Curacao East & West Complete Island Excursion

Curacao offers travelers many great sightseeing opportunities, but it can be difficult to squeeze everything into a single day. Not on this Curacao tour! On this Curacao east & west complete island excursion, you'll visit both sides of the island for a comprehensive island experience. Don't miss this chance!

The east & west complete island excursion will provide a unique glimpse into island life. The east side is where you'll find most of the attractions. During your time on the east side of Curacao, you'll make a stop at many island highlights including Curacao Liquor Factory and Queen Juliana Bridge. The factory produces the namesake liquor that comes from the Lahara fruit; it's a popular ingredient in cocktails like margaritas and mai tais. Queen Juliana Bridge is the highest bridge in the Caribbean and gets its name from the notable Netherlands Queen.

The west side of the island features some of the island's most beautiful natural landmarks. You'll find gorgeous landscapes galore as well as charming little villages. Among the sights you'll see on this side of the island are Boca Tabla Cave and Knip Bay. If your time is short in Curacao and you want to see it all, book your Curacao sightseeing tour now. Sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended for this tour. Food and drinks are not included.

Please Note: The local restaurants do not accept credit cards. Please have cash for any purchases.

Stingray City, Barrier Reef and Starfish Beach

Board your motorboat and take a relaxing ride out to Stingray City where you can swim with the stingrays!

Enjoy the warm, shallow waters surrounding the sandbar at Stingray City while you wait for these friendly, magnificent animals to greet you and take food from your hand. While here, be sure to get a photo or two with you and the rays to share on Facebook.

Your next stop in this Grand Cayman excursion will be the Barrier Reef, a lengthy wall of coral that in some areas rises directly out of the water. Snorkel through twisting channels as you admire the colorful coral and wide variety of tropical sea life. Discover this wonderland that lies beneath the surface of the water and be amazed by its beauty.

Make your way to the last destination of this exciting day on the water to Starfish Beach. Here is where you will be astounded at the large sea stars that are easily spotted in the clear, shallow waters along this secluded beach. Time will literally stop as you relax under the swaying palm trees with water or punch, dig your toes into the soft sand and allow the tropical breezes to whisk your cares away.

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Highlights of Limon City

You won't want to miss this unforgettable tour of Costa Rica. On these Puerto Limon coast excursions, you will learn the most important aspects of the Afro-Caribbean Culture of Costa Rica and see the rich wildlife of this fascinating region. As you travel to each location on your tour, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful Puerto Limon coastline on the scenic coastal roads.

Your tour begins with a short city tour. History records that in 1502, Christopher Columbus landed in Costa Rica at the place known as Puerto Limon. Admire the architecture in the city's old quarter, the city's beautiful parks, and charming open air market.

Stretch your legs on a 45 minute nature walk at Cahuita National Park. Cahuita, whose name comes from the indigenous words "kawe" (mahogany) and "ta" (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, along with swamps forest and marshland. Cahuita is a perfect place for those who want to enjoy a beautiful tropical beach, the rain forest, and abundant wildlife. Walk down a flat and shady trail that runs along the shoreline, and enjoy the rich biodiversity of the area. Monkeys, sloths, iguanas, toucans, colorful frogs, and many other species are very common to see during this tour. This is a very easy walk for all, from kids to seniors.

After your nature walk, you will visit a banana plantation, where you will hear many interesting facts about this amazing fruit and its harvesting, processing, packing, and exportation. Costa Rica is the second-largest banana producer in the world; 80% of the plantations are located in Limon province, making it one of the most important economic activities in the region. All in all, it's a truly interesting cultural experience that you can't miss.

Your tour continues with a boat ride on the Tortuguero Canals. Board your covered boat for a 60-minute leisurely cruise through the jungle canals. Learn about the rainforest ecosystem from your knowledgeable guide, who will point out interesting sights along the way. Keep an eye out for local wildlife, including howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, aquatic birds, bats, and crocodiles, as well as exotic flora.

During your Limon City Highlights tour, you will enjoy browsing through different souvenir stores. The Caribbean enjoys a wondrous diversity of cultures: Afro-Costa Rican, Bribri and Cabecar, Asian, Italian, and Central American, among others. Besides food, the region features a collection of cultural activities and traditions which make it unique from the rest of the country.

Please Note: The packing house and working areas at the banana plantation are restricted areas, and will not be visited on the tour. This tour takes place in a rainforest. During the rainy season (usually from September to November), please bring a raincoat. This tour operates rain or shine.

Your tour begins at the historic Santa Teresa Square, where you'll walk through some of the most iconic streets of Cartagena with your English-speaking guide. As you walk, look upon the city's 17th-century walls, which were built to protect the city - and the gold stored here by imperial Spain - from marauding pirates.

Stop at Simon Bolivar Square for a fruit tasting of the tropical variety, with all of your delectable treats served by local Palenqueras.

Next, stop at Palito de Caucho to learn about - and sample - Patacones con queso, a local staple of the Cartagenan diet. Sample freshly caught and prepared shrimp, octopus, and shellfish at the Sombrero Vueltiao, then visit the Donde Magola on Portobello Street for tasty Arepas con Huevo Carimanola and empanadas.

Finally, conclude your tour with a palate-cleansing drink of refreshing coconut water and rejoin your air-conditioned vehicle on a trip back to your ship port.