Tours
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White Water Rafting
(ONE DAY)
a. Class III Sarapiquí River
Reventazón River:
Price:............................$75.00 U.S.D.
Pick up time:..................6:00 a.m. approximately
Duration:.......................10 hours
b. Class IV Pascua and Pacuare:
Price: .........................$95,00 U.S.D.
Pick up time:.................6:00 a.m. approximately
Duration:......................10 hours
Experience
the full explosion of excitement which is the thrill of
white water rafting!. The scenery while rafting is just
marvelous. The vegetation that will surround you plus the
power of the waters will transport you into a great wild
adventure. The equipment will be given, and a specialized
guide will instruct you on how to manage yourself into the
strong currents of the river. (Breakfast & lunch included).
Suggested Equipment: camera, sandals, sunscreen, towel,
extra clothing.
White Water Rafting Class IV (2DAYS/1NIGHT)
Price: $249.00 U.S.D.
Pick up time: 6:30 a.m. approximately
Duration: 36 hours
Make
the excitement of the rafting last for two days! Add the
unique joy that results from sharing the powerful river,
the wild forest, and the luminous stars above the camp with
friendly and interesting people -just like you. The result:
one of the best experiences you will remember throughout
your life! Includes all meals, transportation, accomodations
and class IV white water rafting.
Suggested Equipment: camera, sandals, shorts, insect repellent,
sunscreen, towel, extra clothing.
Horseback Riding Tour San Lorenzo
Price: $77.00 U.S.D. per person on double occupancy
Pick up time: 9:00 a.m. approximately (San Jose Area)
Duration: 6 hours
Early
in the morning we will leave the busy city and head up to
the mountains surrounding our Central Valley. Along the
way you will be able to drive by some typical Costa Rican
Towns and enjoy the variety of vegetation, and the scenery
of coffee fields and ornamental plants. As we ascend you
will experience the climate changes, a common characteristic
of our country.
The
Valle Escondido Stables have a selection of some of the
most beautiful and well-mannered horses in Costa Rica available
for your riding pleasure. You may participate in an organized
tour led by a guide who knows all of the secret places of
Valle Escondido, or you can explore the wonders of Valle
Escondido independently on the network of 20 km of trails
throughout the valley.
Finishing the tour, after a short walk to La Gran Vista
Restaurant, enjoy a delicious lunch and a great view.
Suggested Equipment: camera, light clothing, comfortable
hiking shoes and repellent.
Arenal Volcano/ Mountain Biking (2DAYS/1NIGHT)
Price: $199.00 U.S.D. per person (double occupancy)
Pick up time: 9:45 a.m. at Hotel Villa Tournón
Duration: 36 hours
The
first day we will have the same activities that are scheduled
for the One Day Arenal Volcano by Night & Hot Springs
tour. We will spend the night in a comfortable hotel (Arenal
Paraíso, Arenal Country Inn, San Bosco, Montaña
de Fuego, or Tabacón Lodge which charges an additional
fee). The second day, after a good breakfast, we will begin
the arduous mountain bike ride at the Arenal Dam (the operator
is Aventuras Arenal). This tour will be perfect for those
who enjoy to ride to the forest, volcano and the Arenal
Lake areas.
You
will witness incredible and you may see many kinds of birds,
monkeys and pizotes. We will take an old road that will
lead us through the fascinating forest. At the end of the
way, we will find the entrance to the Arenal Volcano National
Park. We will then go towards the Arenal Observatory (without
getting entering), turning to the main road to return to
Tabacón Resort.
Suggested Equipment: one pair of pants, camera or binoculars,
comfortable outfit for mountain biking, rain coat, insect
repellent and sunscreen.
Arenal Volcano/ White Water Rafting -
Class 3 Peñas Blancas (2DAYS/1NIGHT)
Price: $199.00 U.S.D. per person on double occupancy
Pick up time: 9:45 a.m. approximately
Duration: 36 hours
The
first day we will have the same activities that are scheduled
for the One Day Arenal Volcano by Night & Hot Springs
tour. We will stay at the chosen hotel; which may be: Arenal
Paraíso, Arenal Country Inn, (Tabacón Lodge
additional fee), San Bosco or Montaña de Fuego. The
second day after breakfast, we will go to the Bridge between
San Isidro and the Invu which is only 40 Minutes from La
Fortuna (Aguas Bravas is the tour operator). We will get
into the Peñas Blancas River to travel for 5 miles
through crystalline circulating waters. The view is characterized
for its big natural pools of volcanic origin and its abundant
vegetation. At the middle of the tour we will have delicious
tropical fruits that are nicely served. Later, we will have
a splendid lunch at Rancho Los Horcones, in the unique Chachagua
Forest. Finally, we will return to Tabacón Resort
where we will have an extraordinary dinner before going
back to San José.
Suggested
Equipment: swimsuit, towel, camera, binoculars, rubber soled
shoes, sandalias, shorts, extra clothing (for white water
rafting), and sunscreen.
Monteverde Biological Reserve
(ONE DAY)
Price:..............$125.00 U.S.D.
Pick up time:....6:00 a.m. approximately
Duration:.........13 hours
Monteverde
is well known for the beauty and exuberance of the Cloud
Forest Reserve; which is famous worldwide. It offers the
visitor a large variety of trees, flowers and birds. The
Canopy, from the top of the trees, is absolutely incredible!
You will finish this day with great lasting memories to
share with your loved ones! (Includes breakfast and lunch).
Suggested
Equipment: sweater, camera, binoculars, comfortable walking
shoes, rain coat, insect repellent.
Arenal Volcano and Caño
Negro
(2DAYS/1NIGHT)
Price: $199.00 U.S.D.
Pick up time: 9:45 a.m. approximately.
Duration: 37 hours
The first day we will have the same exciting activities
as the One Day Arenal Volcano by Night and Hot Springs Tour.
In addition, we will spend the night, Lagos, Montaña
de Fuego, or Tabacón Lodge (which charges an additional
fee). The second day*, after an excellent breakfast, we
will take a boat to go through the impressive Rio Frio and
the splendid Caño Negro Lagoon -having the opportunity
to observe different species of flora and fauna. We will
have a delicious box lunch while we are still in the lagoon.
Finally, we will return to the exceptional Tabacón
Resort to have dinner before returning to San José.
Suggested Equipment: swimsuit, comfortable walking shoes,
sweter, insect repellent, rain coat, camera, and a towel
(optional).
*There are also new options for the second day: Horseback
riding | Biking | Canopy tour | Rafting class 3

Monteverde (2DAYS/1NIGHT)
Price: $260.00 U.S.D.
Pick up time: 7:00 a.m. approximately
Duration: 36 hours
The first day we will have a delicious breakfast on the
way to Monteverde. We will arrive at the respective hotel
by lunchtime (Fonda Vela, El Bosque, Belmar, Heliconia or
El Establo). We will then go to the incredible Mariposario
where you can see tropical butterflies, and the absolutely
exciting Sky Walk that will give you a different perspective
of the jungle life from the highlands. The second day we
will visit the Cloud Forest Monteverde Reserve, where we
can appreciate its exuberance and diversity due to the convergence
of six different ecological systems.
Suggested Equipment: camera, binoculars, comfortable walking
outfit, raincoat, insect repellent and sunscreen.
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