Lapa Rios, Rainforest Ecolodge, Costa Rica. Guided Tours in the Nature Reserve near Corcovado National Park

Guided Tours

Early Birds Tour	Sustainability Tour
Wild Waterfalls	Soccer Matches with the locals
Local Medicine Walk	Therapeutic Massage
Starfish Walk	Hatha Yoga or Chi Kung lesson
Rain Forest Ridge Walk	Horseback Riding
The Osa Trail	Pesca Artesanal (local shore fishing)
Matapalo Tour	Surf Lesson
Sunset Birds Tour	Sea turtle tour
Night Walk	Sea and mangrove Kayak tour
Jungle Overnight	Tres Peces Fishing Tour
Cabo Matapalo Sportfishing	Rio Esquinas Boat Tour
Self-Guided Trail	Botanical Garden
Plant a Tree in the "Volunteer Rain forest"	Golfo Dulce Dolphin Tour
Ramirez Farm and Puerto Jiménez Cultural Tour	Caña Blanca Sanctuary & Dolphin Tour
The Carbonera School

Lapa Rios Guide Biographies

Horseback Riding:

Wildlife & Tours: Horseback riding in the rainforest and on the beach.Click photo to enlarge

Gentle horses follow a forest road through secondary and primary rainforest, and finish galloping along the beach. A highly recommended tour for all horse and nature lovers.

2 hours. cost per horse $30

Pesca Artesanal (local shore fishing):

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Walk down to a nearby beach and enjoy a popular artisan fishing tradition with our local guide. Spend a couple of hours learning different shore fishing techniques and maybe catch your dinner.

2 hours. Tide dependent tour. Once a week. Easy, 2 hrs. per person $15

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Surf Lesson:

Surfing: Catching waves at Matapalo beach.
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Guaranteed to stand up! A perfect right point break for beginners, with different sections to match your level of ability and incredible 83 degree water. Whether you are 8 or 70, this is truly a dream wave to learn on.

“Great instructors and so much fun!”.

2 hours - $50 per person

Sea turtle tour:

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After a twenty minute car ride you will arrive in a community developed and operated turtle farm and hatchery. Enjoy a full explanation about the different turtles that come to nest while walking through primary forest. At the beach, experience the wonder of releasing the baby turtles into the ocean. A perfect activity for all ages! Offered only during turtle nesting season.

Offered only twice a week during turtle nesting season.

3 hrs., $35 per person

Sea and mangrove Kayak tour:

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Experience an incredible sea kayak mangrove tour in the Golfo Dulce area full of marine life! No experience necessary and lots of fun.

Tide dependent tour.

3 hrs., $30 per pers + $40 round trip transfer

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Tres Peces Fishing Tour:

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17 ft. Custom Center Console, inshore fishing boat. Top of the line electronics and tackle. Large sun roof and live bait tank. Find Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Snappers, Roosterfish, Sailfish and Jacks. Calm seas make this small boat perfect for catching dinner or catch-and-release. No need to go to Jimenez. You must be able to swim/wade out at least 15 feet from shore to the boat. Swell and tide dependent

3 hour tour – 2 pers. max - $335.

“JODARI” New 2005 30 ft. CAROLINA CLASSIC

Cabo Matapalo Sport fishing with Captain Mike Hennessy

First class express sport-fisher. Twin 330hp Turbo Cummins Diesels. Full electronics, refrigerator, CD/stereo, private bathroom, insulated fish boxes, complete safety equipment, large shade cover, U.S. Coast Guard license and IGFA Certified Captain. Penn spinning reels. Shimano 2 speed conventional reels. Billy Pate fly reels.

“Comfort and ride of a 40 footer and fishes like a dream”

FULL DAY Off-shore or In-shore:

Sport fishing: Captain Mike with the catch of the day. Click photo to enlarge

The waters off Lapa Rios are famous for fishing bill fish, tuna, dorado, rooster fish and snapper. Whale and dolphin sightings are also frequent on this trip. Fly fishing available.

Jodari - $1,200.00 + transfer 1-4 pax

HALF DAY – Fish along the Golfo Dulce, Cabo Matapalo and the Pacific coast to catch world record size snappers, rooster fish, tuna, dorado, jack, sierra, etc. Light tackle and fly fishing available.

4+ hour trip. Jodari - $950.00 + transfer 1-4 pax

Rio Esquinas Boat Tour:

Taxi and then boat from Puerto Jiménez to see dolphins, flying fish, sea birds, and maybe a whale! From the Golfo Dulce (depending on the tide), float up the Rio Esquinas and explore deep into a tree-covered river brimming with shore birds, mangrove swamps and the surrounding rain forest. 4-5 hours, meal included if necessary.Boat capacity is 700 lbs. Tide dependent tour, may not be available due to tide changes.

1-4 pers. $340. (extra pax $50)

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Botanical Garden:

Visit a private botanical garden started over 25 years ago filled with hundreds of different species of tropical orchids, ornamental plants and trees. Accessible only by taxi and boat ride on the Golfo Dulce.

1-4 pers. $190. (extra pax $35)

“Golfo Dulce” Dolphin Tour:

Wildlife & Tours: Killer whales observed while crossing the Golfo Dulce by boat. Click photo to enlarge

Enjoy snorkeling and exploring the Golfo Dulce and its lush coastline. A great opportunity to see any of the three species of dolphins (common, bottled-nosed or spotted), whales and turtles. Snorkeling equipment included. Whales and sea turtles occasionally seen. Bring swim suit.

1-4 pers.- $330./ 5 pers.- $365./ 6 pers.- $400./ 7 pers.- $425

Changing Tide Tours 2006

Caña Blanca Sanctuary & Dolphin Tour:

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Cross the majestic Golfo Dulce by boat and visit the non-profit Wildlife Caña Blanca Foundation. Learn about the rehabilitation programs and participate with the injured and orphaned animals, most of whom are endangered species that eventually will be released at Piedras Blanca National Park. Price includes $20/person donation to the sanctuary..

Bring swim suit. No children under 6 years of age allowed.

1-4 pers.- $410./ 5 pers. -$465./ 6 pers.- $520./ 7 pers.- $565

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