maria_sienna

Sorry, I don't remember. I can safely say though that it was definitely cheaper than the NCL tour. I believe NCL charges $99 per person. I will not pay that much for a 4-hour tour.

We planned on taking a taxi to Tapachula but it was expensive for what it was. Although I also don't remember the price they quoted. For a little bit more, I thought, being able to go to the ruins sounded better. The van was nice, the group small, the tour guide did his best; in any case, there were signs and boards around the ruins and I can read. The chocolate demonstration was just ab old woman on a stage showing how it was done. I was more interested of the kiosks in the plaza selling the different chocolates. Buy some but bargain hard.

We took the NCL Star through Panama Canal last year with a stop at this port.

There is one taxi kiosk to arrange a taxi to take you to Tapachula.

There was also a booth that sells tours to Tuxtla and Izapa, a Mesoamerican ruin. We took this one. They take you to Tuxtla town square for some chocolate-making demonstration, then to Izapa.

We have signed-up with Odyssey Tours for the Puntarenas 6 in 1 highlights tour.

The itinerary of the tour:

8:30am pick up time in Puntarenas port. At the end of the dock by the gates where we will have a sign reading oddysey tours and tour name ¨6 in 1 All Puntarenas highlights¨

First stop to monkeys on their natural habitat.

10:00am Second stop to take the crocodiles river cruise on the Tarcoles river, bird watching paradise as safari through the unique mangrove forest, there will be also the spectacular jumping crocodile show when the captain of the boat feeds the largest croc with a peace of fish or chicken.

11:50pm Enjoying Lunch at local rice and beans food and also best fresh seafood.

1:15pm Enjoying Punta Leona beach, easy hiking through white sand beach surrounded by rain forest (near Carara national park).

1:45am visiting Villa Caletas amphitheater to enjoy the breathtaking ocean views, spotting toucans.

2:15pm Stop at grocery store for coffee and vanilla.

2:55pm Puntarenas city tour.

3:30pm Drop off in Puntarenas dock.

I was told that it involves an "easy" hike to the beach. (No ziplining or anything strenuous.)

To those who have taken this tour, just how easy a hike is this? How about the overall walking involved in this tour?

We have some mobility issues and cannot walk far or climb stairs well.

Thanks for any input!

- Sienna

How many stars for Seattle Sheraton and Red Lion. See people are getting good prices but do not know how many stars to ask for. Thanks for help.

 

Dottie

When I placed my bid on Priceline, I chose 4 star downtown (plus some other places but with lower star hotel ratings) and got the Sheraton.

Date: May 23

Number of nights: 1 (pre-cruise)

Hotel: Sheraton Seattle

Rating: 4 star

Area: Seattle Downtown

Site: Priceline

Winning Bid: $75

Taxes & Service Fees: $18.69

I submitted 4 bids in total.

1st - Seattle Downtown area only, 4 star, $70 - rejected

2nd - added Seattle Center, $72 - rejected

3rd - added Seattle Airport, $74 - rejected

4th - added Renton-Kent, $75 - accepted