recreation

Aventuras Naturales "Rafting on the Sarapiquí River" - (Class III novice friendly) www.tourcostarica.com $75 per person –one day

Aventuras Naturales "Rafting on the Pacuare River" -(Class III - IV) www.tourcostarica.com $95 per person. Transportation, equipment, breakfast and picnic lunch included

Jungle Aerial Tram Braulio Carrillo National Park www.rainforesttram.com $49.50 for adults – children half price

Grupo Mwamba Central Valley Birdwatching www.grupomawamba.com $77.00 p/person (minimum 4 persons)

This Canopy Tour is just 45 minutes away from San José. Views of the Central Valley and the Barva Volcano. http://www.canopycr.com contact for current rates.

Scuba

Bill Beard's Diving Safaris www.diving-safaris.com 2 Tank Morning Dive (8:30 AM) $75 One Day Price

Kayaking

Sea Kayaking www.seakayak.ca Puntarenas $50 per day

Cycling

Aventuras Naturales "Cycling Irazú" www.bikearenal.com $65 per person

Aventuras Naturales "Canopy, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking and river rafting" 10-DAY ITINERARY
Price per person: US$2500 (With 2 participants)

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calipso Calypso Island Cruise

Drive to the seaport city of Puntarenas where you board the new catamaran Manta-Ray to cruise among the islands of the Gulf of Nicoya (Guayabo, Negritos & Pájaros Biological reserves). Disembark on scenic Isla Tortuga with its white sand beach and crystal clear waters for a special barbecue lunch of fresh seafood, white wine, and live music. Spend the remainder of the day collecting shells, snorkeling, sea kayaking or just relaxing in the sun. Use of sea kayaks and snorkeling equipment is available for rent.

Cost: $99.00 (including round trip transportation from San José, continental breakfast and lunch.)

** During Green Season (May-Nov) tour is only available on Saturdays and Sundays

Tortuguero National Park

This one day safari is especially designed for the naturalists that can really appreciate the rich flora and fauna of this beautiful region, "Costa Rica's Amazon". Early morning departure from San Jose to start your journey through the slopes at the Caribbean side of the Braulio Carillo National Park. A brief stop is made to enjoy its beauty and have a cup of warm coffee. After another stop for a typical Costa Rican breakfast you will shortly arrive at the dock to board the boat and begin the most exciting part of your venture. Gliding through Tortuguero's network of lakes and canals you will have the chance to observe close at hand: sloths, monkeys, birds, and magnificent butterflies. After an exquisite lunch at the lodge and a visit to a banana packing plant, return to San Jose. All day

Cost: $79.00 (includes breakfast, lunch, and round trip transportation from San Jose)

After an early morning pickup at your hotel in San Jose, we drive towards Cartago, Costa Rica's first capital, and continue towards the Orosi Valley known as the Enchanted Valley. You'll soon see the reason for it's name. This is a magical place, full of lush vegetation and coffee plantations.

Although only 30 miles from San Jose, the cloud and rain forests of MONTE SKY are a world apart!

The hikes on well marked trails, across rivers and arriving at several waterfalls in the area will allow you to experience the many sights, smells and sounds present in this magnificent forest. MONTE SKY is an ideal place to observe exotic plants, as well as a large variety of birds and small mammals. On a clear day you will be able to see the Turrialba, Irazú, Barva and Poas volcanoes which run along the Talamanca Mountain Range.

The tour offers a house that can accomodate 20 persons and also 6 plataforms for tents deep in the mountain, completely separated from civilization, but yet with all security available.

Includes: Round trip transportation from San Jose, fruits, lunch, and guided hikes with bilingual guide.
Departures: Daily at 7:00 am with a minimum of 2 persons. Return to San Jose at approx. 4:00 pm
Bring: Long pants, boots, jacket, raincoat, binoculars, camera.