MONSTER BUS and RAINFOREST EXPEDITION
Excursion details
Set off on a sightseeing trip with a difference on this excursion, which lets you view Costa Rica’s dramatic landscapes from the windows of a Monster Bus, with stops along the way for photos, a nature stroll and a visit to a village.
After boarding the bus, head off on the first leg of the trip, which lasts approximately one hour and takes you through small towns and roads that run near the Banano River, which is part of the Banano River Basin Protected Zone. After a comfort stop of about 15 minutes, the Monster Bus will travel for about 30 minutes towards the local rainforest.
If weather permits, the bus will stop briefly for complimentary drinks and snacks, after which you’ll have around 35 minutes to stroll through the rainforest on a guided walk and take photos. Your guide will point out various flora and fauna around the rainforest (although sightings cannot be guaranteed). You’ll also visit a nearby village for around 20 minutes to learn about the local community.
Then return to the Monster Bus for a drive of about 25 minutes to a for a view from the bus of a banana plantation nestled in a small valley. After learning how bananas are grown, it’s time for the drive back to the port, which takes approximately 45 minutes.
Important Information: Guests with any type of food intolerance are required to communicate it to the Shore Excursions Office at least two days before the call. Guests are recommended to wear light clothing, comfortable walking shoes, a hat or visor, insect repellent and high-factor sunscreen as well as to bring rainwear in case of inclement weather. Guests will need to be able to climb 8 steps to get in and out of the Monster bus
