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Nature History Tour. Tortuguero Canal & Cahuita National Park Shore Excursion

Summary Description

Meet your guide on arrival at Limon cruise port and head straight to the Tortuguero Canal. Hop aboard a traditional covered boat and set out on a scenic cruise along the Tortuguero Canal, gliding through the lush rainforest of the Tortuguero National Park.

Along the way, learn more about the region’s unique ecosystem and look out for wildlife including toucans, bats, iguanas, and sloths. If you’re lucky, you’ll have chance to see gigantic crocodiles and howler monkeys swinging from the trees.

After the cruise, hop back on the bus for a short transfer to Brisas de la Jungla, another wildlife haven along Limon’s coast. On arrival, follow your guide on a short half-mile (1km) nature trail, where you’ll hopefully get chance to see Costa Rica’s famous red dart frog or spy adorable three-toed sloths hanging from the tree branches. The forest is also renowned for its beautiful flowers, including wild epiphytes, orchids and bromeliads, and diverse bird life including toucans, oropendola, tanagers, hummingbirds, kiskadees, and many more exotic species.

At the end of the tour, return to Limon, where you’ll be dropped back at the port in time for your cruise departure.

Description

This cruise ships tour begins at port where you hop on an air-conditioned motor coach for a 20 minutes drive along scenic roads, passing quaint villages on your way to Moin where the Tortuguero Canals begins. Known as Costa Rica’s Amazon because of its surrounding rain forest, the Tortuguero Canal region is rich with exotic flora and fauna.

Board your covered boat for a leisurely cruise through the jungle canals. Your guide explains the rain forest eco-system and points out sights of interest. Keep an eye out for wildlife including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, bats, aquatic birds, iguanas and crocodiles as well as exotic flora.

At the end of your cruise, board your waiting transportation for the transfer to Cahuita National Park, where an interesting nature walk and visit into the rain forest awaits for you. Cahuita is famous for its abundant wildlife including monkeys, sloths, toucans, iguanas, coatis, tree snakes and beautiful white san beaches.

Included / Excluded
What's Included
  • Port pickup and drop-off
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Professional Naturalist Tour Guide
  • Cahuita National Park entrance fee
  • Tortuguero Canal boat tour
  • Fresh fruits snack
  • Entry/Admission - Cahuita National Park
  • Entry/Admission - Tortuguero Canal
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 5h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Policy: standard

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Stroller accessible
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour is exclusive for cruise ship passengers. If you are not arriving by cruise ship please do not book this tour
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 200 travelers

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Which company provides Nature History Tour. Tortuguero Canal & Cahuita National Park Shore Excursion?

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Nature History Tour. Tortuguero Canal & Cahuita National Park Shore Excursion is hosted by Greenway Nature Day Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

What is the Nature History Tour. Tortuguero Canal & Cahuita National Park Shore Excursion cancellation policy?

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Nature History Tour. Tortuguero Canal & Cahuita National Park Shore Excursion cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

How much is Nature History Tour. Tortuguero Canal & Cahuita National Park Shore Excursion?

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Nature History Tour. Tortuguero Canal & Cahuita National Park Shore Excursion price starts from $95.00.

What time does Nature History Tour. Tortuguero Canal & Cahuita National Park Shore Excursion start?

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Nature History Tour. Tortuguero Canal & Cahuita National Park Shore Excursion will start at 8:00 AM.