activities and excursions

All the details about excursions offered by Los Monos. Still need more? No problem! We partner with Blue Horizon Costa Rica to offer you the best range of activities for your vacation. Give us a shout and we'll get you what you need to make your trip the best!

SURFING

This is a “must do” in Costa Rica! Learn the art of surfing in one of the most popular surf towns of the Central Pacific Coast.

Surfing lessons take place Playa Espadilla every day. Our surf lessons are for people looking to develop their surf skills and those who just want to have fun. This activity instructed by Diego and his hand-picked, professional, well-trained staff.

Very experienced and reliable instructors will take you and your family out to the surf of beautiful Manuel Antonio beach for a fun day! Anyone can learn - no experience necessary!

The Gist

  • 3-hour lessons (9:00 am and 1:30 pm)

  • Transportation to and from your villa

  • Bilingual instructors

  • Provided: drinks, fruit, boars, and beach chairs, rash guards 

SUNSET CRUISE

This is the perfect opportunity to see our beautiful coastline, public beach, and big rock formations around Manuel Antonio National Park.

Enjoy the breeze and the wonderful views as we look for dolphins, sea turtles, and whales (in season). The boat has a private bath, air-conditioned cabin, and big sitting areas, just perfect for a trip highlight!

Monkey Shine: Up to 6 people - $700.00 US. Total cash rate plus VAT.
Monkey Sea: Up to 5 people - $600.00 US. Total cash rate plus VAT.

The Gist

  • Round-trip transportation from your location.

  • Water, Ice Cold Beer, and Soft Drinks

  • Fruits and Snacks

  • Guide and Snorkel Gear

WHITEWATER RAFTING

Iconic Costa Rican excursion! Get a tour through the heart of the rain forest. The guides and safety kayakers are bilingual and internationally-trained. They will expertly coach you through navigating the river.

For more experienced rafters, the Naranjo River is exhilarating! Tours runs from April to December and is a consistent adrenaline-pumping Class III - IV wild river.

NARANJO RIVER

The Gist

  • Half-day tours

  • Run only during Rainy Season

  • Tour times: 7:40 am / 12:30 pm

This is a more family-friendly tour. The Savegre River provides Class II, III and some rare IV rapids that manageable for all ages and activity levels. 

SAVEGRE RIVER

The Gist

  • ¾-day and full-day tours

  • Runs in both Rainy and Dry Seasons

MANUEL ANTONIO NATIONAL PARK GUIDED TOUR

With this activity, we offer you a private Nature Guide who works exclusively with the families in our houses/villas. You will be taken inside the National Park where you will have the chance to spot the wildlife of the area: Three different species of monkeys (capuchin white faced monkeys, howler monkeys and squirrel monkeys), other mammals such as coatis, agoutis, raccoons, lizards, iguanas, a variety of birds, and of course the two species of sloths found in Costa Rica. Half-way into the tour, you will have a chance to swim at the beach inside the Natural Park. 

What to Bring

  • Light pants or shorts, t-shirt, and hat

  • Swimsuit and towel

  • Sneakers/strap sandals/hiking shoes

  • sunscreen, bug repellent

  • Water

The Gist

  • Transport

  • bilingual guide with a telescope

  • Entrance fee to the park

  • Fruit and juice after the tour

*The park is closed on Mondays.

ZIPLINING

Located only 30 minutes from Manuel Antonio, Tarzan Canopy Tour has installations in a beautiful 450-acre conservation rain forest close the town of Santa Juana.

It features a total of 12 platforms, 9 cables, a Tarzan swing, suspended bridge and rappelling. It also features a 550-meter cable that crosses the valley overlooking the Pacific Ocean and a series of magnificent waterfalls that complete the full adrenaline experience.

After enjoying the zip lines, a delicious typical Costa Rican meal awaits you at their restaurant in the middle of the jungle. You’ll finish the day with a swim in the pristine fresh waters of our farm.

The Gist

  • Transport round trip

  • Bilingual instructors

  • Drinks

  • Fruits

  • Private waterfall

  • Lunch

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