Puntarenas Excursions and Tours

Mon, Oct 20, 2025

These are sample Shore Excursions available through independent tour operators. Tours may vary by arrival dates, port arrival and departure times. Additional excursions may be available directly through Carnival Cruises.

Best of Costa Rica
Puntarenas

You won't find a more comprehensive Costa Rica tour. You will have the ability to see the best of Costa Rica all in one excursion! This is a must-do for first-time travelers.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Lunch Included
Activity Level: Easy

Duration Rates
7 Hours $117per person Learn More
Jungle Buggy and Crocodile Safari
Puntarenas

Are you ready for the adventure of a lifetime' This active, fun and thrilling excursion takes you into the Costa Rican jungle for a ride in a HONDA brand 4-wheel buggy to experience nature up close and personal.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Snack, Beverage
Activity Level: Easy

Duration Rates
6 Hours $169per person Learn More
Costa Rica Chocolate Workshop and Wildlife Safari from Puntarenas
Puntarenas

Set off on a delightful Costa Rican adventure with this engaging shore excursion. Start with a comfortable drive from the pier through the picturesque countryside, passing by lush mango, coffee, and citrus plantations. At Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park, enjoy some free time before diving into an immersive chocolate-making tour. Discover the fascinating journey from cacao bean to delectable chocolate, and explore its cultural and historical roots. Next, take an eco-boat tour on the Tarcoles River, where you'll encounter crocodiles, vibrant birds, and playful monkeys.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Snack Included
Activity Level: Easy

Duration Rates
6 Hours $205per person Learn More
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges and Coffee Tour
Puntarenas

Experience Costa Rica's famous Cloud Forest and learn about one of the country's top exports: coffee.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Lunch Included
Activity Level: Easy

Duration Rates
9 Hours $208per person Learn More
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges and Butterflies Garden
Puntarenas

Nature lovers will enjoy this tour of Monteverde's lush Cloud Forest. You'll also get to visit a butterfly garden and colorful frog pond for some photo ops.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Lunch Included
Activity Level: Easy

Duration Rates
8 Hours $192per person Was $226 SAVE $34! Learn More
The Real Coffee Tour and Oxcart Factory
Puntarenas

Learn all about Costa Rica's famous coffee on this informative tour. Also, learn the ins and outs of oxcart production.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Scenic, Cultural, Historical
Food/Beverage: Lunch Included
Activity Level: Easy

Duration Rates
8 Hours $100per person Learn More
Finca Daniel Zip Line Tour
Puntarenas

This tour combines two fun activities: zip lining and hiking. Don't forget your camera!

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Ziplining / Canopy
Food/Beverage: Bottle of water included.
Activity Level: Moderate

Duration Rates
5 Hours $145per person Learn More
Private Transfer San Jose Airport to Puntarenas Pier
Puntarenas

For guests who want the flexibility of designing their own transfer, a private vehicle is the answer.

Shore Excursion Size: Private
Shore Excursion Type: Transfers
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Easy

Duration Rates
1.5 Hours $55per person Learn More
Private Transfer Puntarenas to San Jose Airport
Puntarenas

For guests who want the flexibility of designing their own transfer, a private vehicle is the answer.

Shore Excursion Size: Private
Shore Excursion Type: Transfers
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Easy

Duration Rates
1.5 Hours $55per person Learn More
Puntarenas Zipline Canopy & Crocodile Safari
Puntarenas

For the adventurous traveler, see Costa Rica by zipline and by boat with views of the Tarcoles River and the rainforest.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Ziplining / Canopy
Food/Beverage: Not Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Duration Rates
6 Hours $230per person Learn More
Private Charming Puntarenas
Puntarenas

This is the perfect way to experience beautiful Costa Rica, your private tour will allow you an intimate and personal chance to discover a diverse ecosystem on the Tarcoles River.

Shore Excursion Size: Private
Shore Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Lunch is Included.
Activity Level: Easy

Duration Rates
6 Hours $115per person Learn More
Private Puntarenas Highlights
Puntarenas

Experience the best of Puntarenas, Costa Rica, with our exclusive private tour. Immerse yourself in the rich wildlife and stunning landscapes of the Central Pacific Coast with our professional naturalist guide in a private air-conditioned van exclusively for you.

Shore Excursion Size: Private
Shore Excursion Type: Private Sightseeing
Food/Beverage: Beverage, Snack Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Duration Rates
7 Hours $175per person Learn More
Eco Horseback and Crocodile River Safari from Puntarenas
Puntarenas

Combine the thrill of rainforest horseback riding with an exciting jungle crocodile safari on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific Coast. Perfect for nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the country’s rich biodiversity and stunning landscapes in one action-packed day.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Horseback Riding
Food/Beverage: Snack Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Duration Rates
6 Hours $230per person Learn More
Eco Jungle Biking and Crocodile Riverboat Safari from Puntarenas
Puntarenas

Experience Costa Rica with a scenic drive from the pier to Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park, where you'll embark on an exciting mountain biking adventure through jungle trails and hidden waterfalls. After your ride, enjoy fresh fruits and an eco-boat tour on the Tarcoles River, spotting crocodiles and colorful wildlife. Return to the pier to explore the city or head back to your ship.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Bicycling
Food/Beverage: Snack Included
Activity Level: Difficult

Duration Rates
6 Hours $219per person Learn More
Puntarenas Horseback Riding Adventure and Chocolate Experience with Lunch
Puntarenas

Enjoy Costa Rica's stunning natural beauty with a full-day shore excursion from Puntarenas, featuring an exciting mix of wildlife encounters, culinary delights, and outdoor adventures. Highlights include interacting with white-faced monkeys, viewing massive crocodiles at the Tarcoles River, indulging in a chocolate tasting experience, and exploring the rainforest on horseback, all within the vibrant landscape of Vista Los Suenos Adventure Park.

Shore Excursion Size: Small
Shore Excursion Type: Horseback Riding
Food/Beverage: Beverage, Lunch Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Duration Rates
7 Hours $226per person Learn More
Wagon River Crossing in the Rainforest and Crocodile Safari
Puntarenas

Experience Costa Rica, one of the most biologically diverse countries on Earth, and take a trip to the countryside to learn about the fascinating creatures found there. Experience the lush rainforest and breathtaking landscapes on an easy activity tour.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Snack
Activity Level: Easy

Duration Rates
6 Hours $180per person Learn More
Waterfall Zip Line Tour
Puntarenas

On this thrilling Costa Rica adventure, go zip lining on over two dozen cables over waterfalls, and then cool off at a scenic mountain pool.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Ziplining / Canopy
Food/Beverage: Bottle of water included.
Activity Level: Moderate

Duration Rates
6 Hours $189per person Learn More
Corobici River Floating Wildlife Adventure
Puntarenas

Get your adrenaline pumping on this fun river rafting tour with lunch included.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Rafting / Tubing
Food/Beverage: Lunch Included
Activity Level: Moderate

Duration Rates
7 Hours $183per person Learn More
Amazing Wildlife and Rainforest Canopy Adventure
Puntarenas

Get up close to crocodiles and fly over treetops on this exciting rainforest adventure.

Shore Excursion Size: Standard
Shore Excursion Type: Eco, Nature
Food/Beverage: Meal
Activity Level: Easy

Duration Rates
7 Hours $183per person Learn More
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