ADVENTURE TOURS
Sport Fishing
Offshore full day
Inshore full day
Inshore half day
Fishing day what to expect: At Parrot Bay Village coffee is ready at 5:30AM and breakfast begins at 6AM. Departing PBV at 6:50AM and drive 500 yards to the pier to board the boat. A short safety introduction, dos and don’ts and talk with the captain about any special interests.
First leg of the trip is 20 – 25 minutes down the 9 mile pristine coast to the mouth of the gulf. For inshore, either north or the south point is awesome fishing and a great place to start. Moving down the coast to selected locations virtually unmolested by any other boats. The Gulf is 27 miles long and holds prized game fish such as snook (Rabalo), Roosterfish, Pampano, Snappers (Pargo), and Grouper (Cabria), Mackerel, and Amber Jacks.
Offshore fishing is a 20 – 50 minute ride offshore from the mouth of the gulf and we actively hunt the entire time, but at 8 and 20 miles we consider the “fishing grounds”. Trolling with teasers and readied live bait and circle hooks are standard. This bait and switch technique provides close action and provides minimal stress on the fish. Offshore fishing for Marlin and Sailfish is awesome, the most consistent of anywhere in the world, and available year round, December through May being the best months. It is common to hook-up with a billfish 20 feet behind the boat. Other prized catch include Wahoo, Tuna and Dorado (Dolphin fish).
Rainforest Hike
Spend a full day hiking through the rainforest in Matapalo, located on the southern tip of the Osa Peninsula. Your knowledgeable guide will point out various animals, teach you about plants and trees and explain the history of the Osa Peninsula. You may see four different kinds of monkeys, scarlet macaws, toucans, sloths, coatis, anteaters, tayras, iguanas, poison arrow dart frogs, other animals and a large variety of birds. We also visit beautiful beaches and hike to a gorgeous waterfall. You will leave Parrot Bay Village after your complimentary breakfast at 7AM. It is approximately a 45-minute taxi ride to Matapalo, with lovely views of the Gulfo Dulce, Pacific Ocean and the coastline of the Osa Peninsula. Your guide will tailor the speed and distance of the hike to your wishes.
7am – 2 or 3pm Water and snacks, power bars are included.
Dolphin and Whale Watching*
Join us on the 29.5’ Sea Vee for as tour outside the Golfo Dulce while we search for humpback, gray whales and dolphins and the occasional tiger shark. The best times for viewing are December through April although they can be seen through September.
Three to four hour excursions
Maximum of 6 passengers per boat.
*Includes fruit and snacks, beer, water, and soft drinks.
Sunset Dolphin Watch Kayak Tour
Enjoy a guided kayak trip through the pristine, flat water Golfo Ducle. You and your guide will look for dolphins (Spotted, Spinner, and Bottlenose Dolphins), turtles, rays and a variety of birds. You will then stop for a relaxing break, snacks and a swim on the nicest swimming beach on the Osa Peninsula. You then kayak back into the gulf and experience an amazing 360? view of the sunset. If you choose, you and stay out until dark and watch the water light up with photoluminescence. The trip takes 3 – 4 hours. We supply dry bags (for all your gear, cameras and video gear) water bottles, snacks, kayak and paddle, life jacket (if you want) and a knowledgeable guide. No kayaking experience is necessary.
Sunset Dolphin Watch Kayaking 3 Hour Tour
Mangrove Kayak Exploration
Leaving two hours before high tide, this trip explores the mangrove estuaries near Puerto Jimenez. Your knowledgeable guide will lead you down a river under the canopy of 70-foot tall mangrove trees. Learn about the mangroves and look for all types of wildlife (monkeys, raccoons, river otters, iguanas, Jesus Christ lizards, crabs, crocodiles, caimans, snakes, all types of birds, butterflies) We have snacks (seasonal fruits, cookies, and peanuts) before swimming on the nicest beach on the Osa Peninsula. The trip takes 3-4 hours, and we supply dry bags (for all your gear, even cameras and video gear), water bottles, snacks, kayak and paddle, life jacket (if you want), and a knowledgeable guide No kayaking experience is necessary.
Leaves 2 hours before high tide; lasts 3-4 hours
Herrera Botanical Garden and Reforestation Project
Spend two hours on a guided tour of the Herrera Botanical Garden and Reforestation Project an amazing garden right outside of town. Learn about the reforestation process and look for a variety of birds, monkeys, sloths and other animals. Your guide will also teach you about the different trees and medicinal uses of the various plants.
2 hours, any time
Tree Climbing
Our most popular experience is climbing the braided roots of the "Cathedral," a massive ficus over 200' tall. What remains is the largest jungle gym ever created! Using quality climbing gear, you climb the inside using the strong roots as hand and foot holds. At the ceiling, 90', previous climbers have left tokens of appreciation, including a Tibetan prayer bell. The ringing of this bell has become a traditional goal for fresh ascenders. Once you've attained your personal nirvana, you are belayed halfway down. From this point you swing from the inside to the outside of the tree for an eye-opening perspective. A free descent to the forest floor completes the adrenaline rush!
Waterfall Rappelling
Imagine yourself being secured into a climbing harness overlooking an immense canyon. While you are being walked through a series of safety instructions you hear a 'click' as the rope is locked into the carabineer and your harness. The words that follow are 'on belay' and with that you back over the ledge of a rushing waterfall that descends over 110 feet. There is no turning back - this is not for the timid!!! And, the experience is one for a lifetime. During the drier months this waterfall's springs slow to a trickle creating an incredible wilderness amphitheater. Since all life is dependent on water this canyon is a sure spot for wildlife sightings. Little compares to this adventure be it wet or dry.
Horseback Riding
Gentle but responsive horses follow a forest road through secondary and virgin jungle and finish galloping on the beach. Arrangements must be made by mid afternoon for the next day. A highly recommended tour for horse and nature lovers.
Massage
The masseuse offers massage therapy sessions to foster a greater sense of health and relaxation, in the privacy of your cabina.
Surfing
Private lesson with an expert at Pan Dulce beach surf break in Matapalo, the perfect place to learn to surf. Guaranteed to stand up! With Capt. Mike's surf school you are guaranteed to stand up on your first lesson or you don't pay! The wave we learn on is perfect for the first timer to intermediate surfer. The water is a warm 86* year round, and is only 4ft. deep, so the people worried about there swimming ability can just stand up! The biggest advantage to the waves we teach on is their gentleness when they break, never do you get held down, or tumbled.
Our basic mechanics style teaching of the sport is easy to follow, and is kid friendly to the youngest kids as long as they are comfortable swimmers. After a 15 minute briefing you are given a surf shirt and a soft top surfboard, and off you go with the guide, to start your very addicting new passion with the sport of the kings, "SURFING."
Lessons include 2 hrs of instructed surfing, use of surf shirt (lycra), and soft-top surfboard
CASA ORQUIDEAS Botanical Garden
Ron and Trudy Mc Allister have created a lovely garden that includes both ornamentals and edible plant species, which you may sample when in season. The varieties include citrus, mango, banana, cashew, avocado, papaya, spices (ginger, cinnamon, vanilla, basil, garlic, black pepper), vegetables (jicama, yucca, taro,etc.), Orchids, Heliconias, Bromeliads, palms and numerous other varieties. Departure from Parrot Bay Village 7:30AM garden tour begins 8AM, price includes transfers from Parrot Bay Village by boat returning in time for lunch.
Dolphin and Whale Watching
There are a variety of boats available to tour the Golfo in search of Dolphins and Whales. Prices range from $150 to $250 for a small private boat. Aboard these smaller boats you have the opportunity to snorkel and swim with the dolphins if you choose to do so.
*Includes fruit and snacks, water, and soft drinks.
CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK
Corcovado National Park, in the southwestern part of the Osa Peninsula, is home to an incredible amount of biodiversity. The park contains numerous species of birds and animals and thousands of species of flora. Since its creation in 1975, the park has been used for conservation, scientific investigation, environmental education and eco-tourism.
There are many options to exploring the Corcovado National Park; a tour can be catered to your needs and wants.
One Day Tour
Depart Parrot Bay Village in a taxi with your guide at 6am. This is a major benefit as he will point out and explain many of the animal and plant life on the way out to the park. You will arrive in Carate at approximately 7:30AM. In Carate you will hike the beach to the first tent camp, about a 45-minute hike. Here you will pay the $8/person entrance fee. From here you hike the various trails. Depart by taxi approximately 3:30 – 4PM and return to Parrot Bay Village around 5 – 5:30PM.
The cost with a guide and lunch is:
Another Amazing option:
Sirena Biological Station
Depart: Parrot Bay Village at 8AM in a charter plane. You will get the absolute best view of the entire park!! Approximate travel time 15 minutes. Arrive in Sirena Ranger Station; located in the center of Corcovado National Park, here you have the opportunity to experience more of the primary rainforest and the possibility of seeing more wildlife located within the park. Your guide will lead you on hikes tailored to your desires. You may see four types of monkeys, sloths, tapirs, peccary and much more. You may also walk to Rio Sirena and look for crocodiles or watch as bull sharks come to feed in the river mouth.
Return: The hike on the beach to Carate from here is approx. 6-7hours. When you reach Carate you will do one of two things; depart in a charter plane to Parrot Bay Village, approx travel time 15 minutes, experiencing an amazing view of the coast. OR, depart in a taxi to Parrot Bay Village approximate travel time 1 1/2 hours and a different view of more of the wildlife and lower parts of the rainforest and the Osa Peninsula.
Cost:
Charter flight from Pto. Jimenez to Sirena:
plane/oneway seats 5 passengers
Return options:
Charter flight from Carate to Pto. Jimenez /plane/oneway seats 5 passengers
Taxi/one-way approx.
Private Tour guide
Does not include the Corcovado National Park entrance fee of $8/person
If staying overnight it is an additional
Food not included
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