|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
| COSTA
RICA Jaco & surrounding area Tour Descriptions |
PACIFIC AERIAL TRAM
The Aerial Tram Park located in the Central Pacific Coast, is an
eco-tourism project of 222 acres (90 hectares of forest) that will allow visitors to
discover 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.
Includes: Transportation with Air Condition, naturalist bilingual guide, introductory
video to activities, tram ride, medicinal plants garden and terrarium (snake collection).
What to bring: Walking shoes, shorts, binoculars, insect repellent, camera.
Duration: Approximately 4 hours.
CANOPY TOUR
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.
Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, canopy ride, equipment, entrance fee, and
water.
What to bring: Cool comfortable clothes, long pants, walking shoes, glasses, binoculars,
camera, and film.
Duration: Approximately 4 hours.
Waiver required.
SKY WAY
Located in a private reserve very close to Carara National Park. This
attraction is a combination of natural trails, with descendant slopes, and five hanging
bridges throughout a wonderful rain forest of century trees. The bridges are totally built
in metal and held with metallic towers. They also have a fence and a plastic rail to give
more security and comfort. Four bridges are 30 feet long and one bridge is 15 feet long.
Includes: Transportation with Air Condition, bilingual guide, water, and entrance fee.
What to bring: Long pants, Comfortable shoes (not sandals), hat, suntan lotion, insect
repellent, camera, and film.
Duration: Approximately 4 hours.
CARARA NATIONAL PARK
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.
What to bring: Cool comfortable clothes, walking shoes, sun block, insect repellent, hat,
camera and binoculars.
Includes: Transportation with Air Condition, bilingual guide, and entrance fee to Carara
National Park.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
JUNGLE RIVER & CROCODILE
ADVENTURE
Tarcoles River is a beautiful opportunity to encounter with nature
rounding the river mouth on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Experience is
relaxing, and at the same time exciting encounters with huge crocodiles. During the cruise
by the river, our bilingual guide gives the visitors an explanation about the flora and
fauna. Besides crocodiles which are resting on the river side, we can watch exotic birds,
such as: boat-billed heron, great blue heron, snowy egret, great egret, brown and American
white pelicans, roseate spoonbill, the magnificent scarlet macaws, parrots, kingfishers,
large woodpeckers, toucans. Therefore, thats why this tour is very special for those
birdwatchers. Once we are on mangroves, our expert captain guides our boat through a very
small canal and turn off the engine. This is a favorite part of the tour for many
customers, because at that time we are in the middle of the jungle, listening the sounds
of nature. Our guide gives a little explanation about the mangroves.
Includes: Transportation with Air Condition, bilingual-guide, boat ride, and refreshments.
What to bring: Shorts, T-shirt, hat, insect repellent, glasses, camera, and film.
Duration: Approximately 3 hours.
BIJAGUAL WATERFALL HORSEBACK
RIDING
Plummeting from cliffs deep in the jungle, the Bijagual waterfalls await
to be discovered by explorers willing to take the challenge and extract its secrets.
Climbing the small range between Carara National Park and the protected zone of
Turrubares, the road to Bijagual is a rewarding experience, filled with stunning views of
the Pacific Ocean and the coastal fishing villages, alternating with dramatic changes in
vegetation. Early risers assisted by expert naturalist guides will observe wildlife,
easily spotted in the many canyons traversed by the winding road. After this scenic drive,
visitors continue on horseback facilitating access to this magical place. The jungle trail
leads visitors to within a few hundred yards of the roaring sounds of the waterfalls as
they blend with the calls of Toucans and Scarlet Macaws. Explorers will revel in the
pleasures of nature with a plunge into the pristine pools at the base of the waterfalls. A
must for all participants! Afterwards you can explore this mystical site and observe the
abundant wildlife.
Includes: Transportation with Air Condition, bilingual guide, horse ride, equipment, and
nutural juice.
What to bring: Comfortable clothes, hat, suntan lotion, walking shoes, light jacket,
insect repellent, camera, and film.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours.
SPORT FISHING
We offer this tour with a trust company that has been operating one of the
finest yachts in Costa Rica since 1992. Their 44-ft Striker yacht is located at the Los
Sueños Marriott Hotel and Marina, in Herradura Bay. This yacht is professionally-equipped
with Penn International reels, Shimano rods, GPS, Fish-finder, Depth-finder, the finest
lures and bait. Our crew has been with us since 1994, and has built the reputation of
providing some of the finest service in Costa Rica. With a galley, head, salon and covered
flying bridge, you will be fishing in style. And we are one of the few yachts on the
central Pacific Coast that is fully licensed, insured through an international insurance
policy and registered in Costa Rica.We depart the Marina at 7:00 am for sportfishing. We
head South, Southwest or West, depending on where the fishing is best. Within 90 minutes
(or less), we begin to troll for Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Dorado and Wahoo.We provide a
light breakfast, lunch, snacks, and refreshments, including local beers!! We return to the
Marina around 3:30 pm, in time for the Chef at your hotel to prepare your catch for
dinner. All Sailfish and Marlin are caught and released only, but you can keep the tuna,
dorado and wahoo.
Includes: Transportation with Air Condition, bilingual guide, light breakfast, lunch, soft
drinks, local beers, tackle, and gear.
What to bring: T-Shirt, short, suntan lotion, glasses, hat, and sandals.
Duration: Approximately 8 hours.