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Ballena Bay and Cano Island, South Pacific

Objective of the Excursion:
It seeks to show basic aspects of the life and adaptations of whales and other cetaceans, their value in the marine systems and their relation with human beings inside the ecosystem they belong to..

What is it about?
A boat trip from Bahía Ballena to Caño Island is made with the purpose to look for whales and resident dolphins in the area. Snorkeling activities in rocky reefs of Bahía Ballena are also made, and Caño Island is visited, including one lunch and snorkeling activities in coral reefs. A training session on snorkeling activities is offered as well as a 60-minute formal talk on the biology of humpback whales and other cetaceans.

It includes:
Hotel, 1 breakfast, 2 lunches and 1 dinner, private bus and marine transportation, entrance fees to Bahía Ballena and Caño Island, educational material, guidance by a cetologist and traveler insurance.

Price:
US$135 per person*

*For cash payments or bank deposit only.

Schedule:
SATURDAY
6:00 a.m. Departure from San José (in front of Hotel Costa Rica, Second Avenue)
11:30 - 2:00 p.m. Hotel accomodation, lunch and rest
2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Snorkeling practice in rocky reefs of Ballena Bay
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Formal talk and recommendations for the next day

SUNDAY
6:00 - 7:00 a.m. Breakfast
7:30 a.m. Boat departure to Caño Island
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Visit to Caño Island. Main points of humpback whales sighting are covered
2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Return to Ballena Bay
4:30 p.m. Departure to San José
9:00 p.m. Arrival to San José (in front of Hotel Costa Rica, Second Avenue)

What to take with you?
Light and fresh clothes
Hut
Sunglasses
High capacity sun block
Water bottle
Protective, non slippery and washable shoes
Water proof camera
Mask and snorkel

How are the facilities?
The stay is in cabins, with rustic style, for double or triple occupancy. There is a restaurant in the cabins with excellent food.
Comfortable bus covered with insurance for all the passangers
Glass fiber boats, highly stable and safe with capacity for 17 people. All the passangers are covered with insurance from INS.

How to pay?
Payment can be made through any of the following options:
Deposit at Banco Nacional de Costa Rica,in dollar account number 200-02-148-000967-5, registered under Fundación Promar.
Directly in our affice located 125 meters North from Toyota Building, Paseo Colón (next to IPC Computacion), for payment in cash or with credit or debit card (any card use adds 7% above the price per person).

For further information, contact us:
Fundación Promar
pem@promar.or.cr
Tel / fax: +506 233-9074
Cel. 374-2476