Excursion A walk in the clouds tour at Puntarenas

Begin with a short downhill walk into a lush cloud forest, where vibrant green vegetation and spectacular plant species unfold around you, offering a mesmerizing natural landscape.

Visit To The Hummingbird Garden

Enter an open hummingbird garden, where numerous colorful, energetic birds gather. Watch their acrobatic aerial maneuvers and enjoy this captivating, up-close wildlife encounter.

Cross The Suspended Bridges

Next, embark on an adventurous segment of the tour as you reach the first of four suspended bridges. Stretching between 95 and 253 feet and soaring up to 126 feet above ground, these bridges provide breathtaking, bird’s-eye views of the misty forest canopy and surrounding rivers.

Explore The Forest & Wildlife

Continue your walk along trails over rivers and cascades. Your naturalist guide will highlight the forest’s most remarkable features, pointing out various bird species, butterflies, small mammals, and unique plants such as orchids, heliconias, ferns, bromeliads, and other epiphytes that thrive in this environment.

Taste & Relax

At the end of your nature walk, enjoy a traditional ‘agua dulce’—a sweet, natural Costa Rican drink—followed by a hearty local lunch to replenish your energy.

Return & Shopping Stop

On your way back to the pier, make a brief stop at a local souvenir market. Take a moment to enjoy the scenic gardens, browse for keepsakes, or simply relax and soak in the beautiful surroundings.

Highlights Of The Tour

Discover the rich biodiversity of Costa Rica’s cloud forest ecosystem.

Walk along scenic trails and suspension bridges with spectacular views.

Experience up-close encounters with hummingbirds and local wildlife.

Taste traditional Costa Rican drinks and hearty local cuisine.

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of hiking for approximately 1.1 miles (about 1.8 kilometres), at times on uneven and gravel surfaces, with over 60 steps to negotiate. This tour is recommended for guests who are in good physical condition, and is not suitable for pregnant guests, guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Guests are advised to wear lightweight, comfortable clothing with flat, closed-toe walking shoes, and bring sun protection, insect repellent, and a light sweater or jacket from the ship. Guests must be at least eight years old to participate on this tour. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.