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Private Puntarenas Zipline canopy tour & Jungle boat crocodile safari:

Your breathtaking adventure begins with a pickup from the pier and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned recent model minibus. Your guide will point out many sights of interest including mango trees, coffee plants, sugar and citrus plantations, diverse fruit stands and rural farming communities. You will be heading to the Central Pacific Coast, Tarcoles River and Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park. Upon arrival to our beautiful property, you will have some free time to use restrooms and explore the surroundings before starting the adventure.

Embark on an exhilarating adventure through the lush Costa Rican rainforest on our Zip Line Canopy Tour, gliding from platform to platform along a series of sturdy cables. Surrounded by vibrant tropical rainforests, you’ll experience a unique perspective on the diverse ecosystem below. Our property boasts spectacular views of Herradura Bay and Island and the Nicoya Gulf. Within the property, you might get to see scarlet macaws, chestnut mandible toucans, and whiteface monkeys in their natural environment.

Professional guides ensure your safety and provide fascinating insights into the rich biodiversity, starting with a 15-minute ride aboard our specially designed tractor. Once we reach the top of the mountain, we will explain step-by-step all the safety procedures you must follow. We then descend to the bottom via a series of zip lines, including 12 platforms and 10 cables with a total cable distance of 3.5 kilometers, among them the longest cable in the area (2400 ft.).

At the end, we will greet you with fresh tropical fruits and cool water.

This zipline tour promises an unforgettable blend of excitement and natural beauty, offering a truly immersive experience in the heart of Costa Rica’s stunning rainforest.

Along the way, professional photographers will capture the best pictures of your adventure and will have them available for purchase at the end of the tour.

The zip line portion includes a 15 minute tractor ride to the top of the hill, 10 cables and 12 platforms.

After this great adventure flying around the treetops, our tour will continue with a short drive to Tarcoles River. Here we will enjoy a 60 minute eco boat tour that will allow you to enjoy the abundant wildlife of the area, including the huge crocodiles, multiple aquatic birds, scarlet macaws, howler monkeys and other amazing tropical species.

Includes:

• Round trip transportation from Puntarenas pier
• Bilingual guides
• Fruits
• Water
• 2 hour zip line experience
• 1 hour boat tour in Tarcoles River.

Duration: 6 hours

Private Puntarenas Highlights 6 in 1 Combo Tour (Includes Lunch):

The best tour you can take during your visit to Puntarenas, Costa Rica! Come with us and enjoy our exclusive and unique tour with a professional naturalist tour guide, who will explain you the most important aspects of the Central Pacific Coast and will show you the rich wildlife of this fascinating region. This tour includes: a rainforest nature walk & hanging bridges in Villa Lapas Reserve, a boat tour where you can admire the huge crocodiles of Tarcoles River, a Puntarenas City tour,  a country drive and sightseeing, a shopping stop, and maybe sightings of monkeys & scarlet macaws.

Your breathtaking adventure begins with a relaxing drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned mini-bus. Your guide will point out many sights of interest including mango trees, sugar and citrus plantations, diverse fruit stands and rural farming communities.

You will be heading to Villa Lapas Reserve & Eco Hotel, about a 1-hour drive from the pier. Upon arrival to the beautiful property, you will have some free time for use restrooms and explore the surroundings before beginning the rainforest nature walk and enjoy crossing the Hanging Bridges. Experience the beauty of the rainforest through our Villa Lapas Sky Way walking tour 1.5 miles (2.5 km) in length, and 3 suspended bridges at more than 180 feet above the ground. Each of these bridges is an astonishing 300 feet in length, crossing through the very heart of the tropical rainforest. This all-ages tour lets you observe the primary and secondary rainforest vegetation. Make yourself one with the jungle. Keep your eyes open to see the numerous bird species, mammals and other varied fauna that call this forest home.

The nature walk lasts about one hour and includes areas with some steep, uneven terrain. This walk is not recommended for passengers with limited mobility.

After your rainforest experience, enjoy complementary tropical fresh fruits and ice tea before continuing your journey to Tarcoles River. Famous for its large American Crocodiles, the Tarcoles River forms the Northern border of Carara Biological Reserve on the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica. The Tarcoles River is home to one of the world’s largest crocodile populations in the wild and they are very easy to admire during our one-hour boat ride. Besides crocodiles, many aquatic bird species, monkeys & scarlet macaws are easy to see.

Continuing our tour, you will visit El Jardin Souvenir Store & Restaurant. This is a beautiful souvenir store and art gallery with excellent products. At this place, free time is allowed for shopping and lunch (included).

Before returning to the pier, you will visit Puntarenas City. This is the largest city in the Central Pacific. Puntarenas offers visitors and locals alike a variety of tantalizing fresh seafoods such as shrimp, lobsters, fish, and more. A lively and attractive city, perhaps one of Puntarenas’s most interesting features is the Paseo de los Turistas. This is a tree-lined promenade adjacent to the beach. This area turns into a colorful street on weekends, as people from all over flock the popular restaurants, discos, cafes, bars and hotels that are found here. While the beach here is not safe for swimming because the water tends to be pretty murky, it is still a great place to hang out and relax with the local Ticos. It is definitely worth exploring this city, as there are many beautiful old unusual buildings found all over the place, as well as several fabulous restaurants and hotels. Puntarenas also has a lovely old church, which is a must see as well.

Includes:

• Round trip transportation from Puntarenas
• Bilingual guides
• Fruits
• Water
• Nature walk at the hanging bridges
• 1 hour boat tour in Tarcoles River
• Visit to local souvenirs
• Lunch

Duration: 6 hours

Private Antigua Guatemala Highlights (Includes Lunch):

For this tour we have booked private Toyota coaster vehicles, as these are faster and can move in the narrow streets in Antigua better thatn a large coach, saving time and walking distance.

Antigua was founded in 1543 in the valley of Panchoy for Francisco de la Cueva. It is surrounded by magnificent volcanoes Water, Fuego and Acatenango, silent guardians of an exquisite architectonic inheritance of the 16th and 17th centuries.

Our Cultural Walking Tour is a journey through our history visiting ruins, churches, markets and museums; in this city the stories and legends of the colonial times are still present along with the old paved streets.

Itinerary:

At our arrival at the pier, we will transfer to Antigua, taking about 2 hours. Upon your arrival you will enjoy a walking tour of Antigua, visiting the main square, main cathedral, The Arch Street, La Merced Church and the Jade Factory Museum. After this we will have a delicious lunch (included).

4:00pm, transfer back to the pier (2 hours approximately)

Includes:

• Private transportation with air conditioning
• English tour guide
• Entrance fees and activity mentioned in the itinerary
• Typical lunch with one soft or natural drink
• 2 bottles of water per person in the van

Distance from Puerto quetzal: 83 kms, 2 hours each way

Duration: 4 – 5 Hours activity plus 4 hours of transfers

What´s to bring: Camera, comfortable shoes, suntan lotion and hat

Activity Level:  Moderate

Private Puerto Vallarta Highlights (Includes Lunch):

If you have never been to Puerto Vallarta before, this little tour is a nice introduction to this beautiful city. While Puerto Vallarta is not a historical hub so to speak, our city sightseeing tour will give you a quick overview of what Puerto Vallarta looks like, a chance for a little bit of shopping, some very nice tropical scenery, and a taste of the local flavor.

We’ll start at Marina Vallarta and work our way south with a drive down the famous boardwalk, or malecon, and get a look at some of the many statues lining the water, such as the sea horse statue, and other popular photo opportunities.  We’ll visit the main points of interest such as  El Palacio Municipal (City Hall), the main plaza and other city landmarks, such as the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe (the Church of Our Lady of  Guadalupe), and the flea market area.

Leaving Vallarta, we continue south along the Bay and up to the residential zone of Conchas Chinas. We then stop for a photo op to enjoy the wonderful view overlooking Los Arcos and the town of Mismaloya, famous for the filming of “The Night of the Iguana” starring Richard Burton. Here you can also browse a selection of Mexican handicrafts.

We will stop at a tequila factory, where you will learn about the process by which tequila is made, how to drink tequila like a Mexican, and will have a chance to taste different varieties you never knew existed! Here you will also have an exquisite lunch if you decide to take the Add-On, which we totally recommend!

Includes:

• Round-Trip Air-Conditioned Transportation
• Bilingual Guide
• Guided Tour of Downtown Puerto Vallarta
• Stop at a Beautiful Lookout Point of the Bay
• Visit to Local Market
• Tequila Tastings
• Lunch
• All Taxes

Information:

Duration: 7 hours

What´s to bring: Camera, comfortable shoes, suntan lotion and hat

Activity Level:  Easy

PLEASE NOTE PRICES ARE CORRECT AT THE TIME OF PUBLICATION HOWEVER THEY ARE CHANGED REGULARLY BY THE CRUISE LINE, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR THE MOST UP TO DATE COSTS.

What’s included in your Conference Registration?

• An extensive Conference program based on current best practice information equating to 32 CPD Hours
• Education content that meets the same exacting standards as anything offered in an Australian land-based program
• Conference Presenter that is a recognised expert in her field & is excited to be able to share her skill, knowledge, & passion with Conference Attendees
• An online Conference library filled to the brim with educational content that allows you to create your own learning experience by completing pre-conference education activities
• A Registration Reception including complimentary drinks where you can meet other Conference Attendees & network with Conference Convenors & Conference Presenter/s
• A Conference pack that includes a notepad, pen, lanyard (this is important on a cruise ship to attach your room key, which becomes your lifeline on a ship) & additional information to support a fantastic Conference experience
• The opportunity to meet as a group in various Conference open forums, in one of the many fabulous locations on the ship
• A complimentary Farewell Drinks & Canapes Function held on the last night of the Conference to celebrate new friendships & information gained
• A Conference Transcript that identifies each session held at the Conference, including the session synopsis & session presenter/s
• A Certificate of Completion identifying the CPD hours attached to the Conference Program for you to include in your CPD Evidence Portfolio

Prices include exclusive conference activities, selected cabin accommodation, meals, unlimited drinks, speciality dining vouchers, entertainment, gratuities, fees and taxes. Guest price includes all of the above with the exception of the seminar fee. Gratuities, fees and taxes are subject to change without notice. A non-refundable deposit of $400 per person is due at time of booking with the balance payable by 4th November 2024.

Cancellation Penalties and Disclosure:
Cancellation policies vary by cruise line, itinerary and length of cruise. When reserving your stateroom, please review the policy applicable to this cruise with our staff. All deposits and seminar registration fee’s are non refundable. CPD Cruises Pty Ltd trading as Education at Sea and the Nurses for Nurses Network will not be responsible for any financial loss due to cancellation from unforeseen circumstances. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance at time of booking your cruise conference.