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NEW!
SPECIALIZED TOURS |
Birdwatching tour:
With a small group (max. 8 persons) we leave the Waterfall Lodge at 6am to take advantage of the spectacular early morning chorus. Rara Avis unique location in mid-elevation virgin rainforest offers a wide range of mid-elevation and montane bird species. Over 386 species of birds have been seen at Rara Avis, including several rarities including Bare-necked Umbrellabird (Cephalopterus glabricollis) and Thicket Antpitta (Hylopezus dives). A wide variety of tanagers,
antbirds, antwrens, hummingbirds, and many other species are seen daily. While birds are the focus this is also an excellent time to see local mammals including anteaters, tapirs, and agouti. We return to the lodge in time for the 7:30am breakfast. This tour can be arranged at the lodge with the guides and does not need to be pre-booked. Do not forget your camera and binoculars.
Rate per person $15 Maximum 8 people per tour
Night walk tour:
After a bit of relaxation after dinner, our night walk leaves the lodge at 7:30 pm. In the company of local guides enjoy the unique sounds and sights of the night. You will have the opportunity to see interesting rainforest night life including amphibians (glass frogs are often seen), insects, and mammals including Four-eyed Possums and Kinkajous. See a completely different side of the rainforest than you see during the day. This tour can be arranged at the lodge with the guides and does not need to be pre-booked.
Rate per person $15. Máximum 8 people per tour
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ACCOMMODATIONS & RATES
Waterfall Lodge
We offer the comfortable and rustic eight rooms lodge, five-minute's walk from our spectacular double waterfall. Each room has its own bathroom (with a bathtub and hot water!), has a double bed, a single, and one or two fold-down bunks or loft beds, wrap-around balcony overlooking the rainforest and the lowlands and you can also watch birds right from your hammock.
Set in the jungle, the lodge is located about 200 meters (600 ft) from our double waterfall, which can be visited in good physical condition and even swim at the base of the waterfalls in good weather.
We have electricity 3-4 hours every night only at the dinning room and lodge office area using a diesel generator, you can ask for assistance to our staff to recharge batteries or medical equipment.
WATERFALL LODGE – RATES PER PERSON, PER NIGHT + TRACTOR RATE
HIGH SEASON
From December 1st, 2010
through April 30th, 2011 |
GREEN SEASON
From May 1st, 2010
through November 30th, 2010 |
Single |
$85.00 |
Single |
$75.00 |
Double |
$75.00 |
Double |
$70.00 |
Triple |
$70.00 |
Triple |
$60.00 |
Additional person |
$65.00 |
Additional person |
$55.00 |
River-Edge Cabin
A beautiful ten minute's walk from the dining room, even deeper in the forest, lies our secluded two-room River Edge Cabin - ideal for birdwatchers and honeymoon couples. Each room has two double beds, a private bath with hot water, and solar-electric lighting 3-4 hours every night. The shared balcony with hammocks offers an unequalled view of the forest, accompanied by the murmur of the river. Capacity: 4 persons at double occupancy, 6 at triple and 8 at cuadruple occupancy.
RIVER EDGE CABINS – RATES PER PERSON, PER NIGHT + TRACTOR RATE 
HIGH SEASON
From December 1st, 2010
through April 30th, 2011 |
GREEN SEASON
From May 1st, 2010
through November 30th, 2010 |
Single |
$90.00 |
Single |
$85.00 |
Double |
$80.00 |
Double |
$75.00 |
Casitas
These are also rustic and pretty much basic, but agreeable two-room cabins with two bunk beds and a small porch in each room, every two rooms share a bath hot water bathroom and about five-minute's walk from the dining room. Normally preferred for budget travelers and student groups and scientist researchers, the Casitas are a quiet and superb site for birding. Total of cabins: 3.
Capacity: 12 persons at double occupancy, 18 at triple and 24 at cuadruple occupancy.
CASITAS – RATE PER PERSON, PER NIGHT + TRACTOR RATE
HIGH SEASON
From December 1st , 2010
through April 30th , 2011 |
GREEN SEASON
From May 1st , 2010
through November 30th, 2010 |
Single |
$55.00 |
Single |
$50.00 |
Double |
$55.00 |
Double |
$50.00 |
Triple |
$55.00 |
Triple |
$50.00 |
Additional person |
$55.00 |
Additional person |
$50.00 |
ASK FOR OUR SPECIAL RATES FOR STUDENT GROUPS AND SCIENTISTS!
TRANSPORTATION RATES
- Tractor/Unimog Truck Ride: $10.00 per way, per person
Horquetas – Hotel and Hotel – Horquetas (15 kms per way)
- Horseback ride to El Plástico (12 kms per way):$35 per way, per person with guide.
- Taxi to/from San José: $75 per way.*
- Taxi to/from Puerto Viejo Sarapiquí: $30 per way.*
- Taxi to/from Guápiles: $50 per way. *
*Ask for taxi rates for more than 4 passengers.
TRANSFERS to other places can be arranged by our office prior request.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Rates are per person, per night and taxes are included.
- Also include lodging, three meals at day and 2 natural history daily walks with resident naturalist guides. (specialized tours are not included)
- Reservations need a pre-paid of 50% with credit card or bank deposit as warranty. In case of NO SHOW, the hotel will NOT REFOUND this amount.
- Rates are subject to change without notice except if contracts have been signed or deposit has been accepted.
- Children sharing room with 2 adults minimum: 0 -3 years old free and from 4 – 12 years old half price.
- Costa Ricans and residents: 30 % discount with proof of residency.
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