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Shore Excursion: Veragua Rainforest, Tram & Tortuguero Canal Boat Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Located less than one hour from the historic Caribbean town of Puerto Limón and with enchanting views of the endless mountains of the Talamanca Range, the Veragua Rainforest Eco-Adventure allows visitors to explore the natural wonders of Costa Rica’s breathtaking tropical rainforest. Enjoy a day of discovery and adventure in the Veragua Rainforest mountain reserve, which National Geographic Traveler called “The Cream of the Cream of the Rainforest”. Surrounded by 100% rainforest, the private reserve borders the spectacular La Amistad International Park (“Friendship International Park”), the largest nature reserve in Central America. With world-class facilities, astonishing natural beauty, and a commitment to conservation and scientific research, the Veragua Rainforest, home to the Foundation for Rainforest Research, offers the most complete, exciting, and educational Costa Rican rainforest experience in all of Central America. Your ultimate nature experience will immediately begin as a professional naturalist guide walks with you through this amazing and educational experience. You will stroll along easily accessible trails to the tram. You will then enter an open-air gondola system that will take you through the primary rainforest past 300-year-old trees and down to the riverbank. You will then walk the Trail of the Giants, so named for the huge trees lining the riverbank, or op to hike on the Puma Waterfall trail. Ride the tram to the top station and visit the biological research station. After the tour of this unique rainforest experience, continue the journey to the next destination: Tortuguero Canal. Board your covered boat for a 60-minute leisurely cruise through the jungle canals. Your guide explains the rain forest ecosystem and points out sights of interest. Keep an eye out for wildlife including howler monkeys, many sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, bats, and crocodiles as well as exotic flora. After the tour at this unique reserve, return to the ship.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Visit the Veragua Rainforest EcoAdventure
- Explore the natural wonders of Costa Rica’s breathtaking tropical rainforest
- Ride the tram to the top station and visit the biological research station
- Experience an ecological cruise along Tortuguero Canals
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
08:00 AM – 08:30 AM | Meeting & Greeting at Puerto Limón PierPassengers disembark and meet their bilingual naturalist guide right outside the cruise terminal exit. Once the small group is settled into the air-conditioned transport, the tour departs. 08:30 AM – 09:30 AM | Scenic Drive to Veragua RainforestEnjoy a 1-hour air-conditioned drive into the mountains of the Talamanca range. Along the way, the guide shares insights into Costa Rican culture, Caribbean history, and the surrounding scenery. 09:30 AM – 09:45 AM | Arrival & Welcome at the ReserveArrive at the Veragua Welcome Center. Take a quick restroom break, receive park safety orientations, and get assigned to park guides. 09:45 AM – 11:15 AM | Biological Research Station & Wildlife ExhibitsExplore the world-class interactive exhibits. Visit the Reptile & Snake Habitat, the Frog Exhibit (featuring nocturnal red-eyed tree frogs), and the Live Butterfly Garden. Stop by the on-site laboratory to see real work being done by resident university biologists. 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Open-Air Sky Gondola (Aerial Tram) DescentBoard the spectacular Aerial Tram. Glide smoothly through the primary rainforest canopy down to the riverbank below while the guide points out birds, toucans, or sloths in the trees. 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM | The Trail of the Giants & Puma WaterfallOnce at the bottom, walk the Trail of the Giants (named for massive, centuries-old trees). Guests can choose a relaxed, flat walk or take the optional, steps-heavy hike to the viewing deck of the cascading Puma Waterfall. 12:45 PM – 01:15 PM | Tram Ride Back to the TopRe-board the Sky Gondola to travel back up to the main station, absorbing the stunning mountain vistas one last time. 01:15 PM – 02:15 PM | Traditional Costa Rican Lunch & SouvenirsSavor a delicious buffet lunch of local Costa Rican cuisine in the open-air restaurant. Afterward, take some time to browse the souvenir shop for locally crafted gifts and 100% authentic Costa Rican coffee. 02:15 PM – 03:15 PM | Return Transfer to Puerto LimónBoard the vehicle for the 1-hour drive back toward the coastline. 03:15 PM – 03:45 PM | Brief Sightseeing / City Highlight Drop-OffBefore returning to the ship, the driver does a brief overview drive of historic Puerto Limón or provides a quick optional photo stop at Playa Bonita.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
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Eco Tour at Veragua Rainforest Park.
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Sightseeing at Veragua Rainforest Park.
Continued
Tortuguero
Boating at Tortuguero Canals.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
What to Bring
Sunscreen Poncho Camera Bugs repelent
Meeting & Pickup
Puerto Limon Pickup Service: Main entrance of the pier (main street). It is about one block from the ship and a 5-minute walk. There the customers will find our staff holding a sign with all the names on it
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: Yes Confirmation: Manual By Business
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