Manuel Antonio Costa Rica :  This park is just south of Quepos on the Pacific Coast, 132 km from San José. Perhaps It is so popular because of its expensive white sand beaches backed by an evergreen forest that grows right up to the high tide line. The principal habitants are primary forest, secondary forest, mangrove swamps, lagoons and beach vegetation. There is quite a varied fauna with 109 species of mammals and 184 of birds. The park includes 12 little isles just off the coast; these are a number of dolphins and, at times, migrating whales can be observed.
With the establishment of Manuel Antonio National Park in 1972, the people of Costa Rica decided to preserve, for future generations, one of the most beautiful and bio-diverse areas in the world. Although it is the country's smallest national park, the stunning beauty and diversity of wildlife in its 683 hectares is unequaled.

Costa Rica Tortuga Island Tours: Whether you're 2 or 92 no visit to Costa Rica is complete without a trip on Calypso's world famous Tortuga Island Cruise. The day begins at your hotel where you will be greeted by a bilingual guide and seated on an air-conditioned bus. The bus ride takes you to the pacific port of Puntarenas stopping along the way for Costa Rican typical breakfast.This is an excellent opportunity to view the coffee, sugar plantations, volcanic mountains and the unique Brahman cattle that form an ever-changing panorama. Upon arrival in Puntarenas you will board Calypso's super catamaran Manta Raya. She is actually designed by Calypso Passengers suggestions since 1975. Manta Raya has fresh water showers and full bar featuring delicious Piña Coladas made with fresh pineapple. The spacious main salon combines with an expansive deck area which includes 2 deck pools, offering a level of cruising luxury and comfort in 100% Calypso style.Once underway the Manta Raya makes her way to the Gulf of Nicoya.

Canopy Costa Rica: We are the outfit that invented this activity; hence the name "The Original CanopyTour" We started in Costa Rica and now export this technology around the world. Beware of Imitations!. The Original Canopy Tour offers everyone an exhilarating opportunity to soar through the rain forest high above the forest floor. There you will view jungle life from a perspective previously reserved for a select group of researchers and photographers.As many know Costa Rica has some of the most beautiful rain forests in the world and hiking through the rain forest is definitely a good way to see the forest however a new way of viewing the wildlife has become the trend lately, Canopy Tours. These Canopy Tours were invented because most of the wildlife in the forest is at the canopy level of the forest and what a better way to see it than to be in the Canopy.

ATV Adventure: Dont leave Jaco with out ATV adventure! Capture extraordinary ocean and mountain views as you drive through rustic trails and teak wood plantations. Professional bilingual guides will lead you through the exotic tropical forest just a short ride from famous Jaco Beach.
Simply wow!!

White Water Rafting Costa Rica: Exploding from the hills, just 40 minutes northeast from the Quepos / Manuel Antonio area, breathes the start Costa Rica best commercial run. Chorro section starts in the mountain village of Esquipulas. Our route carves deep into the rivers exposed bedrock, making this thrilling section of the Naranjo River an exception to the geological youth of Costa Rica. This 3km canyon delights the adventure seeker with fun drops and steep runs through 12 technical narrows. Be ready!! to bounce and squeeze through the gorges tight rock walls, maneuver and carve around massive boulders and bends, and sweep down drops through challenging unforgettable chutes. Within the 2 mile stretch we will tackle rapids such as, Tail of the Dragon,Chorro and Asteric ,Obelisc.
Between runs we have the opportunity to witness untouched tropical forest yielding various species of birds such as the Chestnut Mandible Toucan, Araucarias, and several kinds of Kingfishers. This unique yet challenging opportunity with H2O offers a first hand look at Costa Rica beautiful nature and dominating rivers. Enjoy the rush. PURA VIDA !!!!

Crocodile Adventure: Inhabitants of inter-tidal zones throughout the tropics and subtropics, mangroves are a most curious collection of plants. It is easy to make the erroneous assumption that the different kinds of mangrove trees are closely related species adapted to the unique conditions in which they grow. Even their English common names (red mangrove, black mangrove, white mangrove, buttonwood mangrove, etc.) lend to the idea that these are merely different species of the same plant family, as if they were maples or oaks. In reality, the mangroves are a wonderful example of convergent evolution a situation in which totally unrelated organisms have evolved certain similarities simply because those are the characteristics best suited for making use of a particular resource. And in this case the resource is a place where a plant might grow if it can overcome the two major difficulties faced by mangroves: the salinity of the sea water which saturates the ground they grow in and the absence of oxygen in that same saturated mud.

Sea Kayaking: Kayaks and canoes have been plying the oceans of the world for centuries. They were created as tools for survival and travel. Their design remains basically unchanged after generations of refinement. Their beauty lies in their simplicity and functionality Kayak Jacó has taken the use of these ancient craft into the next generation. You will enjoy a level of service and commitment to quality of experience that will exceed your expectations. The scenery, the distances that you paddle, the equipment, our base of operations, and most importantly, your guide will make this a truly memorable adventure.Our Sea Kayak and Snorkeling tour is serious fun. We've been doing it for 10 years now and we feel we have it perfected. The scenery is spectacular, our equipment is top notch and easy to paddle. We snorkel (when conditions permit) from the beach so we have lots of options if someone in the group is into monkey watching or beachcombing. Our tour is ½ day affair with departures from our base in Playa Agujas at 8.15 am and 2.15 pm. Transportation is available from Jaco and all the surrounding beaches.

Costa Rica Carara Reserve Tours :This is the northernmost region of Pacific rainforest remaining in Costa Rica, and is the beginning of the transition zone into the tropical dry forests of the northwest. Carara is one of Costa Rica's most popular National Parks, in large part due to its proximity to San José. This is also where many cruise ship's passengers are bused for a day trip when the liners dock just up the coast at Puerto Caldera, and a common destination for field trips by school children.Attractions.Carara is a favorite with bird watchers for several reasons besides its ease of access. First, its position in a transition zone means that residents of both habitats are likely to appear. Second, the Río Grande de Tárcoles has free flowing sections and its waters seep into seasonal marshlands and a shallow oxbow lake covered with hyacinths further expanding number of local habitats. Finally, because it is slightly dryer, and not all of the trees are evergreen, Carara is more open than the rainforests further south making wildlife spotting easier

Rainforest Aerial Tram: Created to raise the world's consciousness of the importance of the tropical rainforests, the Pacific Rain Forest Aerial Tram allows guests to discover the hidden secrets and hanging gardens of the Transitional Tropical Rainforest from an awe-inspiring perspective
The Pacific Rain Forest Aerial Tram is an eco-tourism project with 222 acres (90 hectares) of rainforest, showcasing small waterfalls and scenic views of the Pacific Coast.Transitional Tropical Rainforest:
Our Rain Forest Aerial Tram - Pacific flys through a transitional area between the extremely rare tropical dry forest and the tropical rainforest. This junction between the two ecosystems is packed with exotic wildlife and full of bright tropical vegetation.

MONTE VERDE SKY WALK: Straddling the Continental Divide at 1440 meters (4662 ft), the Santa Elena and Monteverde Cloud Forest area offers one of the most interesting places to visit in Costa Rica.
In Monteverde Costa Rica rain forest are found more than 100 species of mammals including 5 species of cats, over 400 species of birds including 30 kinds of hummingbirds, tens of thousands of insect species (over 5000 species of moths) and 2,500 species of plants (420 kinds of orchids). The area is acclaimed as one of the most outstanding wildlife refuges in the New World Tropics.
The Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is a private non-profit reserve administered by the Tropical Science Center, and contains 6 distinct ecological zones. Called a cloud forest rather than a rain forest: because of its altitude, the clouds go through the forest. The canopy is extremely rich with birds, insects, butterflies, and thousands of plants. Great bird watching, Resplendent Quetzal is usually seen in the March-April nesting season.

ARENAL VOLCANO & HOT SPRINGS: Arenal Volcano, in Spanish Volcán Arenal, is an active andesitic stratovolcano in north-western Costa Rica around 90 km northwest of San José, in the province of Alajuela, canton of San Carlos, and district of La Fortuna. The Arenal volcano measures at least 1,633 meters (5,358 ft),. It is conically shaped with a crater spanning 140 metres (460 ft). Arenal is geologically considered a young volcano and the age is estimated to be less than 7,000 years. It is also known as "Pan de Azúcar", "Canaste", "Volcan Costa Rica", "Volcan Río Frío" or "Guatusos Peak".The volcano was asleep for hundreds of years and exhibited a single crater at its summit, with minor fumaroles activity, covered by dense vegetation. In 1968 it had an eruption and destroyed the small town of Tabacón. Due to the eruption three more craters were created on the western flanks but only one of them still exists today.

POAS VOLCANO & SARCHI ARTSANS : The Poás Volcano, in Spanish Volcán Poás, is an active strato volcano in central Costa Rica. Poás has erupted 39 times since 1828.There are two crater lakes near its summit. The northern lake is known as the Laguna Caliente. It is one of the world's most acidic lakes, with a pH of almost 0, and as a consequence supports little or no aquatic life. Lake Botos, the southern lake, fills an inactive crater, which last erupted 7500BC. It is cold and clear, and is surrounded by a cloud forest located within the Poás Volcano National Park.Eruptive history:It was near the epicenter of a 6.1-magnitude earthquake in January 2009 that killed at least forty people and affected Fraijanes, Vara Blanca, Cinchona (the most affected area), the capital San José and the Central Valley region of Costa Rica.It also has had eruptive activity in 2009 involving minor phreatic eruptions and landslides within the northern active crater. Poás eruptions often include geyser-like ejections of crater-lake waterm.

BIJAGUAL WATERFALL AND HORSEBACK RIDING: Plummeting from the cliffs deep in the jungle, the Bijagual waterfalls await to be discovered by explorers willing to take the challenge and extract the secrets of its location. Climbing the small range between Carara National Park and the Protected Zone of Turrubares, the road to the Bijagual is a rewarding experience, filled with breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean and the coastal fishing villages, alternating with dramatic changes in vegetation.
Early risers assisted by expert naturalist guides will enjoy the observation of wildlife, easy to spot in the many canyons, crossed by the winding road. After this scenic drive, visitors continue on horseback enabling an easy access to this magical place.

Costa Rica Fishing:   Costa Rica Fishing off the Central Pacific . coastline is unlike any other sport fishing in the world. Sailfish are abundant throughout the year, but from late December through May, you should expect to see many free jumpers and excessive amounts of fish.The Costa Rican fishing grounds are famous for the numbers of sailfish, but there is also a good chance to hook into big marlin. These cobalt waters hold large dolphin fish, known as dorado, as well as several species of tuna and Wahoo and Costa Rica deep-sea fishing offers an opportunity to tangle with roosterfish, cubera snapper, and broomtail grouper. Often five to fifteen Marlin and Sailfish are caught daily throughout the year, which makes for a memorable and productive Costa Rica fishing vacation. To have ten shots at a sailfish in a day's fishing is common, but many days have been recorded when more than 30 sailfish were raised in a day. The calm waters of the Central Pacific, Costa Rica coastline have long been known to produce some of the most spectacular sail fishing in the world. The port of  Quepos is on the central west coast of the country. Right next to Quepos is the most popular National Park in Costa Rica; Manuel Antonio. This Park is famous for its beautiful beaches and abundance of wildlife. The seas are usually calm.

Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour
Large quantities of whales migrate to Costa Rican waters mid-July to mid-November and mid-December to March. They give birth to their young here. Some stay all year making companion to the different species of Resident Dolphins. This is the best whale watching location in the Pacific Ocean.Whale watching tours are normally scheduled every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, but are subject to change. This is a full-day tour. About mid-way, passengers make a stop within the Marino Ballena National Park for 1-1/2 hours or so for lunch and leisure time exploring the beach and rain forest. Bring your swim trunks if you like!

Costa Rica Shuttle Bus: King Tours Shuttles provide personal friendly travel in small modern minibuses and Buses Deluxe. We are based in San Jose and love having the opportunity to show off this beautiful country we call home. Also We service Manuel Antonio, Quepos, Jaco, Puerto Viejo de Limon, Dominical, Uvita, Ojochal, Sierpe, Palmar Sur, Palmar Norte, Puerto Jiménez, Volcán Arenal, Tamarindo, Guanacaste and Monteverde and many other destinations