For activities…

 
Enjoy a thrilling week of fun-filled, sun-filled adventures that will create memories of a lifetime for your family or group!
 

 

National Park Guided Tour
 
What can we say about someone experiencing Costa Rica’s number one visitors’ spot for the first time with THE Manuel Antonio specialist – our Manuel Antonio National Park.  It’s just like experiencing Costa Rica for the first time -- absolutely unforgettable.  Take a leisurely hike with a highly trained, well-educated Costa Rican naturalist guide through our exotic, bio-diverse tropical rain forest preserved in our 34 year old national treasure, Manuel Antonio National 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-hour walk. Mid tour snacks and refreshments are offered and guests may remain in the park after the tour.
 
Includes: Transportation, bilingual naturalist, park entrance, refreshments
Times: 7:30am, 12:00pm
Duration: 3 hours

Canopy Zip lines

Canopy Safari

Sail high above the rainforest canopy and experience Manuel Antonio's most popular adventure sport: the canopy zip line.  This exhilarating tour was actually invented in Costa Rica, and has since been featured on the Discovery Channel and is certainly one of the highlights of this country. Canopy Safari provides tourists a unique activity and ecological experience, and almost anyone of any age can participate!  Young children can be carried by the guides. You do not need to be in great physical condition and it is not strenuous. This tour offers an adventurous tourist the opportunity to ascend into the forest canopy and see jungle life from a perspective available previously to only a select few researchers and photographers.
18 platforms, 10 zip lines, 2 repel lines, one suspension bridge, and one "Tarzan swing", butterfly farm and serpentarium

Includes: Transportation, bilingual guides, breakfast or lunch, equipment
Times: 7:30am, 10:30am
Duration: 5 hours
 
Titi Canopy

Located just minutes outside of Quepos, the Titi Canopy Tour is an exciting adventure that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.  You will fly for a mile over the jungle canopy suspended on solid steel cables attached to a personal, high-tech, lightweight harness.

During your journey you'll stop and rest at 16 strategically located platforms where you are most likely see the surrounding wildlife.  Many of these platforms are almost 100 feet high, nestled in the trunks and branches of trees that are centuries old.  Our experienced guides are at hand at all times to point out the animals and birds and to help with your equipment and ensure your safety.

16 platforms, 12 cables, long, soaring cables 350 and 430 meters

Includes: Transportation, bilingual guides, snack and refreshments on day tours, dinner on night tour, equipment
Times: 7:30am, 10:30am, 2:00pm, 5:30pm (seasonal)
Duration: 3 hours
 
 
Horseback Riding

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.
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.
 
Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, lunch or dinner
Times: 8:00am, 2:00pm
Duration: 4 hours
 
 
White Water Rafting
 
If you are looking for an action-packed half-day or full-day trip to complement your vacation, the rivers of this beautiful land are waiting for you. The wild and scenic Naranjo and Savegre Rivers offer some of the finest rapids in Latin America. Suitable even for first time rafters, this thrill-ride of churning water and breathtaking scenery will be the highlight of your trip.
 
Savegre River: This full day adventure includes an incredible 4/wheel drive journey which takes you in to a very remote back country for a 4 hour guided Rafting trip with class II / III / IV rapids in rafts for 6 people. There are great swimming holes and a large variety of birds and primary jungles (egrets, toucans, osprey, parrots, kingfishers, and cormorants). We will stop in a little village called Silencio for a Tico style lunch in a thatched roof restaurant with great views and a nature path. We also stop at some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area with many blooming heliconias in this shady ‘Garden of Eden’. 

Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, snack and lunch, equipment
Times: 8:00am, 11:00am
Duration: 6 hours
 
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.

Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, snack and refreshments, equipment
Times: 8:00am, 12:30pm
Duration: 4 hours
 
ATV Tour

Drive your own fully-equipped Honda ATV into the rugged mountains, where your professional bilingual guides lead you through rustic tropical settings, unpaved roads, giant African Palm Plantations, real working cattle farms, and typical Costa Rican towns. Savor the adventure as you ride through muddy trails, crystal clear streams, and winding mountain paths – all surrounded by Costa Rica´s diverse tropical rainforest. Then reward yourself by indulging in different natural swimming pools along the gentle riverbanks, where you can swim in refreshing, crystalline waters. End your exotic journey with a delicious Tico-style meal, while viewing stunning mountain vistas and Costa Rica´s unique tropical ecosystem. Overall, this is a Costa Rican adventure not to be missed!

Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, full meal
Times: 7:30am, 10:30am, 2:30pm
Duration: 4 ½ hours
 
Dolphin Watch Sailing Tours

The Costa Rica Pacific coastline is one of the most beautiful in the world. The unique geology of the region insures a surprise around every island and shore.   Hop aboard a catamaran or sailboat to see the many dolphins, whales, stingrays, sea turtles, and birds of the Manuel Antonio Marine Preserve. You will also have the opportunity to dive underwater to explore one of the finest snorkel reefs in the area. Then sail through a breathtaking sunset while you enjoy a feast of fresh fruits, grilled fish brochettes, pasta salad, drinks and the finest hospitality.

Includes: Transportation, lunch or dinner, cocktails, snorkel equipment
Times: 9:00am, 2:00pm
Duration: 4 ½ hours
 
Scuba Diving

We are dedicated to scuba diving in Costa Rica and our aim is to introduce this amazing, safe and fun sport to as many enthusiastic and adventure loving people as possible!
Our mission is to provide quality, safe, PADI dive courses, training packages, professional courses, and dive trips. The Manuel Antonio coastline with its 12 islands gives us the pick of numerous dive sites. All dives are guided by a PADI professional who has extensive knowledge and experience at our dive sites. You will see volcanic rock formations, with various hard and soft corals and an abundant marine life with schools of Snapper and Jacks, plus White Tip Reef Sharks, Angel Fish, Moorish Idols, Parrot Fish, Puffer Fish, Octopus, Eels, Crustaceans, Sea Turtles and in season (Dec - May) the giant Manta Ray.   During your surface interval you can enjoy the beautiful views of the Manuel Antonio National Park Coastline.

Includes: Transportation, bilingual master diver, two tank-dives, snack and refreshments, equipment
Times: 8:00am, 1:00pm
Duration: 4 hours
 
Mangrove Tours

Isla Damas features three types of mangrove forests connected by a myriad of choked and hidden waterways. Guests on this highly recommended tour are often rewarded with sightings of white-faced monkeys, giant anteaters, three-toed sloths, exotic bird species, alligators, boa constrictors, rare crab-eating raccoons, and the list goes on. A covered motorboat takes you on a cooling ride through the twisted and tangled tunnels of dense mangrove. With each turn you go deeper and deeper into a mysterious and intriguing landscape where each vista seems like a prize-winning image.
*This tour can also be enjoyed by kayak.

Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, full meal
Times: Depends on tides
Duration: 4 hours
 
Surf Tours

You can’t miss some of the best waves in Central America. If you want to learn to surf, work on your technique or are just looking for a guide to some of the best surf spots in the area, there is a surf package especially for you. Hang with the surf specialist in Manuel Antonio who use the top of the line equipment, have experienced bilingual guides and put safety first. You will receive instructions on the basic principles of surfing, ocean safety, and board handling prior to catching and riding some of the best movements in all of Costa Rica. Whether you are seven years old or seventy-seven, beginner or experienced, traveling alone or in a group – all are welcome! Come and enjoy a ride you will never forget.

Includes: Transportation, bilingual instructor, snack and refreshments, surf gear (board, leash, wax, rash guard)
Times: Depends on tides
Duration: 3 ½ hours
 
 Sport fishing Charters

Costa Rica is by far the most popular fishing destination in Central America. Anglers in Costa Rican waters have landed nearly 100 world-record catches, including blue marlin, Pacific sailfish, dolphin, wahoo, yellowfin tuna, guapote, and snook.  Quepos is the center of fishing on Costa Rica 's central Pacific coast, with 50 or more professionally equipped boats in the 26-feet-and-up range.

Half -day inshore fishing
Includes:  Fruit, ice, cold beer, soft drinks, bait and tackle; fishing license not included: $ 26 per angler
Times:  7:30am, 11:30am
Duration:  4 hours

Full day deep-sea fishing
Includes:  Lunch, fruit, ice, cold beer, soft drinks, bait and tackle; fishing license not included: $ 26 per angler
Time:  7:30am
Duration:  8 hours

Canyoning Waterfall Repel

This off-road trop takes you to a part of the rainforest most tourists don't see. A true Costa Rican paradise experience traveling through quaint tico villages with flora and fauna to be captured on camera and to relive in your memories after you leave Costa Rica.  Experience a cool tropical plunge to bring you back to your senses after crossing a 125 meter long suspension bridge, 45 meters high and repelling down two rushing waterfalls to take your breathe away.  Enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch overlooking the swinging bridge and canyon waterfall.  One fall is 45 meters and another is 55 meters high. Our guides are safety conscience and professionally trained to help curb your fears. All equipment is certified.  The canyoning tour is for anyone in moderate physical condition. Kid friendly, no experience necessary.

Includes:  Transportation, bilingual guide, two meals, equipment
Times:  7:00am, 11:00am
Duration:  5 ½ hours

Jet Ski Tours

Explore the open ocean on a Yamaha wave runner.  Be on the lookout for dolphins, whales and sea turtles.  Spot brilliantly colored fish while snorkeling.  Ride your jet ski into the sun as it dips into the Pacific.  This thrilling adventure will accelerate your adrenaline and will give you one of the best experiences that you can have in the area.  Take the ride many have and visit the sights around Manuel Antonio National Park and it's surrounding islands.  This 2-hour excursion departs from the Quepos pier and returns to the same area.  Our dingy will bring you from the Quepos pier to our platforms where we have the jet skis. Here your guide will give you a safety briefing and show you how to use the machines. On the platforms we have lockers where you may store your personal items.  Each Jet Ski has a small dry compartment where you a can store small necessary items such as cameras.  All of our Jet Skis are low emission because our company is always trying to preserve our precious environment.
Includes:  Transportation, bilingual guide, fruits, equipment
Times:  7:30am, 10:30am, 1:30pm
Duration:  2 hours

Rainmaker

This tour begins with a river walk along the Rio Seco's edge.  Hand rails and easy to follow footpaths along with observation platforms allow you to observe waterfalls and capture, with photographs, the rich biodiversity this unique site has to offer.  Rainmaker is home to Morpho butterflies, varieties of birds, the colorful poison dart frog, and thousands of unique plant species.  Depending on the time of year, visitors are also afforded sightings of incredible reptiles and other animals that make there way down to the water.  At the end of the walk a pristine waterfall pool will beckon you to enjoy a refreshing dip.  Continuing up the trails, visitors will come to the Canopy Bridge system.  This system consists of suspension bridges, built to U.S. engineering standards.  The six sections total 250 meters, spanning from platforms attached to massive hardwood trees to create the most impressive Canopy Walk in Costa Rica.  The design permits minimal forest impact, giving our participants an opportunity to explore the majesty of the forest canopy from a bird's eye view.

Includes:  Transportation, bilingual naturalist, morning refreshments, lunch
Time:  8:00am
Duration:  4 ½ hours

Nature Farm

Fincas Naturales Wildlife Refuge is a 25-acre private wildlife refuge and nature exhibits with 1500 meters (4500 feet) of trails, designed for all ages, located next to Si Como No Resort and Spa.  The refuge is currently researching and developing nature exhibits to help protect and reproduce local species in danger of extinction, including orchids, bromeliads, and some amphibians.  The refuge has developed three exhibits including the Butterfly Botanical Gardens, an impressive Aquatic Garden, and the new Crocodile Lagoon exhibit.  Various day tours and a jungle night walk are available.

Includes:  Entrance fee, bilingual naturalist
Times:  Daytime tours between 8-4pm, nighttime tour is at 5:30pm
Duration:  1-3 hours depending on tour

Spices Tour

Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation is a sustainable organic spice farm in Costa Rica.  We are certified organic and biodynamic and grow a variety of spices and essential oil plants, including vanilla, cocoa, and ceylon (true) cinnamon.  In our “Spice Plantation Tour“, we explain our spices' origins, their ancient history and traditional uses, as well as touch, smell and taste aromatic spices, medicinal and essential oil plants in the field. The tour is a gentle walk through the plantation and is very sensory, along our unique Epiphyte (air plant) and Rock Garden Trail. Visitors enjoy an assortment of gourmet spice treats all grown on the plantation and prepared by our staff pastry chef.

Includes:  Transportation, bilingual guide, refreshments and homemade treats
Times:  9:00am, 1:00pm
Duration:  3 ½ hours

Mountain Biking

The surrounding mountains and jungles of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park provide a perfect setting for every mountain bike riding level.
We provide late model mountain bikes in excellent condition, all with front suspension and modern components.
Guided Costa Rica tours are available to explore hidden waterfalls, traverse steamy jungle paths and thrill at glorious coastal vistas from the mountains above. Wherever your tour takes you, there will likely be lots of animals which the expert guides will help you identify. It is not uncommon to see a wild tolomuco cross your path or to have a covey of white hawks spiral around your head. You may even see a giant toucan or the elusive scarlet macaw.
The tours often take time to rest and swim in the crystal clear waters of a remote stream, near a waterfall if possible. Some of the tours take you to rural homes or typical ranches where delicious meals are served to restore your energy.

Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, snacks, sports drinks, helmet, modern bicycle with shocks, some tours include lunch
Time and duration:  Vary upon tour