DESCRIPTION:

Just twenty-five minutes from the Port of Limon lays the privately owned Cedar Valley Eco-Reserve: a biological paradise where you will discover a stunning profusion of Costa Rican tropical flora and fauna.

Come and take one of our wagons that will take you through the heart of the rainforest, along with a naturalist tour guide that will enter in a discussion about zoology and botanic of the tropical forest’s ecosystem for like an hour and a half long.

The fearless driver will show you 2 types of poisonous frogs and other variety of species that you may see on the journey. At a moment of the expedition we will reach the highest part of the mountain where you can walk to the great view point where you may see the nature on its totality along with the Banano River. Then, you may cross a bridge of about 300 feet long on a middle height that goes through trees and will give you the chance of observing nature in a different view.

The tour is great for pictures of nature. Howler Monkeys, Sloths, Iguanas, Toucans and many other fascinating wildlife species are common to see during this tour.

After the rainforest expedition, you will have some free time for enjoy one of the most beautiful rivers of the area, located just in front of the main canopy facilities.

The Bananito River has crystalline waters mostly of the time and it is very safe for swimming due its gentle current. Some small rapids and pools can make the experience more excitement and pleasant. The swimming area has been conditioned for an easy river access and with sunbathing platforms and Bar shack. Restrooms and changing rooms are available in the main building.

After this ecological tour, you will visit a banana plantation and packing house, where many interesting facts about this amazing fruit will be explained: The Crop, harvesting, processing, packing and exportation. Costa Rica is the second largest banana producer in the world and 80% of the plantations are located in Limon province, becoming one of the most important economical activities in the region.

During weekdays, you will be able to see the workers doing their job in the fields and the packing house. A very interesting cultural experience that you can’t miss.

DURATION	5 hours
PRICE	$50
ACTIVITY LEVEL:	Easy
INCLUDES	Round trip transportation, naturalist tour guide, canopy ride, equipment, River break, soft drinks and fresh fruits.
DEPARTURE TIMES	Early Morning. Indicated in your voucher.
RESTRICTIONS:	N/A
ACTIVITY TYPE	Ecological Tour
Minimum participants	20 Passengers

• Operational Notes

• Complementary soft drinks or bottled water are served during the tour.
• Round trip transport between the ship and attractions.
• The meeting point is inside the pier. Greenway have a special permission. Our guides are located close to the main gangway, just behind the security stand (scanner).
• Our guides will be at pier with a sign and the name of the tour on it.
• All buses have A/C
• Buses for 44 or 52 passengers have toilet.
• This tour has been designated an adventure  tour.
• Tour is not wheelchair accessible & is not for pax with any walking limitations.
• All tour guides are bi-lingual English – Spanish. For other languages please make the request in advance.
• During this tour, in some places there is no shade, pax should bring sunscream, a hat, sunglases, etc.
• During the rainy season, Sep- Nov, pax should expect some rain. Pax should bring a raincoat.
• Greenway Tours suggests pax to bring mosquito spray for beach and rain forest tours.
• Greenway Tours buses are equipped with First-Aid Kit in case of accidents.
• Pax should bring a towel and swim suit for the beach swimming.
• Pax should wear comfortable shoes.
• Pax should be advised to bring a backpack to store cameras, film, sunscream and any other belongings for easy travel.
• This tour is designed for active people that enjoy exercise and the great outdoors.
• Facilities include changing rooms, showers, restrooms, bar, restaurant.

How to Book this tour
Please send an email to info@greenwaytours.com indicating the following information:

• Arrival date and Port: Limon, Puntarenas or Caldera.
• Cruise Line and name of the ship
• Number of participants.
• Name of the tour you are interested on
• Any other special request you may have.