Departure
from Jaco to Puntarenas, approximately 1 hour driving. Upon
arrival in Puntarenas, you will board Calypso’s state of the art
catamaran, the Manta Raya.
As she makes her way to the Gulf of Nicoya
her white clad crew pampers guests with fresh tropical fruits and
drinks.
Approximately 1 hour and fifteen minutes south is the day’
palm-studded destination: Tortuga Island.
The tour includes transportation to and from Puntarenas, a sumptuous
seafood buffet, and a cruise among more that 7 islands and time for
snorkeling, kayaking, volleyball on the beach or just plain
relaxing.
What to bring: swimsuit, towel, sun lotion, hat, camera, shorts, and light jacket.
Lunch included.
NOTE: Snorkeling and kayaking equipment not included.
The
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Frío, both biological humid
areas, considered being one of the richest in biological diversity in Costa Rica.
Here you can find a great variety of resident and migratory birds plus
three different species of monkeys, also iguanas, sloth’s, turtles and
Caymans. All “Nature Lovers” will have a 4-hour floating safari through
Tropical Rain Forest and pastures.
What to bring: light clothing, comfortable shoes, camera, binoculars, sun cream and insect repellent.
This
is the time to see the forest like you have never seen it before. From
the top of these ancestral trees and by mixing yourself with the
incredible life of the tropical forest your adventure will begin.
There are 840 meters
of cable in the forest from tree to tree where you will hang as a
monkey with harness and safety equipment discovering the forest from a
totally different point of view. This is a 100% adrenaline experience worth to discover.
After
the canopy we will take a ride to a typical city of Guanacaste, where
you will prove a good Guanacaste-style lunch. Also you will have time
to visit markets and souvenirs shops.
What to bring: Long pants or shorts, camera, light jacket, binoculars, walking shoes.
Enjoy
a day full of adrenaline and adventure where you will experience many
emotions, 16 cables, Tarzan Swing and rappel will make of this activity
and unforgettable experience.
What to bring: Camera, binoculars, jacket, hiking boots, and repellent.
You will be thrilled at our exciting Canopy Tour, which is one of the longest zip lines in Costa Rica.
Excellent opportunity to walk through the virgin cloud forest and enjoy
its beauties and its walkways.
The peace that our butterfly garden has
to offer with more than 50 species of butterflies living in their
natural habitat and our Hummingbird Garden with 14 species of hummingbirds will be the ideal natural photography spot.
What to bring: Camera, binoculars, jacket, hiking boots, and repellent.
We
will explore the reserve under a canopy of giant trees spotting monkeys
and exotic birds.Then we will take a short drive to the beach for
lunch and enjoy three hours of serenity and total relaxation by the
ocean.
What to bring: Walking shoes, shorts, swimsuit, towel, suntan lotion, insect repellent, binoculars, and camera.
Paddle and enjoy for one and half hour riding on the Colorado River. Get to see the natural and impressive canyon, one of the most intimate and exit ways to enjoy your vacations by rafting downs of this unforgettable scenery.
What to bring: Light clothes, comfortable shoes or sandals, towel and sun block lotion.
Departure from your hotel, after two hours of trip we will get to the Corobici River where we will ride our boats and go along the peaceful river. During hour ride we will see a lot of animals such as birds, monkeys, crocodiles and others. Our floating will be taking us through Tenorio River.
What to bring: Sandals, comfortable (and extra) clothing, towel, insect repellent, camera, repellent and sun lotion
Seat back and relax on this informative tour as our guide explains the mangrove ecosystem and point out wild life as sloth, crocodiles, boas, white faced monkeys and egrets. The tour will stop at Damas Island to enjoy a “Tico” style lunch or dinner.
