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Culture ..Soft ....Nature .Adventure
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Enjoy the following excursions during your stay at Playa Herradura and Playa Jacó beaches: Carara Biological Reserve: VVisit this impressive transitional moist to dry forest and follow the trails to observe the variety of plants, amphibians, reptiles and birds such as the famous scarlet macaw. Crocodiles more than three meters long can be seen all along the Tárcoles River. Departures 6:00 am Duration 5 hours Frequency Daily Recommended comfortable shoes, light clothing, camera, sunscreen and insect repellent. Includes breakfast, and entrance fee to the park.

Manuel Antonio National Park: The natural trails in the park will take you to the interior of the forest to observe the variety of flora and fauna, including white-faced capuchin monkeys, raccoons, species of rodents and birds. You will also have time to take a dip in the warm waters of the Pacific. Departures 7,30 am Duration 8 hours Frequency Daily Recommended comfortable shoes, light clothing, bathing suite, sun lotion and camera Includes lunch and entrance fee to the park.

Canopy Chiclets: The Chiclets Canopy Tour is located in Playa Hermosa, Jacó. It is only 2 hours from San José and 45 minutes from Manuel Antonio National Park. Using the highest quality equipment (pulley, harnesses and climbing gear) you will glide between platforms on the cables with breath taking views of the canopy, forest floor and animals. Before you run into the forest, the guides are going to teach you how the Canopy works, after this short lesson you will learn how to operate the canopy equipment; now you' are ready to go. The adventure begins with a 10 minute walk through the Primary and Secondary Rain Forest. You will have a ground view to the beach. The tour consists of 13 suspended platforms connected with eleven steel cables and a suspended bridge high above the forest floor, the total length is around one thousand two hundred meters (+3500 ft). The height of the platforms vary from 60 to 120 feet above the ground. The complete tour lasts approximately 2 hours. Departures Morning and afternoon Duration 4 hours Frequency Daily Recommended hiking shoes, long pants, cotton shirt. Includes Transportation, tour guide and equipment

Tortuga Island: Visit one of the islands of white-sands most visited in the Gulf of Nicoya. During the trip in yacht, relax enjoying some tropical fruits, live music, and the beautiful scenery that this gulf displays. Once on the island, you will have time to swim, canoe, play volleyball and savor a delicious lunch.

Naranjo River : A class III/IV half day challenge for more experienced paddlers, this river drops steeply from the mountains above Quepos, through a beautiful jungle gorge and takes you on a wild ride to sea level by farmlands and palm plantations. Water levels can rise quickly, increasing the difficulty of the rapids, so rafters should be physically fit and adventurous. Fruit snacks are provided during the adventure. Departures 8:00am and 1:30pm Duration 5 hours Frequency Daily Participant Requirements: Good physical condition, must be over 12 years. Recommended River sandals or water shoes, a bathing suit, sun protection, t-shirt and hat. Includes transportation and tour guide.

Savegre Rafting : This full-day adventure kicks off with a 4-wheel drive trip into the remote valley that is home to the Rio Savegre. Perfect for all experience levels, the river offers an exciting selection of class II, III, and IV rapids as well as pristine waterfalls, swimming holes, and a remarkable variety of birds including egrets, toucans, osprey, parrots, kingfishers and cormorants. A "Tico" style lunch is hosted at the local small village. Departures 7:00am Duration 12 hours Frequency Daily Participant Requirements: Good physical condition, must be over 10 years. Recommended River sandals or water shoes, a bathing suit, sun protection, t-shirt and hat. Includes transportation, tour guide and lunch.

Tortuga Island with Breeze Cruises: This beautiful island is located at the southeastern tip of the Gulf of Nicoya, in front of Curu Point. It covers 120 hectares and reaches a height of 172 meters above sea level. Tortuga Island is composed of Dry Tropical forest. This typically means low rainfall levels and high temperatures and a long dry season. This forest has a canopy that is 30 meters high and the underbrush is sparse. Amongst the main ecosystems, the flora and fauna that is found includes the Candle tree, Anicillo, popularly known as black pepper, the monkey's ladder, Figg, andpink poui tree (tabebuia). It is normal to find pacas while walking the trails as well as a great variety of birds. Departures Once a day, approximately at 6:30 am. Pick up times change depending on the hotel. Duration 12 hours Frequency Daily Recommended Bathing suit, suntan lotion, sunglasses, camera, rubber sandals, and towels. Includes round trip ground transportation from all major hotels in San José and Jacó Beach. Ground transportation to Herradura Bay in an air-conditioned bus with comfortable seats. We offer pick ups from all major hotels located within the metropolitan area and surroundings. We also offer ground transportation from Jacó and on special days from Manuel Antonio Beach (Quepos). Private Dock at "Herradura Bay" at Marriott Los Sueños Hotel. Bilingual guide. Light breakfast aboard the bus. Consists of fruit juice, ham and cheese croissant and Cinnamon roll. Welcome cocktail. Maritime transportation aboard the Breeze Cruise. Tropical fruits & Soft drinks. B.B.Q. lunch buffet in our private beach area. Music. Beach activities. Beach Volleyball. Beach rackets & Frisbees, are included in the rate. Note Alcoholic beverages are not included on the rate, but are available for a reasonable charge.

Tortuga island with Calypso Cruises : The world famous "Calypso Catamaran Cruise" to Tortuga Island was created by Calypso Tours in 1975 and has been polished into one of Costa Rica's great experiences, combining blue water, white sand, green mountains, superb cuisine and personal service. Only Calypso's super yacht, the Manta Ray, built with pride in Costa Rica, has the speed to provide an extended island cruise. Glide past more than seven islands in the Gulf of Nicoya, spend more time on the beach and enjoy our snorkeling excursion! Whether you're 2 or 92, no visit to Costa Rica is complete without a trip on the "Calypso Catamaran Cruise". The day begins at your hotel where you will be greeted by a bilingual guide, seated on an air-conditioned bus and served a Continental Breakfast. The bus ride takes you from 5000 ft. to sea level, to the pacific port of Puntarenas. This is an excellent opportunity to view the coffee, sugar plantations, volcanic mountains and the unique Brahman cattle that form an ever-changing panorama. Departures Around 6:30 am Duration 12 hours Frequency Daily Recommended Casual clothes, bathing suit or shorts, suntan lotion, camera, sun glasses, tight fitting hat, light weight long sleeved shirt, rubber sandals, tennis or boat shoes. Don't forget your towels! Includes Air-Conditioned Bus Transportation to and from San José, Continental Breakfast, Bar-B-Que lunch served with Chilled White Wine, Soft Drinks and Fresh Fruit, Live Music

Punta Coral Cruise with Calypso Cruises : You will board the World Famous yacht Calypso, gleaming with varnished hardwoods and polished brass, for the 1½ hour cruise to Punta Coral. Accessible only by boat, Punta Coral is the eastern-most tip of the Peninsula of Nicoya. Located in front of the Islas Negritos Biological Reserve (a pre-Columbian Indian burial ground), this privately owned point of dry tropical forest has a quiet beach and a valley filled with flowering plants on one side and interesting rock formations and numerous caves on the other. Spend the late morning on the easy to walk nature trails. The many varieties of trees and interesting plants are labeled and the ocean views are spectacular. There are numerous producing fruit trees on the property which provide food for the wild animals native to the area. Troops of black-faced howler monkeys, yellow naped amazon parrots, a variety of humming birds and butterflies call this special place "Home". Departures Around 6:30 am Duration 12 hours Frequency Daily Recommended Casual clothes, bathing suit or shorts, suntan lotion, camera, sun glasses, tight fitting hat, light weight long sleeved shirt, rubber sandals, tennis or boat shoes. Don't forget your towels! Includes Air-Conditioned Bus Transportation to and from San José, Continental Breakfast, Bar-B-Que lunch served with Chilled White Wine, Soft Drinks and Fresh Fruit, Live Music

Crocodile Safari: At Tarcoles River, we will take boat ride with Jungle Crocodile Safari up the Grande de Tárcoles River and into the heart of crocodile territory. This is a 2 hours adventure tour. This is a very interesting ride, great for birders and for taking close-up photos of some very large reptiles. This boat ride will take around the Carara Biological Reserve, and will give a different look of the Reserve. Departures Around 8:00 am. Pick up times vary depending on the hotel location Duration 5 hours Frequency Daily Recommended comfortable shoes, light clothing, shorts, camera and insect repellent Includes transportation, tour guide, boat ride and entrance fee.

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