MTM Retreat Andaz Peninsula Papagayo January 11 - 16, 2017costaricadmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/MTM-Tours-final.pdfJanuary 11 - 16, 2017 Half-day Activities Papagayo Canopy Tour

For more information please contact Shirley Castillo [email protected]

Phone: (506) 2438-7700 ext 15

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MTM Retreat Andaz Peninsula Papagayo

January 11 - 16, 2017

Half-day Activities Papagayo Canopy Tour Enjoy a thrilling new zip-line experience above the banks of the Tempisque River. As you fly down 11 suspended cables and walk across three hanging bridges, gaze at amazing views of Guanacaste farmlands and crocodiles lazing on the riverbanks. Pure adrenaline!!! Expert tour guides catch you at each platform, making for a canopy adventure safe and fun as they point for you different forms of wildlife. This forest is home to an incredible number of howler monkeys, tropical birds, iguanas and other small mammals are easily seen from the treetops. Minimum age: 7 years. This activity is not suitable for pregnant ladies or those who suffer back or shoulder injuries

§ Bring: shorts, T-shirt, cameras, binoculars, walking shoes. § Includes: transportation, canopy tour and naturalist tour guide. § Length of the tour: approximately 3 hours. § Driving distance from the Andaz each way: 25 minutes § Price per person shared ride non-private tour minimum 8 guests: $85.00 usd § Price per person private tour minimum 8 guests: $155.00 usd. § Departures: 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

For more information please contact Shirley Castillo at: [email protected]

Phone: (506) 2438-7700 ext 15

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Morning Sailing Cruise & Snorkeling

Spend the morning enjoying soft ocean breezes, impeccable blue skies, rustling palm fronds, warm sand and the rhythmic crashing of the surf. Participants will be met at Sombrero Oscuro Beach, to board a comfortable vessel to cruise around the bays of Nacascol, Coco Beach, Hermosa Beach and the Catalina Islands before anchoring near a beautiful beach where you can collect shells, sunbathe under the gentle sun or swim in crystal-clear Pacific waters. The charter includes call brands open bar after snorkeling and light snacks.

• Bring: bathing suit, shorts, T-shirt, cameras, binoculars, sandals or boat shoes.

• Includes: boat tour, snack and naturalist tour guide. • Length of the tour: maximum 4 hours. • Departure: 8:00 a.m. • Please inquire for charter rates. • Maximum 75 guests. • Crew & bartender gratuities not included.

Sunset Sailing Cruise & Snorkeling Explore the shores of Peninsula Papagayo and many of this hidden bays, coves and beaches in a comfortable snorkeling catamaran. This is a wonderful opportunity to see spectacular marine life. There will be time to anchor in one of the unspoiled Pacific beaches in order to disembark and snorkel, relax or so some shell collecting. As we cruise back, the sunset explodes before us, ensuring you one of the most unforgettable experiences of your life. The journey includes light snacks and call brands open bar after snorkeling.

• Bring: bathing suit, shorts, T-shirt, cameras, binoculars, sandals or boat shoes.

• Includes: boat tour, snack and naturalist tour guide. • Length of the tour: maximum 4 hours. • Departure: 2:00 p.m. • Please inquire for charter rates. • Maximum 75 guests. • Crew & bartender gratuities not included.


Phone: (506) 2438-7700 ext 15

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Papagayo Zip Line & ATV Adventure Combination We guarantee 100% adrenaline!!! In the Gold Season this will be a dusty ride, during the Green Season a muddy ride, adventure is guaranteed! Each driver will be given an ATV and may be accompanied by a fellow passenger of their choice. The driving is performed in private lands surrounded by the tropical dry forest. This activity is recommended for persons that already have ridden a semi-automatic ATV vehicle. After about 1 hour for driving in the jungle trails participants will finish in the departure area for the zip line adventure, where after a briefing will depart to the first platform. As you fly down 11 suspended cables and walk across three hanging bridges, gaze at amazing views of Guanacaste farmlands and crocodiles lazing on the riverbanks. The participants will be wearing a harness and climbing gear. The tour consists on travelling on the steel cables from platform to platform. You will also be able to appreciate the forest from the top of the trees. Bring: Walking shoes, shorts or light long pants.

§ Includes: vehicle, canopy tour and tour guide. § Length of the tour: 4 hours. § Driving distance from the Andaz each way: 25 minutes § Price Driver: $175.00 usd. Passenger: $115.00 § Departures: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. § Minimum: 6 guests


Phone: (506) 2438-7700 ext 15

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Wave Runner Horseback Riding Adventure Our adventure starts at Playa Blanca where each participant will ride an automatic Wave Runner for about 45 minutes crossing the Gulf of Papagayo to Panama Beach. After the sea adventure our healthy Criollo horses will be ready to start the tour on the beach and later in the mountain to enjoy the diversity of Guanacaste’s territory. The horseback riding adventure will finish in Panamá Beach where the Wave Runners will be ready for additional 45 minutes of fun returning to the Andaz. Experience is necessary. Maximum weight limitations for participants apply on this tour. Children must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by a parent.

§ Bring: shorts or long pants, t-shirt, cameras, binoculars, walking shoes and towel. § Includes: Wave Runner, horseback riding tour, refreshments and bilingual tour guide. § Length of the tour: approximately 4 hours. § Wave runner ride: 45 minutes, Horseback ride: 1 hour 30 minutes § Price per person minimum 6 guests: $210.00 usd. (Adult & children rate) § Departures: 8:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.

Wave Runner + ATV Adventure. Our adventure starts at Playa Blanca where each participant will ride an automatic Wave Runner for about 45 minutes crossing the Gulf of Papagayo to Panama Beach. After the dedicated instruction on the operation and maneuvering of the ATV´s the land adventure will be ready to start for a short period on paved road and later in the mountain to enjoy the diversity of Guanacaste’s territory. The landscape boasts vast areas of tropical dry forest, where wildlife abounds. Giant ficcus trees, teak plantations, sugar cane fields, yellow and pink oaks are found everywhere. Keep your eyes open for wildlife and various species of tropical birds. Enjoy a river crossing before entering into a lush forest. The ATV adventure will finish in Panamá Beach where the Wave Runners will be ready for additional 45 minutes of fun returning to the Andaz. Experience is necessary. Maximum weight limitations for participants apply on this tour. Children must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by a parent.

§ Bring: shorts or long pants, t-shirt, cameras, binoculars, walking shoes and towel. § Includes: Wave Runner, ATV tour, refreshments and bilingual tour guide. § Length of the tour: approximately 4 hours. § Wave runner ride: 45 minutes, ATV ride: 1 hour 30 minutes § Price per person minimum 6 guests: $230.00 usd. (Adult & children rate) § Departures: 8:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m.


Phone: (506) 2438-7700 ext 15

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Guaitil Pottery Village Just outside of Santa Cruz is the village of Guaitil. Artists here have rescued a disappearing tradition by producing original pottery in the manner of pre-Columbian Chorotega Indians. The hand-wrought pots, jars, dishes, and urns are painted with natural earth-based pigments before being fired in a stone kiln and polished with a natural glaze. Your expert Guide will take you in a cultural visit to Guaitil and lecture about Costa Rica’s traditions and culture, where an outstanding and visible facet of the people’s heritage is definitely the ancient and colorful pottery works. You will have free time to visit the workshops and select the designs of your preference.

§ Bring: shorts, T-shirt, camera, binoculars, walking shoes. § Includes: transportation and naturalist tour guide. § Length of the tour: approximately 4 hours. § Driving distance from the Andaz each way: 1 hour 35 minutes. § Price per person minimum 8 guests: $75.00 usd. § Pottery Class please add $35.00 usd per person and add 1:30 hours to itinerary. § Departures: 8:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Walking Tour in Playa El Coco Village The closest town to the Andaz, is Playas del Coco Village, the route passes through small villages, cattle farmlands and awesome views of the close mountain range covered with tropical dry forest. During the journey your destination expert will brief you on important local information. Upon arrival to El Coco we will pay a short visit to Congo the finest local crafts shop in the area. Later at the Downtown Boulevard participants will walk by several arts & crafts stores, art galleries and the local open-air market that offers the most authentic crafts produced locally. Free time will be allowed to revisit or to self explore for new findings. El Coco Village is a town with an interesting blend of modern and local architecture. You will see open air restaurants, artisans selling inexpensive jewelry and small crafts on the sidewalks also enjoy the local appeal of this unique fishing coastal community.

§ Bring: shorts, jeans or long pants, t-shirt, camera, sneaker shoes or closed sandals, hat and sunscreen.

§ Includes: Transportation, water, map and tour guide. § Length of the Tour: 3:00 hours. § Driving distance from the Andaz each way: 50 minutes. § Price per person minimum 8 guests: $75.00 usd, half-day 3 hours § Departures: 8:45 a.m., & 1:45 p.m.


Phone: (506) 2438-7700 ext 15

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ATV Adventure at Pink Flower Hacienda This mountain tour is considered one of the most exciting trips across the dry forest of Guanacaste region, parts of it are flat and other mountainous, expect the roads to be dusty and rocky. During the months from January to April you will experience may blooming trees including the Yellow Cortéz, the Pink Oak Sabana Tree, the Pride of the Indian among many others, including huge ficus trees that provide great shade. Performed in a private Guanacastecan Hacienda, this adventure offers a good ride for both experienced and beginners. Part of the tour is done in the tropical dry forest as you reach a look out, being Playa Iguanita the farthest you will get, your guide will allow sometime to get a quick dip in the water in case that you do not mind returning to your ATV adventure a little wet. The excursion is accompanied by guides that will be with you at all times to ensure you take the most advantage of your adventure and to assist you with any mechanical issue that may arise. We suggest to have each person ride a vehicle, nevertheless depending on your level of comfort the ATV can be shared with your favorite person.

§ Bring: Walking shoes, shorts or light long pants § Includes: vehicle, entrance fee and tour guide § Length of the tour: 3 hours, 2 hours riding ATV. § Driving distance from the Andaz Papagayo each way: 25 minutes § Price Driver: $140.00 usd. Passenger: $70.00 § Departures: 8:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. § Minimum: 6 guests. Maximum number of engines 15. § Maximum weight per person: 250 pounds

Activity Time Line:

§ 8:45 a.m. Departure from hotel’s main lobby § 9:00 a.m. Arrive to Pink Flower Hacienda § 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Safety instruction and equipment placement § 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. ATV Experience § 11:00 a.m. Fruits, Water and Equipment Removal § 11:15 a.m. Depart from Hacienda § 11:45 a.m. Arrive to hotel.


Phone: (506) 2438-7700 ext 15

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Wave Runner Adventure Our adventure starts at Playa Sombrero Claro, where we gather the group, all participants will get a detailed lecture on the operational aspects of the functioning of the semi-automatic wave runner. The models we use are very user friendly, nevertheless, we want to ensure your most comfort and enjoyment of the adventure. Each participant will ride an automatic Wave Runner for about 60 minutes touring in a loop the Gulf of Papagayo. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to witness the beauty of the beaches and coastline surrounding the Bahía Culebra and nearby beaches. The vessel can be shared with your favorite person, just consider that the space will be tight and the normally the days are very sunny. If you are lucky dolphins and other fish will make themselves visible including various species of seabirds. Experience is necessary. Maximum weight limitations for participants apply on this tour. Children must be at least 12 years old and accompanied by a parent.

§ Bring: shorts or long pants, t-shirt, cameras, binoculars, walking shoes and towel. § Includes: Wave Runner, bottled water and bilingual tour guide. § Length of the tour: approximately 1:30 hours. § Wave runner ride: 60 minutes. § Price per person minimum 6 guests: $180.00 usd. (Adult & children rate), accompanying guest: $90.00 usd § Departures: 8:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Maximum number of engines 12. § Client must sign waiver release and responsible for damages on equipment.

Activity Time Line:

§ 8:00 a.m. Meet at Playa Sombrero Claro for lecture, safety instruction & equipment check. § 8:15 a.m. Adventure Departure § 9:15 a.m. Return to Sombrero Claro.

Other departure schedules can be arranged for groups according to client previous request.


Phone: (506) 2438-7700 ext 15

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Full-day Activities Jungle Boat Safari at Palo Verde National Park & Hacienda El Viejo. Palo Verde National Park is set in the Tempisque River basin. As you boat along river, you can spot a fabulous array of wild birds and myriad creatures, such as howler monkeys, green iguanas and coatis. You may also be lucky enough to catch glimpses of other exotic animals such as anteaters or crocodiles basking in the sun. The park comprises 14,100 acres of tropical dry forest, protecting a wide variety of wildlife, lakes, grasslands, woodlands and both deciduous and evergreen forests, where the namesake “Palo Verde” (horse bean tree), grows. The park is a bird watcher’s paradise, and provides shelter for a great diversity of bird species. The boat ride at the Tempisque River, is one of the best bird watching tours in the country, our naturalist guides will point out birds, amphibians, reptiles and mammals that make their home at one of Costa Rica’s largest crocodile sanctuaries. Found in one of the historic sugar cane plantations in the town of Filadelfia, El Viejo Wetlands is home to some of the greatest natural assets in the Costa Rican northwest due to its proximity to the great Palo Verde National Park. Our tour includes lunch visit at the early 1900´s historic house landmark of the Hacienda. Here the local traditions come to life.

§ Bring: shorts, t-shirt, camera, binoculars and walking shoes. § Includes: transportation, boat excursion, naturalist tour guide and lunch. § Length of the tour: approximately 7 hours. § Driving distance from the Andaz each way: 1 hour and 20 minutes § Price per person minimum 8 guests: $115.00 usd. § Departure: 8:00 a.m.


Phone: (506) 2438-7700 ext 15

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Buena Vista 4 in 1 Ecotur Located on the slopes of Rincón de la Vieja Volcano, Buena Vista is a charming hacienda comprising 4,000 acres, 60% of which are primary forest. It offers a multitude of possibilities. Buena Vista Lodge is the perfect place for nature and adventure lovers. Its main attractions are the zip line canopy tour, rain forest suspended bridges, giant water slide, thermal waters, steam bath, natural spa, and acres of virgin forest, waterfalls and horseback riding. This tour is a full-day adventure, beginning with an energizing hike through primary forest to platforms where you can fly through the jungle, equipped with a harness and accompanied by a naturalist guide. Afterwards, venture down the giant waterslide. After a hearty organic lunch prepared by the local cocineras, ride horses to the relaxing spa and thermal waters. If horseback riding is not your thing, we have confortable coach pulled by a tractor that will allow to great picture opportunities and discovering the forest from a different perspective. Rejuvenating volcanic mud and sulfurous water treatments, the soothing steam bath and thermal waters add up to a truly unique experience!

§ Bring: shorts, bathing suit, towel, cameras, binoculars and walking shoes. § Includes: transportation, entrance fees, naturalist tour guide and lunch. § Length of the tour: approximately 9 hours. § Driving distance from the Andaz each way: 1 hour and 40 minutes § Price per person minimum 8 guests: $145.00 usd. § Departure: 8:00 a.m.

Tenorio River White Water Rafting Class III & IV The Tenorio River will test your mettle with its class III and IV rapids (irregular and medium waves, complex maneuverings in fast class III rapids; intense and powerful but predictable class IV whitewater). This trip is a must for experienced rafters. Its continuous challenges wait as you plunge through twists, turns and drops down 18 miles of intense, heart-pumping rapids. All participants must be in good shape. The river run lasts approximately 4 hours and includes a riverside lunch of sandwiches, fresh fruit, beverages and snacks.

§ Bring: shorts, bathing suit, towel, cameras, walking shoes and binoculars. § Includes: transportation, river tour, naturalist Guide and lunch. § Length of the tour: approximately 8 hours. § Driving distance from the Andaz each way: 1 hour and 20 minutes § Price per person minimum 8 guests: $155.00 usd. Departure: 7:00 a.m.


Phone: (506) 2438-7700 ext 15

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Colorado Canyon River Tubing & Zip line Adventure The Zip line adventure tour is an adventure like no other. You will experience great heights and thrills as you sail through the trees in this tropical dry forest and the incredible slot canyon of the Colorado River. After some instruction, you will zip from platform to platform on steel cables feeling the adrenaline as you take in the panoramic views of the forest, the slot canyon and the nature surrounding you. You will also travel across one hanging bridge and be up in the trees and the river canyon for a little bit over an hour. Constructed with the best materials there are 9 lines and 14 platforms crossing 8 times the Colorado Canyon with a total length of 3630 feet. All participants will descend the class I and II rapids at Rio Colorado Canyon Negro using a special type of soft rubber tube also called individual rafting tube. Each person will be provided with life jacket and helmet in this way we ensure that top safety and enjoyment of the adventure are guaranteed. Participants will see this canyon of volcanic origin from the river bottom and embrace nature as you feel the flow of the water.

§ Bring: shorts, T-shirt, towel, bathing suit, camera, water shoes, closed flat sandals or sneakers, one complete change of clothes and binoculars.

§ Includes: transportation, adventure tour entrance fee, naturalist guide & lunch. § Length of the tour: approximately 6 hours. § Driving distance from the Andaz each way: 1 hour. § Departure: 8:30 a.m. Return: 2:20 pm § Price per person minimum 8 guests: $135.00 usd. Departure: 8:00 a.m. § Driving time: 1.00 hour each way.

Rincón de la Vieja Volcano National Park

Enjoy an exciting day of hiking through the bountiful Rincon de La Vieja National Park with an experienced naturalist guide on this tour. During this nature hike you will be neighboring the main entrance of the most visited sector of the Rincón de la Vieja Volcano section of “Las Pailas”. During the hike witness hot boiling mud ponds, steaming rivers, mini craters and fumaroles. The trekking trails will take you through virgin cloud forest, spring waterfalls and volcanic activity. This is an all-day tour and includes quite a bit of hiking some of which is quite challenging. We do the shorter hike within the park that includes visits to waterfalls and bubbling mud pits. Lunch will be served at the Cañon de La Vieja Restaurant.

§ Bring: hiking shoes, light clothing, sunscreen lotion, hat, insect repellent, and camera. § Includes: ac transportation, bilingual guide, park entrance fees and Costa Rican Lunch. § Departure: 7:00 am. Estimated return time: 3:30pm. § Note: Driving time is approximately 2 hours each way. § Please be advised this hike does not visit the main crater now closed for public visits. § Price per person minimum 8 guests: $105.00 usd. § Maximum 12 participants per trip.


Phone: (506) 2438-7700 ext 15

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Colorado Canyon River Kayaking & Zipline Adventure The Canopy tour is an adventure like no other. You will experience great heights and thrills as you sail through the trees in this tropical dry forest and the incredible slot canyon of the Colorado River. After some instruction, you will zip from platform to platform on steel cables feeling the adrenaline as you take in the panoramic views of the forest, the slot canyon and the nature surrounding you. Constructed with the best materials there are 9 lines and 14 platforms crossing 8 times the Colorado Canyon with a total length of 3630 feet. All participants will descend the class I and II rapids at Rio Colorado Canyon Negro using a special type of soft kayak called ducky, a modified type of 2-person inflatable kayak. Each person will be riding with an expert river guide in each kayak using a double paddle, in this way we ensure that top safety and enjoyment of the adventure are guaranteed. Participants will see this canyon of volcanic origin from the river bottom and embrace nature as you feel the flow of the water.

§ Bring: shorts, T-shirt, towel, bathing suit, camera, water shoes, closed flat sandals or sneakers, one complete change of clothes and binoculars.

§ Includes: transportation, adventure tour entrance fee, naturalist guide and lunch. § Transfer time from the Andaz to venue: 1 hour each way § Length of the tour: approximately 6 hours. § Departure: 8:30 a.m. Return: 2:30 pm § Price per person minimum 8 guests: $135.00 usd. Departure: 8:00 a.m.

Gratuities are not included for bus drivers and tour guides.

For more information please contact Shirley Castillo at [email protected]

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