Hotel & Reservaons phone number: (506) 2200-3131 In the US: (508) 745-5779 Reservaons: [email protected] / Markeng & Sales: [email protected]www.playacavo.com out tours and activities 2017 We offer a variety of tours and acvies, which include non-scheduled self-driven tours, guided tours, private sessions and third-party operated guided tours. It is important to note that most tours and acvies have limited space and require a minimum of 12 hours advance noce. One complimentary tour is offered per guest during their stay (they can choose from: Organic Farm, Alternave Energy or Arsanal Fishing). To ensure quality experiences, our tours are for a maximum of 8 parcipants (some for even less). COMPLIMENTARY ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE FOR OUR GUESTS • Self-Guided Walks: Discover by yourself the magnificent diversity of habitats that Playa Cavo’s property has to offer, with an easy 45 to 60-minute hike. Take the trail along the beach all the way to the Buena Vista Pier, and see Cavo Bay from a different perspecve, or loop around and pass by Cayetano’s Organic Farm, where you might find our farmers harvesng fresh vegetables, fruits, herbs or even picking some eggs. Connue to Valle de los Sainos, a place where you may see peccaries, agous, tyras, deer, monkeys and hundreds of birds. Check out the incredibly huge trees from the forest and our abundant fruit trees. At the other end of this valley, you will enter a relavely flat trail that traverses the length of the beach, just shy of the mountains. Explore a variety of habitats including secondary rainforests and scenic views of the wetlands. Noce: Just contact the Adventure Center or Guests Services. Include: Use of rubber boots, walking sck and a map. Price: Visitors $25 p/hour • Guests Complimentary. Duraon: 45 minutes to 2 hours. • Standup Paddle and Cavo Bay Kayaking: Paddle along Cavo Bay and explore the beauful coastline… you’ll be greeted by lots of fish, manta rays and turtles in the crystal clear waters of the morning. If you feel comfortable and a bit daring, stand up and paddle. For those that prefer sing down and go a lile further, kayaks are the way to go. Our staff is available to assist you with the ouing and launching of boards and kayaks. They’ll also be on-hand to receive you upon your return! Noce: Just contact the Adventure Center or Guests Services. Include: Use of equipment and equipment set-up. Price: Visitors $25 p/hour • Guests Complimentary. Duraon: Up to 2 hours per day. • Self-Guided Cavo Bay Snorkeling: Pick up some gear and enjoy the experience of snorkeling at Cavo Bay. Our favorite place to snorkel is near the pier, where you’ll enjoy seeing a variety of tropical reef fish. Combine this acvity with kayaking or paddle boarding for a perfect adventure in Paradise! Please ask our staff for available equipment and they will be more than happy to help you. Noce: 15 minutes’ noce. Include: Use of equipment and equipment set-up. Price: Visitors $25 p/day • Guests Complimentary. Duraon: Up to 2 hours per day.
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Hotel & Reservations phone number: (506) 2200-3131In the US: (508) 745-5779Reservations: [email protected] / Marketing & Sales: [email protected]
out tours and activities 2017We offer a variety of tours and activities, which include non-scheduled self-driven tours, guided tours, private sessions andthird-party operated guided tours. It is important to note that most tours and activities have limited space and require aminimum of 12 hours advance notice.
One complimentary tour is offered per guest during their stay (they can choose from: Organic Farm, Alternative Energyor Artisanal Fishing). To ensure quality experiences, our tours are for a maximum of 8 participants (some for even less).
COMPLIMENTARY ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE FOR OUR GUESTS• Self-Guided Walks: Discover by yourself the magnificent diversity of habitats that Playa Cativo’s property has to offer, withan easy 45 to 60-minute hike. Take the trail along the beach all the way to the Buena Vista Pier, and see Cativo Bay from a different perspective, or loop around and pass by Cayetano’s Organic Farm, where you might find our farmers harvestingfresh vegetables, fruits, herbs or even picking some eggs. Continue to Valle de los Sainos, a place where you may seepeccaries, agoutis, tyras, deer, monkeys and hundreds of birds. Check out the incredibly huge trees from the forest andour abundant fruit trees. At the other end of this valley, you will enter a relatively flat trail that traverses the length of the beach, just shy of the mountains. Explore a variety of habitats including secondary rainforests and scenic views of the wetlands.Notice: Just contact the Adventure Center or Guests Services. Include: Use of rubber boots, walking stick and a map. Price: Visitors $25 p/hour • Guests Complimentary.Duration: 45 minutes to 2 hours.
• Standup Paddle and Cativo Bay Kayaking: Paddle along Cativo Bay and explore the beautiful coastline… you’ll be greetedby lots of fish, manta rays and turtles in the crystal clear waters of the morning. If you feel comfortable and a bit daring, stand up and paddle. For those that prefer sitting down and go a little further, kayaks are the way to go. Our staff is availableto assist you with the outfitting and launching of boards and kayaks. They’ll also be on-hand to receive you upon your return! Notice: Just contact the Adventure Center or Guests Services. Include: Use of equipment and equipment set-up. Price: Visitors $25 p/hour • Guests Complimentary.Duration: Up to 2 hours per day.
• Self-Guided Cativo Bay Snorkeling: Pick up some gear and enjoy the experience of snorkeling at Cativo Bay. Our favoriteplace to snorkel is near the pier, where you’ll enjoy seeing a variety of tropical reef fish. Combine this activity with kayakingor paddle boarding for a perfect adventure in Paradise! Please ask our staff for available equipment and they will be morethan happy to help you. Notice: 15 minutes’ notice. Include: Use of equipment and equipment set-up. Price: Visitors $25 p/day • Guests Complimentary.Duration: Up to 2 hours per day.
Hotel & Reservations phone number: (506) 2200-3131In the US: (508) 745-5779Reservations: [email protected] / Marketing & Sales: [email protected]
• Off-Grid Alternative Energy Tour: We invite you to learn how PlayaCativo Eco Lodge operates at 100% clean electric energy with itsoff-grid hydroelectric power and solar panels. Walk with us to thedam situated 1 kilometer away from the hotel, just up the hill.Immerse yourself in the marvelous primary rainforest followingCativo Creek upstream. Witness the maintenance that has allowedthis system to work continuously for over 30 years and keeps doingso in an efficient and environmentally friendly way. Let our proudstaff show you how this gem of engineering works, and listen to thestories about this amazing project that has provided Playa Cativowith unexpected amenities of the modern world in the remotenessof the rainforest.Notice: 6 hours advance notice. Include: Information sheet and freshly squeezed juice. Price: Visitors $35 p/p • Guests $25 p/p. (Free when selected upon arrival) Duration: 2 hours.
• Artisanal Hand-Line Pier Fishing: Walk to the pier for a traditionalartisanal fishing evening. We’ll pack a cooler with a few juices and
snacks. Enjoy an activity that has been part of the lives of the GolfoDulce villagers, previously as a way of surviving and now as a way tocomplement their meals. Notice: 6 hours advance notice. Include: Use of equipment, equipment set-up, bait and snacks. Price: Visitors $15 p/hour • Guests $10 p/hour. (Free first 2 hours when selected upon arrival) Duration: 1-2 hours.
• Introduction to the Tropical Wildlife: This tour will take you to anearby valley where different birds and animals are often seen. Ournaturalist guide will walk you through some interesting facts aboutnatural history and the interaction of the tropical rainforest, which are usually notice only by our well train staff. Notice: 6 hours advance notice.Include: Use of rubber boots and stick. Price: Visitors $30 p/p • Guests $20 p/p. (Free when selected upon arrival) Duration: 1 hour.
Hotel & Reservations phone number: (506) 2200-3131In the US: (508) 745-5779Reservations: [email protected] / Marketing & Sales: [email protected]
PLAYA CATIVO GUIDED TOURS (Most require a minimum of two guests)• Organic Farm-to-Table Program Experience: At Playa Cativo, we are proud of our farm-to-table program and encourageyou to experience the wonderful sensation of picking fresh vegetables, herbs and fruits that will be served during breakfast,lunch and dinner at El Gavilán Restaurant. Our farmers will show you the entire process, from seed germination to harvest!The trail to the farm goes through the rainforest and the Valle de los Sainos, adding adventure to experience.Notice: 6 hours advance notice.Include: Rubber boots, information sheet, fresh made salad and juice. Price: Visitors $45 p/p • Guests $30 p/p.Duration: 2-3 hours.
• Rio Esquinas Mangrove-Ocean Kayaking: We are blessed to have one of the largest and most pristine river systems inCosta Rica just a few short beaches away. The river mouth mangroves lead to picturesque views of the forest and remotefarms. The diverse terrain allows for some of the best bird watching in the area especially at sunrise and sunset. Our boat tows your kayak to the mouth of the river where you will embark on a peaceful excursion and experience the magic ofnature while cruising down the river. Notice: 12 hours advance notice. Departure time is based on tides. Include: Guide, use of equipment, equipment set-up, boat transfer to/from Rio Esquinas, refreshment and snack. Price: Visitors $95 p/p • Guests $70 p/p (2 guests’ minimum) Duration: 3-4 hours.
• Nocturnal Rainforest Guided Expedition: Night time is when the rainforest breathes. Layers of fragrances of nocturnal plants and flowers fill the tropical air along with sounds from the most spectacular inhabitants! Our naturalist guide will help you discover a rarely seen world and uncover evening creatures in their habitats. It’s a perfect opportunity to seefrogs, bats, insects and other wonders of the nocturnal world. Notice: 6 hours advance notice. Include: Guide, use of rubber boots, stick and flashlight.Price: Visitors $55 p/p • Guests: $32 p/p.Duration: 1.45 hours approximately.
Hotel & Reservations phone number: (506) 2200-3131In the US: (508) 745-5779Reservations: [email protected] / Marketing & Sales: [email protected]
• River Walk, Waterfall & Swim: This hike to the eastern side of Playa Cativo’s private reserve will take us to the waterfall.The hike stars by going up stream at the Quebrada del Leon, one of the main creeks in Cativo. This tour provides an interestingintroduction to the local ecology (how the different plants, trees, and the rest of the vegetation interacts) and its level ofdifficulty is just perfect to warm up and enjoy the cool waters of the “Lyon’s creek”. Notice: 6 hours advance notice.Include: Guide, use of rubber boots, stick and towel. Price: Visitors $60 p/p • Guests $40 p/p.Duration: 2 hours.
• Beach, Rainforest and Wetland Bird watching Tour: If birding is your passion, here is your chance to set off on one ofthe world’s most exciting birding destinations! With approximately 898 recorded bird species in Costa Rica, the countryboasts one tenth of the species of the world’s total bird population. The diversity of birds in Playa Cativo and Golfo Dulceis truly impressive for such a relatively small area. Bring your camera and enjoy visiting one of the richest bird sanctuariesin Costa Rica, with over 360 species of birds recorded in Piedras Blancas. Our privileged conditions allow us to observebird species that inhabit beaches, wetlands, grasslands, valleys and mountains, and even migratory species. Notice: 12 hours advance notice. Include: Guide, use of rubber boots, stick, refreshment and snack. Price: Visitors $50 p/p (2 hours) - $80 p/p (4 hours) • Guests: $32 p/p (2 hours) - $60 p/p (4 hours) Duration: 2 and 4 hours.
• Golfo Dulce Snorkeling Half-Day Trip: Some of the best snorkeling in the Golfo Dulce is right near the lodge. Let us takeyou to Punta Adela for a local dive or Los Mogos for a long range half-day adventure. At low tide, you’ll marvel at the braincoral reefs. At high tides, the underwater rock pinnacles - that mirror the mountaintops - create a habitat for many tropicalreef fish. Golfo Dulce is one of the few tropical fiords in the world, a fact that limits its dive potential. Nonetheless, the calm and pristine waters at 80ºF (26ºC) are perfect for a colorful snorkeling experience! Local dive (Punta Adela) and LongRange dive (Mogos and Punta Encanto) are the options. Notice: 12 hours advance notice. Include: Guide, boat, use of equipment and set up, refreshments and snacks. Price: Visitors $55 p/p - $80 p/p • Guests $40 p/p - $60 p/p (2 guests’ minimum).Duration: 2-4 hours.
Hotel & Reservations phone number: (506) 2200-3131In the US: (508) 745-5779Reservations: [email protected] / Marketing & Sales: [email protected]
• Piedras Blancas Nature Hike: With the beauty and convenience of the surrounding National Park, Playa Cativo guestsdon’t have to go far to see nature at its best. Networks of trails in nearly every direction from the lodge are waiting foryour discovery. Parts of Playa Cativo are rugged and steep due to its characteristic topography, so trails are rated for different excursion levels, from touring to challenging. The flora of Piedras Blancas National Park is among the richest on the planet, with several thousand different species of plants and hundreds of trees, - some very rare and in danger of extinction. It is very similar to the nearby Corcovado National Park but less travelled. Piedras Blancas has even more tree species than Corcovado. The fauna is composed of approximately 140 species of mammals, 350 species of birds, over 100 amphibians and reptiles and several thousand insects. Get ready to hike through the virgin rainforest. An experience of a lifetime awaits you at our 1,000-acre private reserve! Notice: 12 hours advance notice. Include: Guide, Park entry fee (use of rubber boots, stick, refreshment and snack.Price: Visitors $50 p/p (2 hours) - $80 p/p (3-4 hours) • Guests: $32 p/p (2 hours) - $60 p/p (3-4 hours)Duration: 2 or 3-4 hours.
• Standup Paddle Board Adventures: Start out your adventure with easy to follow introductions from our instructors.Practice a bit and then… stand up and paddle away! Sheltered from the wind, our bay seems to have been designedjust for standup paddling - with tranquil, clear water in the mornings, glorious sunsets at dusk, and generally a small andmanageable surf in the afternoons. Combine a standup and paddle tour with snorkeling to add an extra sense of adventureto your day! Notice: 6 hours advance notice. Include: Guide, land and water instruction, use of equipment and set-up, refreshment and snack. Price: Visitors $50 p/p • Guests $35 p/p.Duration: 2-3 hours.
• Dolphin and Whale Sightseeing: Golfo Dulce is one of four tropical fiords around the world, and home to a variety of marine animals and mammals. With large mangrove areas and many rivers flowing into the gulf from the surrounding rainforest, the ocean is rich in minerals. It provides a healthy food source for dolphins (spinner, bottlenose and spotted),humpback whales (from August to November), manta rays, whale sharks and sea turtles. Combine this tour with otheractivities such as snorkeling for a great beach day! Notice: 12 hours advance notice. Include: Guide, boat, use of equipment, refreshments and snacks. Price: Visitors $95 p/p • Guests $70 p/p (2 guests’ minimum).Duration: 2-3 hours.
Hotel & Reservations phone number: (506) 2200-3131In the US: (508) 745-5779Reservations: [email protected] / Marketing & Sales: [email protected]
• Yoga Sessions and Stand - Up Paddle Yoga Classes: Playa Cativo provides a perfect and peaceful yoga retreat whereindividuals and groups can relax and renew the body and spirit in a tranquil beachfront setting. Notice: 12 hours advance notice. Include: Instructor and yoga mat (also paddleboard and its gear when indicated). Scheduled Yoga Class: Visitors: $40 p/p • Guests: $25 p/p.Private Yoga: Visitors: $60 p/p • Guests: $40 p/p.SUP Yoga Class: Visitors: $60 p/p • Guests: $40 p/p.Duration: 55 minutes.
• Massages: Massages in the rainforest or in the privacy of your room are available at Playa Cativo Lodge. We’ll be glad toprovide you with the complete information about the purpose of each massage and its benefits. Other type of massagesmight be available upon your arrival. Notice: 24 hours advance notice. Include: Massage and all necessary products. Deep-tissue Massage: Visitors: $130 p/p • Guests: $90 p/p (60 minutes).Swedish Massage: Visitors: $120 p/p • Guests: $85 p/p (60 minutes).
• El Chorro Power Hike: This power hike is for advance nature enthusiasts and it’s available only upon request and mustcomplete a 4 hour Piedras Blancas hike prior to this one. Walking along Cativo’s rainforest reserve boundaries, the expeditionwill take you deep into Piedras Blancas National Park. The variety of conditions, which include steep hills, creeks, mud, andmany obstacles, increase the level of difficulty in this humid environment. The reward is finding El Chorro, a large waterfallin the heart of the Park, seen only by a few adventurers. Keep in mind that the Piedras Blancas National Park is visited byless than 1000 people a year, and 95% of them do not walk these trails. Depending on the weather conditions, most likelywe’ll take a different route on the way back to end up in a different beach, where our boat will be waiting to bring you backto Playa Cativo. Notice: Minimum 76 hours advance notice.Include: Guide, Park entry fee, use of rubber boots, walking stick, refreshment and snacks.Price: Visitors $145 p/p • Guests $105 p/p (minimum 2 guests). Duration: 5 - 6 hours.
Hotel & Reservations phone number: (506) 2200-3131In the US: (508) 745-5779Reservations: [email protected] / Marketing & Sales: [email protected]
• Golfito or Puerto Jimenez Half Day City Tour: The port town of Golfito was built on Bananas, formed in 30’s mainly bythe United Fruit Company that moved its regional headquarters here. In the 1980s, declining markets, rising taxes, workerunrest and banana diseases forced the company’s departure. This tour will take you around the city, the Northern part oftown was the old United Fruit Company headquarters, and it retains a languid, tropical air, with its large veranda-deckedhomes. The guide will explain about the natural and social history, the unique architecture and why the differences in theconstruction of houses while experiencing the current way of life of the Golfiteños.
Puerto Jimenez has grown to become one of the largest towns on the Osa Peninsula. This laidback town is one of the maingateways to the beautiful Corcovado National Park. It has a wonderful beach where you can relax while taking in the superbbeauty of the Gulf. With a history of being a key gold mining and logging town before the Corcovado National Park wascreated, the locals in the area still log and mine gold here, but in much smaller numbers as this entire region is now aprotected habitat. Most locals are nowadays dedicated to eco-tourism and fishing. Golfito and Puerto Jimenez are both about the same distance from Playa Cativo and have access to services like banks,clinics, drugstores, supermarkets and souvenir shops. Notice: 24 hours advance notice. Include: Guide, boat, refreshments and snack. Price: Visitor $125 p/p • Guest $95 p/p (2 guests’ minimum).Duration: 4 hours.
• Boat Transfers: Do you want to visit Golfito or Puerto Jimenez on your own and explore Osa Peninsula and Drake Bayarea? We can take you there and pick you up for your return trip any time within 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. Notice: 24 hours advance notice. Include: Crew and boat. Price: Visitors $125 (1-4 pax) One Way or Round Trip • Guests $105 (1-4 pax) O.W. or R.T. Prices are per trip (1 to 4 people). Extra person is $25. Maximum is 8 passengers per trip. Duration: Up to 2 hours wait included. $40 per additional waiting hour or fraction.
Hotel & Reservations phone number: (506) 2200-3131In the US: (508) 745-5779Reservations: [email protected] / Marketing & Sales: [email protected]
THIRD PARTY-OPERATED TOURSThese are the most popular tours in the Golfo Dulce area and surroundings. If there is an activity that you like and is notlisted, do not hesitate to contact us. We will be glad to arrange any special requests.
• Osa Wildlife Sanctuary Visit: Have you ever pet a porcupine? Fed a sloth? Or heard the tale of the prehensile tail?Visit the Sanctuary to see and learn about the natural history, the ecological importance and conservation efforts for thewildlife found in the Southern Pacific zone of Costa Rica. Not only do you learn a multitude of interesting facts whileinteracting with some of the wildlife not able to live their natural lives in the wild, but you will be supporting the Foundationthat saves and releases wildlife. Notice: Minimum 24 hours advance notice. Included: Guide, boat and $25 p/p donation to the Sanctuary. Price: Visitors $38 p/p • Guests $32 p/p (2 guests’ minimum). Duration: 1:30 to 2 hours.
• Casa Orquideas Botanical Garden Trip: A 10 minute scenic boat ride along the coast of Golfo Dulce will take us fromCativo Bay to Casa Orquideas Botanic Garden, in San Josecito Beach. Ron and Trudy Macallister created this magnificentgarden with a large variety of tropical plants, trees and orchids. They have been collecting them since 1970, taking advantageof the many exotic species, that biologist and other travelers brought to the area when Golfito was a banana mecca, tocreate this well designed botanic garden located at the bottom of a rainforest hill.Notice: Minimum 24 hours advance notice (closed on Fridays) Included: Guide, boat and entry fee. Price: Visitors $50 p/p • Guests $32 p/p (2 guests’ minimum). Duration: 2 to 3 hours.
• Deep Sea Fishing: Full day deep sea fishing charter. Fish for marlin, sailfish, mahi mahi, yellow fin tuna, amber jack, roosterfish, and other species. Running time varies from 45 minutes to 1:30 hours to find some of the most productive waters inthe world. Please see Customer Service to learn about boat sizes and prices. We strongly suggest making reservationsbefore your arrival to Costa Rica due to the high demand.
IMPORTANT: ALL TOURS AND ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
