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Caribbean Highlights Shore Excursion from Limon
Limon, Costa Rica
From $79.00
per personSelect Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- Secure your spot while staying flexible
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
When your cruise ship docks in Limon, spend the day exploring highlights of Costa Rica's Caribbean side on this combo shore excursion. Taste farm-fresh tropical fruit and learn about the region's sweetest export and see a banana plantation. You'll also get an up-close look at Costa Rican wildlife like birds, monkeys, and frogs on a rainforest boat safari tour down the biodiverse Tortuguero Canals. Swim or sun at a local beach and take a tour of the bustling port city of Limon before getting back on your ship.
- Full-day combo shore excursion from Limon
- Explore Caribbean Costa Rica with a local guide
- Learn how bananas are cultivated and harvested
- Cruise along the Tortuguero Canals on a boat safari
- Relax and swim on Playa Bonita beach
- Take a sightseeing tour of Limon's port city
- Great way to get a taste of the region's nature and culture in one day
What's Included
- Transportation
- Bilingual tour guide
- Fruit-tasting experience
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunch
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A minimum of 4 people per booking is required
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Product code: 42092P3
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4.6
69 reviews
Regina_B, Dec 2024
I think they tried to deliver a quality experience, but needed a little more organization. They need better instructions on finding their Van as it was outside the port and the instructions did not explain that. Another tour rep told us GIO Tours was outside and we had to exit the port. Two people were very late because of this. We did not visit a beach but it was raining so I understand. The plantation tour was also impacted by rain, so everyone jumped out and ran to the gift shop which made it so crowded (with other tours), you could barely move. Because our group of 8 was split up, we did not get a tour of the plantation together as promised. We walked through an area by ourselves, but there was no guide or information on what we were seeing. The owner seemed concerned that everyone have a great time, so they tried, but they needed more organization at each stop and full communication on what their customers will see and do. It was not the worst, but it wasn't the best either. Did appreciate the talk on Costa Rica and its biodiversity by their friendly guide.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Dear Regina_B,
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review.
Thanks to your comment, we have improved our communication with our customers and now provide more detailed instructions on where to meet us in the pier.
Unfortunately, as you experienced firsthand, the weather in the tropics can be completely unexpected, and just as you may get a sunny day, you may have a rainy or stormy day, which will limit how easy it is to do some of the activities.
I'm sorry to hear that you got split up from your party, as if you had been able to find your tour guide, they would have been able to provide the banana plantation tour to all the group instead of you walking through the area by yourself; however, we will take your suggestion about including more information on the trails to the owner of the plantation for their improvement.
We are glad that you were able to at least enjoy the rest of the tour.
Best regards,
GioTours
Rachelmike22, Nov 2024
We enjoyed our tour of Limon with our guide Pablo, who was very knowledgeable about the area and kept things lively and interesting. Cruising down the canal was the best part of the trip because our captain and Pablo brought the boat up nice and close to see the sloths (one was actually moving around) and the howler monkey family and a boa constrictor. Lots of birds too. Unfortunately there is a fungus among the banana trees at the moment so we didn't get to tour the plantation and the gardens we stopped by to tour were extremely crowded because all of the tours had to change and stop there. Just FYI, there was no beach stop and our ship didn't leave early so that's not part of the tour at this time. It's still a great value for the price.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Dear Rachelmike22, thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review!
We are thrilled to hear that you had an enrichment time watching several animals and that Pablo made this a good experience for you we will be sure to let them know.
Also, I apologize for the inconvenience on the banana tour! If you ever come back to Costa Rica again, don't hesitate to let us know.
It would be our pleasure to show you every detail of this beautiful country! Best regards GioTours
Barbara_T, Apr 2024
We were alone on the trip (6 people) with the guide Manuel, who had a comfortable vehicle. Cabrito Manuel took us along the Tortuguero canal, where we saw monkeys, sloths, caimans, beautiful birds,… Then we went to a banana plantations, Bonita beach, we also bought souvenirs. We had a great explanation, we got a lot of information about Costa Rica. We got a comprehensive answer to every question! TOP! Great trip, we really strongly recommend a trip with Cabrito Manuel (Cabritours Transports)!!
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Barbara_T,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review!
We are glad to hear that you had such a good time with Manuel and that you enjoyed your tour so much.
If you ever come back to Costa Rica again don't hesitate to let us know as it would be our pleasure to show you every detail of this beautiful country!
Best regards
GioTours
Patricia_H, Feb 2024
While floating down the canal, Pablo went out of his way to get our boat up close enough to see several sloths up in the trees. We also saw some monkeys. He let each of us go up front and take pictures. At the banana plantation, he explained the process in the hot sun. He took a group picture of all of us and air dropped it to us.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Dear Patricia_H,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review!
It seems like you had a great opportunity of seeing sloths and other animals, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour.
If you ever come back to Costa Rica again don't hesitate to let us know as it would be our pleasure to show you every detail of this beautiful country!
Thelma_Z, Feb 2024
We had a great guide, very informative about the Island’s history and he did his best to accommodate us. This experience is worth the trip!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear Thelma_Z,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review!
We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour on the island and that our tour guide Made this an enjoyable experience for you.
If you ever come back to Costa Rica again don't hesitate in letting us know as it would be our pleasure to show you every detail of this beautiful country!
Best regards
GioTours
fred, Jan 2024
We didn't go to beach or banana plantation which were both supposed to be included in this tour. I will say that the guide was very nice and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear fred,
We appreciate that you took the time to write us a review.
Unfortunately, when the ship leaves a bit earlier than expected, we need to cut off the beach visit to guarantee a safe return.
If you ever come back to Costa Rica, we would love the chance to make it up to you.
Best regards
GioTours
John_B, Dec 2023
Our tour guide Pablo was great and knowledgeable! Jose was a great driver. Bus was comfy with AC and smelt nice. Saw a few sloths and learned a lot about the local flora and fauna. Recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dear John_B, Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that both Pablo and Jose made this an enjoyable experience for you and we are happy to know that you learned about the local flora and fauna. If you ever come back to Costa Rica again don't hesitate in letting us know as it would be our pleasure to show you every detail of this beautiful country!
Stephanie_A, Feb 2023
Saw lots of wild life, including sloths. Brilliant, friendly, knowledgeable guide, nothing was too much trouble
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Dear Stephanie_A,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review!
We are happy to know that you had a nice tour, got to see so many animals and that the tour guide did a good job.
If you ever come back to Costa Rica again don't hesitate in letting us know as it would be our pleasure to show you every detail of this beautiful country!
KMMGeller, Feb 2023
Liked getting up close to see the sloths when on the canal cruise. People up front on the bus said they didn't want to stop at the beach or the fruit stand stop so we missed those 2 experiences. Jose should have gone down the aisle and taken a vote to see who would like to make those stops! Disappointing for us. So highlights wasn't really accurate. Missed 2 important highlights.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Dear KMMGeller,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review!
We appreciate your comments about the experiences, we have talked to our tour guides and will make sure that our tour guides keep the expected schedule and if anything needs to be changed for them to discuss it with the whole group.
If you ever come back to Costa Rica again don't hesitate in letting us know as it would be our pleasure to show you every detail of this beautiful country!
floridawineaux, Feb 2023
Pablo, our tour guide, was very nice and knowledgeable…however he should not have allowed a very small minority of people dictate whether we saw certain things that we expected on this excursion…namely the beach and fruit stand. The worst thing was the air conditioning on the bus, which was almost non-existent. We have done many excursions with Viator all over the world and been pleased, but this was not one of those times.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Dear floridawineaux,
Thank you very much for taking the time to write us a review!
We are sorry to hear that the way the activity management was not ideal, we have talked to our tour guides and will make sure that this is avoided in the future. We also apologize for the situation with the A/C, the bus we were using for the day had a mechanical failure in the middle of the tour that kept half of the bus without the air conditioner. As soon as the bus came back to our headquarters we send it to the shop to fix it. Unfortunately this was an out of the ordinary situation that happened the very day of the tour.
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