ULTRALIGHT RIDES

Come and fly with us! The ultimate flying experience you will never forget. Daily flights depart from Uvita, Tambor, Samara, Tamarindo, Fortuna and San Jose. Ultralight Tour S.A. was the first company certified by the Costa Rican Civil Aviation Authorities and they are the very finest. They have the experience of 15 years of safe operations and all of their highly trained pilots are government – certified, commercial ultralight pilots.

Tour 1 Nal. Park “Marino Ballena” (around 30 min) $125 This journey begins with a gentle ascension; you will slowly begin to feel that you blend in with the impressive landscape that appears before your eyes. A compelling force invites you to feel as light as the air you float upon. On this itinerary, you will be able to feast on the abundant mountains and tropical humid forests that outline Ballena National Marine Park, a sanctuary for numerous animal and bird species, as well as sandy and rocky pebbly beaches, estuaries, mangroves, cliffs, rocky reefs, islands and the Tómbolo of Punta Uvita. Within minutes, you will feel totally relaxed as you are transported into a world of tranquillity, with a captivating scenic backdrop appearing before you.

Tour 2 Marine Park and Mangrove Tour (around 1 hr) $210 This adventure begins with the Marine Park Tour. On this scenic route, you will explore Ballena National Marine Park, where the lush rainforest, extensive golden sands and the oceanic deep blue hues combine to form a visually perfect work of art, appreciated only in nature. We will fly gently south, toward an immense and undiscovered setting inhabited by an expansive mangrove forest. This unique forest is made up of peculiar trees of unrelated species with an incredible power of adaptation. The mangrove tree species have developed a certain tolerance for salt water, and their impressive aerial roots line the edges of the lagoons and estuaries. This valuable natural ecosystem is a habitat and breeding ground for a great variety of aquatic birds, in addition to myriad fish species and other marine organisms. As you approach the mouths of Térraba and Sierpe rivers, chased by the Pacific Ocean’s fresh breeze, you will discover the most extensive mangrove forest in Costa Rica. Numerous small islands, separated by a practically unexplored network of navigable canals, are part of this protected mangrove area. Only by air could you obtain such a thorough and profound vision of this majestic and unique panorama. Join our flight and enjoy this enigmatic scenery!

Tour 3 Special Tours (more than 1 hr) $210 The Pacific coastline of Costa Rica encompasses the highest percentage of land dedicated to the National Park and Forest Reserve system. Being the most biologically diverse area in the country, it is often utilized for research, scientific studies and environmental education. Establish contact with this beautiful region during our freedom-filled journey! With Ultralight Tour, S.A. – Pta. Uvita, you can create your own eco-tourism flight, choosing where you’d like to go within our established flight radius. Your mission becomes our mission; based on your interests and desires we will provide guidance and together design a custommade tour. Our action radius for these Special Tours within the southern territory is the Osa Peninsula, including attractive destinations such as Drake Bay, Corcovado National Park and the Golfo Dulce. Further north, along the Central Pacific coastline, destinations include Manuel Antonio National Park, Jacó/Herradura Bay, Carara Biological Reserve, Grande de Tárcoles River, Tambor (south Nicoya) and others. We invite you to renew yourself with positive energy, in an encounter with nature and spirituality.

Tour 4 My 1rst Tri-Dimensional Adventure (around 20 min.) $90 If you are one of those people who think adventure is better left for others, and who feels that flying should remain nothing but a dream, we invite you to take part in our flight program: My First Tri- Dimensional Adventure! The program is aimed at people with a strong desire to experience this thrilling adventure, but who feel a natural aversion towards the unknown. Ultralight Tour – Pta. Uvita offers you the opportunity to prove yourself. A short flight around Ballena Bay will suffice to invite your senses to welcome new and enjoyable emotions. This burst of feelings will naturally lead you toward a smart decision: to enjoy your life and nature’s bounty to the fullest! From this unique tri-dimensional perspective, you might grow to understand the profound and personal message that the marvellous world of nature has for you.