The finesse of fishing light tackle combined with the brute force of a large game fish comes together in Tarpon fishing. Ranging from 70 pounds to over 200 lbs., these fish jump, no, explode out of the water with amazing force. When you realize, you were connected to all the primal power and energy of the famed Silver King only by a thin fishing line, you appreciate that tarpon fishing is a must do activity, at least once in a lifetime.

Our Tarpon fishing package includes:

* The first and last night lodging at a first class hotel in San Jose
* All ground transfers between airports and hotels
* Includes air conditioned lodging in the jungle
* Three great meals daily
* Bilingual fishing guide
* Boat motor and all safety equipment
* Conventional rods and reels
* Domestic flights to the jungle and back.

Day 01: Arrival. Our representative will meet you at the Juan Santamaria International Airport and transfer you to your San José Hotel. Overnight at Hotel Presidente.

Day 02: After breakfast, a mid morning private transfer to the Manuel Antonio National Park area (Central Pacific). Overnight at Hotel Karahé. Breakfast included. Afternoon free to explore bohemian fishing town Quepos or schedule and ATV jungle excursion.

Day 03: Full day of fishing. Our representative will pick you up right at your hotel to transfer you to the dock and then to board your boat deep-sea angling. Late afternoon transfer back to your hotel and overnight at Hotel Karahé.

Day 04: Full day of fishing, Overnight at Hotel Karahé.

Day 05: Full day of fishing, Overnight at Hotel Karahé.

Day 06: Free morning to enjoy Manuel Antonio. A visit to the National Park is highly recommended as well as exploring the area or just relaxing by the pool. After lunch our representative will transfer you to San José. Enjoy the evening in San José at the Hotel Presidente.

Day 07: Departure. Depending on your flight schedule, you may have time to go for a last minute souvenir or a walk around San José. Either way, our driver will be ready when you are to transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back home.

This package includes:

* Private van transfer from Juan Santamaría International Airport to your hotel in San José and back for flight home.
* Private van transfer from your hotel in San José to Manuel Antonio and back.
* Private van transfers hotel-dock-hotel on your fishing days at Manuel Antonio.
* 2 nights lodging at Hotel Presidente in San José.
* 4 nights lodging at Karahé Hotel in Manuel Antonio.
* 3 full days of fishing, boat, rods & reels and tackle, captain and mate.
* 6 breakfasts.
* 3 lunches on the boat + beer, snacks, fruits, water & sodas.
* All hotel, transportation taxes.

No frills fishing at Hotel Ojala on the Osa peninsula. At Costa Rica Uncovered we seek out the best, and sometimes the best tour or expedition isn't the most expensive ... it's just a beautiful place, great value and a fun time. That's what we have created with our Drake Bay fishing package.

Captain Fred, a North American expatriate and his wife and two daughters have a small six room hotel on Drake Bay. They offer the hotel to divers and eco tourist who sometimes frequent the area but it's just perfect for fishing.

All rooms have ocean view, air conditioning, hot water showers, room refrigerators and safes.

Fred is a lifelong fisherman; and has fished these waters of Costa Rica for 15 years. His boat is a 28 foot Garrett powered by a quiet, smoke and vibration free four stroke Honda. The boat is equipped with a tower, head, outriggers, electronics, tuna tubes, Penn and Shimino stand-up rods, and lots of shade.

Experienced flyrodders to the novice angler are all welcome. Fred fishes using flys, lures, teasers, live and dead rigged bait. Fishing the calm Pacific waters for Marlin, Sailfish, Roosterfish, Mahi Mahi, Tuna, and Snappers is almost always productive regardless of the time of the year.

Fishing days have drinks, snacks and a great lunch packed and ready to eat while trolling. In fact, food is one of the things that makes this package unique; Fred and his wife are "foodies" and prepare some of the best meals on Drake's Bay.

Fred, loves to grill on a live fire and has a rancho specifically designed for wood fire grilling and baking. Grilled steaks, jerk chicken, pork oven baked over live coals for hours, veggies, potatoes, sweet potatoes, yucca platinos, bananas, and even grilled bread, and of course the freshest fish in town. They have very tasty green salads and fresh juices straight from the juicer. When not fishing, Captain Fred says "Beach, shorts and a grill and I'm a happy man."

Our Fishing Package Includes:

* Airport pick-up by our driver with transfer in to San Jose and back to airport
*Transfer to domestic airport for local flight
* Round trip airplane flight from San Jose to Drakes Bay
* Transfers from Drake's bay to hotel Ojala and back
* 2 nights lodging in San Jose, breakfast included
* 4 nights at Hotel Ojala
* All freshly prepared meals at Ojala
* 3 full days fishing. Penn tackle, lunch, fruits, soft drinks and English speaking captain
* All hotel taxes.

Price per person in double, $ 1679.00 low season
Price per person in double, $ 1788.00 high season.

* Special Price per person with 4 anglers in two doubles 1349.00*

Call us at our San Jose office 231-5371 for more information or reservations; OR send us an email at info@costaricauncovered.com

Fishing package does not include: Drinks, lunch or dinner in San Jose. Fishing licenses of $ 24 per angler. International flights or airport taxes. Travel insurance, tips, visas, or medical treatment.