Tour What To Bring: Long or short pants, tennis shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, mosquito repellent, a hat or cap and money for extra expenses. Tour Meeting Time: 8:00 am or 30 Minutes After Ship Arrival (Earliest tour 8:00 AM) We operate all our tours accordingly with the ship arrival. We know sometimes the ships are running late OR early. For this reason, we have our pickup 30 minutes after the ship arrival. First departure 08:00 AM Meeting Place: Main entrance of the pier. In there you will see our tour guides holding a sign with your name. We do not pick up INSIDE the pier. Arrival Port: Puerto Limon.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Tortuguero
Boating at Tortuguero Canals.
Continued
Limon
Eco Tour.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Round-trip transportation from Puerto Limon pier Bilingual guides Tortuguero Canal boat tour Visit the local souvenirs A prospect plantation and City Tour
Not Included
Tips & Gratuity
What to Bring
WHAT TO BRING: Walking Shoes, Sunscreen, Binoculars, Camera, Hat, Mosquito Repellent.
Meeting & Pickup
Main entrance of the pier. In there you will see our tour guides holding a sign with your name. We do not pick up INSIDE the pier.
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
Traveler Impressions
What travelers are saying
2026-02-22
4.00 / 5
We were grateful to find the tour operator as described in the instructions - he was holding an appropriate sign. The driver Randy did a great job- the ride was safe and comfortable. The guide Fiorera spoke loud enough to hear well. We enjoyed what she told us about Limon, the country and its currency. The banana plantation was pretty amazing as we saw how the bananas were grown, harvested and transported inside the plantation. It was a wonderful tour as we saw many other plants that were discussed in detail. The canal tour was a bit underwhelming even though we did see some howler monkeys, sloths and many different birds - still fun and we were given a treat of fresh fruit. I guess we were just disappointed we didn't see any turtles. Water level too high to see crocodiles. I would highly recommend this tour.
2026-02-21
5.00 / 5
This was the best excursion of our 7 port Carnival Journeys. Costa Rico is beautiful. We had a energetic and knowledgeable guide, and she spoke English well. Van was comfortable with a good air conditioner. Hike was great and the Eco Canal was great. It's all about experiencing nature in Costa Rica. Our ship arrived a 6AM local time ... earlier than locals expected. The excursion team adapted and we did end up leaving earlier than expected. We got back to port an hour before all aboard.
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