Activities, Adventure Tours!Activities
you can enjoy here are some tours.
Keep in mind the region where you are staying here are
some recommendations
White Water Rafting
(recommend children over 12 years old)
Peralta
Section (Class 5)
Pascua
Section (Class 4)
Rió
Pacure (Class 3-4)
Rió
Naranjo (Class 3-4)
Rió
Reventazon (Class 3)
Rio
Tenorio (Class 3)
Rió
General (Class 3)
Rió
Toro (Class 3)
Penas
Blancas (Class 3)
Rió
Savergre (Class 2-3)
Rió
Sarapiqui (Class 2-3)
Rio
Corobici (Class 2)
Northwest
Pacific Tours
Borinquen Spa Tour
Visit the Borinquen Boutique Mountain Resort and let
the adventure begin with a natural history walk through
a primary forest followed by a 30 minutes horseback
ride to the first platform from which your high wire
adventure will begin. Get harnessed up and enjoy the
forest canopy from above (over 90 feet height) as
you traverse on a cable connecting several platforms
up in the tree tops! Once your adrenaline levels are
back to normal, you can savor a delicious typical
lunch before you relax at the resort’s very
own SPA!
Recommendations: camera, binoculars,
long pants, swimsuit, sun block, change of clothes,
hiking shoes/boots
Duration: full day
Meals Included: lunch
Heliconias Rainforest & Hanging Brides
Located on the foothills of the Tenorio Volcano, this
2200 meters long trail, allows a 2 1/2 hours walk,
with many stops to see the amazing Giant Trees and
surrounding forest. Walk over 4 bridges over the forest
canopy, ranging from 35 to 40 meters height. Excellent
opportunity for observing birds, butterflies, and
bromeliads of the rainforest canopy and become immersed
in the splendor of the tropical rainforest. After
the walk we will enjoy a typical lunch with a beautiful
view of the Miravalles Volcano and the Nicaragua Lake
Recommendations: hiking shoes, light
clothing, binoculars, camera and film.
Duration: full day
Meals Included: lunch
Palo Verde Nature Cruise
After a guided scenic drive through Sabanero (cow
boy) Country to the put-in location, enjoy a two hour
cruise on the Tempisque River being the nearest access
to world famous Palo Verde National Park, home to
hundreds of migrating water bird species. Among other
creatures you might see monkeys, scarlet macaws, iguanas,
crocodiles, caimans and occasionally smaller mammals
on the river banks. Enjoy a visit as well to Guaitil
Indigenous Artisans Village
Recommendations: camera, binoculars,
shorts, hat, sun block
Duration: full day
Meals Included: lunch
Arenal Volcano &
Hot Springs
Enjoy a guided drive through some extraordinary pastoral
landscape and quaint villages where we will enjoy
a typical lunch. As you approach the park, the view
of the rainforest flanked Lake Arenal and its surrounding
of what’s to come… Enjoy a guided nature
walk to a look out point to observe the magnificent
Arenal Volcano. Afterwards, soothe and relax yourself
in the hot springs before dinner and return to Guanacaste.
Recommendations: camera, binoculars,
swimsuit, change of clothes, hiking shoes/boots
Duration: full day
Meals Included: lunch and dinner
Rincon De La Vieja Combo
tour
This full day expedition features a guided visit to
Guachipelín Lodge, next to Rincón De
La Vieja National Park. On site, visitors will have
the opportunity to enjoy the thrills of a canopy (zip
line) tour through the Rio Blanco Canyon, a tubing
adventure on the Río Negro River with class
III rapids, horseback riding expedition to nearby
waterfalls, previous to relax at a rustic spa featuring
thermal waters, steam and mud bath.
Recommendations: camera, binoculars,
long pants, swimsuit, change of clothes, hiking shoes/boots
Duration: full day
Meals Included: lunch
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Canopy
Adventures
Featuring options on both the north-pacific coast and
the slopes of the Rincon De La Vieja National Park,
our canopy adventures allow visitors to glide from platform
to platform while observing the flora and fauna typical
to each of the areas visited. All tours are accompanied
with professional guides providing top of the line equipment
and security measures. Superb views of the coastline
and/or forest!
Recommendations: camera, binoculars,
sun block, long pants, hiking shoes/boots
Duration: half day
Meals Included: lunch
Santa Rosa Park Natural
History & Cultural Tour
Being our first National Park, this 49,515-hectare preserve,
is famous for its 10 distinct habitats, including mangrove
swamp, savanna, and oak forest, home of more than 250
bird species and 115 mammals. Guests will learn along
with our naturalist guide the importance of this ecosystem
as well about the history of La Casona –the nation's
most cherished historic monument. The old hacienda-turned-museum
alone is well worth the visit. On the way back enjoy
a visit to Liberia City to learn more about the history
of Guanacaste.
Recommendations: Camera, binoculars,
long pants, sun block, insect repellent, hiking shoes/boots
Duration: full day
Meals Included: lunch
Corobici River Floating
Expedition
A great experience for nature lovers! This floating
adventure on rubber rafts over the Corobicí River
allows visitors to observe the lush riverside bordered
by Ceiba, Mahogany and Guanacaste trees. This is an
excellent opportunity for bird watching and other wildlife
observation.
Recommendations: sun block, swimsuit,
change of clothes, strap on sandals or shoes that can
get wet, towel
Duration: full day
Meals Included: lunch
Barra Honda Cave Expedition
Visit with your guide the unique Barra Honda National
Park. We will start our exploration of the tropical
dry forest by either hiking or on horseback up to the
entrance of the caves. As we descent into the caves
you will be in a surrealist underground setting, characterized
by the constant sound of echoing drops and twisted shapes
formed by hardened calcium. After wards, enjoy lunch
and visit to Guaitil Indigenous Artisans Village.
Recommendations: Is not recommended for claustrophobic
people or afraid of the dark. Hiking shoes, camera,
binoculars, shorts, hat, sun block.
Duration: Full Day
Meals Included: Lunch.
Minimum age: 10 years old.
Horseback Riding Tours
This tour combines an exhilarating horseback riding
adventure along with unique natural settings on either
the coastline or the mountain areas depending on your
preference. Our coastline adventure allows visitors
to explore at first hand the dry tropical forest while
enjoying a horseback ride along with their guide. We
will observe the mangroves of San Francisco while being
surrounded by commonly seen animals such as howler monkeys,
parrots and diverse aquatic birds. Otherwise, join us
for an expedition to the slopes of the Rincón
De La Vieja Volcano. Enjoy the feeling to horseback
ride and walk through a primary forest along with a
naturalist guide. The forest is home to monkeys, coatimundi
and a great diversity of birds and butterfly species.
Recommendations: camera, binoculars,
long pants, sun block, insect repellent, hiking shoes/boots
Duration: half day
Meals Included: lunch
Guaitil Pottery &
Santa Cruz Historical City
Enjoy a visit to Guaitil Village, where one of the most
important Costa Rica’s pottery-making heritages
continues to be passed down between generations. Being
descendants of the Chorotega Indians who lived in western
Costa Rica before the Spanish came to settle in the
country, most residents are dedicated to preserving
the Chorotega culture by making pottery using the same
methods and materials as their ancestors. Afterwards,
visit the town of Santa Cruz, officially designated
as the “folkloric city of Costa Rica”, where
you will learn about their legacy, culture and historical
sites dating back to colonial times. Recommendations:
camera, binoculars, sun block, insect repellent,
hiking shoes/boots
Duration: half day
Meals Included: Snacks
Monterverde
Cloud Forest Tour
This full day expedition features a guided visit to
Monteverde Cloud Forest, located on the Tilarán
mountain range. Upon arrival, join your guide for a
nature walk through the cloud forest, with several different
life zones that are characterized by different types
of plants and animals. Within this area are more than
2,000 species of plants, 400 species of birds, and 100
different species of mammals. Afterwards, enjoy lunch
previous to a visit to the Sky Walk, which is a complex
of suspended bridges, platforms and paths, built within
the Cloud Forest. This allows the observation of flora
and fauna from ground level all the way to the top of
the trees. Mid-afternoon, return to Guanacaste, stopping
en-route for dinner
Recommendations: camera, binoculars,
hiking shoes/boots, light jacket
Duration: full day
Meals Included: lunch and dinner
Turtle Nesting Tour (December
through February)
Every night from December to February, one of the most
amazing natural history tours in Costa Rica is available
on the Guanacaste coast. This unforgettable adventure
allows you to witness the nesting ritual of one of the
largest reptiles on Earth: the leatherback sea turtle.
These massive turtles drag themselves up onto the beach
to lay their eggs at the same nesting site they have
used for countless generations.
Recommendations: insect repellent,
comfortable shoes or sandals.
Duration: half day
Meals Included: Snacks
Tamarindo Estuary Adventure (kayak or boat)
This boat expedition explores a protected inland waterway,
while enjoying magical ecosystem of the Tamarindo mangrove
estuary and observing such interesting wildlife as howler
monkeys and an array of birds. Sea kayaks are available
as well, being a perfect place to learn the sport. The
pace of this trip will be according to your abilities.
Recommendations: Sunscreen, swimming
suit, beach sandals, insect repellent, camera &
hat. Relatively good physical condition for kayaks
Duration: half day
Meals Included: Snacks
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Central
Pacific Area
Carara Biological Reserve
Length of tour: half day Departure
time: 6:30 am
Includes: Air Conditioned Transport,
Bi-Lingual Naturalist Guide, Entrance Fee, This 4700
acre reserve for an oasis for wildlife from a large
surrounding area Carara offers a rich biodiversity due
to its transitional position between the dry Northern
forest and the humid tropical forests of the south Carara
has fauna and flora from both ecosystems and a virgin
forest that covers Most of the park this reserve is
known for its abundant birds and plants and also for
being one of The last habitats in Costa Rica of the
Scarlet Macaw
What to bring: cool comfortable clothes,
walking shoes, camera, hat and sun Block
Sea Kayaking
Length of tour: full day
Departure time: Morning and afternoon
Includes: Air Conditioned Transport,
bi-lingual guides, drinks and insurance Ocean going
outriggers, single and double kayaks, river kayaking
and surf kayaking are just a few of the activities that
you can enjoy while here on the pacific coast. Paddle
through the warm waters enjoying this popular sport,
the perfect way to appreciate the wonders of nature
and the beautiful coastline. Your guide will also take
you to the perfect spot for snorkeling, where you will
quickly be surrounded by a wide variety of tropical
fish.
This is truly a tour for the whole family.
What to bring: Sun block strap to secure
sunglasses, swimsuit and towel, change of dry clothes
for after the tour
Crocodile Adventure &
Bird watching
Length of tour: half day tour
Departure time: depending on the tide
Includes: Air Conditioned Transport,
Bi-Lingual Naturalist Guide and Insurance Close to the
Carara Biological Reserve we find the Tarcoles River,
home to a wide variety of birds and crocodiles. A trip
down stream will show you the Guacalillo Mangroves,
nesting place for the Scarlet Macaw and on both sides
of the river bank you will see numerous species of birds
such as: Pelicans, Ospreys, Frigates, Trogons, etc.
Very spectacular are the Crocodiles, some measuring
up to 23 feet long. Take pictures of your guide hand
feeding one of those enormous creatures.
A very educational tour for the whole family
What to bring: Cool comfortable clothes,
camera, hat and sun block.
Horseback Riding
Length of tour: Varied
Departure time: Morning and Afternoon
Includes: Transport, Professional Guide,
H2O and Insurance
This one of the best ways to enjoy beautiful tropical
scenery, exploring the country side On horseback you
will be passing typical haciendas and enjoy panoramic
views. They Have different tours which will take you
to beaches, waterfalls and mountains. Whatever
You prefer King Tours will get you there.
What to bring: Comfortable shoes, long
pants, camera, hat and sun block.
Isla Tortugas
Length of tour: Full day Departure
time: 9:00 am
Includes: Bi-Lingual Guide, soft drinks,
lunch This full day trip to Isla Tortugas (Turtle Island)
in the Gulf of Nicoya is one of the Most popular tours
in Costa Rica. You are welcomed on board with refreshments
And a seemingly endless supply of tropical fruit is
served, as you sail through the Scenic Gulf of Nicoya,
and then to where blue green waters lap the white sand
Beach of Tortugas Disembark for a day of relaxation,
swimming and beach volleyball.
Sit down to a gourmet picnic buffet served under swaying
palm trees, before the Mid-afternoon return to port
Poas Volcano & Sarchi
Artisans
Length of tour: full day
Departure time: 8:00 am
Includes: Air Conditioned Transport,
Bi-Lingual Naturalist Guide, Entrance Fee, Lunch and
Insurance
This 6500Ha national park is one of the oldest and best
known in Costa Rica. The centerpiece is Poas Volcano
(2704m) with a crater 1.3 km wide and 300 m
Deep recently there have been three major periods of
activity; 1888 to 1895, 1903 to 1912 and 1952 to 1954.
Occasionally geyser eruptions take place, but Mostly
the crater is a bubbling and steaming cauldron that
does not pose any Threat Poas second crater, Laguna
Botos, is a lake, surrounded by Dwarf Cloud Forest.
This unique forest is home to various species of birds
amongst which you will find humming birds, the altitude
specialists of Costa Rica.
What to bring: Cool comfortable clothes,
jacket, and swim suit, walking shoes, camera, hat and
sun block
Canopy Tour
Length of tour: half day (different
locations)
Departure time: 8:00 am till 3:00 pm
Includes: Air Conditioned Transport,
Bi-Lingual Naturalist Guide, Entrance Fee, Fruit and
H2O this exciting tour can be considered a thrill of
lifetime as you traverse the tropical primary forest
on a system of cables and platforms
Using very safe equipment and in the hands of experienced
guides, you climb to the top for a birds eye view and
then experience the exhilaration as you rapidly glide
between each platform
What to bring: Cool comfortable clothes,
walking shoes, camera, hat and sun block.
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