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Full
day tours, to be booked 8 days in advance:
CORCOVADO
– HIKING
Tour by boat to National Park Corcovado, ranger station San Pedrillo.
Boat trip of appr. 1.5 hour from Sierpe: 45 minutes river &
mangroves. From the Sierpe river mouth to the park (another 45 minutes
boat ride) with a scenic view of Isla Violines, Drake Bay and Marenco
Biological Reserve and chances to spot whales and dolphins. Two
trails to hike (3-4 hours) with a bilingual nature guide.
Including:
Transportation from the hotel (pickup at 6.30 am) to Sierpe and
back (at the hotel 5.30 pm), boat transportation from Sierpe to
San Pedrillo ranger station and back, park entrance, bilingual guide,
lunch.
CAÑO
ISLAND – SNORKELING
Tour by boat to Caño Island. Boat trip of appr. 1.5 hours
leaving from Sierpe: 45 minutes river & mangroves and 45 minutes
open ocean with chances to spot dolphins and whales.
Besides
snorkeling, there is also the possibility for hiking at the island
(trail of an hour hike).
Including:
Transportation from the hotel (pickup at 6.30 am) to Sierpe and
back (at the hotel 5.30 pm), boat transportation from Sierpe to
Isla del Caño ranger station and back, park entrance, bilingual
guide, lunch, snorkeling gear.
CAÑO
ISLAND – DIVING
Boat tour to Caño Island, to two different dive spots.
for a two tank dive (minimum 2 persons).
Includes transportation to the beach of Piñuelas (5 km north
of the hotel), use of scuba dive equipment and guiding of a professional
bilingual dive instructor, snack, park entrance. ONLY during January
– May!
Half
day tours, can be booked upon arrival
MARINE
PARK BALLENA – SNORKELING
Tour by boat to 2 different places: Isla Ballena and the reef of
"Punta Uvita". The tour takes 3-4 hours and includes use
of snorkel equipment, a professional bilingual (dive) instructor,
park entrance and snack.
minimum
of 2 persons starting from Playa Uvita – 15 km North of Hotel
Villas Gaia.
MARINE
PARK BALLENA – SCUBA DIVING
Tour by boat to 2 different places: Isla Ballena and the reef of
"Punta Uvita". The tour takes 3-4 hours and includes use
of scuba dive equipment and guiding of a professional dive master,
park entrance and a snack. two tank dive.
ONLY during January - May.
MANGROVES
TERRABA - SIERPE
Mangroves
– Boat tour
Through the canals of the river Terraba, shows the different types
of mangroves, the eco system and the value and use of the forest.
Duration of the tour is 2-3 hours.
minimum of two persons
Mangroves
- Fishing Tour
Accompanied by a local fisherman, experience fishing in the mangroves
of the river Terraba in three different ways: with short cane, trolling,
and with small cane.
for a 2-3 hours fishing trip.
Mangroves
- Kayak Tour
Through narrow canals using sit-on-top-kayaks. The bilingual guide
takes you to favored feeding places of varied wildlife.
Duration of the tour is 3-4 hours.
Price per person is US$ 35.- (min. 2 people).
HORSEBACK
RIDING
Ojochal - Playa Tortuga area
Guided horse tours are US$ 12.50 per hour per person, 2 hours minimum
(beaches, mountains, waterfalls).
NAUYAKA
WATERFALLS
Ride with local guides to waterfalls and swim near two beautiful
cascades towering 65' and 150' above a sparkling 20' deep pool with
3000 sq. ft. surface area. The falls are the centerpiece of Nauyaka
Tourist Center in a 45 acre wooded area reforested with native species
and 50 acres of tropical rainforest. An extensive network of trails
affords excellent viewing of tropical plants. There is no vehicle
access. The daily tour begins at 8 am and ends at 3 pm. The cost
is US$ 45 per person including local guides, horses, and a Costarican
breakfast and lunch. Nauyaka is located on the road to San Isidro,
10 km. East of Dominical, 45 km. northeast of Hotel Villas Gaia
(35 min. drive).
KAYAKING
Kayaking - Caves & Waves (3-4 hours).
Explore numerous caves along the spectacular coastline between Playa
Pinuela and Playa Tortuga. An unforgettable experience. Turtles
and porpoises frequently spotted en route.
2 persons minimum
Kayaking
- Mangroves (4 hours).
Quietly traveling in the shade of the mangrove trees through narrow
canals to favored feeding places of varied wildlife.
Duration of the tour is 3-4 hours.
min. 2 people
All
kayaks are sit-on-top-type with backrests and knee straps.
Rental
of kayaks to paddle all by yourself for example to the Island of
Garza where you can explore miles of secluded beaches (including
transportation to the beach of Tortuga, Piñuelas or Ballena)
US$ 25.- per day per kayak.
FISHING
- OFSHORE
A full day tour which takes you about 28 miles off shore in a 21
foot long boat with a center console and twin 90 hp motors.
Reels are 30 class gold penn International and stand up rods.
Fish which are regularly caught (from December until May) are: sailfish,
dorado, yellow fin tuna, wahoo and marlin in that order. For bait
lures are used and ballyhoo for trolling.
maximum 4 persons
Including: fishing gear & bait, professional captain and guide,
food & beverage. Starting point: Dominicalito, 3 km South of
Dominical, a 20 min. drive from the hotel.
FISHING
- INSHORE
Accompanied by a local fisherman, experience fishing in the mangroves
of the river Terraba in three different ways: with short cane, trolling,
and with small cane.
2-3 hours fishing trip.
ULTRA
LIGHTS FLIGHT
The ultra light plain "Challenger II" operated by Skyline
is a tandem machine (pilot and passenger), known for its excellent
flight performance and safe operation.
The area to fly over extends over the Central and South Pacific
coastal line, from the Manuel Antonio National Park in the North
to the mangrove swamps of the Terraba and Sierpe rivers in the South.
From the coast to the General Valley of San Isidro. Flying over
this area one can explore the mountains as well as the coast line.
Flying over slowly and absolutely stable, one has the unique opportunity
to observe waterfalls of all seizes and shapes, secluded sandy and
rocky beaches, strangely formed caves, mountainous primary forest
with a dense canopy, rivers, mangrove swamps and more.
Starting & ending point: the local airstrip of Playa Uvita (Bahia),
12 km North of Hotel Villas Gaia.
CANOPY
BARU
- Canopy Observation platform
Ascend over 110 feet (34 meters) to a platform suspended in the
canopy of a magnificent tree and experience the rainforest canopy.
An experienced naturalist guide is with you at all times. The tour
lasts two-to-three hours (including a 30 minutes hike to the tree)
and requires no prior experience. Includes: guides, equipment and
a hoist to the platform.
BARU
- Tree climbing
Ascending through different layers of the rainforest canopy with
an experienced naturalist guide to a height of 112 feet (35 meters)
above the forest floor using special equipment and techniques. Tour
includes guides, instructions in basic climbing methods and safety,
equipment.
Duration of the tour is three hours, including a 30 minutes hike
to the tree.
BARU
- Flight of the Toucan
Zip from one ridge top to another, across valleys and streams on
specially designed cables, harness and rollers, with two experienced
naturalist guides. An informative way to see the rainforest and
get a thrill at the same time. Includes 8 cables, one tree platform,
14 land based platforms located on ridge tops, guides, equipment,
instruction.
The tours lasts two hours, including a 20 minute hike to the first
cable.
Hacienda
Baru is located 2 km north of Dominical - direction Quepos. From
Hotel Villas Gaia about a thirty minutes drive.
HIKING
Guided
hiking tours:
half day tour or full day tour
Incredible bird watching.
Self
guided hikes
Hotel Villas Gaia offers free descriptions of hikes around the area.
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