The Program of the Tortuga Island, Calypso Tour

Optional Island Activities:

Canopy adventure ¦ Kayacs ¦ Paddle boats ¦ Air mattresses ¦ Snorkeling.

Calypso Cruises is a wonderful One Day Adventure that recognizes that good personal service, a friendly face, a ride on the million dollar catamaran Manta Raya and delicious food (Gourmet Magazine 1991) is all the ingredients necessary to make this day on the Tortuga Island the best vacation day in Costa Rica. It is for this reason that many tourist save their last day in Costa Rica for this tour.

Whether you're 2 or 92 no visit to Costa Rica is complete without a trip on Calypso's world famous Tortuga Island Cruise. The day begins at your hotel where you will be greeted by a bilingual guide, seated on an air-conditioned bus. On the way you'll have breakfast. The bus ride takes you to the pacific port of Puntarenas.

This is an excellent opportunity to view the coffee, sugar plantations, volcanic mountains and the unique Brahman cattle that form an ever-changing panorama.

Once underway the Manta Raya will cruise past the lush mangroves, canneries and stilt houses of Puntarenas. As she makes her way to the Gulf of Nicoya her white clad crew pampers guests with fresh tropical fruits and drinks. In the morning the catamaran will pass the islands of San Lucas, Gypsy, Sugar Loaf, Guayabo, Jesusita, Cedros and Negritos with Tortuga Island as the destination.