Heather & Raul

Things To Do Beyond The Resort

These are our activities we will be doing during the week. If you would like to join any of these activities (ziplining/horseback riding or catamaran to tortuga island please email conceirge@villacaletas.com to join our group and get a discounted rate!

Monday - Planting A Tree..Staying At Hotel Pool/Beach

Tuesday - Horseback Riding & Zip Lining

Wednesday - Staying At Hotel Pool/Beach / Dinner At Los Suenos

Thursday - Catamaran To Tortuga Island

Friday - Welcome Dinner

Saturday - Our Big Day

Manuel Antonio National Park is one of the most amazing homes of the endangered Squirrel Monkey in the region, White Faced and Howler monkeys are also common in the park. Playa Manuel Antonio is one of the most beautiful white sand beaches in Costa Rica and has been rated one of the top ten in the world. Let an experience nature guide take you on a hike tour through the beautiful Manuel Antonio National Park.

Includes: lunch, entrance, water, transportation and tour guide.

Pick up Time: 7:00am

What to bring: shorts, swimming suit, tennis shoes, insect repellent and camera.

Price: $119 per person.

Private tour: $153p/person
THE PARK IS CLOSED ON MONDAY

Carara is a favorite place for bird watchers, besides its ease to access. Its position in a transitional zone means that residents of both habitats are likely to appear. Carara has flora and fauna from both ecosystems (Tropical dry forest region to the north and the more humid Pacific Rain Forest to the south), and the virgin forest that covers the park is the ideal environment for such rare wildlife as the Scarlet Macaw the fire bird Aracari and thee species of monkeys.

Includes: transportation, bilingual guide, bottle of water and entrance fee. Pick up Time: 7:30 am

What to bring: Long pants, hiking shoes, insect repellent,
Water, and camera.

Price: $79 per person. /Private tour: $102 per person.

The Savegre River is a magnificent stretch of coastal whitewater that begins its course by an inhabited valley, covered with jungle vegetation. The Savegre River and Naranjo River are 2 of the most pristine rivers in the country and they are surrounded by impressive views of rain forest.

Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, swimming time, light breakfast, lunch, and equipment.

What to bring: Bathing suit, suntan lotion, sunglasses, camera, rubber sandals and towel.

Pick up Time: 6:30 am

Price: $141 p/p Minimum 4 pax. Price without

Transportation: $101p/p

Horseback riding is perhaps one of the best ways to discover the wonders of the Rainforest; we have some of the nicest horses and the best views in the area, come and Discover nature at its best in our private exclusive 80-acre property.

The tour starts at our beautiful Herradura base just 10 minutes from Jaco Beach and Los Sueños area, once you arrive we will get prepared to depart on your journey, to the waterfalls and swimming pools, if you are lucky along the way you will have the opportunity to spot some great wild life such as: Toucans, Scarlet Macaws, White Face Monkeys. Upon arrival to the swimming area we will set up some fresh tropical fruits and water, and you will have some time to hang out and enjoy the waterfalls and natural slide.

Duration: 2 hours.

Departure Times: 08:00am, 10:00am, 1:00pm, 02:00pm.

What to bring: Long pants, swimwear, towel, sunscreen, sunglasses and camera.

Includes: Transportation, bilingual guides, insurance, helmets, fruits and water.

Price: $80 p/person.

Ones of the best jungle & river ATV and Buggy Adventure in Costa Rica, first you will receive instructions on how to use the atv`s or buggies and then take a test run on our specially designed private track, before you begin your journey.

The guide will lead you along the jungle trails, following rivers and sometimes-bumpy dirt paths.

Note: You may get dirty on The ATV portion of the tour, so please dress appropriately; if the paths are wet it can become very muddy.

Duration: 2hours

Departures: 8am, 10am, 1pm and 3pm

What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, tennis shoes, sunglasses and a camera Includes: Bilingual tour guide, insurance, fruits and water.

Price ATV: $80P/P

Price Buggy: $181 (2 pax)

Price quadruple buggy: $275

Beginner Surf Lesson2:1 Student to Instructor ratio
Depending on the tides, we will schedule your surf lesson where you will learn the basics of surfing, safety tips, paddling tec.hniques, standing up on aboard and riding waves

Surf Lesson (2 hours): $85

Includes: All Equipment Rashguard Us and Transportation

Private Surf Lesson
Our surf instructors will start with a demonstration along with a stretching program on the beach. Our goal is to make you feel safe, secure and confident in the water. Basic surfing skills, safety tips, paddling techniques, standing up on a board and riding waves will part of your instruction. With a ratio of one student per one instructor, you can guarantee that you will catch the ideal waves for a beginner.

1 Private Surf Lesson (2 hours): $100

Includes: Professional Instructor, Water, Fruits and Transportation.

Located only 5 kilometers south of the river Tárcoles on the Pacific Coast, on the road to playa Jaco.

The river has 60 different species of bird, and is the best place to see the beautiful Scarlet Macaw.

The crocodile tour takes place at Tárcoles Río Grande. It will offer to the visitors the opportunity to observe American crocodile (Crocodylae, C. acutus), with more of 4 meters length. You will also observe iguanas and hundreds of different species from resident and migratory, terrestrial or coastal birds.

The Tour Includes:
-1 hour and 45 minutes tour on our comfortable and secure boat.
-Bilingual tour Guide
-Complementary Bottle of Water
-We offer transportation
-Lunch (optional)

Times: 8:00am/10:00am/12:00pm/2:00pm and 4:00pm ( The pickup time is 30 min before)

Price:
$65p/person
$55p/person without transportation

River crossing, real trails in the middle of the Costarrican Rain Forest beautiful sand beach area, wildlife.

Area for practice, bilingual guides, automatic machines.

Price:
Individual ATV 2 hours: $79 Double ATV 2 hours: $107 Individual ATV 3 hours: $110 Double ATV 3 hours: $141
Buggy 2 hours 02 people: $180 Buggy 3 hours 02 people: $220 Extra person: $34

Includes: Transportation, bilingual tour guides, beach and mountain trails.

Combo Zip Line + ATV (2 Hours) + Horseback Riding = $170

Experience the beautiful tropical waters of Costa Rica on your day tour to Isla Tortuga. Jump aboard a cruise and set off on a full day of exciting outdoor activities. Enjoy the thrill of snorkeling, ride the banana boat, explore the island trails, or just relax with an ice cold drink on the white sand beach. Isla Tortuga is just 55 minutes ride from Los Sueños Marina.

Pick up time: 7:00am Return: 4:00PM

Price: $158 Includes: Transportation from and back to our resort, light breakfast on boat (fruits, coffee and muffins)

On the Island includes: Lunch (rice and grilled chicken, sautéed potatoes, 2 kind of salads), soft drinks, margaritas and rum punch (for free)

Also includes: 3 activities (nature trail, banana boat and snorkeling tour).

Note: The boat leaves from Marina Los Sueños, located 20 minutes from our resort. What to bring: Water shoes, sun cream, towels, hat, sunglasses, swimming suit.

Enjoy a day in the sun and the palm studded white sand beach and turquoise waters of Tortuga Island. Calypso’s attention to details and recognition as the tourist industry’s standard for excellence guarantees a Perfect Day, your holiday vacation in paradise.

Pick up time : 7:30am back to the hotel around 07:00pm

Trip includes: Bi-lingual Guide, air-conditioned bus transportation, light breakfast, BBQ lunch and chilled white wine with salad bar, soft drinks, a variety of fresh tropical fruit and live Marimba music, snorkeling and banana boat tour.

What to Bring: swimwear and towel, a hat, sneakers, sunscreen.

Note: The boat leaves from Puntarenas port, 1h 20 mins. from our resort. Price: $184 per person/ Kids $130

Volcán Tenorio (1,916 meters), rising southeast of Upala, is blanketed in montane rainforest and protected within 18,402-hectare Parque Nacional Tenorio Volcano Is located in the northern part of Costa Rica, which forms part of the Arenal Tilaran Conservation Area. The jewel of the National Park is the volcano, from which it receives its name.
The awe-inspiring Rio Celeste (Light Blue River) is turned literally blue due to the emanation of sulfur from the volcano and precipitation of calcium carbonate. Thermal springs and small geysers dot the area as do rivers, waterfalls, lagoons and panoramic views.

This is a really good hiking adventure, During the tour in the park, we will visit places such as the Rio Celeste Waterfall, a perfect place for taking excellent photographs, Continuing the trek, we will visit the place, where two pristine brooks meets forming the perfect chemistry delighting us with the heavenly color that gives the river its name.

Pick up time: 6:30am – 7:00pm

What to bring: Comfortable clothes, hiking shoes, repellent, camera, hat.

Price: $186 p/p ( 4 pax min)

Includes: Transportation, professional tour guide, fee entrance, bottle water, some fruit and lunch.

The Miravalles Volcano is an andesitic strato volcano in Costa Rica. The caldera was formed during several major explosive eruptions that produced voluminous dacitic-rhyolitic pyroclastic flows between about 1.5 and 0.6 million years ago. The only reported historical eruptive activity was a small steam explosion on the SW flank in 1946. High heat flow remains, and Miravalles is the site of the largest developed geothermal field in Costa Rica.

The Miravalles Volcano reaches an elevation of 6,653 feet (2,023 m) and is the highest mountain in the Guanacaste Mountains. The heat from the volcano also helps power a geothermal energy plant at Las Hornillas, which is run by the Institute of Electricity.The Miravalles Volcano is an andesitic strato volcano in Costa Rica. The caldera was formed during several major explosive eruptions that produced voluminous dacitic-rhyolitic pyroclastic flows between about 1.5 and 0.6 million years ago. The only reported historical eruptive activity was a small steam explosion on the SW flank in 1946. High heat flow remains, and Miravalles is the site of the largest developed geothermal field in Costa Rica.
The Miravalles Volcano reaches an elevation of 6,653 feet (2,023 m) and is the highest mountain in the Guanacaste Mountains. The heat from the volcano also helps power a geothermal energy plant at Las Hornillas, which is run by the Institute of Electricity.

This is a interesting and different tour, we visit LAS HORNILLAS VOLCANO Hot Springs, this place is a Volcanic Activity Center is located in the Miravalles Volcano slopes, here you can observe hot water springs, bubbling mud, fumaroles and steam boilers. This is the only place in Costa Rica where you can walk inside the crater, watch and feel the steam coming out from the boiling mud.

Also in this tour we includes horseback riding, leaves from the Volcano activity center moving into Volcan Miravalles Private reserve, Enjoy 2 hours in the primary forest, hanging bridges, trails and waterfalls. Also you can enjoy to the hot spring waters naturals pools.

Pick up time: 6:30am – 7:00pm

What to bring: Comfortable clothes, hiking shoes, repellent, camera, hat, towels.

Price: $192p/p (4 pax min) Includes: Transportation, professional tour guide, fee entrance, lunch, Horseback riding, waterfalls time, hanging bridge, hot springs water.

Sailboat tour from Playa Herradura. This trimaran boat is loaded with comfortable space on his trampolines and large cockpit. Fresh fruit and plenty of bottled water is provided as is the snorkel gear. The snorkeling equipments is on board and a fishing road is available. Snacks and refreshments are provided. Dolphins and whales often join tour and when the water is clear the snorkeling is beautiful.

Trip includes: bilingual guide/captain, snorkel equipment, snack and water. What to bring: swimming suit, towel, hat, sandals, camera and sunscreen.

Price:

$396 per 2 hours

$ 452 per 3 hours.

$565 per 4 hours.

$622 per 5 hours.

$735 per 6 hours.

Note: these prices cover from 1 to 5 people. Transportation not included.

Based on the type of vessel and our service, Blangala offers the only really tour experience in the Central Pacific today.

Besides pick you up and land you right on the beach, our versatile ship (stiletto27) allows the participants to feel witness and participate on the exciting drill of being carried by the wind.

You can chose from our two daily shifts making a total of 3 hours of enjoyment each or booked privately to your party’s convenience. On an exhilarating adventure we sail to secluded unspoiled beaches, some accessible only by the sea, were white sand and turquoise crystal waters awaits for you. If you choose the afternoon tour witness and colorful scenery of the sun setting on the blue waters. A minimum of 2 and maximum of 10 guests makes the perfect intimacy to enjoy the vast Ocean and the outstanding views of the lush Pacific coastlines. We provide beverage, snacks, snorkels and flotation gear. As well as fun, lots of fun safety and local knowledge. You should bring sunblock, towel, hat, sunglasses, and swimsuit.

Willingness to parcipate on sailing task or just relax, be ready to get wet and have the best time of your life!

3 HOURS SAILING BAY TOUR: $85 per person

Includes: Soft drinks, snorkeling tour (09:00am or 03:00pm). The boat leaves from Los Sueños Marine.

PRIVATE TOUR: From 1 to 4 people $768, from 5 to 10 people $1017
From 8:00AM to 12:30PM

From 12:00PM to 06:00PM

INCLUDES: Gourmet menu option, premium wine and beer

Meeting point: Galeone Restaurant II in Los Sueños Marine, you can park your car right there.

The Captain will be waiting for you at the middle of the natural tunnel and the Galeone Restaurant. The Captain will be wearing a Blangala uniform.

The Experience With us it is all about the WATERFALLS!! PURA VIDA! Our goal is to get you out into the forests of Costa Rica to enjoy a truly magical experience. Sit in a natural pool, surrounded by trees and wildlife and listen to the fantastic sounds of the rainforest and the rushing water.

Includes: bilingual guide, transportation, fruits, entrance fee and water.

Tour time: 7am & 1pm (the explorer, the cannoning)

Tour time: 6am (The extreme adventurer)

What to bring: Bring water shoes/strap on sandals/tennis shoes you can get wet, bottled water, camera, and wear a swim suit.

Price per person:
-The explorer $89 (half day tour)

-The cannoning $112(half day tour/ no swimming time)

-The extreme adventurer $168(full day tour)

-Plus $23 of transportation

A short drive from Jaco finds us at Playa Agujas, the take-off point for our Kayak and snorkeling adventure. After some brief instruction, we paddle out to one of the most beautiful beaches you’ll see during your vacation. Immerse yourself on calm secluded beaches where your guide will take you snorkeling and serve a delicious fresh fruit buffet. No experience necessary.

Includes: Transportation, snorkel (depend water conditions), full equipment, bilingual guide, fruits and water.

Pick up Time: 8:00 am & 1:20 pm.

What to bring: shorts, swimming suit, suntan lotion, water shoes or sandals.

Price: $102 per person

Without transportation: $75 per person.

Join us on a professionally guided boat tour through the mangrove islands of the Damas Estuary and discover white-faced monkeys, anteaters, boa constrictor, exotic birds and many other species of Costa Rican wildlife. This place is located around 1 hour.

Arriving at the Damas Estuary, you will board a Costa Rican covered motorboat that seats up to 18. This boat takes you through 14,000 acres of magnificent mangrove forest containing a wide variety of wildlife and incredible scenery.

The Damas Estuary is a protected area b/c of all the amazing flora and fauna. This adventure will provide you with the opportunity to kick back and relax as you navigate through a tangle of hidden waterways. It is very common to see white-faced monkeys, exotic birds, anteaters, iguanas, crocodiles and much more. White-faced capuchin monkeys are a definitely a high light!

If you think the Damas Island Estuary and Mangrove Boat Tour is sedentary, then let our “interactive” tropical rainforest and delicate mangrove ecosystem knock you out of your seat in your boat – literally. This adventure of Costa Rican natural history – its exotic flora and fauna -- is highly recommended for any naturalist, young or old, who wants to experience firsthand the pulse of the mangrove ecosystem and how it interacts with the international ecosystem.

Includes:
•Transportation , Naturalist guide •Manuel Antonio Public Beach 11/2

Price: $141P/P( minimum 2 people)
NO MEALS INCLUDED, BUT WE INCLUDE LUNCH IF MORE THAN 3 PEOPLE ATTEND.

Experience the best Costa Rica rainforest tours and excursion at Rainforest Adventures in the Pacific side near the tropical beach forests of Jaco, one of the coolest destinations in Central America. Enjoy the natural wonders of our ecotourism on the most enticing of all the attractions and activities. Ride the aerial tram in the transitional forest; or for an up-close and personal adventure, try our most thrilling canopy zip line tours. Take a look at different species of snakes and reptiles in the Serpentarium. And challenge yourself by experiencing the best waterfall climbing adventure in Costa Rica!
ADRENALINE JUNKIE TOUR( Aerial tram/zip line/waterfall climbing)
Check out our new Adrenaline Junkie Tour! For the price of 1, the package includes 6 activities and things to do near the beach town of Jaco

Includes: Transp, tour guides, zip-line, aerial tram, waterfall climbing and rappel.

Price: $112

TRANOPY TOUR
ZIP LINE + AERIAL TRAM COMBO
Take pleasure in the comforting atmosphere of the Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Pacific canopy zip line tour. Glide over treetops for a compelling and exciting way to have a clearer view of the rain forest
Price: $90 p/p

Enjoy one of the most amazing, exciting and rejuvenating tropical Waterfall Climbing within the Costa Rica Pacific Rainforest. Defy yourself as you face up an incredible 164 feet water current running down your whole body while you try to climb a nearly vertical downstream. With just the help of a safety harness and a rope use your very hands and feet to reach the top completely wet to the bone Costa Rica Pacific tropical forest.

Includes: Transportation, tour guides, climbing and waterfall rappel, hanging bridges.

Price: $73 p/p

This is one of the best options, to try to see dolphins and whales!
This catamaran boat has 2 trampolines, where you can enjoy the sunny and cool mornings during the early voyages or the vibrant sunsents in the afternoon. On the main level there are 2 Jacuzzis, a great bar, where you can enjoy delicious cocktails plus 2 fun slides where you can take a dip in the beautiful waters of the Pacific.

Rainy Season: The tour starts at: 08:40am from Marina Pez Vela
Dry Season: The tour starts at: 08:40am or 01:40pm (sunset view) from Marina Pez
Vela located in Quepos.

Tour includes: 4 hours bay tour, snorkeling tour, soft drinks, fruits, cookies, lunch, and 8 cocktails (local liquor). Water slides and 2 jacuzzis.

What to bring: Swimming suit, towels, hat, sun cream, sandals, and camera.

Price: $102 p/p
Price: $68 children from 6- 11 years old Transportation not included.

Welcome to one of the best fishing play ground in the world. The calm waters around the Sueños Marina, and the short travel time to fishing grounds (the average travel time from the dock to the fishing grounds is just over an hour in most instances) will give you the experience of a life time.

We offer “in shore” or “off shore” fishing, both half day and full day.

No refund in case of regular rain or if you do not catch anything at all.
Includes: Fresh fruits, sandwiches, snacks, and transportation.

What to bring: Swimming suit, towel, hat, sandals, camera, and sunscreen.

Pick up time: Check with the Concierge

Price: from $800 till $3000