Experiences Book Experiences & Adventures PALO VERDE WILDLIFE AND OBSERVATION TOUR The Palo Verde National Park is one of the best wildlife and bird watching spots in Costa Rica. Ride a boat down the river and get up close to the wild animals in their natural habitat. Iguanas, crocodiles, birds, monkeys, and bats are all active in this area. The tour takes 1.5hrs on the river and afterwards we will eat an authentic Costa Rican lunch. The boat and restaurant are owned by a local family: the husband is the captain of the boat and his wife will cook lunch for us. Quick Guide: What to bring: Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, camera, insect repellent, sunglasses Includes: Private transportation, bilingual guide, boat ride, lunch Departure time: 7.30am Tour duration: 6 hours Driving time: 1h20 min. Price: $176 p.p BIRD WATCHING SPECIALIZED TRIP Looking for great professional bird watching trips? Go into the field with an expert bird watcher. To make these trips as educational as possible, these are all private tours. You will learn to identify local species by their markings, sounds, and behavior. We can also accommodate small groups. Our full day trips last until the birding is over but we are flexible to adjust our itinerary to any special situations related to schedules, heat, rain, etc. Before your trip, please provide some details about your ideal experience, target species, and number of days you would like to go birding. Whether you are a beginner or expert, we will tailor your trip to you. Quick Guide: What to bring: Comfortable clothes, sneakers, Costa Rican bird guide, sunscreen, camera, binoculars, insect repellent Includes: Private transportation, bilingual bird guide, entrance fee, breakfast, snacks Departure time: 5:30am (full day tour) or 6:00am (half-day tour) Tour duration: 6 hours Driving time: depends on the National Park Price: Half-day $215 p.p; full day $266 p.p MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST & COFFEE TOUR Covering just 1% of all woodlands of the world, this rare and rich forest is a national treasure. Choose between one of the following tours and discover the Hummingbird Garden, where hundreds of hummingbirds from 14 different species fly around you. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and get to know the process of coffee, chocolate and sugarcane production. Zip Lining: experience the cloud forest like the Resplendent Quetzal, flying over its canopy. Hanging Bridges: walk across the clouds, spot some of the over 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, and 1,200 species of amphibians and reptiles that inhabits the reserve. Quick Guide: What to bring: Comfortable clothing, raincoat or poncho, walking shoes, camera, insect repellent Includes: Your choice of tour, private transportation, bilingual guide, breakfast, soft drinks and beer, lunch, hummingbird garden tour, coffee, chocolate and sugarcane tour Departure time: 7:00am Tour duration: 8 hours Driving time: 2h 30min. each way Price: $334 p.p. BARRA HONDA CAVES Barra Honda National Park boasts the only underground caves in Guanacaste region. These limestone caves are formed on its interior with stalagmites, stalactites and outstanding rock formations. The tour begins with a hike from the entrance of the national Park to the main cave named “Terciopelo”. As you walk through the forest, you may be able to spot some wild life and interesting plants and trees. At the cave, you will be harnessed and to climb down a 17mts vertical ladder to the bottom of the fist chamber. Inside the caves you will hear the sound of water dripping into the calcarium type of rock and you will visit two more chambers inside. *This tour is not recommended for people who are claustrophobic or afraid of the dark. **Minimum age: 10 years old. Quick Guide: What to bring: Comfortable clothes, hiking or closed shoes, camera, insect repellent Includes: Private transportation, guide, equipment (harness, ropes and headlamps), entrance fees, cooler with drinks, lunch Departure time: 7.30am Tour duration: 6 hours Driving time: 455min. each way Price: $198 p.p. TAMARINDO ESTUARY This Estuary is part of “Parque Marino Las Baulas” a National Park that covers Playa Grande and Tamarindo areas. Get inside the mangrove on a 2-hour boat ride and look for all kinds of wildlife on its sides. The captain will take the boat threw the narrow canals of brackish water where you can spot crocodiles, iguanas, different kind of egrets and herons. Also, you get to take a short hike in the dry forest to look for the howler monkeys. A perfect activity to see wildlife in a short period of time. Quick Guide: What to bring: Comfortable clothes, camera, insect repellent, sunglasses, sunscreen Includes: Private transportation, bilingual guide, boat tour, drinks Departure time: Depending on the tide, please inquire with the Concierge Tour duration: 4 hours Driving time: 45 min. each way Price: $125 p.p. MAKE YOUR OWN ITINERARY You set the route and we take you there. Travel with a guide who will use local knowledge to take you wherever you would like to go. This option is perfect for those who want to create their own experience but also keep it authentic. Suggested places to visit include the waterfalls at Llanos de Cortes, Liberia City, Santa Cruz, beach hopping, surfing local beaches, exploring national parks, or even exploring places you’ve found on the Internet. Quick Guide: What to bring: Walking shoes, camera, sunscreen, insect repellent, cash (for souvenir shopping) Includes: Private transportation, bilingual guide, cooler, water Departure time: Flexible times, please inquire with the Concierge Tour duration: Depending on selected activities Driving time: 1:40 min. Price: $50 per hour ARENAL ADVENTURE DAY Arenal is one of the most popular places to get in touch with Costa Rica’s rain forest. Your private guide picks you up at 6am and the drive takes approximately 3:45 hrs including the time for breakfast on the way. After arriving, we start the day with an Ecological Hike, where we have the chance to see wildlife such as sloth, red frogs, caimans, birds, butterflies, and more. After this hike we take you to “La Fortuna Waterfall”, the most amazing falls in the area where you can swim if desire. Then we move to the hot springs area for a late lunch and to enjoy the tranquil relaxation of the natural hot springs. Experience one of the most breathtaking Costa Rica volcanoes with us. Choose 3 among the following activities for your tour: 1. Zip Lining: Fly through the tree canopies and feel the adrenaline flow through your veins. Enjoy the views of the Costa Rica rainforest like wildlife does and be amazed by the beauty of the landscape that surrounds the area. 2. La Fortuna Waterfall: a natural gem of 230ft high and crystal-clear waters. Hike among the exuberant rainforest, find amazing tress with hundreds of years, spot some wildlife and jump into the fresh natural pool formed by the waterfall. ARENAL ADVENTURE DAY (Continues from previous page) 3. Hanging Bridges: If adrenaline is not your thing you still can enjoy the rainforest from the treetops. Join us in a hike through a series of natural trails and suspended bridges 4. Natural Hike: Explore a private ecological reserve where you will have the opportunity to spot a diversity of plants, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, insects and butterfly garden. 5. Hot Springs: These natural mineral-rich waters that originate in the Arenal volcano will do magic to your body, making you feel energized and revitalized. Quick Guide: What to bring: Bathing suit, walking shoes, change of clothes, sunscreen, camera, insect repellent Includes: Your choice of 3 activities from the description above, breakfast, lunch, private transportation, bilingual certified guide, drinks on the car, entrances fees Departure time: 7:00am Tour duration: 8 hours Driving time: 1h 45min. each way Price: $334 p.p. CONGO TRAIL CANOPY TOUR Experience the forests of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region on a Canopy Tour of the Congo Trail. With over 1200 meters of zipline platforms and hanging bridges, the Congo Trail is a once-in-a-lifetime jungle adventure. You can even go so far as to try the Extreme Canopy Tour, which has Tarzan-like swings and Superman-style ziplines. It’s not for the faint of heart! Quick Guide: What to bring: Sunscreen, hiking shoes or sneakers, insect repellent, camera Includes: Ground transportation, tour guide Departure time: Flexible pick up times, please inquire with the Concierge Tour duration: 3.5 hours Driving time: 20 min. each way (bumpy road!) Price: $51 p.p.; $40 extra p.p. for the ‘Superman Line’ (optional adventure) DIAMANTE ADVENTURE PARK Discover the forests of Costa Rica’s Guanacaste region with an array of exciting and memorable activities all conveniently located within Diamante Adventure Park. The day pass allows you to experience a full day of adventure between horseback riding, ATVs rides, and canopy zip-line (boasting 5 lines including the hanging bridge over the crocodiles!) - in all safety accompanied with your very own private guide. From the forest to Hammock Beach, keep enjoying activities such as kayaking, snorkelling and stand up paddle. When you have enough, stop for a delicious lunch at the facilities. Diamante Adventure Park also features and animal sanctuary and a botanical garden. Quick Guide: What to bring: Comfortable clothes, walking or closed shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera Includes: Tour guide, buffet lunch, coffee, fruit, drinks.*Please not that transportation is not included Departure time: 9:00am or 1:00pm Tour duration: 3.5 hours Driving time: 45 min. each way (bumpy road!) Price options: Aerial Pass $77 p.p.; Horseback Riding $54 p.p.; Adventure Pass $110 p.p.