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WHITE WATER RAFTING

SAVEGRE RIVER: This full day adventure takes you to the Rio Savegre for a 2 hours guided scenic Rafting class II & III in rafts for 6 people or in 2 man inflatable kayaks. There are great swimming holes and a large variety of birds (egrets, toucans, osprey, kingfishers, and cormorants). Then we will stop in a Ecoturism Lodge "El Silencio" for a "Tico Style" lunch in a thatched roof restaurant with great views and a nature path. Afterwards we head to some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area with many blooming heliconias in this shady garden of Eden.

Price: $ 95.00 from Quepos / Manuel Antonio
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  $ 110.00 from Los Sueños or Jaco  
  (Minimun 2 people)  
     
Time: Quepos / Manuel Antonio - 8 AM - Full Day  
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Requirements: Good for adults and children over 8 years of age who are relatively fit for  paddling. Wear or bring sturdy sandals or water shoes, a bathing suit, sun block, bug spray, a towel, and if possible an extra change of clothes.

Includes:
Round trip transportation, a hot breakfast and lunch, bilingual guides, safety kayakers, all equipment needed, security, snacks and drinks.
 

Rafting Class III & IV NARANJO RIVER: A Class III & IV half day challenge for more experienced paddlers. The Naranjo drops steeply from the mountains above Quepos, though a beautiful jungle gorge and takes you on a wild ride to sea level passing nearby farmlands and palm plantations. Water levels can rise quickly on this river upping the difficulty and adrenaline levels, so rafters should be physically fit and adventurous.

Price: $ 65.00 from Quepos / Manuel Antonio
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  $ 85.00 from Los Sueños or Jaco  
  (Minimun 2 people)  
     
Time: Quepos / Manuel Antonio - 8 AM - 11:30 AM  
  Los Sueños or Jaco - Ask for pick-up time  
 
Requirements: We strongly recommend that adventurers (adults and children over age 10) be physically fit and prepared for Class IV rapids. Wear or bring water sandals or sturdy water shoes, a bathing suit, sunscreen, bug spray, a towel, and if possible a change of clothes.

Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual guides, safety kayakers, all equipment needed, security, snacks and drinks.
 

SEA KAYAKING

Costa RicaISLA DAMAS ESTUARY: Paddle protected inland waterways, a perfect place to learn this magical way of exploring coastal mangrove areas and seeing wildlife. None of this trip is in the open ocean and the pace of this trip is according to your abilities. Lunch is at a great seafood restaurant.

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Price: $65.00 day tours - Single or Double Open-Seat Kayaks Available

Time: Ask for pick up time (Depends on tides and lasts 4 - 5 hours)

Requirements:
Excellent for adventurous individuals, families or groups of any age who want to learn and experience nature first hand – but children under age  10 might have to paddle in a double kayak with an adult.  We  recommend that you are relatively physically fit for paddling in an  open-seat kayak for a few hours, and please wear comfortable clothing  and sturdy shoes that might get wet.  Bring or wear a bathing suit,  sunscreen, towel, camera, and a hat.

Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual guides and naturalists, kayaks and all equipment needed, security, a great hot meal, snacks and drinks.

 

 
MANUEL ANTONIO COASTAL PADDLE: A more challenging open ocean paddle along one of Costa Rica's most beautiful coastlines. Nearby islands are nesting sites for boobies and frigatebirds. We stop for a swim and snacks in isolated Biesanz Bay and we lunch at the end of the trip, near the National Park of Manuel Antonio.


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Price: $ 65.00

Time: 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.

Requirements:
Some experience in open-seat kayaking is preferred and a reasonable  fitness level is recommended, since this adventure involves kayaking in  the open ocean where some strong waves and surf are common. Children under age 10 might have to paddle in a double kayak with an adult. We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and shoes that can get wet, and don’t forget your bathing suit, camera, sunscreen, hat, and towel.

Includes:  Round trip transportation, bilingual guides and naturalists, kayaks,  snorkeling and all equipment needed, security, snacks, drinks, and a  great meal.
 
 

NATURAL HISTORY TOURS

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK:

Have an experienced nature guide take you on an informative hike through the park. Our guides know where you are most likely to encounter sloths, monkeys etc. They will also provide a great deal of information on the history, flora and fauna during this easy 2 1/2 hr. walk. Mid-tour snacks and refreshments are offered and guests may remain in the park after the tour.

Price: $48.00 from Quepos / Manuel Antonio
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  $76.00 from Los Sueños or Jaco
 
  Private Tours Available
(Minimun 2 people)
 
     
Time:

7 AM or 12 PM from Quepos / Manuel Antonio

 
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Requirements:Easy walk or hike, depending upon your abilities and self-paced tour. Bring water, a camera, sunscreen, bug spray, and your binoculars while you hike in the Park, and if you so desire bring your bathing suit and towel for a relaxing afternoon at the beach after your hike and guided adventure.

Includes: Transportation, bilingual guides and certified naturalists, entrance fee,  snacks and refreshments after the tour right near the beach.
 

CATAMARAN COASTAL ADVENTURE:

Discover our Manuel Antonio coastline the way Christopher Columbus traveled, and climb aboard one of Costa Rica’s fastest sailing experiences – Catamaran Coastal Adventure – by day or sunset.  For the adventurous traveler, family or large group (private charters available), this tour is for those looking to enjoy life to its fullest. Glide through crystal clear, aqua blue pacific waters, marvel at the unspoiled beaches of Manuel Antonio, explore the mysterious islands that lie just offshore our coast. Where jagged rock formations and towering cliffs host numerous varieties of nesting marine birds and their young, you and your guests can usually watch spotted dolphins native to these warm coastal waters frolic and jump in your Catamaran’s wake as you pass giant sea turtles (so important to Costa Rica) and observe migrating humpback whales. .


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Price: $80.00.

Time: 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
Private Charters Available
(Minimum 2 people)

Requirements: Good for individuals, families or large groups. Wear casual yet  comfortable clothing – and please bring a bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, hat, camera, and maybe an extra change of clothes to wear  after snorkeling and swimming.

Include: Round-trip transportation, bilingual guides and naturalists, all equipment needed, security, snacks, refreshments, a great meal.
 

CANOPY TOUR

MANUEL ANTONIO CANOPY TOUR:

You’ve heard about Canopy Tours before, yet now you can experience the Rain Forest Tours difference with the Manuel Antonio specialist – day or night.  The ecologically and educationally focused Canopy experience is geared towards a mix of adventure, nature and safety. Excellent for individuals, families, children 6 years old and over, or large groups.  Persons of all ages will enjoy this adventure tour because of its variety, options and bio-diversity.

Travel through the Costa Rican tropical jungle on suspension cables as you move through the primary jungle canopy with your bilingual guide and safety spotters from platform to platform. 

Come for the experience, stay for the safe zip or hiking adventure, and sample the jewel of our country – the exotic tropical rain forest canopy.

 Price:


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US$ 65 Day or Night

Night tour includes Dinner
(Minimum 2 people)

 Time:

7 AM   /  10 AM   /  2 PM

Night at 5:30 PM

 Requirements:

Must be at least 6 years old and have an adventurous spirit, wearcomfortable yet casual clothing that you can move around comfortably in.

 Includes:

Round trip transportation, bilingual guides and naturalists, allequipment needed, security, great snacks and refreshments, and Night

Tour includes a great dinner.

 Packages:

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Package Tours available for both the Canopy Tour and the Rain Forest Hiking.

 

OPTIONAL TOURS

DON GILBERTO - FAMILY HORSE BACK RIDING TOURS:

Whether it is the stunning Tocori waterfalls year round, the private Tocori biological reserve, or the world famous Manuel Antonio beaches, let Don Gilberto and his family show you the real Costa Rica – on horseback.

Come and experience Costa Rica’s unique flora and fauna, it’s rare medicinal herbs, it’s breathtaking landscapes, exotic and savory Tico style treats, and a beautiful, highly-educated family of guides and naturalists who will take you and your guests on a journey in history and adventure on an unforgettable horseback expedition – any time of year.

All the tours include several hours of riding through special trails with stunning vistas and scenery, and include well-earned stops to savor and enjoy the tastes, flavors and multi-sensory experiences of this beautiful land.  As eco-stewards and community leaders if the Quepos / Manuel Antonio area, let Don Gilberto, his daughter Dyala, and their family host you and your guests on an unforgettable and uniquely Costa Rican experience.


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Tocori waterfalls / Rancho Don Gilberto:
Make sure you are able to ride at least at an easy pace for about 1 hour.

Time: 8 AM or 1 PM

Price: US$ 60.00 
Private Tours Available
(Minimum 2 people)


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Beach Horse Back Riding / Rancho Don Gilberto:
Make sure you are able to ride at least at an easy pace for about 2 hours.

Time: Ask for pick-up time

Price: US$ 55.00
Private Tours Available
(Minimum 2 people)

Tours Requirements: We recommend wearing comfortable clothes and possibly long pants (or bring a towel) while horseback riding, yet bring your bathing suit, bug repellant, sunscreen, camera, hat, towel, and maybe an extra change of clothes to wear after swimming and riding in the Tocori river and waterfalls.

* The Staff Respects our Animals

Certain weight limits apply, ask for details

 

DAMAS ISLAND MANGROVE TOUR:

Don't miss Isla Damas and its wonderful wildlife just because you don't want to kayak. Treat yourself to a tour by boat in the estuary with a guide. There is great birding and wonderful vistas on this mangrove canals. We win also stop at the island to enjoy a nice walk on the beach. Then enjoy a restaurant lunch or dinner. Excellent chance to see animals and birds. (Caimans, Sloths, Crocodiles, Boas, White face's monkeys, egrets, and much more.) Specially recommended for senior citizens.


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Price: $65.00 day tours - $69.00 night tours.
Single or Double Open-Seat Kayaks Available

Time: Depends on tides and lasts 4 - 5 hours.

Requirements:
Excellent for adventurous individuals, families or groups of any age who  want to learn and experience nature first hand – but children under age  10 might have to paddle in a double kayak with an adult.  We recommend that you are relatively physically fit for paddling in an  open-seat kayak for a few hours, and please wear comfortable clothing  and sturdy shoes that might get wet.  Bring or wear a bathing suit,  sunscreen, towel, camera, and a hat.

Includes: Round trip transportation, bilingual guides and naturalists, kayaks and  all equipment needed, security, a great hot meal, snacks and drinks.
 

COSTA RICA SPORT FISHING - OFF SHORE, IN SHORE OR FLY FISHINS:

Off the Central Pacific coastline of Costa Rica lies one of the most internationally - renown sport fishing locations known to anglers world-wide. Blessed with warm coastal currents and unbelievable fishing stock, Costa Rica’s calm Pacific blue waters – along the stunning coastline or a few short miles out to sea – are THE SPOT for catch and release sport fishing, fly fishing, or even record-breaking in shore fishing for edible delicacies. Our unforgettable Bill Fish or Sport Fishing Safaris are available year round and designed to fit every budget -- as well as every level of angler, from novice to expert.


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Price:

Off Shore:

 Full day $945

 Half day $725

In Shore:

 Full day $925

 Half day $725

Private & Shared Charters Available

Time: Depends on the Charter, best time to start is about 7 a.m

  • Half Day Charters are up to 4 Hours
  • ¾ Day Charters are up to 6 hours
  • Full Day Charters last up to 8 hours with Catered Lunch

Requirements: Good for individuals, families, incentive parties or large groups. Wear casual yet comfortable clothing – and please bring a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and do NOT forget your camera.

Includes: Round-trip transportation, bilingual Captain and Crew, snacks, refreshments, lunch on most full day charters and other amenities - yet contact us for details since all charters are specially designed and coordinated just for you and your group.


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