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From Manuel Antonio


Canopy Tour (Casa Grande)

The Titi Canopy Tour at Rancho Casa Grande is a tour which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Everyone will travel on suspension cables from platform to platform while enjoying the moist tropical forest teaming with wildlife.

The cables and harnesses were designed by expert engineers and the ride is completely safe. The steel cables are ½ inch thick, and the 14 platforms can hold up to 2,000 pounds for your safety. The 11 cables total over 1,500 meters - over 1 mile! Ride through the canopy of the primary and secondary forest where you will see many different types of animals, birds and plants.

One day tour from Manuel Antonio, rafting, Biological Reserve by Explore Costa Rica
Duration: 7:00 am/ 10:00 am & 2:00 pm
Rate: $ 65
Include: Tour guide
Location: Manuel Antonio, Quepos
Requirements:
Must be over 6 years old and have and adventure spirit.
Attractions: See flora and fauna of the tropical forest, above the floor
Recommendations: You will e hanging of steel cable ad high altitude.
Tour Operator: Rancho Casa Grande/ Explore.

For more information contact us: odma-canopy@explorecr.com


Carara Biological Reserve (Full day)

Full day tour to Carara National Park is now accessible within an hour and a half drive from Quepos. We offer a two and a half hour hike with a naturalist guide through one of Costa Rica´s most bio diverse natural parks. Large crocodiles lie below the Tarcoles bridge adjacent to the Park as well as great birding. This tour allows our visitors who haven’t driven to Quepos a chance to see this interesting topography lined with rice fields & African palm plantations, also cattle ranching boarding some of Costa Rica´s most famous coast line.

One day tour from Manuel Antonio, rafting, Biological Reserve by Explore Costa Rica
Duration: 7:00 a.m. / 17:00 p.m.
Rate: $ 85
Include: Transportation, entrance fee, guide, snacks, lunch, naturalist guide
Location: One hour way from Quepos, by Tarcoles River
Requirements:
Relatively good shape. (O.K. for kids).
Attractions: Large crocodiles, great birding, tropical flora.
Recommendations: Walking shoes, mosquito repellent hat or visor, and binoculars.

For more information contact us: odma-carara@explorecr.com


Damas Island Boat Tour

The tour was created by Jorge Cruz in 1989. Everyday he is looking to discover more about the ecosystem that makes up the mangrove forest. The key points are conservation, and the wildlife that exists within. This excursion includes an explanation about the history of Quepos and how it was founded.

Always searching for excellence, one will be treated to the latest boats with eco-friendly motors that make this trip a pleasant and unforgettable experience. The guides are enthusiastic and knowledgeable of the nature within the area. During the excursion you will have drinks and at the end of the tour a memorable Costa Rican lunch or dinner made by a local Costa Rican family.

Jorge Cruz, studied in Biology at the University of Costa Rica, and has extensive knowledge of the mangrove forest.

One day tour from Manuel Antonio, rafting, Biological Reserve by Explore Costa Rica

Duration: According with the high tide.
Rate: $ 60
Include: Transportation, Lunch or Dinner, Boat, Guide
Location: Damas Island, Parrita Quepos
Requirements:
Casual dress, good for every age.
Attractions: Mangrove Forest, marine birds
Recommendations: Swimsuit, comfortable clothes, sun bloc lotion

For more information contact us: odma-damas@explorecr.com


Damas Island Mangrove Kayak Tour

Paddle protected inland waterways, a perfect place to learn this magical way of exploring coastal mangrove areas and seeing wildlife. None of this trip is in the open ocean and the pace of this trip is according to your abilities. Lunch is at great seafood restaurant.

One day tour from Manuel Antonio, rafting, Biological Reserve by Explore Costa Rica
Duration: Depends on tides, duration 5 _ hours
Rate: $65,00
Include: Seafood Lunch at restaurant
Location: Damas Island, Quepos
Requirements:
Relative good shape. ( OK for kids ).
Attractions: Coastal mangrove, marine wildlife, birds.
Recommendations: Swimsuit, comfortable clothes, sun bloc lotion

For more information contact us: odma-mangrove@explorecr.com


Hanging Bridges – Canopy Walk Way

The Rainmaker Conservation Project is a privately owned Rainforest Reserve that spans over 1530 acres of 90% virgin rainforest. It is a biodiversity bank for 70% of all the flora and fauna species found in Costa Rica.

This project is dedicated to the conservation and protection of the Fila Chonta mountain range on Costa Rica's pacific side. Rainmaker's unique location places it within the strategic Quepoa Biological corridor. It is our firm commitment to ensure that this area may be enjoyed by future generations to come.

One day tour from Manuel Antonio, rafting, Biological Reserve by Explore Costa Rica

One day tour from Manuel Antonio, rafting, Biological Reserve by Explore Costa Rica
Duration: 2 ½ Hours
Rate: $ 65.00
Include: Transportation from Quepos area, tropical fruits, Costarrican Lunch and bilingual tour gude.
Location: 22 kilometers from Quepos/Manuel Antonio area, and 17 kilometers from Parrita.
Requirements:
Easy walk, kids recomended
Attractions: 5 Hanging Bridges, birds, tropical Flora
Recommendations: Comfortable shoes, binoculars, camera, swimming suit.

For more information contact us: odma-hang@explorecr.com


Manuel Antonio National Park

Have an experienced nature guide take you on an informative hike through the park. Our guides know where you are most likely to encounter sloth’s, monkeys etc. They will also provide a great deal of information on the history, flora and fauna during this easy 2 1/2 hours walk. Mid tour snacks and refreshments are offered and guests may remain in the park after the tour.

One day tour from Manuel Antonio, rafting, Biological Reserve by Explore Costa Rica
Duration: 7:30 am – 12:00 md
Rate: $44
Include: Entrance fee.
Location: Manuel Antonio National Park
Requirements:
None, easy walk
Attractions: Flora and Fauna of the Tropical Flora, Monkeys and beautiful white sand beaches.
Recommendations: Walking shoes, mosquito repellent, hat or visor, and binoculars, camera, sun block, swimming suit.

For more information contact us: odma-park@explorecr.com



Nauyaca Waterfall Tour

Come with us to see the most beautiful waterfalls in the country! Cascading 25 & 40 meters into a 8 meters deep pool for swimming. The horseback tour offers you more contact with nature and a better chance of seeing wild life. Take you through the beautiful country side between Quepos and Dominical. Then our trip takes you through a majestic forest and wonderful vistas of the mountains of San Isidro. During the tour we’ll make two stops, first for breakfast in a real typical ranch, and then later in the afternoon we will return to the ranch for lunch. In this real costarrican family. At the waterfalls you will have a chance to take pictures of your guide jumping from the waterfalls to the pool. Lots of opportunities to watch many other kinds of wild life.

One day tour from Manuel Antonio, rafting, Biological Reserve by Explore Costa Rica
Duration: 7:00 a.m. / 17:00 p.m.
Rate: $95,00
Include: Transportation, entrance fee, guide, breakfast, snacks, lunch.
Location: San Isidro Del General Mountains
Requirements:
Relatively good shape. (O.K. for kids)
Attractions: Flora and Fauna of the Tropical forest, waterfalls.
Recommendations: Walking shoes, mosquito repellent, hat or visor, and binoculars

For more information contact us: odma-waterfall@explorecr.com


White Water Rafting at Naranjo River

A Class III / IV half day challenge for more experienced paddlers. The Naranjo River drops steeply from the mountains above Quepos, though a beautiful jungle gorge and takes you on a wild ride to sea level passing nearby farmlands and palm plantations. Water levels can rise quickly on this river upping the difficulty and adrenaline levels, so rafters should be physically fit and adventurous.

One day tour from Manuel Antonio, rafting, Biological Reserve by Explore Costa Rica
Duration: 8:00 am – 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Rate: $65,00
Include: Fruits, snacks and transportation from the hotel.
Location: Naranjo River, Manuel Antonio
Requirements:
Good physical cond. (kids over 13 years all). This is 2nd closer river for guests staying in the Jaco & Los Sueños area.
Attractions: Variety of birds, Primary Jungles, , Tropical Flora.
Recommendations: Camera, swimsuit, extra clothes, sun bloc lotion.

For more information contact us: odma-raftingnaranjo@explorecr.com



White Water Rafting at Savegre River

This full day adventure includes an incredible 4/wheel drive journey which takes you in to a very remote back country of the Río Savegre for a 4 hour guided Rafting trip with class II / III / IV rapids in rafts for 6 people.

There are great swimming holes and a large variety of birsds and primary jungles (egrets, toucans, osprey, parrots, kingfishers, and cormorants ).
We will stop in a little village called “Coope Silencio” for a Tico style lunch in a thatched roof restaurant with great views and a nature path. We also stop at some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the area with many blooming heliconias in this shady garden of Eden.

One day tour from Manuel Antonio, rafting, Biological Reserve by Explore Costa Rica
Duration: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Rate: $90,00
Include: Launch, and transportation from the hotel.
Location: Savegre River, Manuel Antonio
Requirements:
Children over 10+ relative fit adults who can paddle & walk over rocks you need to wear river sandals or water shoes, bathing suit, sun protection, t-shirt, hat.
Attractions: Variety of birds, Primary Jungles, waterfalls, Tropical Flora.
Recommendations: camera, swimsuit, extra clothes, sun bloc lotion,

For more information contact us: odma-raftingsavegre@explorecr.com


 

 

 
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