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Ponderosa Adventure Park
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Ponderosa Adventure Park

Duration

15 hours

Departure

San José · 5:00 a.m.

Return

8:30 p.m (aprox)

Destination

Ponderosa Adventure Park, Guanacaste

About this tour

A day surrounded by animals, nature, and the stunning landscapes of Guanacaste.

We depart early from San José, stopping along the way for a traditional Costa Rican breakfast.

Safari and Animal Encounters

Once at Ponderosa, we'll explore the park's natural surroundings on a safari-style tour. You'll get to hand-feed carrots to giraffes, zebras, ostriches, cattle, agoutis, and other species.

Waterfall or Pools, Depending on the Season

During the dry season, we visit [CONFIRM: Llanos de Cortés / La Perla] Waterfall, with time to take in the scenery and enjoy a refreshing dip, conditions permitting. In the rainy season, when a visit isn't possible, the experience shifts to Ponderosa's swimming pools instead.

Lunch and Return

We wrap up the day with a buffet lunch and dessert at the park before heading back to San José.

Ponderosa is much more than a safari — it's a chance to discover another side of Costa Rica.

What's included?

  • Round-trip transportation from San José
  • Traditional Costa Rican breakfast
  • Admission to Ponderosa Adventure Park
  • Safari experience
  • Animal feeding during the tour
  • Waterfall visit during the dry season, weather permitting
  • Access to swimming pools as an alternative during the rainy season
  • Buffet lunch
  • Dessert (rice pudding)
  • Bilingual guide (Spanish–English)

Pickup points

  • Hotel Hilton Santa Ana
  • Hotel Wyndham Escazú
  • Gran Hotel Costa Rica
  • Hotel City Express Heredia
  • Hotel Holiday Inn Express Alajuela
  • Hotel Auténtico

Important notes

Rates already include all taxes. Children ages 0 to 3 pay $25 for their seat on the transport, without meals included. Children ages 11 and up pay the adult rate. Eating is not allowed on the transport vehicle. The waterfall visit is subject to weather and site conditions. If it cannot take place, it will be replaced with access to Ponderosa's swimming pools.

From$160.00/person

Tax included

Rate

Estimated total

$160.00

Tax included

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