FROM GUANACASTE
All Rates are in US Dollars
All Rates are per person
All Taxes Included
Low Season: May - November / High Season: December - April
Rates do not apply for Easter, Christmas and New Year Week
Arenal Volcano and Coter Rainforest
CRTSWS-501
A
visit to Coter Rain Forest Reserve will introduce you to the wonders of
the rain forest. One of the most complex ecosystems on earth. Our
naturalist tour guide will point out the most interesting plants and
trees during our 45 minutes hike. Early afternoon we will continue to
the Hot Springs, where over 8 pools filled with hot spring water set in
the most beautiful tropical gardens will relax our body and soul.
INCLUDES: A/C
transportation, English speaking guide, entrance fees, lunch and dinner.
WHAT TO BRING: Walking shoes, bathing suit, camera and film, binoculars,
hat, insect repellent and raincoat.
DURATION: 12 hours approximately.
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A mid morning departure to the Arenal Volcano will take us through the
most incredible sights of the Arenal Lake. Arriving at the Hot Springs
on the perfect time to enjoy its curative and relaxing pools at the
bottom of the impressive volcano. We will stay at the volcano area until
dark hoping to see its red lava coming down, a natural wonder ruled by
Mother Nature.
INCLUDES: A/C
transportation, English speaking guide, entrance fee, lunch and dinner.
WHAT TO BRING: Comfortable shoes, bathing suit, camera and film,
binoculars, hat, insect repellent,
DURATION: 12 hours approximately.
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Canopy Tour
CRTSWS-503
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 between the forest from tree to tree where you
will hang as a monkey with a harness and safety equipment discovering
the forest from a totally different point of view. A 100% adrenaline
experience worth to discover.
INCLUDES: A/C
transportation, English speaking guide, canopy ride and a refreshing
drink at the end.
WHAT TO BRING: Insect repellent, light clothing, jeans, camera and film.
DURATION: 4 hours approximately.
This tour is recommended
only for persons in top health and physical conditions. Waiver required.
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Corobici River Safari Float Tour
CRTSWS-504
Duration: 8 hours
Includes: Lunch, Snacks & Bottled Water
Description:
On this full day trip you will enjoy
adventure and learn about the animals of Costa Rica while floating down
the beautiful Corobici River. This gentle float trip is safe for young
and old alike while taking in the sights of birds, monkeys and other
wildlife that thrive along the river’s edge. You will also visit Los
Pumas Rescue Center where you can see all varieties of cats that are
located in Costa Rica as well as many species of birds and white face
monkeys. Naturalist guide and typical lunch is included.
What to bring: hiking or
running shoes, sandals for spa, binoculars, camera, spending money,
sunscreen, sun hat.
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Guaitil Pottery, Santa Cruz and
Coope Tortilla CRTLP-505
Duration: 6 hours
Includes: Lunch,
Snacks & Bottled Water
Description:
This exciting tour takes you to the town of
Guaitil which is a small village close to Santa Cruz and is a primary
center of Costa Rican folklore in this area. The people of Guaitil use
local clays, natural dyes and wood burning ovens to make beautiful
pottery just as they ancestors did. Next you will enjoy a town tour of
Santa Cruz and lunch in a typical restaurant that is owned and operated
by 14 ladies. Wood burning stoves and adobe style ovens are used for
cooking. There will also be an opportunity to shop for local crafts.
What to bring:
anything comfortable,
camera, spending money, sunscreen, sun hat
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Liberia Sightseeing (from Papagayo
Gulf)
CRTSWS-506
The white adobe houses built last century will take us back in time. The
Agonia Church, built in 1769 and over 36 houses located on the Royal
Street that preserve the architecture of last century. Our guide will
acquaint us with the most interesting facts of the city. Take advantage
of the local stores to buy the best coffee to take back home. A stop on
the different gift and souvenir shops along the way will make this trip
the best excuse to leave the hotel for a couple of hours.
INCLUDES: A/C
transportation and English speaking guide.
WHAT TO BRING: Light clothing, camera and film.
DURATION: 5 hours approximately.
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Las Iluciones Horsebackriding
CRTSWS-507
Los Inocentes ecological Ranch is the best place to ride a horse while
we look for animals. This special horseback ride through the jungle will
not only make you feel like a rancher, but also the nature lover in you
will awake to the most incredible sites of the rain forest. Keep an eye
out for toucans, wild parrots, monkeys, sloths and other mammals as we
ride through the jungle at the bottom of the Orosi Volcano.
INCLUDES: A/C
transportation, English speaking guide, lunch and horse rental.
WHAT TO BRING: Long pants, suntan lotion, hat, camera and film.
DURATION: 8 hours approximately.
This tour is recommended
only for persons in top health and physical conditions.
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Mega COMBO
CRTSWS-508
A full day of magic is waiting for you at the surrounding areas of the
Rincon De La Vieja Volcano! Relaxing at the Hot Springs! The nature SPA
will give you the opportunity to apply a mud mask rich in minerals that
will clean your skin an make you feel reborn. Visit one of the most
beautiful waterfalls in Guanacaste. Enjoy a 1-hour guided horseback
riding through the forest. After a delicious style Costa Rican lunch you
will experience the forest in a very unique way from the top of these
ancestral trees.
Mix yourself with the incredible life of the tropical forest. The
adventure will be yours!
INCLUDES:
A/C transportation, English speaking guide, lunch, canopy tour,
horseback ride, hot springs, Turkish bath, water slide and waterfall.
WHAT TO BRING: Bathing suite, towel, suntan lotion, hat, extra dry
cloth, camera and film.
DURATION: 10 hours approximately.
This tour is recommended
only for persons in top health and physical conditions.
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MACADAMIA TOUR AND COSTARRICAN FLAVOR
CRTSWS-509
The Macadamia Tour at Finca La Anita not
only uncovers the secrets of cultivating the most exotic and expensive
nut in the world, but also features breathtaking views of three
volcanoes, the chance to see countless species of tropical birds, and a
hearty lunch of delicious local foods. On a relaxing ride through the
macadamia plantation you will discover what makes the “queen of nuts” so
spectacular, while at the same time experiencing the sights and sounds
of the surrounding rainforest. After the excursion, we will fulfill your
palates craving with a rich meal of traditional foods while the aroma of
freshly-roasting cinnamon and sugar cane macadamia fills the air, ready
just in time for desert.
Full Day Tour Including: A/C
transportation, English speaking guides, wagon ride and lunch.
What to Bring: Comfortable
shoes, Insect repellent, camera and film, sunscreen lotion, walking
Shoes and water.
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Palo Verde National Park and
Guaitil Pottery CRTLP-510
Duration: 10
hours
Includes: Lunch,
Snacks & Bottled Water
Description:
The lowlands and marshes of Palo Verde
create the perfect conditions for the largest concentration of waterfowl
and wadding birds in all Central America. This is a birdwatchers
paradise as well as a perfect spot to see lots of crocodiles as you
cruise the Tempisque River by boat. After lunch we will pass by the
famous artisan village of Guaitil and learn how the Chorotega Indians
make their pottery using the same techniques that were used by their Pre
Columbian ancestors.
What to bring: running
shoes or strap-on sport sandals, binoculars, camera, sunscreen, sun hat.
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Rain Forest Extravaganza
Tenorio Skywalk CRTSWS-511
The Tenorio Volcano Conservation Area will provide us with the most
incredible sights of the rain forest. During a nature walk of
approximately two and half hours through the forest you will discover
four suspension bridges that will allow different observation levels to
admire the flora and fauna of this beautiful ecosystem. Our naturalist
guide will acquaint us with the most interesting facts of the Tropical
Humid Forest. Flowers, ferns, epiphytes and ancestral trees will be the
perfect background to our expedition. Admire an incredible view of the
nearby plains.
INCLUDES: A/C
transportation, English speaking guide, lunch and entrance fee.
WHAT TO BRING: Hiking shoes, light cloth, binoculars, camera and film.
DURATION: 8 hours approximately.
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Rincon de la
Vieja Guided Hike CRTLP-512
Duration: 6 hours
Includes: Lunch,
Snacks & Bottled Water
Description:
Hiking trough the Rincon de la Vieja
National Park is a great experience for the entire family. As you hike
the trails you will be able to see old lava fields, vapor holes, thermal
waters, wildlife and exotic Guaria Morada (Cattleya skinneri), this
orchid is Costa Rica’s national flower. This 2½ hour guided hike will
allow you to be close enough to feel the heat and the steam that rise
from the steamy mud pots, product of the constant activity of this
volcano. Naturalist Guide and typical lunch is included.
What to bring: hiking
or running shoes, binoculars, camera, sun hat.
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WONDERS OF COSTA RICA (Matambu Coffee
Tour & Folklore):
CRTSWS-513
The Palo Verde National Park is a wildlife
sanctuary. Scientists from all over the world come to study this rich
ecosystem that combines rivers, marshland, mangroves and dry forest.
Our river cruise will take us on the Tempisque River, the most important
one in Guanacaste, at the time of admiring the natural beauty of this
park and looking for crocodiles, monkeys, iguanas and thousands of birds
that migrate to Palo Verde.
For approximately one hour you will be
having a nice walk around the field of our Beneficio Matambu. Here you
can see the different processes of coffee production, from the growing
of the plant to the treatment of the leftovers. You will learn about
the coffee production of the area, unique in Guanacaste, and you will
experience the values of the culture, indigenous and countrymen of this
region. For sure you will taste the exquisite Café Diria. A tour for
the coffee lovers.
Full day Includes: A/C transportation,
English speaking guide, entrance fee to the Coffee Hacienda, Palo Verde
boat ride & lunch.
What to bring: Light clothing, camera and
hat.
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Santa Rosa National Park & Liberia
Shopping Tour CRTSLP-514
Duration: 6 Hours
Includes: Lunch
Description:
This is one of Costa Rica’s most important
historic areas, where Costa Rican troops defeated the Filibuster troops
that intended to conquer Central America under William Walker’s command.
In March 1856 Costa Rican president, Juan Rafael Mora, approved an army
of 9000 to march into Santa Rosa where Walker’s troops had already
invaded Costa Rican soil and after a brief battle Costa Rica was
victorious. You will also enjoy the beaches and nature trails of the
Park along with a tour to Liberia and opportunities for some souvenir
shopping.
What to bring:
hiking or running shoes,
binoculars, camera, spending money, sun hat
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Nicaragua Lakes
And Volcanoes
CRTSWS-515
Lakes,
Volcanoes, Cities lost in time, Revolutionaries and literature make
Nicaragua one of the most interesting countries in Central America.
Enjoy the beautiful view of the Maderas and
Concepcion Volcanoes located in one of the largest islands of the world
in fresh water.
Visit the most active crater in Nicaragua
“Santiago” at the Masaya Volcano. Delight your desires of shopping in
Market Masaya.
Go back in time in one of the most antique
Cities of Central America “GRANADA” with more than 20 churches and
buildings more than 200 years old.
Includes: Emigration entrance fees to
Nicaragua, Departure tax from Nicaragua, A/C Transportation, Two
Bilingual Guides, Shopping In Market Masaya, Granada City Tour (Two
different Museums), Masaya Volcano National Park
Light
Breakfast, Lunch.
What to Bring: Insect repellent, camera &
film, cap or hat, extra clothes, light jacket, money (cash if
available), shorts, Sunscreen lotion, Passport (MUST BRING), Walking
Shoes and water.
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One Day Adventure Combo CRTLP-516
Duration: 10
hours
Includes: Lunch,
Snacks & Bottled Water
Description:
One of our best tours! Fun and adventure for
the whole family is what you can expect from this combo tour. Canopy
tour, rappelling canyon walls, hiking, horseback riding to waterfalls,
floating the Negro River in your own inner tube and Volcanic Mud Baths
are just a few of the many activities you can experience. If you are
interested in Costa Rican history you can visit an old sugar cane mill
powered by an ox team or visit a site where you can observe a Pre
Columbian art work and how indigenous tribes lived in the area.
What to bring:
swimsuit, hiking or
running shoes, sandals for spa, towel, change of clothing for lunch,
binoculars, camera, sun hat.
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Class II & III White Water Rafting
CRTLP-517
Duration: 6 hours
Includes: Lunch,
Snacks & Bottled Water
Description:
The Colorado River is a narrow river where
you will pass through canyon walls as you experience water rapids, lush
vegetation, wildlife and pristine isolation. Upon your arrival you will
receive safety instructions and then board your 2 person raft. Here you
will have the option of being accompanied by a guide or have them follow
you closely in another raft. This is sure to be an exciting tour for the
beginner or the experienced rafter. Get ready to observe herons and
iguanas basking on the riverside as howler monkeys play on the tree
branches above you.
What to bring:
swimsuit, strap-on sport
sandals or water shoes, change of clothing for lunch, camera.
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Class 3 & 4 Whitewater Rafting on the Tenorio River
CRTLP-518
Duration: 10
hours
Includes: Lunch,
Snacks & Bottled Water
Description:
Enjoy a fun filled day with class 3 & 4
Whitewater rapids as you raft on the Tenorio & Zapote Rivers. Rafting
has never been better than this enjoyable tour where you will have the
oportunity to see many different species of birds & wildlife that Costa
Rica has to offer. This amazing tour also offers time spent at the Los
Pumas Wildlife Refuge where you can see all 6 species of cats, tocans,
scarlet red macaws, pizotes, monkeys and other animals. Here your guide
will explain the animals and birds to you and can answer any questions
you may have.
What to bring:
swimsuit, strap-on sport
sandals or water shoes, change of clothing for lunch, camera.
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Jungle Night Hike Guided Tour
CRTLP-519
Duration: 3 hours
Includes: Snacks
& Bottled Water
Description:
Jungle night walks are casual strolls
through the jungle foliage that begin just before sunset and finish
after nightfall, giving clients an opportunity to compare diurnal (day
time) and nocturnal (night time) wildlife. As you meet your experienced
naturalist guide you will start out just at sunset. The twilight walk
gives visitors an opportunity to encounter nocturnal wildlife, birds,
reptiles and insects that do not come out until night. Be sure to bring
your flashlight and a curious mind. Includes Naturalist Guide, snacks
and water.
What to bring:
jacket, hiking or running
shoes, camera, head lamp or flashlight
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Rio Celeste Guided Rainforest Hike
CRTLP-520
Duration: 11
hours
Includes: Lunch,
Snacks & Bottled Water
Description:
A legend tells that after God was done
panting the sky, he washed the brushes in Rio Celeste (River Light
Blue). Once in the Tenorio National Park you will begin hiking through
a primary forest with your naturalist guide who will tech you about the
jungle and point out troops of howler monkeys prancing in the branches
along with many other animals. This is truly a great tour for the active
traveler who loves nature. As you descend you will get to see the
spectacular Rio Celeste Waterfall with its unique blue color.
What to bring:
change of cloths, swim
suit, day bag, hiking or running shoes, binoculars, camera, rain poncho,
towel.
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Loras Turtle Nesting at Playa
Ostional CRTLP-521
Duration:
Depending up to 10 hours
Includes: Dinner,
Snacks & Bottled Water
Description:
These beautiful sea turtles lay from 80 to
100 eggs each, weighing over 100 pounds and reaching over 2.5 feet long.
The Lora turtle may become extinct within the next 20 years if their
rate of decline is not stopped. Although chances to see these turtles
are possible at any time the main season is between May – Feb with the
peak in December but seeing hundreds of turtles at night is very common.
Photographs are not permitted after dark so we have afternoon departures
so you may view the turtles at sunset as well as night time.
What to bring:
jacket, hiking or running shoes, camera, flashlight, Please note that no
pictures are allowed after dark. (from Liberia ADD $10)
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Estuary Tour by Kayak CRTLP-522
Duration: 4
hours
Includes: Snacks
& Bottled Water
Description:
Lapa Tours offers great kayaking tours! The
Estuary Kayak tour will immerse you into the mangrove forest of Costa
Rica. Once in the estuary your guide will point out the many bird
species, plants and animals. You will peacefully float along the
estuary, under the cool shade of the mangrove trees paddling slowly as
you take in the sights and sounds of nature, a truly unique way to
experience Costa Rica. The Estuary tour is a great tour for your entire
family. The tour includes naturalist guide, snacks and water.
What to bring:
hiking or running shoes,
sandals for spa, binoculars, camera, spending money, sunscreen, sun hat.
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Early Bird Watching Tour CRTLP-523
Duration: 3.5
hours
Includes: Coffee,
Snacks & Bottled Water
Description:
With over 850 species of birds Costa Rica is
a great place for birding. With your experienced naturalist guide, you
will be able to view some of the following eye-catching species; The
Cattle Egret, Crested Caracara, Laughing Flacon and the Squirrel Cuckoo
just to mention a few. Our experiences guides carry binoculars and field
handbooks and to help you understand and learn about these magnificent
birds. Witnessing these spectacular birds is optimized in the early
morning or as the day cools into the evening when they are most active.
What to bring:
jacket, running shoes or
strap-on sport sandals, binoculars, camera
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Leatherback Turtle
Nesting at Playa Grande
CRTLP-524
Duration:
Depends on the tide, from 2 up to 8 hours
Includes:
Snacks & Bottled Water
Description
This tour is offered
only between Nov – Jan each year. Please be advised that this tour
operates according to the Leatherback Turtles schedule and long waits
until the turtles appear are sometimes common. The Leatherback turtle is
the largest living turtle in the world and can reach 8 feet in length.
There turtles are an amazing phenomenon and are endangered worldwide.
You will witness the mother as she fans away the sand to make her nest
and then lays her eggs before returning to the sea. Included are
Naturalist Guide, snacks and water.
What to
bring:
jacket, hiking or running shoes, camera
or
flashlight, Please note that no pictures are allowed after dark.
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
