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Activities available in Manuel Antonio
White Water Rafting on Savegre River
Duration: 8 hours
Experience a trip of pure unsurpassed beauty, luxuriant vegetation, and exploding whitewater on this full day tour for the adventuresome beginner and experienced rafter. Along the way you will be astounded by the awesome canyons, waterfalls, and primary rainforest. The Rio Savegre is a magnificent stretch of coastal whitewater that begins its course by winding out of a sparsely inhabited valley, covered with jungle vegetation. The whitewater rapids are exciting, but not so demanding that you won't have time to enjoy the Savegre's spectacular tropical scenery. The Savegre River is one of the most pristine rivers in the country and is surrounded by impressive views of the primary rainforest. Lurking just behind the shroud of lush foliage, you will find a number of truly magnificent waterfalls of the Savegre tributaries. We will stop for a break at some of the most beautiful waterfalls and swimming holes in the area surrounded by blooming heliconias in this shady Garden of Eden. Keep your eyes on the rainforest as well since wildlife is abundant as you float down the river in some of the calmer areas. Don’t miss this exhilarating ride through nature.
Recommended: Rubber soled shoes, swimsuit, and shorts of a quick-drying material, hat with a brim for sun towel, waterproof sun protection, T-shirt are
optional and a change of clothes.
Tour includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, fruits, snacks, lunch and beverages.
Price per person: $147
10% agent commission included
White Water Rafting on Naranjo River
Duration: 4 hours
(available only from May to November)
Only a short drive from your hotel (approx. 30 min.) the Naranjo River is a Class III / IV half day challenge for more experienced paddlers. The Naranjo River drops steeply from the coastal mountain range above Quepos through a beautiful jungle gorge, and takes you on a wild ride to sea level passing nearby farmlands and palm plantations.
The river banks are overgrown with jungle and the canyon walls meet the water at 90° angles. The water, jungle, canyon, and sky make for an unforgettable day. For the advanced rafter, this exciting and refreshing ride through the Naranjo Canyon, a jewel of Costa Rica, will provide the beauty and thrills you expect in whitewater rafting.
If you are a first time paddler who welcomes a challenge and are looking for the excitement of big waves, and stunning scenery, then this trip is for you! Unlike its more even-tempered twin, the Naranjo blasts steeply out of the mountains crashing through deep unrelenting gorges and tight rock-walled canyons. Even after breaking into the open valley, it remains aggressive throughout its course to the town of Londres.
Below Londres the lower sections of the Rio Naranjo gradually settle as they flow towards the Pacific. You have to see it to believe it. Primary and secondary forest, water, canyon and sky are unforgettable. If you want to complete your river running experience, come to the Naranjo River. The Naranjo and the Savegre are twin rivers that run an almost perfect parallel course out of the Talamanca mountain range into to the Pacific Ocean where they form the north and south border of Playa El Rey.
Recommended: Rubber soled shoes, swimsuit, shorts, hat, towel, waterproof sun protection, T-shirt is optional and a change of dry clothing.
Tour includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, fruits, snacks and lunch.
Price per person: $119
10% agent commission included
Kayak Mangrove Adventure
Duration: 4 hours
Quietly explore the protected estuaries of Damas Island. Easily paddle the lush mangroves to watch the abundant wildlife which includes hundreds of birds, coatis, and silky ant eaters.
Immerse yourself in indescribable beauty, where nature reveals its flawlessness. In the mangrove, everything flows harmoniously; the blend of fresh and salt water, the diversity of the most extraordinary plants and the wildlife in all its splendor. This tour will show you nature's unparalleled wonders, just 10 minutes from Manuel Antonio.
The canals lead you on a ride through nature and time, let the current carry your kayak through this miraculous experience! Paddle protected inland waterways, a perfect place to learn this magical way of exploring coastal mangrove areas and observing wildlife. None of this trip is in the open ocean and the pace of this trip is according to your abilities. Lunch is at a great seafood restaurant.
Recommended: Light clothing, swimming suite, camera, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Tour includes: Transportation, guide, equipment, beverages and lunch.
Price per person: $109
10% agent commission included
Manuel Antonio Coastal Paddle Adventure
Duration: 4 hours
This tour is a challenging half day journey along the coastline of Manuel Antonio, closely passing islands and inlets that are the mating refuges of many species of marine birds. Visit islands to see the nesting grounds sea birds, stop and swim at a beautiful hidden bay and enjoy a delicious snack on the secluded beach.
Paddling a kayak on the open ocean can be an exciting way to experience Costa Rica's marine and coastal wonders. Sea kayaking is much easier than river kayaking and most trips can be done by people who have never tried the sport before. A sea kayaking tour is an opportunity to get a close look at the myriad of life below and above the ocean's surface from flying fish and sea turtles to frigate birds and pelicans. Explore some hard to reach offshore islands and coastal estuaries.
Recommended: Light clothing, swimming suite, camera, hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Tour includes: Transportation, guide, equipment, snacks and fruits, beverages and lunch.
Price per person: $109
10% agent commission included
Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour
Duration: 6 hours
(closed on Tuesdays)
Enjoy the magnificent Manuel Antonio National Park. Early in the morning the guide will be ready to transfer you to the beautiful park. Follow a professional guide through one of Costa Rica’s most famous National Parks. Spectacular natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere attract many visitors to the Manuel Antonio National Park annually.
Explore a park that gathers numerous species of tropical butterflies, birds, monkeys, snakes, sloths, orchids, etc. Enjoy this guided walk inside one of the world’s finest national park. Come and enjoy all the wonders you may discover in this marvelous world that awaits you. Also don't forget your swimming suit to enjoy the very beautiful natural beaches inside the Manuel Antonio National Park.
Recommended: Walking shoes, comfortable clothes and sun protection.
Tour includes: Transportation, English speaking tour and entrance fee (Regular basis tour. Minimum 2 passengers)
Price per person: $95
10% agent commission included
Damas Island Boat Tour
Duration: 4 hours
The Damas Island is about half an hour by boat from Manuel Antonio. On the trip to the island we will pass through the estuary, a magnificent opportunity to admire birds, as well as wildlife such as caimans, sloths, crocodiles, boas, white face monkeys, egrets and much more. Once on the island, a walking tour through the trails will take us to magic places. Enjoy the fascinating mangrove of Isla Damas on this relaxing covered boat tour through the complex estuary system. It is one of the most highly recommended tours of the area. This relaxing half-day tour begins just off shore of the Damas Island Estuary, about 5 kms south of Quepos. Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and drive you to the launch at Damas Island. Lunch will be served either before or after the tour depending on the time of departure. As you glide along the fascinating waterways in your covered motor boat, your guide will provide comprehensive information about the complex self-sustaining mangrove system. White, black, red, and pineapple mangroves are some of the varieties that you will learn to identify. Isla Damas features three types of mangrove forests connected by a myriad of choked and hidden waterways. Guests on this highly recommended tour are often rewarded with sightings of white-faced monkeys, silky anteaters, three-toed sloths, exotic bird species, crocodiles, boa constrictors, rare crab-eating raccoons, and the list goes on. On the way back to Manuel Antonio, a delicious lunch will be offered.
Recommended: Light clothes, walking shoes, insect repellent, hat and binoculars.
Tour includes: Transportation, guide, beverages and lunch.
Price per person: $113
10% agent commission included
Carara National Park guided tour
Duration: 4 hours
At the prearranged time the transportation will pick you up in order to take you in a 15 minutes’ drive to the beautiful Carara National park
This incredible protected area measures about 4,700 Hectares and is home to approximately 48% of Costa Rica’s aviary species. The park's name, loaned from the Huetar natives, means crocodile. Anyone who visits will understand the significance of the name as the Tarcoles River (Rio Tarcoles), which forms the northern boundary to the park, is inhabited by crocodiles almost year round.
This tour will show you the importance of the region, as it is situated in a transitional region between the tropical dry forest and the humid pacific rainforest.
You will appreciate colorful species of flora and fauna from a varied ecosystem. You will be able to spot the Scarlet Macaw, Collared Aracai and various monkey specimens.
At the end of the tour your transportation will take you back to your hotel.
Minimum 4 passengers