TOURS & ACTIVITIES
Information
- For your convenience, Hotel Mountain Top Park works as an intermediary for the local tour operators. The Hotel Top Park is not responsible for how the tour operators conduct their tours, although we make every effort possible to screen them before offering their services to our guests.
- We welcome all guest feedback to help us maintain the highest standards of safety and customer service.
- Please remember, it is important to be waiting at the entrance in the parking lot area near the gate at your specified pick-up time. Guests that are not on time could possibly miss their tour. Missed tours, or tours cancelled at the last minute may be subject to cancellation penalties from the tour operators, so please take measures to avoid this.
- Also be sure to remember your tour voucher, it must be presented to your tour guide to avoid being charged twice.
- Thank you and enjoy your tour!
All-Terrain Vehicle Tour
Bird Watching
This activity is available from many of our local tour operators. Please consult at the front desk.Bird Watching is also available on our complimentary guided tour of Top Park ’s private Nature Reserve. Please reserve your tour at least one day in advance.The tour of Hotel Top Park’s Nature Reserve takes approximately 1:15 hours.
(We recommend hiking shoes, binoculars, camera and sunscreen.)
Villa Vanilla Botanical Garden & Spice Tour
Villa Vanilla Farm is located in the Central Pacific rainforest, 10 miles east of Quepos and Manuel Antonio National Park. The farm is a tropical laboratory for sustainable agriculture and includes 27 acres of agriculture production and 125 acres of primary and secondary rainforest.
Cash crops include vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, black pepper and all-spice, plus a variety of exotic fruits & essential oil plants.
Villa Vanilla also features an epiphyte collection of orchids, bromelias and tillandsias.
Price: $70 plus taxes per person, departing at 9:00am and 1:00pm and lasts approximately 3.5 hours (Including round trip transfer)
Dolphin/Whale Watch – Snorkeling/Swimming – Sunset Tours
All of the following tours offer ½ day in the Pacific looking for dolphins (and occasionally whales), touring the small islands that are the home of many rare bird species & snorkeling or swimming just off the beautiful beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park.
Fresh Water Fishing
- Enjoy inshore fishing in the local mangroves. Maximum 4 persons per boat. Common species caught are: snook, red snapper and other local freshwater fish.
- All tours last approximately 4 hours and include transportation, guide, drinks, beer and fishing equipment.
- Departures for all of the freshwater fishing tours depend on the tide.
- Please consult your Personal Concierge or the Front Desk.
(We recommend cap, sunscreen and waterproof camera)
Horseback Riding
Nara Breezes
$75 per person plus taxes
(We recommend cap, long pants, closed shoes, sunscreen, camera, swim suit, towel and dry clothes)
Jet Ski Tour
Manuel Antonio Jetski
$130 single, $160 double plus taxes
(We recommend sunscreen, swim suit, towel, dry clothes and waterproof camera.)
Mangrove Boat or Kayak Tour
- Explore an entirely different eco-system a short distance from Gaia. As your boat or kayak cruises through the delta mangrove swamps, it is common to view white-faced monkeys, caymans, sloths, boa constrictors, crocodiles and even the rare, silky anteater. Tropical birds are abundant.
- Departures for the mangrove boat or kayak tour depend on the tide.
- Please consult your Personal Concierge or the Front Desk.
Manuel Antonio National Park Tour
- Home to over 100 species of mammals and 200 species of birds, Manuel Antonio National Park is the most visited park in Costa Rica. Just off shore are 12 islands that serve as excellent seabird sanctuaries. Punta Cathedral (Cathedral Point) was once an island but over time has become connected to the land by a sandy belt known as a Tombolo, a protected nesting site for the Brown Booby.
- This is also where you can see dolphins and the occasional pod of migratory whales. The 2 white sand beaches are main attractions as well as the surrounding mountain rainforest views.
- The National Park is open from 7:00am until 4:00pm daily and is closed on Tuesdays.
- Tourist Park admission fee is $18 USD plus taxes
- There are guides available for hire just outside the National Park (their prices may vary) or Hotel Top Park can arrange one for small groups or private National Park tours.
National Park Tour
Description
takes you through the diverse ecosystems of the country, allowing you to explore lush rainforests, active volcanoes like Arenal, stunning beaches, and abundant wildlife including monkeys, sloths, toucans, and sea turtles, often visiting parks like Manuel Antonio, Tortuguero, Monteverde Cloud Forest, and Corcovado depending on the itinerary.
Departures: 7:30am and 11:30am.
Includes transportation, park entrance fee and towels.
(We recommend sunscreen, camera, hiking shoes, bathing suit and towel)
Ocean Kayak Tour
Description
Both tours depart at 7:30am or 1:00pm
Witness the most beautiful views of the coastlines of Costa Rica from the ocean on this 4-hour tour. The tour stops at one of the National Park beaches for snacks, fruits, juices and cold water and ends with lunch near the entrance to the park.
(We recommend sunscreen, swim suit, towel, waterproof camera and dry clothes.)
Para-Sailing
Aguas Azules ParaSailing
: Single/One-Person flight: $100 plus taxes – Tandem/Two-Person flight: $155 plus taxes – Non-flying observer/passenger: $25 per person
Departure Times
Departure Times: 8am – 10am – 12md – 2pm and 4pm
Flight time is 15 minutes
Total time involved from hotel pick up to drop off is approximately 1 ½ hours.
Minimum total weight: 110 pounds, Maximum total weight: 400 pounds.
Includes: transportation, and a “bird’s-eye-view” of the Costa Rican Pacific coastline from up to 1,000 feet in the air. State-of-the-art Premium Parasail winch boats and safety equipment are utilized. For more details consult the Front Desk
Rainmaker Conservation Tour
Rainmaker Tours: Price: $85 per person
Departures at 7:40am and 10:50am
Services: Walking tour of a privately-owned 3,000 acre rainforest reserve through a series of suspension bridges connected by platforms along the tree-top canopy, with a dip in the waterfall pool.
Includes: Transportation, juices, fruits, snacks and lunch.
(We recommend comfortable walking shoes, light clothes, swim suit, towel, binoculars, camera and dry clothes.)
Ocean Unlimited Divers
$130 plus taxes per person for a 2-tank dive
Price: for an un- guided bubble watcher or snorkeler on the boat is $79 plus taxes
Scuba Diving
Scuba diving in Costa Rica offers an unforgettable underwater adventure, with crystal-clear waters, vibrant coral reefs, and abundant marine life. From the Pacific to the Caribbean, divers can encounter manta rays, sharks, sea turtles, and massive schools of fish. Popular dive sites like the Catalina Islands and Bat Islands are known for their thrilling encounters with bull sharks and giant manta rays, while the warm waters of Cahuita National Park provide a more tranquil experience. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, Costa Rica’s diverse marine ecosystems make it a top destination for diving enthusiasts.
