Southern Pacific Coast & Osa Peninsula

TOURS LIST
- Hiking Tour In Corcovado National Park - Snorkeling & Kayaking At Marino Ballena National Park - Kayaking The Hatillo Mangrove Swamps
- Snorkeling At Caño Island Biological Reserve - Kayaking In The Waves And Caves Of Marino Ballena Park - Scuba Diving at Caño Island Biological Reserve
- Terraba Cocrodile Tour - Whale And Dolphin Watching Tour  - Corcovado National Park & Caño Island Expedition

Hiking Tour In Corcovado National Park
full day tour
We depart early in the morning in our comfortable van from Dominical, taking the Costanera Highway along the Pacific Ocean for about 90 minutes to Sierpe. We will stop there to have breakfast (not included).
We will then take a comfortable 90 minute boat ride through the largest area of mangrove swamps in Central America to Caño Island. The mangroves are inhabited by crocodiles, snakes, four species of monkeys, and a great variety of birds. Once through the Sierpe River mouth we'll boat past two of the most scenic areas in the country, Drake Bay and the Marenco Biological Reserve. We will hope to see Humpback, Pilot and Killer Whales along the way.
When we get to the park our bilingual naturalist guide will lead you on a 3 hour walking tour of a pristine primary forest. The hike ends at the rangers station where we will provide a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by rich natural atmosphere.

Departure Time: 6:00 am Return Time: 6:30 pm
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito repellent, sun block, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera, plastic bags, extra water bottle, set of extra clothes, and towel. And don’t forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.

INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from Dominical
- Professional, bilingual guide
- Lunch
- Access to the park
- Boat transfer

RATE: $95 per person

Snorkeling At Caño Island Biological Reserve
full day tour
We depart early in the morning in our comfortable van from Dominical, taking the Costanera Highway along the Pacific Ocean for about 90 minutes to Sierpe. We will stop there to have breakfast at the Oleaje Sereno Restaurant (not included). Please bring money for the breakfast as it is not provided as part of the tour. We will then take a comfortable 90 minute boat ride through the largest area of mangrove swamps in Central America to Caño Island. The Mangroves are inhabited by crocodiles, snakes, four species of monkeys, and a great variety of birds. Once through the Sierpe River Mouth we'll boat past two of the most scenic areas in the country, Drake Bay and the Marenco Biological Reserve. Along the beautiful coast we'll keep an eye out for Dolphins as well as Humpback, Pilot and Killer Whales. After arriving at the island we will snorkel for an hour in the crystal clear waters, followed by a tasty picnic lunch. We offer several options for the second part of the trip: 1) Hike up the trails to the archeological cemetery where your professional guide will tell you about the significance of the stone spheres. 2) Another session of great snorkeling or 3) Stay on beach; as you prefer. Finally, we’ll start heading back to Dominical, returning you to your hotel.

Departure Time: 6:00 am Return Time: 6:30 pm
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera, plastic bags, extra water bottle, set of extra clothes, and towel. And don’t forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.

INCLUDES
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual, naturalist guide
- Lunch
- Park entrance fee
- Boat transportation
- Snorkeling equipment

RATE: $95 per person

 

Terraba Crocodile Tour
4 hours tour

Leaving from Dominical late in the afternoon for to the town of Coronado, about a 45 minute drive.
We’ll board the boat and ride through the mangroves swamps, which is part of the most important conservation area of it’s type in Central America. The mangroves also border the Marino Ballena National Marine Park. We'll spend the next 2 hours in search of the wide variety of wildlife that there is to be seen in the area. Meanwhile, your tour guide will enhance this interesting expedition by teaching you all about the animals, birds, reptiles, plants and trees in this interesting environment. We'll even provide a tasty lunch of sandwiches and drinks before we start to get back to Dominical.

Departure Time: 5:00 pm  Return Time: 9:30 pm
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera, plastic bags, extra water bottle, set of extra clothes, and and towel. And don’t forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.


INCLUDED
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual, naturalist guide
- Lunch 
- Park entrance fee
- Boat transportation

RATE: $65 per person

Snorkeling & Kayaking At Marino Ballena National Park
half day tour
We will launch our kayaks at Playa Piñuelas, a short 30 minute drive from Dominical in our comfortable van. Along the way we may stop to watch birds, monkeys, sloths, etc. Aside from exuberant flora and fauna you will also see breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. At the put-in, our bilingual guides will tell you all about the park's history and teach you important safety techniques. We do our best to make sure that you get what you expect from the tour and will provide you the safest equipment available.
An easy 1½ hour paddle brings us to Ballena Island where a lunch of fruit and cold drinks in tropical style will be provided. We will then snorkel around the island, observing the richest marine fauna in the area. Or, if you prefer, you may choose to simply relax on the island and explore the numerous caves. After an adventurous day we’ll paddle back to Playa Piñuelas and return you to your hotel.

Departure Time: 7:30 am Return Time: 1:30 pm
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera, plastic bags, extra water bottle, dry clothes to change into, and towel. And don’t forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.

INCLUDED
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Lunch
- Park entrance fee
- Fruits and drinks
- Snorkling equipment

RATE: $65 per person

 

Kayaking In The Waves And Caves Of Marino Ballena Park
half day tour
Departing early in the morning in our comfortable van, through the Costanera Highway, along the Pacific Ocean for about 1 ½ hour, up to the town of Sierpe. We’ll stop in Sierpe for 30 minutes to eat breakfast (not included). Next we cruise down the Sierpe River on a cozy & covered boat through the largest Mangrove swamp in Central America on the way into the Pacific Ocean.
When we get to the diving spots our professional Dive Master will briefly go over with the first dive intinerary and some instructions to make your dive even more enjoyable. After the first dive is done, we’ll be dropped off on the island for a delicious Picnic Lunch, than will take you out for the last dive always hoping that the second one will be better that the first one. After this second part of the tour, we’ll head back to Dominical. The tour departure time depends upon the tides. Please call us for exact times.

Departure Time: 7:30 am Return Time: 12:30 pm 
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera, plastic bags, extra water bottle, set of extra clothes, and towel. And don’t forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.

INCLUDED
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual naturalist guide
- Lunch
- Park entrance fee
- Kayaking equipment

RATE: $65 per person

Whale And Dolphin Watching Tour
full day tour
Departing early in the morning in our comfortable van we'll drive down the Costanera Highway and along the Pacific Ocean for about 1 ½ hour to the town of Sierpe . There, we'll stop for 30 minutes to eat a tasty breakfast (not included). After breakfast we will board our cozy boat and cruise for 45 minutes down the Sierpe River through the largest Mangrove swamp in Central America , watching the abundant wildlife along the shores.
Once through the Sierpe River mouth and into the Pacific Ocean we will start our search for some of the 5 species of Dolphins, Whales and/or possibly the Sea Turtles that inhabit these waters. Your guide will illustrate the trip with interesting facts about these fascinating mammals and their Natural History. The spectacular views of Drakes Bay , Caño Island and Violines Island will amaze you. When you get hungry we will prepare a delicious picnic lunch and then get back to Dolphins and Whales watching. Around 3:00 p.m. will start to head back to Sierpe and to Dominical.

Departure Time: 6:00 am Return Time: 4:30 pm
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera, plastic bags, extra water bottle, dry clothes to change into, and towel. And don’t forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.

INCLUDED
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual, naturalist guide
- Lunch
- Park's entrance fee
- Boat transportation

RATE: $90 per person

Kayaking The Hatillo Mangrove Swamps
half day tour
Departing from Dominical, heading north for about 7 kilometers on the Costanera Highway we will arrive at the Hatillo Mangrove Swamps next to Guapil Beach. We may stop along the way to view sloths, toucans or monkeys. At the put-in spot your guide will give safety instructions and will explain to you the grand significance of this environment. We will then introduce you to an easy, 3 hour paddle through the canals discovering the beauty and the great variety of fauna that this estuary offers. The tour's departure time depends upon the tide. Please contact us for exact times.

Departure Time: 8:00 am Return Time: 12:30 pm 
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera, plastic bags, extra water bottle, set of extra clothes, and towel. And don’t forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.

INCLUDED
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual, naturalist guide
- Lunch
- Park entrance fee
- Fruits and drinks
- Kayaks and safety equipment

RATE: $50 per person

Scuba Diving at Caño Island Biological Reserve
full day tour
Departing early in the morning in our comfortable van, through the Costanera Highway, along the Pacific Ocean for about 1 ½ hour, up to the town of Sierpe. There, we'll stop for 30 minutes to get Breakfast (Not Included). After that, aboard a cozy & cover boat that will take us for the first 45 minutes, on Sierpe River, through the major concentration of Mangrove Swamps of Central America, meanwhile we maybe able to see some of the wildlife on the river sides, later, we get to the open ocean. 
When we get to the diving spots our professional Dive Master will briefly go over with the first dive intinerary and some instructions to make your dive even more enjoyable. After the first dive is done, we'll be dropped off on the island for a delicious Picnic Lunch, than will take you out for the last dive always hoping that the second one will be better that the first one. After this second part of the tour, we'll head back to Dominical.

Departure Time: 6:00 am Return Time: 6:30 pm
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, strap sandals, hiking or sneakers shoes, mosquito repellent, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera, plastic bags, extra water bottle, set of extra clothes, and towel. And don’t forget your prescribed medicine if you take any.

INCLUDED
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual, naturalist guide
- Lunch 
- Park entrance fee
- Boat transportation
- Diving equipment

RATE: $145 per person


Corcovado National Park & Caño Island Expedition
3 day package

Departing early in the morning we'll take a 1 ½ hour drive to the town of Sierpe where we'll stop for breakfast and then board our comfortable boat. We will travel down the Sierpe river, through dense mangrove swamps, and out into the open ocean, arriving at Caño Island for a 1½ hour snorkeling session. Next, we'll have lunch before we heading to Sirena Biological Station at Corcavado Park on the Osa Peninsula. Once there, we'll walk to the refuge and make ourselves at home in our shelter, rest a bit, and than take a short hike. We'll prepare a scrumpuous dinner and spend the evening hours in search of some of the abundant nocturnal wildlife including: frogs, snakes, Owls, Tapir and possibly even the elusive Jaguar.

The following morning, after breakfast, we'll take a long hike on well maintained trails around the station which offer the largest concentration of animals, birds, incredible trees and lush vegetation in the area. We'll return to the station for lunch and you'll have free time to roam the area at your leasure. In the afternoon you can either hike some more or listen to an interesting talk by your naturalist guide and learn more about this amazing part of the world. Your night's activities are completely up to you.

On the third day we'll take a short hike after breakfast, come back to the station and prepare for our boat trip back to Sierpe. We'll have lunch somewhere on the way back, either along the coast or the Sierpe river. We'll conclude our trip by making our way back through the mangrove swamps, full of interesting things for you to see and learn. That afternoon we'll arrive back in Dominical.

Departure Time: 6:30 am  Return Time: 5:30 pm, 3 days later 
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing and bathing suit, strap sandals and hiking shoes, mosquito repellent and net, sunblock, sunglasses, raincoat or poncho, binoculars, camera and extra film, plastic bags, extra water bottles, 4 sets of extra clothes including and towel, set of sheets (twin size), and powerbars or something similar. Don't forget your medicines if you have been prescribed any.

INCLUDED
- Transportation from & to Dominical
- Bilingual, naturalist guide
- Lunch 
- Park entrance fee

RATE: $440 per person


All Rates are available until Dec 31, 2008




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