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Four Seasons Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo Plan your
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Tours and excursionsAll tours operate with a minimum of four participants. Private tours can be arranged for an additional fee. Reservations are recommended. Please contact the Concierge for more information. Please note: Times listed below may change. Palo Verde National ParkScientists from all over the world come to Palo Verde National Park and Wildlife Refuge to study its rich ecosystem of rivers, marshland, mangroves and dry forest, where crocodiles, monkeys and iguanas make their home. The leafless trees in this dry tropical forest make it easy to view up to 300 species of birds. Flat-bottomed boat tours are the perfect way to witness the park's wildlife. The tour is available Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, departing the Resort at 1:00 pm and returning at approximately 7:30 pm. During green season (from May 1 to November 30), this tour departs at 7:30 am and returns at 1:00 pm. Driving time is approximately two hours each way. Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National ParkThis nature hike explores 3 kilometres (2 miles) of trails through the forest, passing bubbling mud, steaming sulphur and fumaroles. The tour is available Wednesday and Saturdays, departing the Resort at 7:00 am and returning at 3:30 pm. Driving time is approximately two hours each way. Witch's Rock canopy tourThe Witch's Rock canopy tour is an exhilarating experience. Guests harness up and slide along a series of zip lines suspended above valleys and amid treetops. Wildlife along the route includes tree frogs, vine snakes, sloths, howler monkeys and hundreds of bird species. The tour is offered Mondays through Saturdays. Corobici river floatFloating in a raft on the calm Corobici River offers a peaceful way to view the beautiful scenery of this natural paradise. A certified river guide points out exotic flora, and wildlife such as white egrets, tiger herons, motmots, howler monkeys, ospreys, crocodiles, iguanas and other lizards. The tour is offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, departing the Resort at 1:00 pm and returning at approximately 7:30 pm. During green season (from May 1 to November 30), this tour departs at 7:30 am and returns at 1:00 pm. Driving time is approximately two hours each way. Canyon tour at GuachipelinIn the vast canyon at Guachipelin, guests have the opportunity to canopy and rappel, engage in wall-climbing and swing like Tarzan through the jungle. A horseback ride to a lookout point provides amazing views of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, as well as the chance to take a refreshing dip in the cool waters of La Chorrera Waterfall. Departs from the Resort on Sundays and Tuesdays at 8:00 am, and returns at 5:00 pm. Driving time is approximately two hours each way. Sky walk in the rainforestSky walking in the rainforest involves crossing over suspension bridges, giving an up-close, personal view of ancient trees and wildlife. This walk of approximately two and a half hours is a chance to discover the magic of one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world. The tour is offered Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays, departing the Resort at 7:00 am and returning at 4:00 pm. Driving time is approximately two hours each way. Horseback riding at El AromalHorseback riding offers an authentic local experience, connecting to the traditional cowboy culture of Guanacaste's vast cattle ranges. A riding excursion at El Aromal promises a memorable way to explore the backcountry landscape. The tour begins at the sabaneros cattle herding station where visitors don the hats and kerchiefs of the Pampas of the past, and ends at the Hacienda with a cool drink and typical Costa Rican snack. Departs from the Resort at 1:00 pm and returns at 6:00 pm. During green season (from May 1 to November 30), this tour departs at 9:30 am and returns at 1:30 pm. Driving time is approximately 45 minutes each way. The natural hot springs at BorinquenThese beautiful hot springs are set in the midst of an evergreen forest on the side of the Rincon de la Vieja volcano. Cover yourself with silky soft volcanic mud, rich in minerals and deeply cleansing – and relax. This tour includes a visit to the hot springs followed by a Costa Rican lunch, and is offered Mondays and Fridays, leaving the Resort at 8:00 am and returning at 3:30 pm. Driving time is approximately two hours each way. Discover NicaraguaExplore the colonial charm of Granada, and experience Central American culture. You will visit the San Francisco Convent, which holds a large collection of stone sculptures dating back to pre-Hispanic times. After lunch at a local restaurant, you will drive to the active Masaya volcano, where you can stand right at the edge of the immense crater. Before driving back to Costa Rica, you will stop at the picturesque Indian Market at Masaya, where you can shop for unique arts and crafts, souvenirs and leather goods. The tour is offered Mondays and Thursdays, leaving from the Resort at 6:00 am and returning at 8:30 pm. Driving time is approximately two and a half hours to the Nicaraguan border. Goombay CatamaranA catamaran cruise provides a relaxing way to explore the Gulf of Papagayo. On a luxury 14-metre (47-foot) catamaran – boarded right at the Resort’s beach – set out on a cruising adventure to see ocean wildlife and jungle shoreline. Snorkelling and sunset tours are available. This tour is offered Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. A snorkelling tour departs the Resort at 8:30 am and returns at 12:30 pm. A sunset tour departs the Resort at 2:30 pm and returns at 6:00 pm. |
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