Water Sports

Don’t miss the chance to enjoy the exciting water sports available in the area!

Tubing and floating tour

Description: Tubing and floating in Baru River is a great tour for all ages and for all those who love nature and adventure. There are small and fun rapids. Each person will have their own individual tube, and there is a bigger inflatable for those who like to do the descent with the guide. There is a stop along the river for a picnic.

Departure: 9 a.m.                       Estimated time: 3.5 hrs

Price: $45 per person                Includes: Transportation, snacks, and professional equipment.

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Sportfishing

Sportfishing in the Sea

Highlights: Roosterfish, Wahoo, Marlin, Snapper, Sail fish, Tuna, Jack Crevalle.

Description: Uvita and Dominical enjoy a strategic location that allows to reach the worldwide famous fishing banks of Golfito and Quepos easily. Besides, the fact that the area had not been discovered as a sportfishing destination until recently gives a great advantage: the possibility to fish in isolated areas without a crowd of boats. There are several fishing options depending on the fish species you preferred and the season: in shore, off shore, and fly fishing.

Departure: 7:00 am

Duration: Half Day (5 hrs), ¾ Day (7 hrs), and Full Day (9 hrs) tours are offered.

Includes: bait, fishing equipment, professional captain and crew o specialized guide, lunch, soft drinks, fruit, fishing license and insurance.

Price: Depends on the duration of the tour and the operator.

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Sportfishing in the River

Highlights: Snook, Red Snapper, Rainbow Bass, Grouper.

Description: The Terraba-Sierpe Wetlands consist of the Delta of the Terraba and Sierpe rivers which has seven mouths running into the sea plus two lagoons. This is the largest wetland of Costa Rica and Central America. Over 50 fish species live in this swamp and its network of channels and islands is home to a great variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles.

Duration: 3 hours (longer on request).

Includes: fishing equipment, specialized guide, soft drinks, fruit, bottled water.

Price: $225 (3 hrs, 4 - 5 people)

 *Let us know what you need, and we will find the best option for you.

White Water Rafting

Highlights: Class II, III and IV rapids; pristine rivers; beautiful scenery: waterfalls, exuberant vegetation, and mystical canyons.
Description: Costa Rica is one of the best places in the world for rafting. You will feel the unique rush and adrenaline that white water rivers offer. White water rafting tours are offered in three different rivers of the area, good for beginners and experts.

Guabo River: Class II and III. Half-day tour including an exciting run of 8 miles and a hike to a waterfall. Ages 10 and over.
Departure: 8:00 am
Estimated time: 6 hrs
Includes: Lunch, transportation, and professional equipment.
Price: U$80 per person

Coto Brus River: Class III and IV. Virgen river for rafting since other boaters are seldom seen. Ages 14 and over.

Departure: 6:30 am
Estimated time: 10 hrs
Includes: Breakfast, lunch, transportation, and professional equipment.
Price: U$100 per person

Savegre River: Class II and III. One of the most pristine rivers in Costa Rica, perfect for families and young kids. Ages 8 and over.

Departure: 7:30 am
Estimated time: 8 hrs
Includes: Lunch, transportation, and professional equipment.
Price: U$100 per person

Requirements: Participants must know how to swim, be able to walk in slippery or unstable ground and paddle.

Surf Lessons

Description: We work with two excellent surf schools in the area which offer lessons for beginners and intermediate surfers. They will make sure you learn the basics of surfing smoothly.

The surf school near Dominical Beach offers 2-hour lessons. You can choose between one-day classes and multi-day classes or take a surf tour.

Prices: $45 private lesson one on one          $40 semi-private (2-3 people)          $35 group lessons (10 people or more)

Includes: transportation, professional instructors, surf board, rash guard, fruits, and refreshments.

The school in Uvita offers 2 and a half hour classes in Ballena Marine National Park. They prefer the beaches of the National Park because they are long and isolated, there are no rip tides, and the waves have the perfect size and shape for beginners. They also offer surf trips, surf and body board rentals and ding repair. 
Prices: $50 private lesson      $40 two people      $35 three or more people

Includes: Surf instructor, refreshment, park entrance fee, surf board,

*Ask for the Special Packages for groups of 10 or more people.

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Scuba Diving /Snorkeling at Caño island

Highlights: Turquoise waters, pristine coral and rock reef with a great variety of marine wildlife: turtles, dolphins, chances to see Humpback whales, parrot fish, king angel, barracudas, eels, reef sharks, stingrays.
Descriptions: Caño Island National Park is the most exciting and beautiful place of the South Pacific Coast of Costa Rica for scuba diving and snorkeling. It offers five dive sites some with rock pinnacles and arches. The island also has a trail to a small burial site. During the boat ride to the island (90 min), you will be able to see a great variety of marine life such as dolphins, turtles, Humpback whales. At least two different areas are explored with an experienced guide.

Departure: 6:00 am
Estimated time: 10 hrs
Includes: Bilingual guide, transportation, park entrance fee, equipment, bottled water, lunch.
Price: Snorkeling (departing from Punta Uvita Beach) $110 foreigners, $100 nationals (Departing from Sierpe) $95 per person

Scuba diving U$150 ( includes 2 tanks and 2 immersions, all dive gear, lunch, park fees and a guide)

*PADI Certification, Open Water, and Non-Certification courses available.

Kayaking Tour At Ballena Marine Nat. Park

Highlights: Caves, birds, monkeys, sloths, breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean.
Description: This tour is a lot of fun, and there are two options from which you can choose. To get to the launching point, you ride from 20 to 30 min on a comfortable van, which gives you a great chance to spot wildlife (monkeys, birds, coatimundi, anteaters) along the road. 

Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour: The tour starts at Piñuelas Beach where kayaks are launched for an exciting one and a half  hour paddle to Ballena Island. After a tropical lunch of fruit and cold drinks on the island, you go snorkeling to discover the colorful underwater world around Ballena Island. The paddle back to the beach is a great opportunity to observe marine wildlife.

Kayaking Waves & Caves: Kayaks are lauched at Ventanas Beach for a 1-hour paddle to the caves. You will see one of the most beautiful places of the area, over 30 caves and 2 of them are accessible by kayak depending on the ocean conditions. After visiting the caves, you are taken to one of the most beautiful beaches of the area, Ventanas Beach, where you are served a tropical lunch with fruit and cold drinks. In Ventanas, there are 2 caves you can explore during low tide. You can also enjoy and have fun surfing the waves on your kayak. After all the fun, you paddle back to the take out point: Piñuelas Beach.
Departure: At low tide
Estimated Time: 5 to 6 hours
Includes: Fruit & drinks, transportation, bilingual guide, safety instructions, kayaking and snorkeling equipment.
Price: U$75
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Mangrove Kayaking

Highlights: A great variety of birds, crabs, monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, raccoons, white-nosed coatis.
Description: Mangrove swamps are one of the richest natural environment in the world.  While exploring a network of channels, lagoons, and islets, you will be able to spot Blue herons, Great Egrets, White Ibis.  Kayak tours are offered in three different locations: Hatillo Mangrove Swamp, Terraba Mangrove Swamp, and Sierpe.
Departure: Upon tide
Estimated Time: 3 hours
Includes: Fruit & bottled water*, transportation, guide, equipment.
Price: U$50
Price from Sierpe river: U$40
* Only the tour in the Terraba Mangrove Swamp.