FROM DOMINICAL
All Rates are in US Dollars
All Rates are per person
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Low Season: May - November / High Season: December - April
Rates do not apply for Easter, Christmas and New Year Week
Caño Island Snorkeling CRTSSTHNEXP-801
CAÑO ISLAND BIOLOGICAL
RESERVE
Caño Island Biological
Reserve is located in the Pacific Ocean 15 km. off of the Osa Peninsula.
The border of the island has white sandy beaches and a well protected
in-shore reef makes this island the best spot in Costa Rica for scuba
diving and snorkeling. Normally there is great visibility, about 20
meters (65 ft), providing for clear sightings of the many species living
in the island's waters: fish, turtles, manta rays, dolphins and whales
to name a few.
The island's main trail
is well maintained, leading uphill into a pristine rainforest. 50 meter
tall trees and Pre-Columbian tombs are scattered along the trail. The
island's main points of interest are that it was used by ancient
indigenous peoples inhabiting the southern coastal area as a burial site
and many of Costa Rica's mysterious spherical stones of varying sizes
have been found on the island.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
We depart early in the
morning in our comfortable van from Dominical, taking the Costanera
Highway along the Pacific Ocean for about 90 minutes to Sierpe. We will
stop there to have breakfast at the Oleaje Sereno Restaurant (not
included). Please bring money for the breakfast as it is not provided as
part of the tour.
We will then take a
comfortable 90 minute boat ride through the largest area of mangrove
swamps in Central America to Caño Island. The Mangroves are inhabited by
crocodiles, snakes, four species of monkeys, and a great variety of
birds. Once through the Sierpe River Mouth we'll boat past two of the
most scenic areas in the country, Drake Bay and the Marenco Biological
Reserve. Along the beautiful coast we'll keep an eye out for Dolphins as
well as Humpback, Pilot and Killer Whales.
After arriving at the
island we will snorkel for an hour in the crystal clear waters, followed
by a tasty picnic lunch. We offer several options for the second part of
the trip: 1) Hike up the trails to the archeological cemetery where your
professional guide will tell you about the significance of the stone
spheres. 2) Another session of great snorkeling or 3) Stay on beach; as
you prefer. Finally, we'll start heading back to Dominical, returning
you to your hotel.
W hat to Bring :
Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito
repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera,
plastic bags, extra water bottle, set of extra clothes, and a towel. And
don't forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.
INCLUDES
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual, naturalist guide
- Lunch
- Park entrance fee
- Boat transportation
- Snorkeling equipment
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Corcovado National Park Hiking
CRTSSTHNEXP-802
CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK
Protecting approximately
54,539 hectares of humid rainforest and 2,4000 hectares of pristine
ocean, Corcovado National Park has become an international attraction
since it was founded in 1975. It is the #3 ranked national park in the
world, mainly because 2% of the entire world's biodiversity can be found
within the park.
Corcovado Park is home to
almost 400 species of birds, 140 species of mammals and 116 species of
amphibians and reptiles and 6000 species of insects. 6 natural
eco-systems have been identified in the park and it protects endangered
species such as the jaguar, puma, crocodile, tapir, poison dart and
golden frogs and the harpy eagle. The rainforest is also home to
numerous plants and insects that are extremely valuable for scientific
and medical discovery. It is the premier place in Costa Rica to see the
diverse wildlife that exists in the country.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
We depart early in the
morning in our comfortable van from Dominical, taking the Costanera
Highway along the Pacific Ocean for about 90 minutes to Sierpe. We will
stop there to have breakfast (not included).
We will then take a
comfortable 90 minute boat ride through the largest area of mangrove
swamps in Central America to Caño Island. The mangroves are inhabited by
crocodiles, snakes, four species of monkeys, and a great variety of
birds. Once through the Sierpe River mouth we'll boat past two of the
most scenic areas in the country, Drake Bay and the Marenco Biological
Reserve. We will hope to see Humpback, Pilot and Killer Whales along the
way.
When we get to the park
our bilingual naturalist guide will lead you on a 3 hour walking tour of
a pristine primary forest. The hike ends at the rangers station where we
will provide a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by rich natural
atmosphere.
Departure Time: 6:00 am
Return Time: 6:30 pm
What to Bring :
Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito
repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera,
plastic bags, extra water bottle, set of extra clothes, and atowel. And
don't forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.
INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from Dominical
- Professional, bilingual guide
- Lunch
- Access to the park
- Boat transfer
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Waves & Caves Marino Ballena National
Park CRTSSTHNEXP-803
MARINO BALLENA NATIONAL
PARK
The Marino Ballena
National Park was created in 1990 to preserve and protect the 4500 ha of
coral reef that surrounds Ballena & Las Tres Hermanas Islands. This park
also protects 13 km of pristine coastline including beautifully scenic
beaches such as: Playa Ventanas, Playa Piñuelas, Playa Ballena, Playa
Hermosa and Playa Bahia. Marino Ballena Park's most interesting
sedimentation process has formed a Tombolo, or land bridge, linking the
offshore reef to the mainland of Uvita Bay. This interesting formation
can be seen and accessed only at low tide.
In the park there can be
found sponges, corals, mollusks, algaes, echinoderms, crabs and other
creatures which are adapted to the strong tidal swell. Green Iguanas
abound in the park, feeding on plentiful alga plants. It is also an
important refuge and nesting place for numerous marine birds including
the frigate and the sea earwig. It is considered the most median point
of reproduction of the Humpback Whale which comes to these tropical
waters during winter months.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Departing early in the
morning in our comfortable van, through the Costanera Highway, along the
Pacific Ocean for about 1 ½ hour, up to the town of Sierpe. We'll stop
in Sierpe for 30 minutes to eat breakfast (not included). Next we cruise
down the Sierpe River on a cozy & covered boat through the largest
Mangrove swamp in Central America on the way into the Pacific Ocean.
When we get to the diving
spots our professional Dive Master will briefly go over with the first
dive intinerary and some instructions to make your dive even more
enjoyable. After the first dive is done, we'll be dropped off on the
island for a delicious Picnic Lunch, than will take you out for the last
dive always hoping that the second one will be better that the first
one. After this second part of the tour, we'll head back to Dominical.
The tour departure time depends upon the tides. Please call us for exact
times.
Departure Time: 7:30 am
Return Time: 12:30 pm
What to Bring :
Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito
repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera,
plastic bags, extra water bottle, set of extra clothes, and a towel. And
don't forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.
INCLUDED
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Lunch
- Park entrance fee
- Kayaking equipment
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Dolphins + Whales Watching
CRTSSTHNEXP-804
WHALES AND DOLPHINS
WATCHING ON THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC COAST
Whales & Dolphins have
always fascinated us. Their graceful, playful, and intelligent nature is
inspiring and captivating. There are 5 Species of Dolphins living in the
waters off the southern Pacific Coast of Costa Rica: Spotted, Spinner,
Bottlenose (Flipper), Common Dolphin and even Orcas. 3 Species of
Whales: False Killer, Pilot & Humpback Whales can be sighted nearly year
roung. The acrobatic Humpback Whale, a mammal measuring 15-17 meters
long, migrates to these tropical and subtropical waters during our
winter season to birth their young.
Many species of dolphins
and whales are endangered and protected. Perhaps non moreso than the
Humpback Whale, whose numbers continue to decrese. Come, join us, learn
and love them even more. This tour will surely be an unforgettable
experience for you.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Departing early in the
morning in our comfortable van we'll drive down the Costanera Highway
and along the Pacific Ocean for about 1 ½ hour to the town of Sierpe .
There, we'll stop for 30 minutes to eat a tasty breakfast (not
included). After breakfast we will board our cozy boat and cruise for 45
minutes down the Sierpe River through the largest Mangrove swamp in
Central America , watching the abundant wildlife along the shores.
Once through the Sierpe
River mouth and into the Pacific Ocean we will start our search for some
of the 5 species of Dolphins, Whales and/or possibly the Sea Turtles
that inhabit these waters. Your guide will illustrate the trip with
interesting facts about these fascinating mammals and their Natural
History. The spectacular views of Drakes Bay , Caño Island and Violines
Island will amaze you. When you get hungry we will prepare a delicious
picnic lunch and then get back to Dolphins and Whales watching. Around
3:00 p.m. will start to head back to Sierpe and to Dominical.
Departure Time: 6:00 am
Return Time: 4:30 pm
What to Bring :
Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito
repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera,
plastic bags, extra water bottle, dry clothes to change into, and a
towel. And don't forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.
INCLUDED
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual, naturalist guide
- Lunch
- Park's entrance fee
- Boat transportation
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Crocodile Night
Safari CRTSSTHNEXP-805
MANGROVE SWAMPS AT NIGHT
Did you know the 70% of
the wildlife activity is either crepuscular or nocturnal? In other words
night is the perfect time for a wildlife touSr. And there is no better
place to see nocturnal creatures than a mangrove swamp. The Great
Terraba River is the longest river and carries the largest volume of
water in the country. Also, the river mouth has the largest area of
mangroves in the country. In the middle section of this river there
remains the two most ancient tribes of this area, the Terrabas and the
Borucas. This trip will expose you to some of the inhabitants of this
complex environment: Bats, Opossums, Sloths, Owls, Snakes, Raccoons,
Frogs and of course the most fascinating one, the American Crocodile.
Normally, trips like this
are only offered during day but this night tour will give you a entirely
different perspective on this amazing area. We invite you to enjoy and
to experience wildlife in a unique way on this night-time adventure.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Leaving from Dominical
late in the afternoon for to the town of Coronado, about a 45 minute
drive.
We'll board the boat and ride through the mangroves swamps, which is
part of the most important conservation area of it's type in Central
America. The mangroves also border the Marino Ballena National Marine
Park. We'll spend the next 2 hours in search of the wide variety of
wildlife that there is to be seen in the area. Meanwhile, your tour
guide will enhance this interesting expedition by teaching you all about
the animals, birds, reptiles, plants and trees in this interesting
environment. We'll even provide a tasty luch of sandwiches and drinks
before we start to get back to Dominical.
Departure Time: 5:00 pm
Return Time: 9:30 pm
What to Bring :
Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito
repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera,
plastic bags, extra water bottle, set of extra clothes, and a towel. And
don't forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.
INCLUDED
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Park entrance fee
- Sandwiches and drinks
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Snorkeling & Kayaking in Marino Ballena National Park CRTSSTHNEXP-806
MARINO BALLENA NATIONAL
PARK
The Marino Ballena
National Park was created in 1990 to preserve and protect the 4500 ha of
coral reef that surrounds Ballena & Las Tres Hermanas Islands. This park
also protects 13 km of pristine coastline including beautifully scenic
beaches such as: Playa Ventanas, Playa Piñuelas, Playa Ballena, Playa
Hermosa and Playa Bahia. Marino Ballena Park's most interesting feature
is a Tombolo, or land bridge, which links the offshore reef to the
mainland of Uvita Bay. This natural bridge, formed by sedimentation, can
be seen and accessed only at low tide.
In the park there can be
found sponges, corals, mollusks, algaes, echinoderms, crabs and other
creatures which are adapted to the strong tidal swell. Green Iguanas
abound in the park, feeding on the plentiful alga plants. It is also an
important refuge and nesting place for numerous marine birds including
the frigate and the sea earwig. It is considered the most median point
of reproduction of the Humpback Whale which comes to these tropical
waters during winter months.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
We will launch our kayaks
at Playa Piñuelas, a short 30 minute drive from Dominical in our
comfortable van. Along the way we may stop to watch birds, monkeys,
sloths, etc. Aside from exuberant flora and fauna you will also see
breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. At the put-in, our bilingual
guides will tell you all about the park's history and teach you
important safety techniques. We do our best to make sure that you get
what you expect from the tour and will provide you the safest equipment
available.
An easy 1½ hour paddle
brings us to Ballena Island where a lunch of fruit and cold drinks in
tropical style will be provided. We will then snorkel around the island,
observing the richest marine fauna in the area. Or, if you prefer, you
may choose to simply relax on the island and explore the numerous caves.
After an adventurous day we'll paddle back to Playa Piñuelas and return
you to your hotel.
Departure Time: 7:30 am
Return Time: 1:30 pm
What to Bring :
Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito
repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera,
plastic bags, extra water bottle, dry clothes to change into, and a
towel. And don't forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.
INCLUDED
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Lunch
- Park entrance fee
- Fruits and drinks
- Snorkling equipment
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Kayaking The Hatillo Mangrove Swamps CRTSSTHNEXP-807
THE HATILLO MANGROVE
SWAMPS
Mangrove swamps are one
of the richest natural environments in the world. Mangrove trees are the
only plant that thrives in salt water. You'll see a great variety of
birds in the swamps including: Bare-Throated Tiger Heron, Little Blue
Heron, Brown Pelican, Royal Tern; and mammals including White Faced
Capuchin Monkey, Three and Two-Toed Sloth, Northern & Crab Eating
Raccoons, and White Nosed Coati. Some of the reptiles indigenous to the
swamps are the Green Iguana, Jesus Christ Lizard, Boa Constrictor snake
and 6 different species of crabs.
TOUR DESCRIPTION
Departing from Dominical,
heading north for about 7 kilometers on the Costanera Highway we will
arrive at the Hatillo Mangrove Swamps next to Guapil Beach. We may stop
along the way to view sloths, toucans or monkeys. At the put-in spot
your guide will give safety instructions and will explain to you the
grand significance of this environment. We will then introduce you to an
easy, 3 hour paddle through the canals discovering the beauty and the
great variety of fauna that this estuary offers. The tour's departure
time depends upon the tide. Please contact us for exact times.
Departure Time: 8:00 am
Return Time: 12:30 pm
What to Bring :
Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito
repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera,
plastic bags, extra water bottle, set of extra clothes, and a towel. And
don't forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.
INCLUDED
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual, naturalist guide
- Lunch
- Park entrance fee
- Fruits and drinks
- Kayaks and safety equipment
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For further information about reservations contact us at:
Contact Us
1-800-745-3135 (USA and CANADA TOLL FREE)
Costa Rica Phone : (506) 290-2878
Costa Rica Fax: (506) 290-2853
P.O.Box : 387-1200 PAVAS, Costa Rica
