Upon arrival at Hotel Villas Gaia, you are welcomed by the friendly staff. You immediately feel as if you’ve arrived at a true tropical oasis! Pulling into the parking lot, you’re immediately able to get an idea of the type of experience you’re going to have. The small, rustiness, with its elegant woodwork, gives a warm, homey, and unique feel to this secluded lodging option. The friendly and helpful staff welcomes you and truly makes you feel at home.
After a warm welcome from the staff at reception, you’ll be led to your own private cabin. Right off the main road, this hotel has a convenient location. Once inside the hotel area, you’d never know it. Walking along the paths to your cabin. You’ll already get a taste of what lies ahead for you in your stay at Hotel Villas Gaia. Surrounded by natural beauty and amazing plant life, you will feel miles away from the rest of the world. Once you arrive at your personal cabin and open the gorgeous sliding glass doors. You can take in the rustic and homey vibe that these cabins offer. With your own private balcony to enjoy a few drinks. All while observing the splendor of nature around you, you’ll feel right at home.
After getting a good night’s sleep in these comfortable cabins, you’ll get to wake up to a delicious breakfast. Dining at Hotel Villas Gaia is fantastic. Not only because of the delectable food served. Also because of the secluded atmosphere, the place continues to offer. Surrounded by trees and plants, the restaurant provides a feeling that you are in the middle of the rainforest. With breakfast included in the price of your stay, all guests get a chance to dabble in the dishes at Hotel Villas Gaia.
Hotel Villas Gaia’s situated in a perfect spot for travelers who love to experience the nature around them and for those who love to head to the beach. Just minutes from the Marino Ballena National Park, with its beautiful Ballena Beach and amazing rainforest, nature lovers and beach goers alike will be delighted. Whale and dolphin tours are most popular at this national park – and this is highly recommended. It was amazing to be able to see these incredible animals up close in their natural habitat. Snapping pictures isn’t always easy for the inexperienced photographer, but the memory of having a whale just a few yards from the boat will stay with you forever. So what are you waiting for? Contact us to make your dream vacation happen!
The tour starts by picking up customers at their hotels. Just 15 minutes from downtown Quepos, in our ATV base, we assign the ATVs to each person and start the journey to the canopy. We use a highly secure, internal and exclusive company route , so you don´t need to worry. After 40-45 minutes you reach the canopy, where you can eat a quick snack at the restaurant before the adventures begins. The canopy duration is about 1 or 2 and a half hours. It will depend of the group. Getting back from the waterfall to the restaurant you will enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch. Then we continue our ATV tour and return to the ATV base. Finally at the end of the journey, we return the guest to their hotels.
What’s Included: Transportation, snacks, beverages and lunch
Recommended Ages: 16+
What to bring: Sunscreen; insect repellant; closed shoes; change of clothes (it’s recommended to have your swimsuit on as there are no dressing rooms by the waterfall)
Tour Duration (approximately): 4 hours
Manuel Antonio National Park contains a unique combination of distinct habitats: including rainforest, mangrove swamp, beaches and coral reefs. There are 109 species of mammals and 184 species of birds. Your picturesque 2-mile hike will take you to one of the beaches named most beautiful in the world by Forbes magazine. This protected area is very popular due to its wide variety of flora and fauna. Your guide will stop and explain the different nature species that can be observed, you can take photographs or just admire the view.
Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fee, drinks, and lunch
Recommended Ages: All ages
What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, light and comfortable clothes, swimsuit, hiking and water shoes, towel, camera, binoculars
Tour Duration (approximately): 8 hours
This Manuel Antonio tour is perfect if you just want to get out and have some fun. Round trip transportation is provided and you will be picked up at your hotel and go to the Quepos’s pier, where the jet skis’ platform is located. Safety lockers are provided, so you can put all of your belongings in them. Your guide will give you a safety talk and you will get a chance to try a few practice runs on Yamaha Wave runners. These Jet Skis have low emission engines, to preserve the environment and each one of them has a dry compartment where you can store small items such as your camera. This 2 hour excursion will take you where you can see three islands and spot birds flying overhead. During your Jet Ski tour you will make a 30 minute stop at Biesanz Bay where you can snorkel and try to find schools of parrotfish, angelfish and starfish. Water visibility depends of the season. This Manuel Antonio tour provides you with snacks and beverages, and does not require previous experience.
Whats Included: Transportation, bilingual guide, safety equipment, snorkeling equipment, snacks, and beverages.
Tour Duration (approximately): 2 hours
What to bring: Sunglasses, suntan lotion, hat, bathing suit, waterproof camera, sandals and beach towel.
Difficulty: Moderate
Note: Snorkel Included
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