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For more information please contact Shirley Castillo [email protected]

Phone: (506) 2296.8702 ext 15

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Horseback Riding at Hacienda Pinilla Expansive savannas characterize Guanacaste’s territory. Its landscape is dotted with Haciendas (ranches) and vast areas of tropical dry forest, where wildlife abounds. Giant fichus trees, teak plantations, and yellow and pink oaks are found everywhere. “Sabaneros” are the brave hacienda workers (cowboys), who use Criollo horses for their everyday tasks. Keep your eyes open for wildlife and various species of tropical birds. Maximum weight limitations for participants apply on this tour. Children must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by a parent. Experience is necessary.

▪ Must bring: shorts or long pants, T-shirt, camera, binoculars, walking shoes. ▪ Includes: transportation, horse tour and naturalist tour guide. ▪ Length of the tour: approximately 3 hours. ▪ Departures: 8:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. ▪ Driving time: 5 minutes each way. ▪ Minimum required.

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Half Day Tour Per Person Meals Minimum Type

Horseback Riding at Hacienda Pinilla $77.00 No meals 8 Private

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For more information please contact Shirley Castillo at: [email protected]

Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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Horseback Riding at Hacienda Aventura The horseback riding tour offers a more intimate view of the landscape and the lush mountains of Guanacaste. During the tour guests have the chance to view monkeys, iguanas, tropical birds, and other wildlife up close.

Guests ride with a guide through the pastures and mountain trails up to a lookout peak, where they have a beautiful view of the area and the Pacific Ocean. All horses are well trained and very calm to offer a safe and fun experience. The beautiful Criollo horses and landscape make a great addition to any travel plan. Maximum weight limitations for participants apply on this tour. Children must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by a parent. Experience is necessary.

▪ Must bring: Walking shoes, shorts or light long pants. ▪ Includes: Transportation, horseback riding experience and tour guide. ▪ Length of the tour: Approximately 4 hours. ▪ Departures: 8:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. ▪ Driving time: 40 minutes each way. ▪ Minimum required.

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Horseback Riding at Hacienda Aventura $72.00 No meals 8 Private


Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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Mountain Bike Tour The “Pura Aventura” Mountain Bike tour is ideal for people in need of a challenge for half a day. We have a variety of bike trails that travel through a 1,400-acre farm into the gorgeous mountains that are sure to provide a great work out and make you be in contact with nature. On the bike tour you will splash through creeks and have the opportunity to view native plants and wildlife. The bike routes can be adapted for a variety of challenge levels, but they are not for the weak of body or mind. It is guaranteed to give guests a great time and push physical limits.

▪ Must bring: walking shoes, shorts and t-shirt. ▪ Includes: transportation, bikes & biking equipment and tour guide. ▪ Length of the tour: approximately 4 hours. ▪ Departures: 8:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. ▪ Driving time: 40 minutes each way.

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Mountain biking at Pura Aventura $72.00 No meals 8 Private


Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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Guaitil Pottery Outside the busy town of Santa Cruz, there is a very small and unique establishment that sells beautiful pottery the same way the pre-Columbian Chorotega Indians created their goods. Hand wrought pots, jars, dishes, and urns painted with natural earth-based pigments before being fired in a stone kilns and polished with natural glaze. Your guide will take you around and explain the history of Costa Rica’s native Indians and their traditions, as well as their culture. You will notice how the traditions and culture of the native Indians is still exercised today. Art and souvenirs are available for purchase.

▪ Bring: shorts, t-shirt, camera, binoculars, walking shoes. ▪ Includes: transportation and naturalist tour guide. ▪ Length of the tour: approximately 4 hours. ▪ Departures: 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. ▪ Driving time: 1 hour each way ▪ Minimum required.

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Guaitil Pottery Village $72.00 No meals 8 Private Tour


Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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Shopping & Walking in Tamarindo On the way to Tamarindo Village, the closest town to The JW Marriott, the route passes through small villages, cattle farmlands and awesome views of the close mountain range covered with tropical dry forest. During the journey your destination expert will brief you on important local information. Later at the Downtown Boulevard participants will visit several arts & crafts stores, art galleries and some local designer stores that sell beautiful and the most authentic batik and tied dye beach clothes produced locally. Free time will be allowed to revisit or to self-explore for new findings. Tamarindo Village is a town with an interesting blend of modern and local architecture. You will see open air restaurants, artisans selling inexpensive jewelry and small crafts on the sidewalks also enjoy the local appeal of this unique fishing-surfing coastal community.

▪ Must bring: shorts, jeans or long pants, t-shirt, camera, sneaker shoes or closed sandals, hat and sunscreen.

▪ Includes: transportation, water, map and tour guide. ▪ Length of the tour: 3:00 hours. ▪ Departures: 9:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. ▪ Driving time: 20 minutes each way. ▪ Minimum required.

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Walking Tour of Tamarindo Village $72.00 No meals 8 Private Tour


Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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ATV – Mountain Tour This mountain tour is considered one of the most exciting trips across the dry forest of Guanacaste region. The ride will take you by little local villages where you can learn about the rural life and find new sights. This is a good opportunity to spot the wildlife and be in contact with nature. This great experience will make this trip simply unforgettable. Experience on ATV driving is a must! Please bring clothes that are already dirty as you will come back either dusty or muddy. Fun and adventure is guaranteed.

▪ Must bring: walking shoes, shorts or light long pants ▪ Includes: vehicle, entrance fee and tour guide ▪ Length of the tour: 3 hours, 2 hours riding ATV. ▪ Departures: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. ▪ Tour departs from Tamarindo Village, roundtrip transportation will be provided ▪ Minimum required ▪ Client must sign waiver release and responsible for damages on equipment.

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Half Day Tour Per

Person Meals Minimum Type

ATV Mountain Tour $143.00 No meals 4 Private Tour


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Palo Verde National Park (Half Day) Located near the quaint village of Filadelfia, Palo Verde National Park forms part of the Tempisque River basin. It protects very important habitats of the tropical dry forest and is home to many species of mammals, birds, amphibians and wildlife. As you cruise up river, you can spot a fabulous array of wild birds and various creatures, such as howler monkeys, green iguanas and coatis. The park is a bird watcher’s paradise, and provides shelter for a great diversity of bird species. The boat ride at the Tempisque River is where our naturalist guide will point out birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals that make their home at one of Costa Rica’s largest crocodile sanctuaries.

▪ Must bring: shorts, t-shirt, camera, binoculars and walking shoes, mosquito repellent, sunscreen, hat.

▪ Includes: transportation, boat excursion, naturalist tour guide. ▪ Length of the tour: approximately 5 hours. ▪ Departure: 8:00 a.m. ▪ Minimum required.

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Palo Verde National Park Half Day $109.00 Fresh fruits 8 Private Tour


Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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Surfing Lessons at Tamarindo Tamarindo beach if the famous surfing beach in the area, it offers many areas where beginners or experienced enthusiasts practice and learn this great sport.

Age is not an issue, if you always wanted to learn how to surf this may be your opportunity.

Surfing lessons are a great way to bring your family, friends, or team members together and learn the beautiful art of surfing. Whether you are a beginner or experienced surfer, to be in contact with the ocean is a great experience.

Swimming experience is required.

Surfing lessons departure schedules may change and will depend on tide times.

▪ Must bring: Bathing suit, towel, sun screen, and hat ▪ Includes: Surf board, rash guard and instructor ▪ Length of the tour: 3 hours ▪ Departures: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ▪ Minimum required. ▪ Transportation from The JW Marriott to Tamarindo Village is 20 minutes.

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Surfing lessons Tamarindo $94.00 No meals 4 Private Tour


Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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Kayaking Tour at Tamarindo Estuary Tamarindo is not only a quaint village and a great beach. Bordering with the turtle nestling beach of Playa Grande the Tamarindo Estuary is a place with abundant wildlife including several species of land and sea birds. If you are a nature lover and enjoy kayaking this trip is for you. Paddle through the calm waters of the estuary found between Tamarindo and Playa Grande and you will be able to observe birds, iguanas and other animals in this natural paradise. Kayaking departure schedules may change and will depend on tide times.

▪ Bring: Walking shoes, shorts or light long pants, bathing suit, towel, sun screen. ▪ Includes: Kayak, paddle, entrée fee, bottled water and guide ▪ Length of the tour: 3.5 hours ▪ Departures: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ▪ Minimum required ▪ Transportation from The JW Marriott to Tamarindo Village is 30 minutes ▪

Activity Rate

Half Day Tour Per

Person Meals Minimum Type

Kayaking Tour Tamarindo Estuary $72.00 No meals 4 Private Tour


Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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Ocean Kayak & Snorkeling Tour The warm dazzling waters in Tamarindo bay invite you to jump in a kayak and paddle to a small tropical island where you can enjoy a guided underwater snorkeling expedition and relax on the beach. You can choose either a single or double seated quality sea kayak. Life vests and clean, well maintained snorkeling gear will be distributed. After safety instructions, you’ll hit the beach to put in your kayak as you head for an offshore tropical island paradise.

▪ Must bring: Walking shoes, shorts or light long pants, bathing suit, towel, sun screen, and hat ▪ Includes: Kayak, paddle, bottled water and tour guide ▪ Length of the tour: 3.5 hours ▪ Departures: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ▪ Minimum: 8 required ▪ Transportation from The JW Marriott to Tamarindo Village is 30 minutes.

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Ocean Kayak & Snorkeling Tour $94.00 No meals 4 Private Tour


Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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Wave Runner tour (2 hours) For this tour you will be provided with an automatic wave runner, safety jacket, helmet and safety instructions for an exciting tour of the Pacific coastline. The adrenaline filled ride will take approximately one hour of beautiful ocean delight. You will see the beaches of Conchal, Brasilito, Potrero, Flamingo and Sugar Beach. We recommend that drivers of the wave runner have experience driving semi-automatic jet ski.

▪ Must bring: bathing suit, towel, sun screen and hat. ▪ Includes: Wave Runner, life jacket and guide ▪ Length of the tour: 2 hours ▪ Departures: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. ▪ Minimum required ▪ Transportation from The JW Marriott to Tamarindo Village is 30 minutes.

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Wave Runner Tour $198.00 No meals 4 Private Tour


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Jungle Boat Safari at Palo Verde National Park & Hacienda El Viejo.

Palo Verde National Park is set on the Tempisque River basin. It provides shelter for a great variety of bird species. The boat ride on the Tempisque River is one of the best bird watching tours in the country. As you cruise along the river, you will spot a fabulous array of wild birds and a myriad of creatures, such as howler monkeys, green iguanas and coatis. The park comprises 14,100 acres of tropical dry forest, protecting a wide variety of wildlife, lakes, grasslands, and woodlands. It’s a bird watcher’s paradise!

For lunch, you will then be taken to an early 1900’s historic landmark and Hacienda, named El Viejo. Surrounded by sugar cane plantations in the town of Filadelfia, you will enjoy a very traditional and delicious meal.

▪ Must bring: shorts, t-shirt, camera, binoculars and walking shoes. ▪ Includes: transportation, boat excursion, naturalist tour guide & lunch. ▪ Length of the tour: approximately 7 hours. ▪ Departure: 8:00 a.m.

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Full Day Tour Per Person Meals Minimum Type

Jungle Boat Safari Palo Verde NP & Hacienda El Viejo

$127.00 Snack Lunch 8 Private Tour


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Rincon de la Vieja National Park

Enjoy an exciting day of hiking through the bountiful Rincon de La Vieja National Park with an experienced naturalist guide. During this nature hike you will be neighboring the main entrance of the most visited Rincon de la Vieja Volcano section “Las Pailas”. During the hike witness hot boiling mud fumaroles, steaming rivers, and mini craters. The trekking will take you through virgin cloud forests, and small waterfalls. The hike may be challenging. We offer shorter hikes within the park that includes visits to waterfalls and mud fumaroles. Lunch will be served at the “Cañon de La Vieja” Restaurant.

▪ Must bring: hiking shoes, light clothing, sunscreen lotion, hat, insect repellent, and camera. ▪ Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, park entrance fees and typical lunch. ▪ Departure: 7:00 am. Estimated return time: 3:30pm. ▪ Driving distance from The JW Marriott each way: 1:45 hours. ▪ Please be advised this hike does not visit the main crater (as it is closed off from the public for

safety reasons). ▪ Minimum required. ▪ Maximum 18 participants per trip.

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Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park $127.00 Lunch 8 Private Tour


Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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Corobicí River Floating (Class I & II) The gorgeous, soft flowing Tenorio River, a tributary to the Corobicí River, is perfect for people of all ages! Bird watchers will enjoy the lush vegetation of the tropical forest along its banks. Howler and white-faced monkeys, coatis, iguanas may be easily spotted. Along the river banks you may spot some of the 300 species of birds that inhabit the nearby Palo Verde National Park. The Class I & II river trip is approximately 2 hours. Before starting down the river, you will be assigned a raft, given lifejackets & a helmet, paddles, a safety talk and instructions and a bottle of water. Our experienced guides will help you get the most from this awesome adventure, identifying the tropical riverside flora that sets the perfect stage for an unforgettable and unique tour.

▪ Must bring: shorts, bathing suit, towel, camera, binoculars and walking shoes. ▪ Includes: transportation, raft and equipment, naturalist guide and lunch. ▪ Length of the tour: approximately 8 hours. ▪ Driving distance from The JW Marriott each way: 1:45 hours. ▪ Departure: 8:00 a.m. ▪ Minimum required.

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Corobicí River Floating $138.00 Lunch 2 Private Tour


Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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Buena Vista Eco tour (4 in 1) At the base of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, Hacienda Buena Vista is a charming family ranch comprising of 4,000 acres, with 60% of the land covered with primary forest. Hacienda Buena Vista is the perfect place for nature and adventure lovers. Its main attractions are the canopy tour, suspended bridges, water slides, thermal waters, steam baths, a natural spa, waterfalls and horseback riding. This activity is a full-day adventure, beginning with an energizing hike through primary forests. Then you arrive to the platforms where you can zip through the jungle, equipped with a harness and helmet, and accompanied by a naturalist guide. If zip lining is not your thing, you can always enjoy the Rain Forest walk with a naturalist guide in the suspended bridges. After the adrenaline rush or the adventurous hike, venture down to the waterslide for a refreshing swim. A locally made lunch will be prepared for your group and then a horseback tour will get you to the natural spa and relaxing thermal waters for afternoon relaxation. If horseback riding is not your choice, you may take the tractor pulled coach to the thermal waters. Rejuvenating volcanic mud and sulfurous water treatments, the soothing steam bath and thermal waters add up to a truly unique experience! This is a great venue for a group activity as they prepared to handle large groups, several options are available for private lunches including El Mirador Restaurant, located in a cliff overlooking the Santa Elena Bay and the Pacific Ocean. Doña Amalia Restaurant is located in the area of the hot spring spa and it features a private al-fresco dining area and a private pool, lockers and changing rooms adjacent to the main pool complex.

▪ Must bring: shorts, bathing suit, camera, binoculars and walking shoes. ▪ Includes: transportation, entrance fees, naturalist tour guide and lunch. ▪ Towels and lockers are provided. ▪ Length of the tour: approximately 9 hours. ▪ Driving distance from The JW Marriott each way: 2 hours ▪ Departure: 8:00 a.m. ▪ Minimum required

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Buena Vista Ecotur 4 in 1 $160.00 Snack Lunch 8 Private Tour


Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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Colorado Canyon Zip line Adventure & River Tubing The zip line adventure tour is an adventure like no other. You will experience great heights and thrills as you fly over the canyon of the Colorado River. After some instruction you will zip line from platform to platform on steel cables feeling the adrenaline as you take in the panoramic views of the forest, the canyon and the nature surrounding you. You will also walk across a hanging bridge and fly over the trees. The zip line provides 9 lines and 14 platforms crossing 8 times the Colorado Canyon with a total length of 3630 feet. Once the zip line tour is over, all participants will descend the class I and II rapids of the Rio Colorado Canyon. Each person will be provided with a life jacket and helmet.

▪ Must bring: shorts, T-shirt, towel, bathing suit, camera, water shoes, closed flat sandals or sneakers, one complete change of clothes and binoculars.

▪ Includes: transportation, entrance fees, naturalist guide & lunch. ▪ Length of the tour: approximately 6 hours. ▪ Driving distance from The JW Marriott each way: 1:30 hours. ▪ Departure: 8:30 a.m. Return: 2:20 pm ▪ Minimum required.

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Colorado Canyon River Tubing & Zipline Adventure

$149.00 Lunch 8 Private Tour


Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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Zip line Adventure & Colorado Canyon River Kayaking The zip line adventure tour is an adventure like no other. Participants will experience great heights and thrills as they fly over the canyon of the Colorado River. After some instruction you will zip line from platform to platform on steel cables feeling the adrenaline as you take in the panoramic views of the forest, the canyon and the nature surrounding you. You will also walk across a hanging bridge and fly over the trees. The zip line provides 9 lines and 14 platforms crossing 8 times the Colorado Canyon with a total length of 3630 feet. Once the zip line tour is over, all participants will descend the class I and II rapids at Rio Colorado using a special type of soft kayak called ducky, a modified type of 2-person inflatable kayak. Each person will be riding with an expert river guide in each kayak using a double paddle. This way we ensure that top safety and enjoyment of the adventure are guaranteed!

▪ Must bring: shorts, T-shirt, towel, bathing suit, camera, water shoes, closed flat sandals or sneakers, one complete change of clothes and binoculars. ▪ Includes: transportation, harness & helmet, rafting equipment, entrance fee, naturalist guide and

lunch. ▪ Driving distance from The JW Marriott each way: 1:30 hours. ▪ Length of the tour: approximately 6 hours. ▪ Departure: 8:30 a.m. Return: 2:30 pm ▪ Minimum required

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Colorado Canyon River Kayaking & Zipline Adventure

$149.00 Lunch 8 Private Tour


Phone: (506) 2296-8702 ext 15

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Borinquen Zip Line & Ecotur Located on the slopes of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, Borinquen is a charming cattle hacienda that combines working lands and primary forest. It offers many adventures to enjoy the great views of the Guanacaste´s low lands, Pacific coastline and the Volcano. Borinquen is the perfect place for nature and adventure lovers. Its main attractions are the horseback riding, the slot canyon zip line canopy tour, the thermal waters, steam bath, natural spa, and acres of virgin forest and the Mystery Waterfall. This tour is a full-day adventure, beginning with an energizing horseback riding through the farm and primary forest. You will arrive to the first Zip Line platform where you can fly through the jungle, equipped with a harness and accompanied by a naturalist guide while zigzagging an impressive canyon. After an authentic Guanacastecan lunch prepared by the local cocineras, participants will relax at the mud bath, the natural sauna, relaxing spa and thermal waters. The rejuvenating volcanic mud, the sulfurous water treatments, and the thermal waters will add up to a truly unique experience!

▪ Must bring: shorts, bathing suit, camera, binoculars and walking shoes. ▪ Includes: transportation, entrance fees, naturalist tour guide and lunch. ▪ Towels and lockers are provided. ▪ Length of the tour: approximately 9 hours. ▪ Driving distance from The JW Marriott each way: 2:00 hours. ▪ Departure: 8:00 a.m. ▪ Return: 5:30 pm ▪ Minimum required.

Activity Rate


Borinquen Zipline & Ecotur $171.00 Lunch 8 Private Tour

General Remarks for all the Above Excursions: Tips for Guides and Drivers are not included; we suggest 10% of the value of the tour. The excursions with lunch, includes natural juices. Soft drinks and bottled water are not included. Catamarans include limited brands at their open bar, chips, salsa and cookies.

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