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Eco
Tours, Guided Adventures & other fun things to do...
We have many
adventures & eco-tours for the active traveler. The lodge offers a
variety of guided eco-tours, activities and recreational equipment to
keep you adventuring during your vacation as much as you please. Most
tours take place in our immediate area, the furthest you will have to
travel is about 45 minutes by car, taxi or local bus.
Check
out our Vacation Packages
Tree Climb
Experience the thrill of a lifetime as you climb a 60 foot strangler fig
tree. You’ll be hooked into a harness on a be-lay system as you ascend
this mighty tree. Once at the top, enjoy the incredible views of the
Golfo Dulce and the Pacific Ocean. Take a moment to feel the soothing
breeze coming from the ocean and perhaps you will see a howler monkey or
Scarlet Macaw high in the trees. Once you have conquered the tree climb,
get ready for the adrenaline rush as you jump out of the tree and free
fall 10 feet before you are caught by the experienced guide who will
then be-lay you the rest of the way down. This tour also includes a
guided hike through the rainforest and up the King Louis creek. Ages 8
and up. Approx. Duration: 3 hours. Price: $55 per person.
Waterfall Rappel
Rappel down a 100 ft. waterfall
in the primary forest! Hike with your guide 25 minutes to the mighty
King Louis waterfall where you will be given a class to learn the basics
of rappelling. You will then rappel down a small waterfall before the
grand finally. Be prepared to get wet. Note: waterfall is dry in the dry
season, but still an adventure. Approx. Duration: 3 hours. Price: $85
per person.
Combination Tree Climb and Waterfall Rappel
Combine these two amazing tours
for a full day of fun and adventure Approx. Duration: 4 to 5 hours.
Price: $120 per person.
Corcovado Guided Full-Day Hike
Take a guided day hike into the crown jewel of the national parks of
Costa Rica. Our tour guides are of the highest quality for entering this
exotic area. Follow tapir tracks, see ant eaters, armadillos, monkeys,
macaws and many other wild animals. You will also learn the history of
the area from it's gold mining days to the present reservation it has
become. Approx. Duration: 6-10 hours. Price: $65 to $75 per person, plus
full-day taxi.
Primary Forest Guided Half-Day Hike
If you would like to see primary forest in the Osa Peninsula without
going all the way to Corcovado you can take our primary forest tour
located in the mountains about half way to the Park. See similar areas
to the world famous National Park with a licensed guide who will show
you animals, fauna and teach you about the area and it’s history.
Approx. Duration: 3-5 hours. $50 to $60 per person, plus half-day taxi.
Dolphin Watching
Feel the exhilaration
of seeing hundreds of Bottle Nosed dolphins. This tour starts in Puerto
Jimenez where you will hop on board a boat that will take you out into
the calm morning waters of the Golfo Dulce where your experienced local
guide will search out the large pod of dolphins. Once found, they will
follow the boat, and sometimes show off by jumping 6 or 8 feet out of
the water right next to you! Approx. Duration: 5 hours. Prices vary.
Taxi to and from Puerto Jimenez required.
Wildlife Sanctuary
If you've ever wanted to hold a
monkey in your arms, this is the tour for you. The wildlife sanctuary is
a place for rescued and injured animals to be treated and/or
transitioned back into the rainforest. Learn about the rehabilitation of
the animals as you feed them snacks and let them climb your arm and
cuddle up to you. This tour is usually in combination with the dolphin
watching tour and is a 30 minute boat ride across the Golfo Dulce to a
secluded property on waters edge. Ages 6 and up. Approx. Duration: 5-6
hours. Prices vary. Taxi to and from Puerto Jimenez required.
Surf Lessons
Learn to surf right in front of
our Lodge at Pan Dulce, the easiest wave to learn on in Costa Rica. The
surf instructor is trained and licensed with years of experience
teaching people to surf. See the sheet named “Pollo Surf School” for
more info. $55 per person. Approx. Duration: 2-3 hours.
Surfboard Rentals
You may rent one of our many surfboards during your stay at Encanta La
Vida. We have fiberglass and soft top surfboards from 6 to 11 feet. $15
per day.
Canopy Tour
Fly through the jungle canopy on
a zip-line canopy tour! Located 45 minutes from the lodge. Feel the
adrenaline of speed as you zip from tree top to tree top in the primary
rainforest. Approx. Duration: 3-5 hours. Price: $65 to $75 per person
plus half-day taxi.
Horseback Riding
Enjoy a horseback ride through
the rainforest to the beautiful beaches at Piro in Karate. Set out with
an experienced guide who will point out monkeys, birds, sloths and many
other wild animals as you leisurely stroll under the canopy. Then, enjoy
the rush of galloping along pristine tropical beaches. This tour can be
taken early morning or afternoon. Approx. Duration: 3-5 hours. Price:
$45 per person plus half-day taxi.
Therapeutic Massage
Have a relaxing and therapeutic
massage by one of our professional masseurs. They are certified in Thai,
Deep Tissue, Reiki, Swedish, Pressure Point and numerous other massage
techniques.
Price: $50 to $75 for 1 hour and $95 to $115 for 2 hours.
Yoga
Classes
Take advantage of this beautiful location to practice Yoga with our
neighbor and Yoga teacher Cecily. Classes available several times per
week depending on the season. $12 per class.
Spa
Facials, body treatments,
manicures and pedicures. (coming soon to the lodge)
Sport fishing
Marvel in the abundant waters of
the Pacific Ocean where you will encounter species such as Blue and
Black Marlin, Yellow fin Tuna, Sailfish, Cubera Snapper, Roosterfish,
Wahoo, Amber Jack and much more. This tour leaves from Puerto Jimenez or
if you don't mind swimming to the boat you can leave from Backwash Bay,
located just minutes from Encanta La Vida. The tour leaves around 7am
and can be a full or half day adventure. Price includes lunch and on
board beverages. Price range: $400-$1350 depending on number of people,
length of tour and type of boat. Advance notice advisable especially
December to April. Approx. Duration: Half or Full day.
Alpha Mike Sportfishing
Charters:
The waters of the southern
zone of Costa Rica offer the
avid
fisherman an opportunity to fish both off shore and inshore anytime of
year with December through May being the best for sailfish and June
through September being the hot months for marlin. Thanks to the
volcanically created seamounts that rise hundreds of feet above the
ocean floor a perfect breeding and feeding ground exists for the bait
fish that attract larger fish that are the food source for marlin, sail,
tuna and dolphin fish (dorado). They feed well, with sailfish reaching
150lbs, tuna 300lbs and the amazing marlin, (blue, black and striped) as
large as 850lbs.
Email us for special rates
info@encantalavida.com
Note: It’s always best to book
tours as far in advance as possible. There is a 50% deposit required to
reserve a tour, refundable only when cancellation is done at least a
full day before the tour. Prices are approximate and subject to change.
Please e-mail us for more information.
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