EcoVentures Travel
Safaris and nature tours for discriminating individuals

Manuel Antonio National Park
Take a leisurely hike with a highly trained, well-educated Costa Rican naturalist guide through our exotic, bio-diverse tropical rain forest preserved in our 34 year old   Manuel Antonio National Park.

See how many different kinds of flora and fauna you can spot just in the span of a 2 ½ hour nature walk or hike.  Snacks  are offered during the tour, and guest may remain in the park after wards.

Includes: Transportation, entrance fee & bilingual guide.
Meals:  S
Duration: Half day

*The park is closed on Mondays
** Private tours require a minimum of 4 participants

Exhibition tour at Butterfly Botanical Gardens & Nature Walk
In this combination tour, you'll hike through the rain forest along 1500 meters of easy access trails, and visit the Butterfly Botanical Gardens,the reptile lagoon exhibition and the aquatic garden  with an experienced nature guide. You will have a chance to spot Howler, Cara Blanca and Titi monkeys as well as 10 different species of butterflies. It will be a learning experience as you will observe the four different stages of metamorphosis (Egg, Larvaem Chrysalis, and Adult Butterfly) and perhaps witness the magical moment when a butterfly first opens its wings and takes flight for the first time.

Includes: Entrance fee, bilingual interpretive guides with knowledge of natural history.

This  property is located across Si como No Hotel. / Transportation from nearby hotels is not included

Duration: Half day

Rainmaker Reserve River and Canopy Walk
This tour begins with a river walk along the Rio Seco's edge. Hand rails and easy to follow  footpaths along with observation platforms allow you to observe waterfalls.   Continuing up the trails, visitors will come to the Canopy Bridge system.  The six sections total 250 meters, spanning from platforms attached to massive hardwood trees to create the most impressive Canopy Walk in Costa Rica. Rainmaker is home to Morpho butterflies, varieties of birds, the colorful poison dart frog  and thousands of unique plant species. Depending on the time of year, visitors are also afforded sightings of incredible reptiles and other animals.   At the end of the walk a pristine waterfall pool will beckon you to enjoy a refreshing dip.

Includes:  Transportation and  accredited nature interpreter 
Meals:  S & L 
Tour times:  07:30am, 10:30am or 1:00pm (high season). 07:30am or 11:20am (low season)
Duration: Half day
(*) Children under 7 are free of charge.

Catamaran Island  Adventure or Sunset Catamaran sail (*)
Sail aboard the Tom Cat or the Spanish Dancer. Come aboard and see the many dolphins, whales, sea turtles, and birds of the Manuel Antonio Marine Preserve.   

The  tour includes snorkeling  equipment and  a tour of the offshore islands .  We also stop for a leisurely swim at one of the white sand beaches and dive on the underwater reefs of the Manuel Antonio Marine Preserve. Enjoy a feast of fresh fruits, grilled fish brochettes, pasta salad, drinks and the finest hospitality. We offer your choice of a morning sail into the Manuel Antonio Marine Preserve or a sunset sail.

(*) Tour schedules:  May-Nov: 9am daily  / Dec.- Apr: 9am and 2pm daily

Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, snorkeling equipment.
Meals: S & one meal
Duration: Half day (AM or PM tours)

(*)Children 6 and under are free

Calypso Catamaran Cruise to Tortuga Island  (*)
Day trip to Tortuga Island Beach on a luxurious catamaran. Enjoy swimming, sea activities and a sumptuous buffet (additional activities are available for extra cost).

Includes: Transportation & bilingual guide
Meals: B / L
Duration:  Full day
(*) To operate this tour from Manuel Antonio, a minimum of 4 passengers are required.

Naranjo River Rafting tour  class III-IV  (May-December)
The wild and ever-changing Naranjo River White Water Rafting challenge is recommended for physically fit adventure seekers and experienced rafters who are familiar with Class III and IV rapids. The Naranjo River runs from April to December and is a consistently adrenaline-pumping Class III and IV wild ride. This river rafting  trip packs all its punches in a 7 mile ride that keeps your adrenaline level high for several hours.  Water levels can rise rapidly on this Costa Rican river treasure, especially during the rainy season (May-October), which definitely brings the difficulty level up for any experienced rafter. 

The tour includes: Transportation &  bilingual guides

Meals:  L & S
Duration: Half day
Minimum age:  Over 10 years old/ Must be physically prepared for class  IV rapids.

(*) A minimum of  4 passengers are required  to operate the private tour

Savegre River Rafting class II, II and IV 
Our more family-friendly Savegre River provides Class II, III and some rare IV rapids that are more than manageable  in sturdy rafts that accommodate 2 to 6 people comfortably.  Our guides stop at locally known swimming spots and breathtaking waterfalls, if the rafters want a break from paddling, and there is always time to enjoy the abundant variety of wildlife along the river.

On most trips, rafters will observe egrets, osprey, toucans, parrots, kingfishers, cormorants, and many other species local to this protected area of the tropical rain forest.  After a steady 13 mile trip down the river, we wind our way back to the little village of “Silencio” where a gladly awaited hot lunch “Tico Style” and local refreshments are waiting.

The tour includes: Transportation & bilingual guides

Meals:  L & S
Duration: Full day
Minimum age:  Over  8  years old/ Must be relatively fit for paddling relatively fit for

(*) A minimum of  4 passengers are required  to operate the private tour

Mangrove / Damas Island Kayacking (Day OR Night Tour)
Paddle protected inland waterways, a perfect place to learn this magical way of exploring coastal mangrove areas and seeing wildlife. None of this trip is in open ocean and the pace of this trip is according to your abilities. Includes: Transportation, specialized bilingual guide (night tour includes dinner)

Meals: L or D
Duration: Half day
Minimum age:  6 years old.

(*) A minimum of  4 passengers are required  to operate the private tour

Coastal Kayak / Snorkeling
Come experience one of Costa Rica’s most striking coastlines by open-seat ocean kayak.    Paddle to Biezans Bay – for a refreshing swim and delicious local snacks.  Feel free to have your bilingual naturalist guide direct you to the best snorkeling spots as you experience three small but growing, active, and astounding coral reef systems nestled very close to the shore of Biezans.  Or just relax and enjoy the tranquility of a private white sand beach.

After an unforgettable experience at Biezans, continue kayaking towards Manuel Antonio National Park and wonder at the nearby nesting islands where exotic boobies and frigates call home year round. Finally, a rewarding hot meal in typical  restaurant.

Includes: Transportation, equipment & guide.
Meals:  L
Duration: Half day (AM or PM tour)
Minimum age:  6 years old.

(*) A minimum of  4 passengers are required  to operate the private tour

Canopy Safari 
Our tour begins with an amazing drive through the rainforest out to our canopy site.  During the ride there are many stops for everyone to learn about the flora and fauna of the area.  The canopy site is located in an area called Paso Real.  Here we have a brand new ranch house with full facilities, located next to a pristine river, this is where we serve a full breakfast or lunch (depending on tour time). A spectacular river is the backdrop for these platforms carefully built in the canopy of the rainforest.  Clients are able to traverse from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal traverse cables, as they sail through the treetops of the tropical rainforest canopy, and over the trails far below.  Our canopy course consists of 21 platforms, 9 zip lines, 2 repel lines, one suspension bridge, and one "Tarzan swing

Includes:  Transportation, professionally trained bilingual guides, all equipment.
Meals: B or L o S
Tour times:  07:30 (B), 10:30 (L) and 13:30 (S) and sunset from jungle treetops
Minimum age:   5 years old
Duration: Haf day

Horseback Riding: Rancho Gilberto &  Beach  or Tocori Waterfalls 
Whether it is the stunning Tocori waterfalls year round, the private Tocori biological reserve, or our world famous Manuel Antonio beaches, let Don Gilberto and his family show you the real Costa Rica – on horseback. Come and experience Costa Rica’s unique flora and fauna, it’s rare medicinal herbs, it’s breathtaking landscapes, exotic and savory Tico style treats, and a beautiful, highly-educated family of guides and naturalists who will take you and your guests on a journey in history and adventure on an unforgettable horseback expedition – any time of year.

Includes: Transportation, guide & horses
Meals:  S  (Tocori tour includes lunch)
Duration: Half Day
Minimum age:  6 years old.

(*) A minimum of  4 passengers are required  to operate the private tour

Ecological canopy Tour (Day or Night Tour)
Our ecologically and educationally focused Canopy experience is geared towards a mix of adventure, nature and safety.  Excellent for individuals, families, children 6 years old and over.  Travel through the primary Costa Rican tropical jungle on suspension cables as you move through the primary jungle canopy with your bilingual guides and safety spotters from platform to platform.

Tour times:  7 AM   /  10 AM   /  2 PM  /  Night at 5:30 PM
Includes: Transportation, tour guide & horses.
Meals:  S
Miinimum age:  6 years old.
Duration: Half day

(*) A minimum of  4 passengers are required  to operate the private tour

ATV´s Tour in Manuel Antonio
Experience the most unforgettable ATV tour in the Quepos/Manuel Antonio area, located just minutes north of the Manuel Antonio National Park biological corridor. After hearing our safety & security instructions, drive your own fullyequipped Honda ATV into the rugged mountains, where your professional bilingual guides lead you through rustic tropical settings, unpaved roads, giant African Palm Plantations, real working cattle farms, and typical Costa Rican towns like Naranjito, Londres, Villa Nueva and Esquipulas. Reward yourself by indulging in different natural swimming pools along the gentle river banks of the Gallega River, where you can swim in refreshing, crystalline waters.

End your exotic journey with a delicious Tico-style meal at our private Finca Anita, while viewing stunning mountain vistas and Costa Rica´s unique tropical ecosystem – all beautiful at any time of year.

Overall, this is a Costa Rican adventure not to be missed!

Includes: ATVs HONDA fully equipped, safety helmets, bilingual guides, refreshments & meal, round-trip transportation.
Meals:  Lunch
Duration: 3 ½ hours
Tour Times: 7.30 am, 11.00 am, 2.30 pm
Minimum age for drivers 16 years old.