Top Central Pacific Day Trips - page 4

We can see many species of birds in different habitats. We will bird and learn about the many species of birds found in Monteverde. We will start at 6 am, the best time when the birds are more active. I will keep a detail list of the birds we see during the tour, the list can be shared via ebird, email or whatsaap. In this tour we will try to see as many birds as possible focusing on the regional endemics. This tour is recomended for serious birders or people who are hoping to get the most birds during their visit to Monteverde. For hardcore birders looking for endemic or target species.

Discover one of Costa Rica’s best kept secrets: the Eco Chontales waterfall. Take a scenic drive along the coastline, admiring the landscape and preparing for your adventure. You’ll hike to the river where you’ll find the 150-foot waterfall. Learn about the different features as you and your guide hike to swimming holes. The unique features created by the waterfall allow you to waterslide and even leap into the water from rocks.

Come and enjoy an incredible boat tour to see the beautiful Tortuga Island. During the tour, if the conditions allow it, we will be able to watch dolphins in the bay of the Gulf of Nicoya. When you arrive on the island you have the option of snorkeling, we provide you with the equipment. We will give you 4 to 5 hours of beach, where you can relax under the shade of the palm trees, sunbathe or enjoy the delicious warm and calm sea of Isla Tortuga. At our stand we will have fresh fruits, a delicious lunch and coffee time to make this visit a complete experience.

Make the most of your stopover in Puntarenas with this half day group ATV tour. You’ll get collected from the port for an easy start, then driven to your ATVs to start your ride into the rainforest. You’ll keep costs down by joining this group tour, and you’ll be sure that you’re back to port on time, too, since transportation is included.

Our guides have a vast experience, so your trip will be more enjoyable. Our vehicles are in perfect condition.

We will visit a special place where emergent trees still exist and the animals got a balance in the ecosystem with enough resources. This place is home of more than 400 species of birds among those the second largest population of Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica, Toucans, Motmots and the Antpitta such as examples. First, we will wake up early in the morning in order to pick up tourists at 5am in the hotel. Second, we will head to Carara National Park which opens at 7am where we will explore the main trails and spots inside the two different areas of the park to find and watch all the species possible during around 4 hours. After birding all the morning we will visit a costa rican homemade soda to have lunch and may go to another close spot around Tarcoles River before to come back to Manuel Antonio. There's also an option for those who want to know the local birds without driving long distances and it´s to explore the local hot spots that only local birders know and we know can be great

Learn about the flora and fauna in the beautiful Monteverde Cloud Forest on this half-day guided tour. Known for the foggy, low-hanging clouds that hover around its upper canopy, the forest is a popular attraction in Costa Rica. It is home to over 100 species of mammals, 400 species of birds, and 1,200 species of amphibians and reptiles. This tour also includes a horseback riding adventure.

The area is not only magnificent, but one of the most beautiful rainforests in the World, and seeing it from the point of the hanging bridge of view is the best way to see it. The project where we would take you has 6 hanging bridges in total, and from this point of view, you can see so much about the whole ecosystem! Whenever we get to see wildlife, monkeys or even, when lucky, the Resplendent Quetzal. This experience is something that keeps in our minds and hearts forever... since they are so close and so gorgeous! As you come out of this enchanting forest, you will travel to a lower area in Monteverde to enjoy the fun, the learning and the discovery of butterflies from all over Costa Rica. So, if you are into the biodiversity of Costa Rica, and want to learn in a hands-on experience, definitely this tour is for you! You will not only see butterflies, but you also get the chance to see them coming out of the cocoon and maybe even getting them out to their first flight.

Enjoy this full day out and live the pura vida, having fun on an ATV driving to Mal Pais, then ziplining through the canopy, and then walking to Montezuma and visiting the waterfall. You'll depart at 7:30am, and then get on the ATV and drive to the jungle. After this you'll get back on the ATV and visit several more towns, beaches, and then the waterfall.

If your goal is to see the resplendent quetzal, this birding tour of the Costa Rica highlands is a must-do. Journey from the Quepos area to Los Quetzales National Park early in the morning for your best chances of seeing the beautiful birds. As you enjoy a leisurely hike through the park, you'll also have the opportunity to spot hummingbirds, flycatchers, woodpeckers, haws, wrens, tanagers, and more.

We will take a boat tour into to the most important river at the North West part of Costa Rica giving you really great opportunity to see a lot of wildlife (always according with the Mother Nature control) close and with safe distance. We will also get authentic lunch costarican style by a local restaurant. This is a great option if you would like to enjoy all afternoon at the beach! HALF DAY TOUR ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: • Departure: 7:00 am to 2:00pm • Tour duration: 1.5 hour drive approx • Bilingual guide • Drinks • Costa Rican style lunch Recommendation to bring for the tour: • Change of clothes • Bathing suit • Insect repellent • Sunscreen • Camera • Tennis shoes

Marvel at one of Costa Rica's most impressive volcanoes and get close to its enchanting wildlife on this 2-in-1 combo tour. Stand above the steaming fumaroles and lake-filled crater of Poas Volcano with direct summit access, and then admire smaller-scale natural wonders at the La Paz Waterfall Gardens, a beautifully landscaped animal sanctuary. A typical Costa Rican lunch and hotel pickup complete this all-inclusive tour.

Combine two Manuel Antonio National Parks experiences into a single tour with this land and sea wildlife tour. Start the day off with a relaxing catamaran tour with a snorkeling stop, and then spend the afternoon hiking through the park with a guide who helps you spot monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and more as you walk.

Costa Rica has become the world's premier destination for ecotourism. Places like La Paz Waterfall Gardens Nature Park are the reason why. Hike through rainforest and cloud forest on purpose-built trails to discover incredible biodiversity. Butterflies, monkeys, hummingbirds, reptiles - this is just the start of a long list of what you'll see. In addition to wildlife watching, learn all about coffee, from tiny seed to delicious cup.

They will have an exclusive guide to evacuate their doubts. This tour is highlighted by the personalized service they will receive

Witness all types of birds with this private birdwatching tour to San Gerardo De Dota from Manuel Antonio. With your private licensed tour guide you’ll wander through private forest in search of native birds, including hummingbirds and woodpeckers, but most importantly the resplendent quetzal. Between stints of birdwatching, you’ll enjoy breaks for breakfast and lunch, provided by your guide. Binoculars are recommended, but are not provided.

Not only is the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve an impressive place to explore with a guide thanks to its huge range of biodiversity, but it is also the home to some of Costa Rica’s biggest industries. This guided tour combines the best of Monteverde’s natural offerings into a single outing: hike through the cloud forest with a guide and then see how coffee, chocolate, and sugar are produced from plant to final product.

Our tour starts at the office where we provide the clients with cookies and coffee while we wait for the rest of the group, once everyone is together we goes to the entrance of the Marino Ballena National Park where we take the boat, there the clients has the possibility of see wildlife like monkeys, sloths and birds. Once the clients are on the boat is when the looking for the marine life start, the boat ride is about 1h each way, once we arrive to Caño Island the crew gives to the clients the snorkleing equipment, the snorkleing is develop in two different spots of the Island, the first snorkeling is 45min-1h approx, then we have some time to have a snack (cookies and tropical fruits), after this we do the second snorkeling, it is 40min approx, then we take the boat to beach to have lunch. You will have some beach time, then we will start the trip back to the Marino Ballena National Park.

SCHEDULES FROM MANUEL ANTONIO Starting with a 4x4 ride into the tropical jungle of Costa Rica with awe-inspiring scenery of more remote areas of the Savegre. Your journey begins at Silencio, a little local village. We will make a stop at a typical Tico restaurant, order the food you want to eat for lunch after the tour. The Savegre River provides Class II, III, and IV rapids that are manageable in sturdy rafts that accommodate 2 to 6 people comfortably. Our guides know the river in and out, so they will at some points give you the chance to jump in the water if you want to and just float with the river - then you really can feel the power of the river in a safely and magically way. You will make a stop by a magnificen waterfall, where you can take a bath and enjoy some delicious fruits that the guides provide for you. At the end of the tour, back to the town of El Silencio, a delicious "Tico Style" lunch will be waiting for us. Then enjoy a quiet trip back home to Manuel Antonio

Adventure travelers will love this tour, waking up at 3am to drive 10,000 feet above elevation in search of the Quetzal with your guide, and then learning all about Costa Rican coffee in the town of Santa Maria de Dota. You’ll have a traditional gallo pinto breakfast, and another meal, or casado, later in the day. You’ll use ATX or BTX Swarovski Spotting Scopes to capture photos and videos of the beautiful birds, too, on this 14 hour day out.

Minimum of 4 people to operate, reach out if less and we can check availability. Enjoy the day South of Jaco, first at Manuel Antonio National Park, where you can witness nature firsthand and enjoy the cool waters at the beach. Second, we enjoy a great typical lunch in Manuel Antonio before heading back towards Jaco. During the ride back we stop at the Monkey Mangrove to learn about the families of white-faced monkeys that habitat the area.

In just one day, it’s possible to visit top Costa Rica attractions like Arenal Volcano, Mistico Hanging Bridges and Arenal Hot Springs when you book this guided tour from Guanacaste Hotels. All-inclusive private transport smooths over otherwise tricky transportation logistics, and your guide keeps you well entertained and informed as you explore. This tour includes all entrance fees plus two meals, adding up to a great value. Take a walk through the rainforest canopy on a tour of the hanging bridges surrounding Arenal Volcano. Many species of Costa Rican wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and frogs live up in the trees, so these suspended walkways give you a bird’s-eye perspective of Arenal’s amazing ecosystem. The mostly flat aerial hike is gentle enough for most ages and abilities, so the whole family can experience the wonder of the rainforest.

This tour combines an educational ride along the Tarcoles River with a zipline adventure through the forest canopy, a combination that highlights two Costa Rica environments in one day. Look out for animals like crocodiles, macaws, and lizards as you float along the river, and then soar with birds and monkeys on an 11-platform zipline course.

An ATV tour of Carara National Park lets you explore off-the-beaten-path of this Costa Rican gem. After a safety and instructional briefing, take your ATV on a guided tour along rugged jungle trails, past teak plantations, and over 14 river crossings, stopping to admire views and beaches along the way. Then, head down the Tarcoles River on a boat tour for a chance to spot crocodiles, monkeys, and more.