MALPELO ISLAND AND COCOS ISLAND 12 DAY ITINERARY
Arrival Day You must arrive at least one day prior to the boat departure date. Upon arrival to San José , transfer to your pre booked hotel and accommodation- overnight in hotel. The evening before boat departure, an Undersea Hunter representative will fax you to confirm your pick up time the next day. The evening is at your leisure
Day 1 The following day, pick up from your hotel and transfer by bus to Puntarenas where you will board the vessel. The pick-up is usually fairly early for Malpelo trips. The drive takes about 2 1/2 hours, and gives you a chance to view the lush forest and rich farmland of the region.
Due to occasional low tides the boats may need to depart from the pier earlier in the day. Should this occur, you will be transferred by skiff to the vessel. When all passengers have arrived on board, the vessel will take an approximately 40 hour cruise out to Malpelo Island .
Day 2 A travel day. There will be time to arrange dive and camera gear as well as enjoy the Pacific and the sunshine. Also, the group of incredibly experienced divers provides plenty of stories to pass the time. There are videos and the experience of the Captain and crew to help you get excited for the diving...as if you need them. In addition, you may want to take this time to take one of their technical diving courses.
Days 3 to 5 Spent diving the sites around the perimeter of Malpelo Island . Divers usually average three dives per day at depths of 60-100 feet or more. This, of course, is what the whole trip is about.
Day 6 Make the last 3 dives before continuing towards Cocos Island .
Day 7 Another travel day, the crossing to Cocos takes about 36 hours.
Days 8 to10 Time to continue the diving, as you explore the pinnacles around the perimeter of Cocos Island . Divers usually average three dives per day at depths of 60-100 feet or more.
Day 11 Make the last 3 dives before the cruise back to Costa Rica and reality!
Day 12 All day to discuss the diving and to compare your adventures!
Day 13 Arrival to Puntarenas. Immediately after breakfast you will be transported back to San Jose . We strongly recommend staying one more night on land, before flying out, in case of any unforeseen delays.
Notes This itinerary can change slightly if the weather is not cooperative at Malpelo. Take note that water temperatures can be considerably colder at Malpelo than at Cocos. |
