The southernmost country in Central America, Panama is situated on an isthmus located between North and South America. On this authentic tour, your first stop will be at Gatun Locks Visitors’ Pavilion, a must for disembarking cruise ship passengers on the Atlantic side of the isthmus. When passing through Gatun Locks by ship, there are three separate gates. The gates open to allow the ship to enter a section of the canal. Once a ship ...
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On this enlightening and interesting tour of the port city, Portobelo, and the surrounding countryside, you will first see the famous town of San Felipe de Portobelo founded in 1504 by Christopher Columbus. For three hundred years, this was the place where much of the South American wealth was concentrated and it was one of the most important points in the transfer of gold and silver. Consequently, the area became a target for pirate ...
Cahuita National Park, Costa Rica, is located at just 60 minutes from the pier on the Caribbean side of the country. Cahuita, from the indigenous worlds kawe or mahogany and ta or point, was created in 1970 to protect the country's largest coral reef. One hundred twenty-three species of fish have been listed here, along with a variety of corals and other invertebrates. The park also protects an example of tropical moist forest, alo...
Known as Costa Rica's Amazon because of its surrounding rain forest, the Tortuguero Canal region is rich with exotic flora and fauna. Board your covered boat for a leisurely cruise through the jungle canals. Your guide explains the rain forest eco-system and points out sights of interest. Keep an eye out for wildlife including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, bats, aquatic birds, iguanas and crocodiles as well as exotic flora. At...
The best tour you can take during your visit to Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. Come with us and enjoy our 6 in 1 tour with a professional naturalist tour guide, who will explain you the most important aspects of the Afro-Caribbean Culture of Costa Rica and the rich wildlife of the region. During this full day tour you will enjoy: 1) Tortuguero Canals: Board your covered boat for a 90 minutes leisurely cruise through the jungle canals. Yo...
This tour starts with a 10-minute drive through a local neighborhood, followed by a 3-mile drive through the Fern Gully rain forest. Next stop, Shaw Park Botanical Gardens for a stunning aerial view of Ocho Rios Bay while you stroll through the gardens. Feeling adventurous? Then let's go climb the Dunn's River Falls and finally stop at the local craft market or In-Bond shops before returning to the ship....
Be the first group off of the boat to go to Dunns River Falls and beat the boat tours and the crowd! This is a must see when you visit Jamaica, climb or take pictures of the Falls. As it cascades over your body it gives the effect of a massage parlour. The Park consist of mixed modern facilities with the rustic charm of a nature Park....
Fern Gulley, Shaw Park and then Mahogany Beach, and then off to lunch at The Ruins by the Falls, The Ruins By the Falls is a Buffet Style you can get a variety of very good Jamaican food, The cost for the buffet is included and you get a free drink (any kind of drink.. ) time permitting we can do additional site seeing or perhaps some shopping Includes: Entry fee into Shaw Park., Lunch. ...
This tour takes you to the Northwestern Puerto Rico, part of the third largest underground river cavern system in the world. You'll enjoy a safe, guided tour of the marvels. From sinkholes and cathedral-like caverns to views of the mysterious river and its eons-old stalactites and stalagmites. Be sure to wear comfortable, non-slippery shoes! This tour also takes you to where you will see the largest radar/radio telescope. Operated ...
This half day daily excursion has you viewing typical native towns until you begin your ascent on a modern road through rapidly changing vistas of amazing vegetation. Tree orchids, giant ferns, wild flowers, and tropical hardwoods frame, spectacular waterfalls and views of the entire northeast coast. You'll stop at the most beautiful - and photographable - sights...
You'll leave from your hotel for a half day of fascinating fun. First you'll enjoy a guided tour of Bacardi, the world's largest rum distillery, where you can sample the goods or buy some liquid souvenirs. Then you'll visit one of the best preserved Spanish colonial cities in the world, Old San Juan. The entire city is a National Historic Preservation site! Included in the trip is a 30 minute stop at 500-year old for...
You will be escorted through historic Nassau as your guide provides you with the narrated history of the Bahamas, its buildings and sites. Then, take a walking tour of two of Nassau’s three forts. Fort Charlotte is said to be the largest and most interesting in that it was built in 1789 by Lord Dunmore and named in honor of the wife of King George III. It includes a waterless moat, draw-bridge, ramparts and dungeons. Fort Fincastle,...
You have an option to combine shopping with the city tour, or you may take the whole day just for shopping where you will be dropped off in the morning and picked up at a designated time. ...
Enjoy a 30-minute swim with the dolphins, where you can swim, touch them and be taken on a high speed "foot-push." You will also be able to experience other behaviors of these peaceful creatures. This is a 2-1/2hour tour including the boat ride. ...
The tour consists of three major stops throughout the natural park reserve that is run by the Puerto Rico Conservation Trust. Each tour guide is a biology student working on his or her masters or special program. The group is taken throughout the reserve by tram. They first experience a drive through the dry forest and pass the phosphorescent bay. They then disembark off the tram on to view and walk through the mangrove forest. Her...
This interesting tour starts from the town of St.George, on to Fort Frederick - the best preserved of 4 forts, offering you panoramic views. Take a guided tour of Laura Herb & Spice Gardens for an experience of the many aromas of our spices in their natural settings. From here, travel along the eastern main road, through scenic villages and sea coast areas to Grenville - the second largest town. Turning inland, the return journey ...
