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2 Day Pacuare River Rafting and Hiking Tour
This tour is one of the Top River Adventures in Costa Rica. Pacuare River is considered a world class river for the practice of whitewater rafting, even for beginners or professionals who need practice for international tournaments. It is located about 2.5 hours from San Jose. This scenic ride from San Jose is just spectacular, with beautiful views of rainforest and small villages along the way.The lodge, where you will stay overnight is enchanting. It is located right in the middle of a pristine rainforest. The rooms are rustic but have all the comfort for living a deep nature encounter. Paved trails are available to all those who want to explore the area and see the abundant wildlife species of the area such as howler monkeys, toucans, sloths and many more.
Costa Rica Fun Adventure 8D/7N Vacation Package
Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa RicaThis vacation package includes 8 days and 7 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautifulfollowing Costa Rican destinations: San José, Pacuare River, La Paz Waterfalls Gardens, Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio Park.
Classic Costa Rica 8D/7N Vacation Package
Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa RicaThis vacation package includes 8 days and 7 night in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautiful following Costa Rican destinations: San Jose, Fortuna Town and Arenal Volcano and Manuel Antonio Beach in the central pacific coast of Costa Rica.Our program allows you the select your preferred tours from a list at each location. By this way, you can customize the trip accordingly with your specific tour´s preferences.Contact us. It will be a pleasure to assist you.
Costa Rica Adventure Package 10D/9N
Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa RicaThis vacation package includes 10 days and 9 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautifulfollowing Costa Rican destinations: San José, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs, Monteverde and Tamarindo Beach.
Coast to Coast Expedition 10D/9N Vacation Package
Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica!This vacation package includes 10 days and 9 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, deluxe transportation service and the visit the following beautiful Costa Rican destinations: San Jose, Tortuguero National Park, Sarapiqui, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs and Manuel Antonio National Park.
Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs. Private Tour
Enjoy one of the best destinations in Costa Rica. La Fortuna Town, home of the impresive Arenal Volcano.Our tour is operated in a 100% private basis, with high quality transportation services and a professional naturalist tour guide that will pick you up directly from your hotel.Located 2.5 hours from San Jose, enjoy a scenic drive and learn about many products we produce along the way such as pinneaple, bananas, papaya and other.Once at La Fortuna, explore the town and take amazing pictures of the volcano before to enter to the beautiful Baldi Hot Springs complexThis is a perfect place with 25 thermo mineral hot water pools flowing from the volcano and ranging in temperatures from 93 F to 152 F. The purity of the water will make you feel like you are floating in an oasis of healing, with birds singing all around and the sound of falling water that invites you to relax and recover your wellness and quality of life.Buffet lunch, towels and lockers are included in our tour.
Between Oceans 14D/13N Vacation Package from San Jose
Enjoy with us some of the best Costa Rica destinations, tours and experiences with this unique vacation package specially designed for nature lovers and adventurous people looking for an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica.This vacation package includes 14 days and 13 nights in high quality hotels, exclusive tours, meals listed in itinerary, professional naturalist tour guides, all entrance fees, deluxe transportation service and the visit the beautiful following Costa Rican destinations: San José, Tortuguero National. Park, Sarapiqui, Arenal Hot Springs, Manuel Antonio National Park and Quepos Town.
Arenal Sloths Lovers & Baldi Hot Springs Private Tour
This tour is the perfect combination between nature and relaxation.The tour starts from your hotel in San Jose, with private and exclusive transportation for you and your family.Upon arrival at the Arenal Volcano area, you will visit the Danaus Eco Center, which is a site that offers ecological and educational experiences. Once in here explore the trails with a naturalist tour guide and have a close contact with many wildlife species including sloths.Later, you will relax in one of the best thermal water places in the area: Baldi Hot Springs. At Baldi Hot Springs you will find an endless dreamed stay, where the natural environment, colorful natural gardens, therapeutic waters, pure air and our care combine on a perfect state; the dream came true. The unique frame where your experience turns into the most unforgettable one. In here you will enjoy multiple thermal pools, a giant steam room, luxury pool bars, giant waterslides, relaxing areas and much more.
Manuel Antonio National Park
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Private Shuttle from San José Airport (SJO) to Jacó Beach
At Jacamar Naturalist Tours, we are experts to make your vacations pleasant and enjoyable. You do not have to worry about the driving distance and road conditions, just relax and enjoy your journey we will take care of all details of your ground transportation. Our private transfer is flexible and offers you the chance to enjoy panoramic views, stop in a local restaurant to enjoy the delicious Costa Rican food, or simply take bathroom breaks or some time to stretch up. Services are private, so, you can feel free to schedule the transportation at any time you wish. All our vehicles are modern, air-conditioned, and driven by punctual, and reliable professionals, that will assist you all along the road, making your journey smooth and enjoyable.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens & Coffee Tour. Private Tour
Enjoy an exclusive private day tour visiting 2 of the most popular attractions in Costa Rica. Doka Estate Coffee tour and La Paz Waterfalls Gardens. Our tour is operated in a 100% private basis, with high quality transportation services and a professional naturalist tour guide that will pick you up directly from your hotel.Embark on an Extraordinary Coffee Adventure at Hacienda Doka. Join us for a unique one-day experience that stands out as the best coffee tour in Costa Rica. Delve into the world of coffee, surrounded by the lush beauty of Hacienda Doka, and discover why our tour is a must-do for every coffee enthusiast and nature lover.After this experience, a short drive will take you into La Paz Waterfalls Gardens, the most popular nature tour featuring Five Famous Waterfalls and The Largest Animal Sanctuary in Costa Rica.Lush tropical rain forest, flowing white rivers, spectacular waterfalls, birds, butterflies, monkeys, hummingbirds, snakes, felines and frogs.
La Paz Waterfalls Gardens. Private Tour from San Jose
La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the #1 Most Visited Privately Owned Ecological Attraction in Costa Rica! It features the best hiking near San José, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, rescued wildlife preserve with over 100 species of animals, and an environmental education program.With the fine attention and explanations of your private naturalist tour guide, enjoy: Five waterfalls, cloud forest and rain forest, safe hiking trails, aviary with numerous species of birds, toucan feeding, insect exhibit, butterfly observatory, Capuchin (white-faced) monkeys, black-handed spider monkeys, hummingbird garden, serpentarium (snake exhibit), jaguars, pumas, ocelots and margaysAlso a traditional typical house with petting zoo and ox cart, ranarium (frog exhibit), orchid and heliconia exhibit. Our tour is operated in a 100% private basis, with high quality transportation services and a professional naturalist tour guide that will pick you up directly from your hotelGreat lunch included
Sarchi Oxcarts & Souvenir Shopping Private Tour
Visiting Sarchi is a great experience for anyone who wants to know and enjoy Costa Rican art, since this small town is considered the cradle of Costa Rican crafts.A national symbol of Costa Rica, the oxcart plays a key role in the country’s history. They were used to transport coffee beans & other goods to nearby and faraway markets and ports. Starting in 1840’s most of the rural roads were very rough making the ox cart the sole means of transportation for families even though the trips could take weeks at times.Highly ornate, these oxcarts are elegantly craved and are usually hand-painted with bright colors. The painting of the ox cart is a Costa Rican tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. The largest and oldest oxcart factory is also found in Sarchi. The Joaquin Chaverri Oxcart Factory was built in 1902, and is considered to be the birthplace of oxcart handicrafts in Costa Rica. Our tour is operated in a 100% private basis.
Zipline Canopy & Crocodile Safari Cruise. Private Tour
The tour begins with a trip to the Pacific coast towards Playa Herradura, just 90 minutes from San Jose and until you reach the Vista Los Sueños adventure park.Embark on an exhilarating adventure through the lush Costa Rican rainforest on our Zip Line Canopy Tour, gliding from platform to platform along a series of sturdy cables. Professional guides ensure your safety and provide fascinating insights into the rich biodiversity, starting with a 15-minute ride aboard our specially designed tractor. Once we reach the top of the mountain, we will explain step-by-step all the safety procedures you must follow. We then descend to the bottom via a series of zip lines, including 12 platforms and 10 cables with a total cable distance of 3.5 kilometers, among them the longest cable in the area (2400 ft.).After the tour, enjoy lunch before continue to Tarcoles River for a boat cruise, where you will admire the huge crocodiles and other wildlife species living in this river.
Lake Arenal Boat & Baldi Hot Springs Private Tour from San Jose
This tour is a perfect combination between nature and relaxation. It is a perfect tour for those who wish to enjoy the arenal volcano area, its natural beauties and the famous hot springs.It is a completely private tour, with professional guides that will make you enjoy a wonderful day in places with a lot of magic and beauty.Your breath-taking, adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus. You will be heading Fortuna Town, about 2.5 hours drive from San Jose. Upon arrival to the beautiful Arenal´s Lake you will meet your local tour guide who will show you the beauty of this amazing region and start the 2 hours boat tour.After it, enjoy a delicious lunch at Baldi Hot Springs and relax in the multiple thermal pools that this complex offers.
3 in 1 Eco Tour Rain Forest Aerial Tram, River Cruise & Nature Walk Private Tour
You will be heading to the Caribbean Slope, crossing the beautiful Braulio Carrillo National Park until we arrive in the Puerto Viejo de Sarapiqui Region.On arrival, you will board your private boat for a relaxing ride on the Sarapiqui River where you will feel in close contact with nature and admire the inspiring surroundings.After the boat ride, you will continue to The Rain Forest Aerial Tram, a 475-hectares (1,200-acre) private reserve that shares a 10 km border with Braulio Carrillo National Park, constituting a buffer zone between the park and farming lands.At this beautiful location you will enjoy a private nature walk with our naturalist tour guide, a delicious lunch and a 90 minute Aerial Tram ride over the pristine rain forest of the Caribbean. This unique Aerial Tram Tour lets you live first hand all the secrets the forest keeps while you fly above the treetops and experience magnificent views of the Braulio Carrillo Park and a private reserve.
Irazu Volcano Half Day Private Tour
Your breath-taking adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside. You will be heading to Cartago Province, about 1-hour drive from San Jose.Irazú Volcano is a National Park in the Central Volcanic Conservation Area of Costa Rica. The volcano is still active although the last major eruptions were between 1963 and 1965, with occasional minor eruptions and some small lava flows since that time. With our professional tour guide you will be able to explore the park and walk to the main lookout point.The Crater Principal lake has an unusual greenish yellow coloring caused by rainfall dissolving the minerals along the craters walls. It has also been known to change color to rust-red depending on the minerals present. The Irazú Volcano is the highest active volcano in Costa Rica!The drive to the volcano is so beautiful, with many plantations along the way.
Chocolate Workshop. Private Tour from San Jose
Your breath-taking adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned deluxe transportation.The tour takes place in a private biological reserve located in Sarapiqui, a small town located in the Caribbean of Costa Rica and 2 hours from the capital.Join us on the best chocolate tour and taste one of the most delectable foods from the rainforest. During this tour you will be taken through Tirimbina´s rainforest across the longest hanging bridge in the region to a traditional cacao plantation. You will have the opportunity to taste the cacao bean at its different stages in the process of making chocolate and also be involved with different preparations of it, so make sure your appetite is ready!This is an interactive experience where you get to learn all about chocolate and make your own bar using many different local ingredients.
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