If
you only explore the
We recommend the safest, most informative and most professional
outfit in the area. They
have the newest, largest, most stable and most comfortable boats with
experienced, English-speaking, lifeguard-trained captains. Each boat features the air chair and
dolphin deck, which give passengers a great view of the sea life and the
sensation of flying over the water. The
boats are equipped with new engines, GPS, depth sounders, VHF, back-up VHF,
cellular, pony motor, dolphin hydrophones, life vests for all sized guests,
first aid kits, and fresh water showers.
Our guests consistently rave about these tours, and have found (as have
we) that it is a highlight of their trip.
Golfo Dulce Tour with
Wildlife Sanctuary
This tour takes you on a fabulous ride of over 30 miles around
the magnificent Golfo Dulce (Sweet Gulf), including a tour of the Cana Blanca
Wildlife Sanctuary, one of the most special places we have been in Costa Rica
(or anywhere). Only
accessible by boat, this is a “must do” for anyone who loves wildlife and
enjoys seeing animals up close and personal!
This remote, non-profit foundation receives injured, orphaned and
endangered animals in order to rehabilitate and release them back into the
wild, usually at
Note: No children under six are allowed in the
sanctuary. Parents may trade- off child
care in order to visit the facility.
Equally as wonderful is the exhilarating and informative guided
tour of the fabulous Golfo Dulce in a comfortable, safe, shaded, 25-foot tour
boat. The boats have English-speaking
captains and are equipped with contoured seats and a full canopy for plenty of
shade, as well as the air chair and dolphin deck. If you’re lucky, you’ll have a swim with
dolphins while plane boarding behind the boat. (These tours encounter dolphins
80% of the time, but even if you don’t, being towed through the water is lots
of fun). There’s also a good chance you
will get to hear dolphin language through new hydrophones. And now you can also sail over the azure
waters on the Dolphin deck and Air Chair, which suspend you out over the ocean
for an optimum view. On this tour guests
have also seen whales, manta rays, sea turtles, schooling fish, sea birds and
jungle flora and fauna. Snorkeling
(equipment supplied) may also be enjoyed at coral reefs, home to beautiful
tropical fish (depending on conditions).
Once back at the boat, you can rinse off under a fresh water shower, for
a comfortable ride back across the gulf.
Tour leaves from Puerto Jimenez pier at 7:30 AM. Duration:
4 - 5 hours
Tour includes:
Visit to the
amazing
Swimming and
snorkeling at a remote, tropical reef;
Plane boarding,
if conditions are right;
An exhilarating
trip across the great, blue waters of the Gulf;
Wildlife viewing
Prices:
One – five passengers: $350 plus $25/person tax deductible
donation if going to Sanctuary
Includes:
Snacks
Cold drinks
Comfortable,
shaded, safe boat with English-speaking guide
Fresh water
shower on boat
Snorkeling
gear, masks
Life jackets,
adult and child sized
Group discounts:
6
passengers: $390 + Sanctuary donation
7
passengers: $420 + Sanctuary donation
8 passengers: $480 + Sanctuary donation
9 passengers: $540 + Sanctuary donation
Child discounts:
Children five and under:
half price (minus Sanctuary fee, as they can’t go in); under 18 months,
free.
Bring:
Sun block
Sport sandals
or water shoes
Swim suit &
towel
Sun glasses
Binoculars are
good
Hat
Camera
We particularly enjoyed the tour. Thanks so much for suggesting it to us. On that single tour we saw probably about 50
spotted dolphins, and swam with them, enjoyed the rehabilitation center tour,
and particularly the young monkey that kept pointing where it wanted me to
scratch, and the snorkeling.
Chuck –
For us the highlight was the trip across the gulf to the
animal refuge where we hugged a few spider monkeys, howler monkeys, bottle- fed
sloths and another possum like animal. An experience we won't forget.
Richard –
We
all agreed that the Sanctuary tour was the best tour of our whole trip. We
cuddled sloths and a baby howler monkey. The people who run it could not have
been more gracious. I’m so glad you recommended that tour.
Sylvia
–
This
was the best side trip ever. What a
great experience. One I’ll never forget!
It was the most wonderful time I’ve had in
Sarah –
One of our favorite experiences was the boat ride to
the
Debbie, Ron, & Ronnie –
This
tour is the most outstanding tour we’ve encountered in Costa Rica, bar none!
Arrange
with Lyn in advance
Surf Lessons
Surf right in front of Casa Bambu, where there is a dream wave
to learn on with a perfect right point break for beginners and different
sections to match ability levels. . You are guaranteed to stand up! There is a
large selection of boards (soft tops for easy learning and more advanced hard boards).
You
go out at low tide and surf for approximately two hours. It’s a BLAST.
Provided: Lycra shirts to protect from rashes and
sunburn.
Recommended to bring: booties and
lots of sun block. $55/person:
2 hour lesson. Surf
board rentals available.
The surfing lessons were great. I’d recommend them to anyone.
Michael - Middlesex, VT
Arrange
when you get there
Ocean Kayaking
This open ocean paddle takes
you out into the gulf from our coast out at Matapalo. From here you get a great view of the
forested coastline of
$45/person
Arrange
when you get there