Port
Puntarenas (Puerto Caldera), Costa Rica
Activity Level
Strenuous Activity
Excursion Type
All,82
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Starting At (prices in USD)
$150
Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
Duration
Approximately 6¾ Hours
Meals Included
Meals included
Discover the riches of the cloud forest, walking along beautiful trails with the most brilliant shades of green vegetation around you.
After a two hour ride, your tour starts with a short downhill walk that will lead into an open hummingbird garden, where many species of these tiny, lively, colorful birds gather around and amaze you with their spectacular aerobatics. After this beautiful experience, you will begin the adventurous part of the tour.
The first of four suspension bridges offers a bird's-eye view of the cloud forest. Each of these bridges (covering more than a half a mile in total) stretches between 95 and 253 feet and is suspended up to 126 feet above the ground. As you continue hiking among rivers and cascades, your naturalist guide will point out the most outstanding features of this misty forest. Several species of birds, butterflies and small mammals inhabit the area and plants, such as orchids, heliconias, ferns, bromeliads and other species of aerial plant, are part of this beautiful environment.
Taste some delicious agua dulce (a traditional drink) and enjoy a hearty, traditional Costa Rican lunch.
On the ride back to the ship you will stop at El Jardín to browse in the souvenir shop or admire the beautifully-manicured garden.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour operator suggests a minimum age of 8 years due to the walking required (time and distance); however, parents of children who are enthusiastic explorers are invited to use their discretion. Not advisable for guests with mobility limitations. Long pants, rain gear, insect repellent and jacket are recommended. Paths may be damp and slippery.