Limón Rainforest Hanging Bridges-Skywalk Tour & Tortuguero Canals
Description
Walk Above the Rainforest & Enjoy a Boat Ride Through the Jungle Experience two of Costa Rica’s most breathtaking ecosystems in one day! Combine a suspended hanging bridges walk through the lush rainforest canopy with a peaceful boat safari along the Tortuguero Canals, teeming with tropical wildlife. This tour is the perfect mix of gentle adventure, nature, and photography opportunities. Ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and families seeking a full eco-experience. Tour Highlights Rainforest Hanging Bridges Skywalk: · Stroll across a series of suspension bridges through the treetops · Incredible views of the jungle canopy, waterfalls, and wildlife · Spot sloths, toucans, frogs, and tropical plants with a naturalist guide · Easy-to-moderate walking trail, accessible for most guests Tortuguero Canal: · Cruise along peaceful jungle waterways · Observe monkeys, crocodiles, sloths, iguanas, and a variety of birds · Insightful commentary by a local naturalist guide
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Itinerary
Just 20 minutes from Puerto Limón, Brisas de la Jungla combines breathtaking nature with pure adventure. Begin with a guided rainforest walk along a 1,064-meter (3,490-foot) trail surrounded by lush vegetation, heliconias, banana plants, and towering centennial trees. The highlight: three suspension bridges that bring you face-to-face with the forest canopy. Bridge 1: 37 m (121 ft) long, 12 m (39 ft) high Bridge 2: 42 m (137 ft) long, 19 m (62 ft) high Bridge 3: 67 m (219 ft) long, 22 m (72 ft) high As you cross, keep your eyes open for sloths, howler monkeys, tropical frogs, and vibrant birds.
Often referred to as the "Amazon of Costa Rica," the Tortuguero Canals are one of the country’s most iconic natural attractions. This guided boat ride takes you through calm, narrow waterways surrounded by lush tropical vegetation, offering close-up views of local wildlife. With the help of your guide, you may spot sloths, howler monkeys, iguanas, caimans, and a wide variety of tropical birds. The boat is equipped with a roof, comfortable seats, and life jackets, making it a safe and relaxing experience for all ages.
Explore a local souvenir shop with authentic Costa Rican crafts and enjoy a complimentary tasting of freshly brewed coffee and flavored cacao (like caramelized or cinnamon). When available, a short 15-minute walk through the adjacent garden showcases tropical plants such as pineapple, cacao, cinnamon, ylang ylang, and noni. The highlight is a live demonstration of how a banana plantation processing system works, an engaging look at one of Costa Rica’s most important exports.
Our final stop is at Playa Bonita, a relaxed and scenic spot where you can unwind by the ocean. Whether you’re in the mood for a tropical smoothie, a cold beer, or a Caribbean cocktail, this is your moment to relax and soak in the view. Feeling hungry? We recommend trying the famous Rice and Beans cooked in coconut milk, or patacones, the crispy green plantain chips beloved across Costa Rica. It’s the perfect ending to a day full of culture, flavor, and discovery.
As we drive through the heart of Puerto Limón, your guide will share engaging stories about the city’s history, culture, and Afro-Caribbean roots. You’ll pass landmarks like Parque Vargas, the Municipal Market, the Limon Cathedral, and neighborhoods that reflect the unique rhythm of this coastal city. It’s a panoramic and informative ride that brings the spirit of Limón to life.
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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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(8)
My experience in costa rica was unforgettable. The country was beautiful. got to see beautiful beaches, green rainforest and wildlife. The scenery was breathtaking! exploring nature and learning about the culture. The people were friendly and welcoming! We had the best tour guides which made our trip even more enjoyable! Had the best food and sipped on so very good coffee!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that your experience in Costa Rica was so memorable. It’s fantastic that you enjoyed our beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, incredible wildlife, and breathtaking scenery. We’re especially happy to know that our tour guides helped make your trip even more enjoyable. Sharing Costa Rica’s natural beauty, culture, and hospitality with our guests is what we love most. Thank you for choosing to travel with us. We hope to welcome you back to Costa Rica for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
We had a fantastic tour with Risheylin and Fabi. Everything was very professional, relaxed, and felt like a family experience. Even the Guide of the rainforest tour, you can feel his love for the nature.Highly recommended.
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback! We are truly happy to hear that you had such a fantastic experience with Risheylin and Fabi. It’s especially rewarding to know that the tour felt both professional and relaxed, while also creating that personal, family-like atmosphere we always strive to offer. We’re also delighted that the rainforest guide’s passion for nature made a positive impression—this is exactly the kind of authentic connection we love to share with our guests. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we sincerely hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience in Costa Rica. Warm regards, SYL Travel Team
Such an amazing tour! Best part was our guide Kim and our driver Alex. They met us right off the cruise ship. Had the entire vehicle/tour to ourselves and we were off on our adventure. Kim was so knowledgeable about Costa Rica and answered every one of my 10 year old daughter's many, many questions. Highly recommend this tour. I'd give it 10 stars and do it all over again with Kim and Alez duo.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re absolutely delighted to hear that you had such an amazing tour experience. It’s fantastic to know that Kim and Alex made your day so special from the very start, meeting you right at the cruise port and providing a personalized adventure. We especially love hearing how Kim kept your daughter engaged and answered all her questions—creating those meaningful, fun learning moments is what we strive for. Your kind words and recommendation truly mean a lot to us. We’ll be sure to share your feedback with Kim and Alex—they’ll be thrilled! We would love to welcome you back anytime for another unforgettable experience… and hopefully earn those 10 stars again! 🌿😊
Its a little long walk to bridges further than what we thought our tour guide was excellent we enjoyed seeing all the animals
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed seeing the wildlife and that your tour guide provided an excellent experience. We appreciate your comment regarding the walking distance to the bridges, as it helps us set clearer expectations for future guests. We truly value your input and hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Costa Rica.
Kim our Tour guide was right there with a smile when we got off ship. She took us with 3 others in a clean newer van and wonderful driver. We went to the boat ride part of the tour and saw some sloths and birds it was rainy but made the best of it. After that we went to the rainforest and saw some amazing sites trees frogs and the monkeys. Nice trails and enjoyed the park ranger explaining everything we were seeing. Then we stopped at the banana a coffee plantation and I must say Kim was a fantastic tour guide. She told us so many interesting facts. She truly loves her job and people just love her.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that Kim was there to welcome you with a smile and that you enjoyed a comfortable ride in our van with a professional driver. Even with the rainy weather, it’s wonderful to know you were able to see sloths, birds, frogs, monkeys, and experience both the boat ride and the rainforest trails. We’re especially glad you enjoyed the explanations from the park ranger and the stops at the banana and coffee plantation. Your kind words about Kim truly mean a lot. She is passionate about what she does, and feedback like yours reflects exactly the experience we strive to provide. Thank you for choosing us—we hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Costa Rica.
Our primary guide, Rosa, was great. The guide through the rain forest was a bit difficult to understand. The time on the river and guide were wonderful as was the plantation. We saw a number of animals. Can never predict how many.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your balanced feedback. We are very pleased to hear that Rosa did an excellent job as your primary guide and that you greatly enjoyed the river portion, the plantation visit, and the wildlife sightings. Those elements are highlights of the tour, and it is always rewarding to know they met your expectations. We also appreciate your comment regarding the rainforest guide. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we will certainly take it into consideration as we continue working to ensure clear communication and high-quality guiding throughout every part of the experience. As you mentioned, wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed, so we are glad you were able to see a variety of animals during your tour. Thank you again for traveling with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future.
Medium activity - lots of different activities - just what we wanted. Our TG Resh was terrific! And very knowledgeable!
Thank you for your review! We're glad to hear the tour had the perfect mix of activities for you. It’s great that Resh provided such a terrific and knowledgeable experience. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you on another adventure soon! 😊🌿🚢
Our tour guide Rachel and our driver Johnny were brilliant!!! Rachel is so knowledgeable, enthusiastic, professional and took very good care of us. Also Johnny was friendly and a great driver, he even gave us a mini Spanish lesson 😊. We just had one suggestion for management which is maybe to add one more activity or a light meal in the price. We did another tour through Viator which was only slightly more expensive but included 4 activities and 2 meals. Overall it was a good experience.
Thank you for your kind words about Rachel and Johnny! We're thrilled to hear they made your tour such an enjoyable experience. Rachel’s knowledge, enthusiasm, and care, paired with Johnny’s friendliness and thoughtful touches like the Spanish lesson, clearly left a great impression on your day. We appreciate your suggestion about adding another activity or a light meal to enhance the value of the tour. Feedback like this is incredibly helpful, as we’re always looking for ways to improve and ensure our guests feel they’re getting the most out of their experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we’re so glad you had a good time overall. We hope to welcome you back for an even better adventure in the future! 🌟
