Kayak Jaco has been providing guests with high quality kayak tours here in the Central Pacific zone formore than 10 years. Their Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling tour is a fun adventure thru the incredible scenery along the Central Pacific Coast leaving from Playa Agujas. The tour is ½ day affair with departures available at 8.15 am and 2.15 pm. Transportation is available from Surf Inn Hermosa. Custom Fishing Kayak Tours can be arranged as well. Additionally, the Outrigger Canoe Tour can be used for groups of 7 persons. For more information, contact surfinnhermosa@yahoo.com
A Visit To the Villa Vanilla Rainforest Spice Farm Could Be One of Your Most Memorable Experiences in Costa Rica. Villa Vanilla Spice Plantation is a good example of an all sustainable organic spice farm here in Costa Rica. It is certified organic and biodynamic and one will find a variety of spices and essential oil plants, including vanilla, cocoa, and ceylon (true) cinnamon grown on the farm. This outstanding tour explains the spices’ origins, their ancient history and their now traditional uses, as well as touch, smell and taste aromatic spices, medicinal and essential oil plants in the field. The tour consists of a gentle walk along the plantation’s Epiphyte (air plant) and Rock Garden Trail. The “Flavors of the World” tasting menu features the world’s three favorite flavors – vanilla, chocolate and ceylon cinnamon -, among other spices, there are also seasonal tropical fruits at the Rainforest Viewpoint where visitors enjoy an assortment of gourmet spice treats all grown on the plantation and prepared by the staff’s pastry chef. If you’re a foodie, enjoy either making or tasting food-this tour is a great choice for you. For more information, contact surfinnhermosa@yahoo.com
Experience the magic of Costa Rica Waterfalls here in the Central Pacific zone. Costaricawaterfalltours have put together 4 different options for exploring waterfalls in our area. The Explorer, The Jumper, The Jungle Trekker and the Extreme Adventurer offer an option for everyone. Whether it is sitting in a natural pool, surrounded by trees and wildlife or experiencing the adrenaline rush of cliff jumping into waterfalls, you will find their options one of the best tours in the Central Pacific zone. They will pick you up at your rental and head South from Surf Inn to visit the waterfalls which seem like they are carved right out of the rainforest. Prices range from $69 to $139 per person depending on which tour you select. This tour operator has also won the “Certificate of Excellence” Award by TripAdvisor. For more information, contactsurfinnhermosa@yahoo.com
The Calypso Cruise Tour to Tortuga Island is one of the all time favorites of guests here in the Central Pacific zone. Pick up time at the hotel is 6:45AM with a stop along the way for a Costa Rican typical breakfast. Upon arrival in the port of Puntarenas, you will board Calypso’s super catamaran Manta Raya fully equipped with fresh water showers,a spacious main salon and an expansive deck area which includes 2 deck pools, and a full bar serving delicious tropical drinks. This tour offers a level of cruising luxury which makes it one of our tours highly recommended by our guests. Early in the day, the catamaran will pass thru the islands of San Lucas, Gypsy, Sugar Loaf, Guayabo; Jesusita, Cedros and Negritos with Tortuga Island as the final destination. Particularly enchanting for it’s beauty, Tortuga Island is known for its immaculate white sand beach and turquoise waters, a perfect stop for safe swimming, snorkeling and Calypso’s famous lunch which has been featured in Gourmet Magazine. The crew of the Calypso are masters of the ocean and provide an unforgettable experience. Sightseeing, sunbathing, diving, exploring, swimming, eating, drinking, and relaxing…..what more could a guest want? The tour is $124 per person. For more information, contact surfinnhermosa@yahoo.com.
Discover the beauty of Costa Rica by horseback riding thru a private 1500 acre La Quina Reserve and Farm located 10 minutes south of Surf Inn Hermosa in the village of Mata De Platano. British husband and wife team Chris and Andrea Wady have put together tours that have been selected by Trip Advsior for the “Certificate for Excellence” in 2011. They customize tours and offer the best of both worlds: whether it is a Jungle Spa Adventure by Horseback or a Tropical Beach Ride, Discovery Horseback Tours can put together a ride beyond compare. They also offer an incredible Honeymoon Rainforest Spa Horseback Tour to a secret waterfall where a couple can have the privacy to luxuriate in spring fed pools. This is an incredible treat. For more information, contact surfinnhermosa@yahoo.com.
The chiclets tree tour is located in Playa Hermosa. Jaco in front of the Terraza del Pacifico Hotel. It is only 2hrs. from San Jose and 45 minutes Manuel Antonio National Park. The Chilclest Canopy Tour, is located in playa Hermosa de Jaco; from Jaco down town, 10 min south, and from Los Sueños Resort 15 min south, we operate 4 tour daily: 7:00 am, 9:00 am, 13:00 hrs and 15:30 hrs, the tour last for about 1 1/2, to 2 hrs max time, dependeing on how many people is on the tour. The unique combination in between mountain and the beach offer spectacular breack taking views of the ocean from the platforms, our customers will glide thru the forest on thirteen platforms, eleven cables, and one suspension bridge that walk across, will take your breath away!!!! They don’t have a minimum of person to operate the tour, but; we do have a maximum of passengers that go on the tour, and that will be, 35 persons. For more information, contact surfinnhermosa@yahoo.com and Christina will help you coordinate your tour.
