La Vela Boutique Hotel

Winter Sun Family Holiday

Family Wildlife & Nature + 3 more + 3 more

Family adventures and pura vida days, this is winter done right.

15 days

from £4,995 pp

Active Costa Rica

Family Wildlife & Nature + 3 more + 3 more

Hike, paddle, rappel & zipline your way around Costa Rica.

15 days

from £4,050 pp

Summertime Family Adventure

Family Wildlife & Nature + 3 more + 3 more

Huge adventures, wild wildlife and plenty of smiles.

15 days

from £4,445 pp

The Wildlife of Costa Rica

Wildlife & Nature Go Local + 3 more + 3 more

Track rare wildlife in Costa Rica’s most iconic reserves.

12 days

from £3,985 pp

Birdwatching in Costa Rica

Wildlife & Nature Go Local + 2 more + 3 more

Home to more than 850 bird species, Costa Rica is a bird lover's paradise.

13 days

from £5,965 pp

Costa Rica on a Shoestring

Family Classic + 2 more + 3 more

Costa Rica’s pura vida magic without breaking the bank.

12 days

from £3,895 pp

Quirky excursions

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Catamaran cruise & snorkelling

After a transfer to nearby Quepos dock, you will embark on your catamaran cruise following a scenic route along the coast and past the national park. Admire the small islands and picturesque rock formations that dot the coastline here, and keep on the lookout for marine birds and pods of dolphins. You will then set up anchor on Biesanz beach for a spot of snorkelling in this sheltered bay. A tasty barbeque lunch or dinner on board the catamaran is included in your tour, as well as drinks and snacks throughout.

Damas Islands mangroves kayaking

Today’s half-day tour will begin on the Paquita River with its gentle currents and a verdant forest canopy which attracts plentiful birds and lively capuchin monkeys. Your guide will explain the unique ecosystems in the brackish waters and mangroves here as you glide along by kayak for a duration of approximately two hours, with a local lunch included before or after the kayaking, depending on the time of your tour.

Ocean kayaking & snorkelling

This half-day tour is ideal or those looking for a little more activity during a stay in Manuel Antonio. You will be transferred to the nearby town of Quepos to begin your kayaking along a scenic stretch of coastline, observing the nearby islands and nesting grounds of marine birds. You will eventually reach sheltered Biesanz beach where a 30 minute snorkelling stop will be taken. Though visibility can vary considerably according to the conditions, you will hopefully spot some colourful marine life such as parrot fish, angel fish and perhaps even the odd sea turtle. At the end of the activity you will be taken to the visitor centre for a hearty meal before transferring back to your hotel.