Jaco Beach Tours
Aerial Tram Pacific
(full day)
The Aerial Tram
Park located in the Central Pacific Coast, is an eco−tourism
project of 222 acres (90 hectares of forest) that allows
discovering the hidden secrets and hanging gardens of the
Tropical Forest from a different perspective.
A cascading
40-foot waterfall, giant rainforest trees and panoramic
views of the ocean are all part of the ride on the Rain
Forest Tram. The one hour−long ride on open−air gondolas and
in company of a naturalist guide takes visitors to a maximum
height of 130 feet above the rugged valley
Included:
Transportation on air-conditioned vehicle, Introduction
video to activities, Tram ride on the Rain Forest trails,
and naturalist bilingual guide (English/Spanish).
What to Bring:
Comfortable walking
shoes, shorts or light pants, hat or cap, rain gear,
binoculars, insect repellent & camera
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
(full day)
We start in the
early morning on the route that takes us to the Central
Valley and wind our way around the Central Volcanic Mountain
Range, pass tranquil towns, pastoral scenes, cloud forest
and gorgeous views. We end up on the rolling plains of San
Carlos, dominated by the impressive cone of Arenal Volcano,
famous for its incredible eruptions, lava streams and
incandescent rock explosions, resembling natural firework
displays. We will visit lush tropical gardens and natural
hot springs –the ideal setting for dinner and observation of
the volcano. This hot springs offer various pools fed from
hot mineral springs with temperatures reaching 102° F.
Included:
Transportation, bilingual guide (English/Spanish), entrance
fee to hot springs, lunch & dinner.
What to Bring:
Swimsuit, towel, cool
comfortable clothes and shoes, light jacket & sun block.
Canopy Tour
(half day)
This trip will
guarantee a full range of excitement while in total contact
with one the few transitional forests remaining between the
Tropical Dry Forest and the Tropical Humid Forest in Costa
Rica.
The complete tour
takes approximately 3 hours and consists of gliding along
several platforms connected by steel cables, suspended in
the canopy of the trees. To move from tree to tree we use
the best quality pulleys and climbing gear. The height of
the platforms varies from 60 to 132 ft. above the ground
Included:
Air
conditioned transportation, equipment, and bilingual guide
(English/Spanish).
What to Bring:
Light Comfortable
clothes, tennis shoes, sun block, insect repellent
Carara Reserve
(fullday)
Relatively small
in size (4,700 Hectares), the massive importance of Carara
stems from its geographical location in a transition area
between the Tropical Dry Forest region to the north, and the
more humid Pacific Rainforest to the south. Carara has flora
and fauna from both ecosystems, and the virgin forest that
covers most of the park is the ideal environment for such
rare wildlife as the Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao), the Collared
Aracari (Pteroglossus torquatos) and monkeys.
Included:
Air
conditioned transportation, admissions to the national park
and bilingual guide (English/Spanish).
What to Bring:
Cool comfortable
clothes, walking shoes, sun block, insect repellent, hat,
camera and binoculars
Dolphin Watch (half day)
This tour is an
up−close look at the incredible wonders of our imposing
coastline. Marvel at mysterious islands with jagged rock
formations, towering cliffs and nesting grounds to sixteen
species of marine pelagic birds.
It is not rare
during certain times of the year to listen to the song of
the whales, whistling with each surge of the waves. Submerge
with us and visit a fascinating undersea domain, playground
to more than 60 species of colourful tropical fish.
We travel all
along the coastline while explaining interesting facts of
Manuel Antonio National Park and the heritage of the Quepoa
Indians.
Join us and
witness the world’s most unforgettable sunsets, the perfect
conclusion to another relaxing, and beautiful afternoon in
paradise. We cruise in search of different species of
dolphins and whales, four species of turtles, vibrant
schools of fish and many other marine creatures that inhabit
these waters.
Included:
Transportation, boat ride, bilingual guide
(English/Spanish), snorkel equipment and lunch.
What to Bring:
Sun block, hat or cap,
shorts, sandals, swim suit and camera
Horseback Riding Tour (half day)
The horseback
riding tour is a picturesque experience through Costa Rica’s
jungle countryside, giving you the opportunity to approach
an exuberant natural world of tropical plants and wildlife
in an organic non−intrusive manner.
Included:
Horseback
riding equipment and bilingual experienced guide
(English/Spanish).
What to Bring:
Tennis shoes or boots,
long pants, sun block, insect repellent, binoculars, and
camera
Manuel Antonio National
Park (half day)
Let an
experienced naturalist guide take you on an informative hike
through one of the most beautiful national parks, where the
mountains literary meet the sea and the ecosystem is teeming
with land, sea and air species. This park offers two white
sand beaches, a blue ocean and trails leading to great
lookout points.
Your guide will
teach you about the park’s distinctive plant life and point
out some of the resident fauna, which include 109 mammal
species – such as 3 species of monkeys, agouti, three−toed
sloth – and 184 species of birds.
Included:
Tansportation, soft drinks, bilingual guide and entrance
fee.
What to Bring:
Suntan lotion (sun
block), swimsuit, and towel, beach sandals, insect
repellent, camera, binoculars & hat
RainMaker
(half day)
The Rainmaker is a
1500−acre reserve mainly consisting of primary rainforest.
Rainmaker is part of the Quepos Corridor, through which
numerous birds and other wildlife migrate throughout the
year. Reaching an elevation of 1700 meters (5576 feet), it
is home to approximately 2500 plant species within four
different bio zones. The mission of the Rainmaker Project is
to save this valuable nature laboratory and watershed. The
Rainmaker Canopy Walk consists of a stringently engineered
suspension bridge. The six sections total 250 meters (820
ft.), spanning from platforms that are attached to massive
hardwood trees, creating the most impressive canopy walk in
Costa Rica. The design permits minimal impact on the forest,
giving an opportunity to safely explore the majesty of the
natural forest canopy from a birds−eye view.
Included:
Air
conditioned transportation, bilingual guide
(English/Spanish) and entrance fee.
What to Bring:
Sun block, cool
comfortable clothes, walking shoes, insect repellent, camera
& hat
Savegre River Rafting
(full day)
Savegre River Tour
is a full �day adventure, starting with a journey on a
gravel road that winds through the remote back country of
the Rio Savegre, we will begin a four-hour guided rafting
trip with class II/III/IV rapids.
The trip is either
done in 6 person rafts or 2 person inflatable kayaks, giving
the chance to enjoy great swimming ponds and a large variety
of birds in the dense primary jungle surrounding the river.
We will stop at a beautiful waterfall for snacks, and lunch
will be served at the end of the trip
Included:
Air-conditioned transportation, river gear, lunch, soft
drinks & fruits, bilingual guide (English/Spanish).
What to Bring:
Rubber-soled shoes,
swimsuit; shorts of a quick-drying material; hat with a brim
for sun; towel; waterproof sun protection; T-shirt is
optional. Bring an extra change of dry clothes for after
rafting
Tortuga island Cruise (full day)
Included:
Round
Trip Ground Transfer from Manuel Antonio to embarkation
point in Puntarenas (app. 2 hr. Drive), sea cruise, welcome
cocktail, lunch at the beach, soft drinks & experienced
bilingual guide (English/Spanish).
What to Bring:
Cool comfortable
clothes, swimsuit, beach sandals, towel, sun block, camera &
binoculars.
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