Veragua Rainforest Experience and Tram Ride in Puerto Limon
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Located less than one hour from the town of Puerto Limón and with enchanting views of the endless mountains of the Talamanca Range, the Veragua Rainforest 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 the largest nature reserve in Central America. 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 rain forest 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.
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Marty_K, 10/28/2024 3:59:41 PM
Picked up at cruise port by a person named Dexter in a taxi that had to be at least 20 years old. The car stunk, had trash/junk in it. Inside door handle missing! His breath was terrible, he honked to every female he saw and then laughed. Yelled out the window to supposedly friends and then laughed, barked at dogs and yes laughed again. An hour each way to the rainforest in this car was not comfortable. Said prayers that we would make it as engine lights were on. Odometer showed 313,550 miles on it. We enjoyed the rainforest! It was not a private tour that we signed up for, there was another couple. This was fine but the cost of this depended on the number of persons. No water as promised.
wordzee2, 1/28/2024 8:41:22 PM
We did this excursion via RCI. RCI did not provide accurate information. Had they told us that it would be a two hour bus ride for a 5 hour excursion, we likely would have declined. If they had told us that the bus would be traveling on mostly very remote dirt roads, we would have declined. This was a major, large bus, not a van. The busses intercom system was broken and unable to turn the volume down. It was so loud, we held up our bags over the speaker above our head. The tour guide finally stopped using the mic after several attempts to have the drive turn it down. The tour it self was very slow. So painfully slow. The guide repeated himself a lot. They obviously were trying to keep groups small and separated from each other. There were virtually no animal life except for ants that we saw in their natural habitat. Everything else was caged including the butterfly habitat. The Tram ride was very short. The longer, more difficult walk to the waterfall was not as difficult as they portrayed. Still not for anyone unable to walk approximately 300 plus steep steps. The snack or lunch was at the end of the tour. It was too late. It was fruit and a cheap sandwich. Some how, some of the people on tour got a hot meal. I guess the close to $200 we paid didn't warrant a hot lunch. If you choose this tour, be sure to wear lose fitting cool clothes. You may want to bring a easily carried rain poncho. It is cool to be in the top of the rainforest. Would I do it again. NO WAY.
Don_D, 12/14/2023 2:08:29 PM
The rainforest park is very beautiful. But it is a very long drive from the cruise port to get here for a brief walk to the falls. It is misleading to suggest you WILL see various animals (monkeys, sloths specifically). We saw a couple of lizards.
Julie_L, 1/7/2023 12:10:47 PM
We had a very nice experience with Alberto our guide and Peto, our driver. Good communication and very informative. Bus was clean and comfortable, all stops provided restroom availability. Our guide was very polite and wanted us to get the most from our experience.
HA_L, 1/5/2023 12:13:39 PM
What a great tour - saw the Veragua nRain forest - took a tram, hiked to a waterfall and then cruised on the Tortuguero canal. Our guide Alberto (Pete) and driver Omar (sp?) were wonderful A++++. The same excursion on our cruise ship was $80 more. Highly recommend this one - lots of biodiversity
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- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Main entrance of the Limon Pier. Main GateReturn details
Located less than one hour from the town of Puerto Limón and with enchanting views of the endless mountains of the Talamanca Range, the Veragua Rainforest 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 the largest nature reserve in Central America. 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 rain forest 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.Redemption
PLEASE READ the following instructions regarding PICKUP TIME and MEETING LOCATION for your shore excursion. It is your responsibility to have this information clear for avoid any inconvenience the day of the tour and don´t miss your tour. Tour Meeting Time: 8:00 AM or 30 Minutes After Ship Arrival. We operate all our tours accordingly with ship arrival. We know sometimes the ships run late. For this reason, we have our pickup 30 minutes after the ship arrival with first departure at 8:00 AM. Meeting Places by arrival port: Main Entrance of the pier. Puntarenas: Please walk to the main exit of the pier. On the way to the main public street. Once there you will see our guides holding a sign with your name. Puerto Limon. Please walk to the main exit of the pier. On the way to the main public street. Once there you will see our guides holding a sign with your name. For Puerto Caldera: The port authority offers a free shuttle bus service to the main entrance of the pier. Take it and meet our staff at the entrance of the terminal. Do not take the shuttle that goes to Puntarenas City. Just go the main gate. We do not pick up INSIDE the pier. Do not stop at the local vendors inside the pier. Go straight to main gate of the terminal. Main Public Street. If you need assistance, call Greenway Tours at (506) 8530-2973 (office) or send a WhatsApp message.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
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