Puntarenas Off Road Jungle ATV Excursion

Description

• Round-trip transportation from your Puntarenas cruise ship terminal!
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation!
• English-speaking certified ATV guides!
• Automatic transmission ATV!
• All necessary ATV gear is included!
• 2-hour ATV Adventure through jungle, rivers, and beach!
• Complimentary bottled water and Seasonal Fruit!
• Photo stop at Tarcoles River Bridge for crocodile spotting!
• A half-day excursion that leaves you time to do other things in port!

You can experience the beauty of the jungles of Costa Rica when you dock at Puntarenas. Drive ATVs through the rainforest and swim in the Pacific Ocean for a great day of enjoying nature. You will have plenty of time after this 4-hour excursion to do other things!

Your guide will meet you at your Puntarenas cruise terminal and there you'll board a new van or minibus to be driven to the Tarcoles River and Carara Adventure Park. Relax and enjoy the scenery as your guide points out the various plantations growing mangoes, coffee, sugar, and citrus fruits, plus info about the area and Costa Rica life.

The ATV base camp is located approximately an hour from your Puntarenas pier. Everything will be ready and waiting for you when you arrive at the base came and you will have time to use the restrooms and get set before you begin. To start, you will be given instructions on operating the vehicles and safety, plus a test run on a specially designed-track. The ATVs are automatic so learning to drive them is not difficult if you are a novice. Helmets on and off you go following your guide, ready to start your adventure.

Your ride through the jungle will take you along lush jungle trails, past teak tree plantations, over multiple river crossings, through the rain forest, to some spectacular viewpoints, and a beach stop. Be prepared for some bumpy, dusty roads and splashing through the rivers.

It is advised to wear your bathing suit under your clothing because, if the weather is nice, you can go for a quick swim at Bochinche Beach. This beach is off the beaten track and not on the tourist list. On your return to the park, you can enjoy some fresh local tropical fruits. During the 2-hour ride, you will be provided with bottled water to stay hydrated. Upon returning to the ATV base park, you will board your transportation again for your next stop.

From the park, it's a short drive to Tarcoles River Bridge. From the bridge, you can look down at huge crocodiles sunning themselves. You can also spot many aquatic birds, howler monkeys, scarlet macaws, Caiman (small crocodiles), Basilisk (lizards), and sloths to name a few that make the jungle area their home.

On the way back you'll have a stop to do some souvenir shopping if you choose. Back in Puntarenas you can return directly to your ship or browse the town as the pier is located in the center.

What is included?

• Round-trip transportation from your Puntarenas cruise ship terminal
• Air-conditioned, fully licensed, and insured transportation
• English-speaking certified ATV guides
• Automatic transmission ATV
• All necessary ATV gear included
• 2-hour ATV Adventure through jungle, rivers, and beach
• Complimentary bottled water and Seasonal Fruit
• Photo stop at Tarcoles River Bridge
• Instructions and supervision throughout the excursion

Excursion Notes

• We recommend that you wear your swimsuit under comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, a change of clothes, insect repellent, sun protection, sunglasses, a towel, etc. A shower is available at the camp.
  
• Bring along USD cash for balance payment, entrance fees, tips, souvenirs, etc.
  
• A credit card is required as a guarantee for the ATV.
  
• In order to book a Rider or Child, a Driver must be booked. No Riders or Children are accepted for booking alone.

Where we meet

For this Puntarenas Off Road Jungle ATV Excursion, you will meet right at your Puntarenas Costa Rica cruise ship pier and gangway. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket.

Excursion Restrictions

• The minimum age to participate in this excursion is 5 years old.
• The minimum age to drive an ATV is 18 years old. Anyone between the ages of 5 and 17 must book as a rider with a paying adult driver participating.
• For all drivers it is necessary to present your valid driver's license.
• Maximum weight for single riding is 265lbs (120 Kg) / double riding is 395lbs (180 Kg).
• This excursion is not recommended for guests with mobility issues, neck or back issues, or allowed for pregnant guests.
• This Puntarenas Off Road Jungle ATV Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.