From $5,081.25 per person Double Occupancy
Cocos Island, located 600 km (approx. 320 nautical miles) off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, is one of the most beautiful jewels in the Costa Rican National Park system. Of the principal islands of the Eastern Tropical Pacific (Cocos, Clipperton, Malpelo and Galapagos), it is the only one that receives sufficient rainfall to support a tropical rain forest. Since Cocos is an oceanic island, it has relatively few species, some having their origin as far away as the Indian Ocean.
Escape to Cocos Island a lush, green uninhabited island resting 375 miles off Costa Rica's Pacific coast. Rocky pinnacles surrounding Cocos are beacons for big animals and big action. Schooling hammerheads, countless white-tip sharks, mantas, tuna and even whale sharks call Cocos home. Weather permitting, Okeanos guests are shuttled ashore to hike through the jungles of Cocos and swim in her many waterfalls. Eight-day charters are Saturday to Sunday with five days of diving and ten-day trips are Tuesday to Friday with seven days of diving. The Okeanos sets off from the port town of Puntarenas. Transfers from San Jose are provided on the day of departure. An overnight stay is required in San Jose prior to the charter. |
Day 01 :
Overnight in San Jose, Costa Rica. We recommend staying at the host hotels; Marriot Courtyard Hotel or The Alta Hotel. |
Day 02 :
Meet at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel or The Alta Hotel in San Jose for transfer to boat. 2 hr bus ride to Puntarenas. After boarding the Undersea Hunter will depart for Cocos Island. |
Day 3 :
The 300 mile journey to Cocos Island. |
Day 4 :
Early morning arrival at Cocos and diving begins. |
Day 5-9 :
Eat, Sleep, Dive. Diving ends afternoon. Evening departure from Cocos to
Puntarenas. |
Day 10 :
Travel at sea. |
Day 11 :
7:00 a.m. checkout. Arrive in Puntarenas and transfer from bus to the airport, Marriot Courtyard Hotel or The Alta Hotel in San Jose. |
Meals
The menu board is varied and plentiful, with a variety of American feasts, barbecues and local cuisine. Wake up to fresh fruits, hot entrees, cereals and juices. Lunches are buffet-style, featuring hot soups, homemade breads, salads and sandwiches and/or entrees. Dinners are diverse, including seafood, beef or chicken. Each evening, enjoy fresh homemade desserts. Please notify our office of special dietary requests as well as speak to the ships Chef after boarding.
Beverages
Soft drinks, ice tea, beer, and wine are complimentary. Due to the high duty charged on liquor, we suggest you bring your special brand from the U.S. Due to local regulations; the bar will be closed while the boat is in port. Drinking and diving do not mix. Once you consume alcohol, you become a snorkeler until the next day. |
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Notes: What to Bring |
- Meet and greet at the airport.
- 3 nts / Xandari Hotel / prima / B.
- 4 nts/ Punta Islita Hotel/ suite with Jacuzzi
- Poas Volcano & Doka State
- Healing Herbs Jacuzzi for 2
- "Infatuation" package at Casa Spa
- One torch-lit private al fresco dinner and serenade
- Horseback riding or Canopy tour for 2
- All ground transfers described.
- Roundtrip flight San José-Punta Islita.
- All taxes and service charges
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- Coco Island National Park Fee of $245 per trip
- Accommodation in San Jose
- International Airfare
- Tips and Gratuities
- Airport Departure Tax (US$ 26 per person)
- Optional Day Tours
- Meals not mentioned
- Items of a personal nature
- Travel insurance (Highly recommended)
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- Clothing: Costa Rica is a very informal and casual country. Formal attire is only used in the city of San Jose and on very special occasions (Weddings, birthdays, anniversaries)
- We recommend to bring a sweater for the highland areas, and light loose fitting shirts, jeans, and shorts for the lowland areas.
- For the beach areas please don't forget to bring a hat or cap, sunscreen, and sun glasses.
- For the rainforest and the National Parks we recommend hiking boots, a small backpack, water bottle, pocket knife, flashlight, insect repellent, rainwear, and a pair of binoculars to observe animals.
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