An Active Adventure on the South Pacific Coast

Welcome! Please plan to meet in the lobby at 5:30pm before departing for your welcome dinner. The exact dinner reservation time will be finalized closer to your trip date. If you’re arriving today, we recommend flying into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

After breakfast, it’s time to say goodbye to the bustling city! Your journey to Dominical begins with a stop in Cachi, where you can stretch your muscles and enjoy some rock climbing. Afterward, you’ll continue your transfer, pausing along the way for a lunch break. The final leg of the trip will bring you to Dominical by evening. Once there, you’ll have the evening free to relax and enjoy dinner at your leisure. For today's activities, we recommend wearing athletic clothing and sturdy shoes or sneakers. As the route to Dominical includes mountainous terrain, consider bringing motion sickness medication if needed.

• Rock Climbing

  Conquer a natural stone wall with routes ranging from beginner to professional levels, offering challenges for climbers of all skill levels. The wall stands between 35 and and 200 feet tall and can be climbed year-round, as it remains dry even in rainy conditions. No prior experience is required, and all necessary equipment, including harnesses, helmets, and gloves, will be provided. Please note that the weight limit for this activity is 195 lbs.

  10:00· 120 min· Cachí
• Transfer · San Jose → Cachi

  Take a private transfer to Cachi to go rock climbing!

  private · 90 min
• Transfer · Cachi → Dominical

  Continue your journey to Dominical, with a planned stop for lunch along the way. Additional stops for restrooms or snacks will be made as needed to ensure a comfortable trip.

  300 min

After breakfast, you’ll set out for Punta Uvita to begin your snorkeling adventure. A boat will take you to explore the vibrant reefs around Ballena Island. After the tour, you’ll return to land and have the rest of the day free to spend at your leisure. Be sure to wear your swimsuit and bring a towel and sunscreen for today’s activities.

• Snorkeling Tour at Ballena Marine Park

  Take a 30-minute transfer to Punta Uvita, where you'll board a public boat for an exciting snorkeling adventure. The Marino Ballena National Park, located along Costa Rica's South Pacific Coast, is renowned for its vibrant coral reefs and incredible marine biodiversity. Your Snorkeling Tour will take you to the park's top snorkeling spots, including the reefs of Ballena Island, Tres Hermanas Islets, and Punta Uvita, also known as the Whale's Tail. At depths of 3 - 10 feet, you'll encounter a dazzling array of marine life, such as parrotfish, butterflyfish, blue surgeonfish, and numerous starfish. A naturalist guide will lead the experience, spending about an hour at each reef, helping you spot marine life, and providing insightful explanations back on the boat. After the tour, you'll return to land and head back to the hotel. Life jackets, masks, snorkels, and flippers will be provided for your convenience and safety.

  08:00· 180 min· Dominical

After breakfast, head to a nearby beach for a half-day kayaking adventure! Paddle along the coastline, marveling at its stunning cliffs, fascinating tunnels, and unique rock formations. After your excursion, return to shore and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Be sure to wear your swimsuit and bring essentials like a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen for the day.

• Ocean Kayaking

  Take a 30 minute transfer and hop into kayaks and paddle along Costa Ballena. Enjoy the beautiful scenery and unique natural rock formations of Ventanas. Ventanas is surrounded by tunnels in the cliffs that look like impressive windows in the surrounding landscape - hence the beach’s name. You will stop at Playa Ventanas (Windows Beach) for some fruit snacks. You’ll have the opportunity to swim or possibility try some kayak surfing! Then you will paddle back to shore and hop on a return transfer back to the hotel. You will be provided with life jackets and a paddle for this activity.

  08:00· 120 min· Dominical

Fill up on breakfast then ride the waves! You’ll transfer to a nearby beach for a beginner surf lesson. Enjoy the warm water and waves of the pacific coast before returning back to the hotel with the rest of the day to relax or explore on your own. You’ll want to wear your bathing suit and bring a towel and a water bottle.

• Surf Lesson

  New to surfing? No problem! Take a 30-minute transfer to a nearby beach for a public beginner lesson where you’re guaranteed to stand up and ride a wave. The two-hour lesson begins with a 15-minute session on the beach, during which your instructor will cover the basics of getting up on your surfboard, riding a wave, and doing so safely. The remainder of the time is spent in the ocean catching waves with guidance from your surf coach. After the lesson, you’ll return to the hotel via transfer. A surfboard will be provided, and changing facilities are available at the surfing office. *Please note that your lesson may be scheduled in the morning or afternoon, depending on the tide.

  09:00· 120 min· Dominical

Savor your final breakfast in Dominical before boarding your return transfer to San José. Along the way, you’ll stop for lunch before continuing your journey. Expect to arrive in the afternoon, where you’ll enjoy your last meal with the group and raise a toast to an unforgettable week. Since the route is mountainous, it’s a good idea to have car sickness medication on hand.

• Transfer · Dominical → San Jose

  Take a return transfer to San José, with a stop along the way for lunch before continuing your journey. Additional stops for restrooms will be made as needed.

  private · 240 min

All good things must come to an end—until your next adventure! Enjoy your final breakfast, then make your way onward. If departing directly from the hotel, we recommend flying out of Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).