- Water
- Wildlife
- Easygoing
Catamaran: morning or sunset
The coastline, a swim in a sheltered bay, and — if you pick the afternoon — the sunset.
- Duration
- About 3.5–4 hours, depending on weather and sea conditions
- Price
- from $85 per person
- Adventure
- Water
Nauyaca Waterfall Tour
A rainforest trail, a lower and an upper fall, and natural pools to swim in.
from $150 per person, from Manuel Antonio, Quepos or Dominical
Overview
A guided day trip to the Nauyaca Waterfalls near Dominical and Uvita. You hike natural rainforest trails, swim at the lower waterfall and take in the upper falls from viewing areas. Entrance, a bilingual guide and light snacks are included; transport and lunch depend on the option you choose.
What happens
- Meet at the departure point or park entrance, or get picked up if your option includes transport.
- Check-in and a tour briefing.
- Hike rainforest trails toward the waterfalls.
- Swim and explore at the lower waterfall.
- Photos from the viewing areas around the upper falls.
- Time to relax in the natural pools, then walk back along the trail.
Photos: Pura Vida Traveling
- Wildlife
- Water
- Easygoing
Mangroves by boat or kayak
Calm channels between mangrove roots, with a naturalist scanning for birds, iguanas and crocodiles.
- Duration
- About 3–4 hours, including transport
- Price
- from $75 per person
- Adventure
- Water
Rafting the Savegre River
Class II–III rapids through the rainforest, with calm stretches to float and look around.
- Duration
- About 5–6 hours, including transport and lunch
- Price
- from $125 per person