Private Tortuguero Canals Tour & Puerto Limón Highlights
Description
Private Tortuguero Canals Tour & Puerto Limón Highlights Cruise Friendly – Perfectly timed for your ship’s schedule Discover the Best of Puerto Limón: Wildlife, Culture & Scenic Beauty in One Private Tour Tour Highlights: Tortuguero Canal Wildlife Safari Glide through serene jungle canals in a private boat Spot a variety of wildlife, including sloths, howler monkeys, iguanas, and tropical birds Your experienced naturalist guide will provide expert insights into the ecosystem Perfect opportunity for photography in a lush, tranquil setting ️ Puerto Limón City Highlights Explore Puerto Limón, the heart of Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast Visit key cultural landmarks such as the Puerto Limón Market, Central Park, and Old Train Station Learn about the city’s Afro-Caribbean roots, its history, and its vibrant culture Scenic Coastal Drive Enjoy a beautiful drive along the Caribbean coastline, passing through banana plantations and coastal villages
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Itinerary
The first stop its on a fruit stand, you can taste tropical fruits like the best pineapple in Costa Rica! The tour guide will show you some plants, like the pineapple, Liberica Coffee bush, sugar cane also some trees like Cacao tree, mango and noni tree.
Beside the fruit stand we have the souvenir store, here you can taste a great coffee and find great merchandise made in Costa Rica
Our second stop. Will be Visit banana and chocolate plantations, where you will see banana plants, coffee plants and cacao trees, the tour guide will give you explications of this plantations.
The Highlight, a boat ride in one of the biggest canals in Costa Rica, great place for wildlife, here you will have chance to see, Howler monkeys, sloths, caimans, crocodiles, birds and more!
Our last stop will be in Playa bonita (Pretty beach), on this stop you can drink sodas, smoothies, coctails or beer, also if you want you can eat something, I recommend you the Rice and Beans with caribean salse, or Patacones the local chips in Costa Rica made with Plantains
The last part will be a City tour in Port Limon, you will see important buildings like the first Bapthis Church in limon, the old train station, the main church in the town, the Big boy Stadium the only stadium of baseball in all the province.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your tour begins inside the pier, where our guides will be waiting for you with a sign displaying your name. Look for our red shirts for easy identification. We offer pickup right inside the pier, so there’s no need to walk outside the facilities. Timing: Tours are scheduled 30 minutes after your ship docks, with the earliest tour starting at 8:00 AM. As the best local tour operator, we guarantee your return to the cruise ship
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- A maximum of 12 people per booking
Reviews(36)
It was a great trip with Katerin
vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihr schönes Feedback! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie einen tollen Ausflug mit Katerin hatten. Ihr Lob geben wir sehr gerne an sie weiter – sie wird sich bestimmt darüber freuen. Es ist unser Ziel, jedem Gast ein besonderes und unvergessliches Erlebnis zu bieten, und es ist schön zu wissen, dass uns das bei Ihnen gelungen ist. Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder in Costa Rica begrüßen zu dürfen! Herzliche Grüße Ihr SYL Travel Team
Well organized. Smooth sailing. Much better than booking through the cruise ship
Fijn om te horen dat alles goed georganiseerd was en soepel is verlopen. We doen ons best om elke tour persoonlijk, efficiënt en zorgeloos te laten verlopen, dus het is geweldig om te lezen dat dit ook zo is ervaren. Dank u wel voor het vertrouwen in ons, en hopelijk mogen we u in de toekomst opnieuw verwelkomen. Goede reis verder!
Four us ( 2 couples) did what we normally do which was to book a private tour through Viator We were met at the cruise terminal by our guide Rosa and taken in a modern 6 seater to the canal boat ride. Rosa and Pablo ( guide for another party) spotted monkeys and sloths and iguanas in the trees and gave us lots of information. We then visited The Plantation and saw and learned about pineapple and cocoa and banana plants as well as many others. Our final part of the trip was to have a tour of Limon and visit a hotel on the beach where we could buy lunch. We asked Rosa if she could find us a nice local bar instead, which she did with panoramic views over Limon and the beach. We had a lovely chat with Rosa over cold local beers . Rosa is studying tourism and was bright and knowledgeable and very personable. We highly recommend the tour and Rosa
Thank you very much for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review. We’re delighted to hear that your private tour exceeded expectations and that everything—from the pickup at the cruise terminal to the final stop—flowed smoothly. Rosa is indeed a wonderful guide, and your kind words about her knowledge, enthusiasm, and warm personality truly mean a lot. We’re especially pleased that she and Pablo were able to enhance the canal experience by spotting wildlife and sharing informative insights along the way. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the visit to the plantation and learning about local crops, as well as the flexibility of the tour. Accommodating your request to visit a local bar with panoramic views instead of the hotel perfectly reflects the personalized experience we aim to provide. Thank you for recommending both the tour and Rosa so highly. We truly appreciate your trust in booking with us through Viator and hope to welcome you again on a future visit to Costa Rica.
We had a great day in Limon Costa Rica with jeremy and Leslie. We learned a lot about the country and city. We were able to see many places, a banana plantation, beach, canal tour. We were able to see sloths, birds, cayman, and a lot of local vegetation. We even stopped by a fruit stand to try local fruits- delicious.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you had a great day in Limón with Jeremy and Leslie, and that the tour allowed you to learn more about Costa Rica, its culture, and the city itself. It is wonderful to know you enjoyed the variety of stops, from the banana plantation and beach to the canal tour, as well as the wildlife sightings, including sloths, birds, caimans, and the rich local vegetation. We are especially pleased that you enjoyed the visit to the local fruit stand and had the opportunity to taste fresh, local fruits—those moments often become lasting memories. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you again on another tour in Costa Rica in the future.
Yendry and Leslie were great guides. We had a wonderful overall experience and I especially love their flexibility to accommodate a short stop to enjoy some local food! I highly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! 🌿 We’re delighted to hear that Yendry and Leslie made your tour so enjoyable. Their flexibility and passion for showcasing local culture—including those delicious local food stops—are exactly what we strive to offer our guests. Your recommendation truly means a lot to our team. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another adventure in Costa Rica!
We had an amazing time with Yendry and Leslie. The vehicle was extremely comfortable and the knowledge of the area was amazing. They were also very flexible with stopping for us to try some local treats. I highly recommend this tour and this group.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟 We’re thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time with Yendry and Leslie. It’s great to know you enjoyed the comfort of the vehicle, their deep knowledge of the area, and the flexibility to stop and enjoy local treats—that’s exactly the kind of personalized experience we love to provide. Your recommendation truly means a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable tour in Costa Rica!
Eveline and the driver were excellent. They were very nice and we had a sécurité ride. I would do it again without any double.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re delighted to hear that Eveline and our driver provided you with such an excellent and safe experience. Your comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities. It’s wonderful to know you would choose to travel with us again — we truly appreciate your trust. We look forward to welcoming you back on another tour soon! 🌿✨
Excellent tour led by Kimberly and driver Luis. Wonderful exploration of a country unknown to us. Our guide Kimberly was great and brought us right into the fauna and flora of Costa Rica!
Bedankt voor uw geweldige feedback! We zijn blij te horen dat u zo genoten heeft van de tour met Kimberly en Luis. Het is fantastisch dat Kimberly haar kennis en enthousiasme heeft kunnen delen en u een diepere kijk heeft gegeven op de prachtige natuur van Costa Rica. We hopen u in de toekomst opnieuw te mogen verwelkomen voor meer onvergetelijke avonturen! 🌿🌟
We met our guide (Christian) right at the cruise port. Our group of 6 had a private tour for the day and were transported in really nice "like new" air conditioned vehicles. Our first stop was the Tortuguero Canal for some nature sightseeing where we saw several sloths, several small crocodiles, a caiman, a basilisk lizard, and a family of monkeys, along with a few hawks and many other birds. We toured a banana plantation where Christian explained the banana harvesting process and introduced us to many other plants and flowers that are found in Costa Rica. We took a scenic overview tour of the port city of Limón. We had lunch (not included in price) at a local restaurant located right on the beach where to paraphrase the song "we got our toes in the water, azz in the sand, not a worry in the world with cold beers in our hands". All said and done, this was a great tour and a nice introduction to Costa Rica, which is a place where we would definitely love to return to in the not too distant future! As they say in Costa Rica - "pura vida!"
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! It sounds like you had an incredible day exploring Puerto Limón with Christian as your guide. From spotting sloths and crocodiles along the Tortuguero Canal to learning about the banana harvesting process and enjoying a beachfront meal, your tour truly captured the beauty and essence of Costa Rica. We’re thrilled to hear that you felt welcomed and enjoyed the scenic views, wildlife, and local culture. Your enthusiasm for returning is the best compliment we could receive. We hope to see you again soon for another adventure—until then, *pura vida!* 🌿🐒☀️
It was an amazing experience, we did the city tour and canals with Risheylin and Alcides. We never experienced such a professional guided tour beforehand.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the city tour and canal experience with Risheylin and Alcides. We strive to provide memorable experiences with professional and passionate guides, and knowing we exceeded your expectations means the world to us. We hope to see you on another adventure soon! 😊🚤🌿
