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Shore excursions · Costa Rica
Shore excursions
in Puntarenas
70 shore excursions in Puntarenas from $25 per guest, most 5 to 8 hours, rated 4.5 on average by cruisers who reviewed them.
Prices checked Nov 2. Ratings from Viator reviews. We may earn a commission when you book through our partners.
Hand-picked tours, activities and adventures for your stop in Puntarenas. Look for Worry-Free tours: the operator guarantees you're back before the ship sails.
- Excursions
- 70
- From, per guest
- $25
- Average rating
- 4.5 ★
- 38 reviewed tours
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01 · MOST POPULAR
Most popular in Puntarenas
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Worry-Free
Ultimate Mega Zipline Adventure: 18 Lines Over 11 Waterfalls
4.6(135)3 h 30 min
Viator
From$99per guest
Private
Private
Private Isla Tortuga All included Full day Tour - Puntarenas
4.8(124)7 h
Viator
From$125
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Worry-Free
At a glance
Puntarenas excursions at a glance
- 93% of the excursions with a listed length last 3 hours or longer.
- Half cost $171 or less per guest, and prices run from $25 to $1,189.
- 44 of the 70 are private tours, and 6 run as small groups.
- 11 are Worry-Free: the operator guarantees you're back before the ship sails.
- The most reviewed is Puntarenas Highlights Shore Excursion, with 162 reviews from cruisers.
About the Puntarenas cruise port
Puntarenas, Costa Rica cruise port is located on the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, approximately 90 miles (145 km) west of the capital city of San Jose. The port is situated on a peninsula that juts out into the Gulf of Nicoya, and is surrounded by lush tropical rainforest.
Puntarenas, Costa Rica, offers docking at Puntarenas Port. Travelers explore Paseo de los Turistas and Carara National Park. Excursions include zip-lining in Monteverde. Local markets sell gallo pinto. The peak season, December to April, brings dry weather for coastal tours.
02 · SIGHTSEEING
Sightseeing in Puntarenas
Worry-Free
Private
Private
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Crocodile Jungle River Safari & Puntarenas Cultural Highlights
4.8(23)6 h
Viator
From$129
Private
Private
Shore Excursion Puntarenas: Mega Zipline (18 Cables, 11 Falls)
4.8(19)5 h
Viator
From$169
Private
Jungle Crocodile & Carara National Park-Punta Arenas Highlights
4.7(12)6 h
Viator
From$170
Private
Chocolate Tour & Crocodile Safari. Puntarenas shore excursion
4.7(7)6 h
Viator
From$165
03 · ADVENTURE
Adventure in Puntarenas
Private
Monteverde Cloud Forest and Sloth Sanctuary Shore Excursion
5.0(1)8 h
Viator
From$225
Worry-Free
Puntarenas Zipline & River Boat Tour. Puntarenas Shore Excursion
4.6(17)6 h
Viator
From$185
Waterfall Zip Line Tour
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.
6 hours
Shore Excursions Group
From$202per guest
Private
Zipline and Wildlife Spotting Adventure Tour In Puntarenas
8 h
Viator
From$120per guest
Puntarenas Horseback Riding Adventure and Chocolate Experience with Lunch
Enjoy Costa Rica's stunning natural beauty with a full-day shore excursion from Puntarenas, featuring an exciting mix of wildlife…
7 hours
Shore Excursions Group
From$249per guest
Finca Daniel Zip Line Tour
This tour combines two fun activities: zip lining and hiking. Don't forget your camera!
5 hours
Shore Excursions Group
From$172per guest
04 · WILDLIFE & NATURE
Wildlife & nature in Puntarenas
Explore San Lucas Ex Prison Island From Puntarenas with Beach Hop
4.9(16)7 h
Viator
From$110per guest
Private
Private Sightseeing Tour from SJO to Manuel Antonio National Park
5.0(2)12 h
Viator
From$270
Private
Private Charming 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…
6 hours
Shore Excursions Group
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Private
Costa Rica Chocolate Workshop and Wildlife Safari from Puntarenas
Set off on a delightful Costa Rican adventure with this engaging shore excursion. Start with a comfortable drive from the pier through the…
6 hours
Shore Excursions Group
From$209per guest
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges and Butterflies Garden
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…
8 hours
Shore Excursions Group
From$239per guest
05 · ON THE WATER
On the water in Puntarenas
Private
Private
Award-Winning Turtle Island Snorkeling Tour,Marine Life & Views.
4.7(17)5 h
Viator
From$55
Small group
Corobici River Floating Wildlife Adventure
Get your adrenaline pumping on this fun river rafting tour with lunch included.
7 hours
Shore Excursions Group
From$186per guest
Private
Worry-Free
Private
Tortuga Island Adventure – White Sand Paradise from San José
4.3(3)12 h
Viator
From$179
Private
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06 · EVERYTHING IN PUNTARENAS
All excursions
70 excursions in Puntarenas, 25 per page.
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Puntarenas Horseback Riding Adventure and Chocolate Experience with Lunch
7 hoursShore Excursions Group
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$249per guest
Finca Daniel Zip Line Tour
5 hoursShore Excursions Group
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Eco Horseback and Crocodile River Safari from Puntarenas
6 hoursShore Excursions Group
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$234per guest
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$60per guest
Puntarenas Zipline Canopy & Crocodile Safari
6 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$234
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$234per guest
Costa Rica Chocolate Workshop and Wildlife Safari from Puntarenas
6 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$209
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$209per guest
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges and Coffee Tour
9 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$212
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$212per guest
Best of Costa Rica
7 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$119
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$119per guest
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$1,189
Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges and Butterflies Garden
8 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$239
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$239per guest
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$119
Jungle Buggy and Crocodile Safari
6 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$351
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$351per guest
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$199
Amazing Wildlife and Rainforest Canopy Adventure
7 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$186
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$186per guest
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$169
Puntarenas Area Highlights
6 hoursShore Excursions Group
From$169
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$173per guest