Montezuma Tours

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the Curu National Wildlife Refuge for a guided hike. This refuge is known for its success at reintroducing native species such as the Scarlet Macaw and the Spider Monkey. It protects both the forest and the reefs surrounding the shoreline. Your naturalist guide will help you spot and identify the wildlife you encounter on your hike and offer you a refreshing drink at the end. This tour includes bilingual guide, entrance fee, drinks and transportation from Mal Pais, Montezuma, Santa Teresa, and Tambor. Transportation for clients staying in Ylang Ylang is not included, clients need to arrive at Sano Banano. One way transportation from your hotel to the refuge typically takes between 20 and 45 minutes depending on your pick-up location. Combined time of the hike and round trip transportation is usually between 3.5 and 4.5 hours. Please wear fully enclosed hiking shoes and light protective clothing. You’ll also want to bring your camera, binoculars, insect repellent, sun block and rain gear. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to see how Nature can be restored! Note: this tour does NOT include the $15 per person park entrance fee.

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to a marina near Montezuma Beach to board a boat going to Tortuga Island. After about a 50 minute boat ride you will arrive and go snorkeling around a volcanic reef, go ashore for a provided lunch at an island restaurant, then spend the afternoon relaxing on the beach or exploring the bustling activities of the island, or both! This full day excursion includes bilingual guide, snorkeling equipment, drinks, fruit snack, lunch and transportation from Montezuma, Mal Pais and Santa Teresa. One way transport from your hotel to the marina at Montezuma Beach can take between 15 minutes and 1 hour depending on your pick-up location. Combined time of round trip boat ride, snorkeling, lunch, island visit, and round trip transportation to your hotel can take between 8 and 9.5 hours. Please bring swimsuit, towel, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, camera and extra spending money if you would like to rent kayaks or buy things from the vendors on the island, including alcoholic beverages. You may also want to bring a cover up or other sun protective clothing. Note: this tour is subject to cancellation if not enough people sign up on the particular day you plan to go.

Today you will be going on a guided hike through the Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve where you’ll explore several different ecosystems and their inhabitants. Your experienced nature guide will help you locate and identify various forms of wildlife and teach you about their ecological importance. This tour includes a bilingual guide, drinks, and transportation from Mal Pais, Montezuma, Tambor and Santa Teresa. Transportation for clients staying in Ylang Ylang is not included, clients need to arrive at Sano Banano. Depending on where you are staying, one way transportation from your hotel to the Reserve can take between 20 and 45 minutes. Combined time of hike and round trip transportation typically takes from 3.5 to 4.5 hours. Please wear enclosed hiking shoes and bring binoculars, camera, sun block, insect repellent, plus rain gear. Park is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Note: this tour does NOT include the $15 per person park entrance fee.

Today’s tour is a dream-come-true horseback ride along pristine Costa Rican beaches leading to a refreshing waterfall called El Chorro. Here you’ll take a break for a swim or walk the beach while your guide provides fresh fruit and water. The tour begins at Montezuma Expeditions in the town of Montezuma. You’ll meet your guide who will match you up with a well-mannered horse according to your riding ability. This is an approximate 8-mile ride lasting around 3 hours. The tour includes an experienced guide, horses, fresh fruit, and water. Since the tour is tide dependent, you will be scheduled at low tide. It is best to wear lightweight long pants and you’ll need totally enclosed shoes for the stirrups. Please bring sun protection like a hat and sunblock, plus your camera to take home the memories.

The Tortuga Island Boat Ride and Snorkeling adventure is an amazing experience! The tour starts with a scenic cruise along the Gulf of Nicoya for a 50 minute voyage to Tortuga Island. Dolphins, manta rays or humpback whales are just a few examples of the marine life frequently viewed along the way to the island. Upon arriving to the tropical paradise of Tortuga Island you will anchor for your first snorkeling session. This area is surrounded by volcanic rocks, crystal waters and vibrant tropical coral reefs which is home some of the best snorkeling on Costa Rica’s Central Pacific coast. After snorkeling, you will continue to the white sand beach of Tortuga Island. Kayak rentals and additional snorkeling available. This fun filled full day excursion includes transportation, guide, snorkeling equipment, drinks, and meal.

Today’s canopy zipline tour is a trek over the tree tops in the rain forest northeast of the beach village of Montezuma. You will be picked up from your hotel and taken to ziplining headquarters. Here your bilingual guides will go over safety rules and help you suit up with a vest, harness and helmet. In the middle of the canopy, you will take a break at a waterfall and can go swimming. On the return trip to your hotel, there will be a short stop in the village of Montezuma to look around and do light shopping. This adventure comes with bilingual, certified guides, bottled water, all ziplining equipment and transportation from your hotel in Montezuma, Santa Teresa or Tambor. Depending on the location of your hotel, one way transport can take from 10 to 45 minutes. The entire tour including ziplining and round trip transportation to your hotel may take from 4 to 6 hours. Please wear completely enclosed hiking shoes. Also, bring your bathing suit, towel, sunscreen, insect repellent, a dry change of clothing and your camera. Please note that there is a weight limit of 260 lbs and this adventure includes a number of stairs to consider. Have Fun!