Pacific Apex Spearfishing Expedition

Eight days and seven nights exploring Costa Rica’s Central and South Pacific: deep pinnacles, bluewater and the reefs around Matapalo. Join a group of four to eight guests. Departure window: February 16–25, 2027; the expedition runs for eight days within that window.

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A Week in The Pacific

You just show up. We handle everything else

Style

Bluewater, reef & deep pinnacle

Guests

4–8 guests · Groups or individuals

Regions

Costa Rica Central & South Pacific

Duration

8 days / 7 nights

Expedition Plan

The Pacific Apex Itinerary

Five hunting days across two Pacific regions, with arrival on Day 0 and departure on Day 7. The eight-day trip runs within the February 16–25, 2027 window. Hunting locations and order may change with sea conditions.

Day 00

Arrival · SJO → Uvita

Afternoon pickup at SJO, followed by a welcome dinner on the road (included). Arrive at the Uvita villa around 11:00 PM and settle in.

Uvita Orientation
Day 01

Central Pacific · Deep Pinnacle 26

Depart at 7:00 AM for the deep pinnacle, returning around 3:30 PM. Lunch is served onboard. Sunset beach bonfire, then a chef-prepared dinner at 7:00 PM.

Central Pacific Spearfishing
Day 02

Central Pacific · Bluewater

Bluewater hunting from 7:00 AM to around 3–4:00 PM, with lunch on the boat. End the day with sunset and a BBQ at Nicolindo.

Central Pacific Spearfishing
Day 03

By van · Central → South

Travel south with stops at the Stone Spheres Museum and a scenic lookout. Road lunch is not included. Arrive near Puerto Jiménez/Matapalo in the late afternoon; chef dinner at 7:00 PM.

South Pacific Spearfishing
Day 04

South Pacific · Matapalo reef

Reef hunting from 7:00 AM to noon. Return to the lodge for a chef-prepared lunch, followed by waterfall exploration and dinner at 7:00 PM.

South Pacific Spearfishing
Day 05

South Pacific · Bluewater

A full bluewater day from 7:00 AM to around 3–4:00 PM, with lunch onboard. Return to the lodge to rest before chef dinner at 7:00 PM.

South Pacific Spearfishing
Day 06

By boat · South → Central, with reef hunting

Return toward Uvita by boat, hunting reefs along the route. Lunch is onboard; luggage travels separately by van. Farewell dinner and party at 7:00 PM.

Deep Reefs Rigging Large Game
Day 07

Departure · Uvita → SJO

Breakfast, then a morning van transfer to SJO. Book your departing flight no earlier than mid-afternoon.

San JoséOrientation
Target Species

What We Expect to Hunt

A guide to the most coveted species we will target in the rich waters of the Costa Rican Pacific, divided by their primary habitat.

Blue Water

Fast-moving pelagic species that inhabit the open ocean. Drift hunting in the deep blue, searching for currents and floating structures.

Wahoo
Yellowfin Tuna
Mahi Mahi (Dorado)
Rainbow Runner
Almaco Jack (AJ)
Cubera Snapper
Red Snapper

Reef & Pinnacle

Resident species that inhabit volcanic reefs, caves, and underwater pinnacles. Requires stalking techniques and excellent buoyancy control.

Cubera Snapper
Red Snapper
Mullet Snapper
Mahi Mahi (Dorado)
Mackerel
Triggerfish
Rainbow Runner
African Pompano
On Land

Lodging & Meals

Seven nights across two Pacific regions: three nights in Uvita, three near Puerto Jiménez/Matapalo, and a final night back in Uvita.

Nights 0–2

Central Pacific

Private villa in Uvita.
Arrival night plus the first two hunting days.
Base for Central Pacific boat departures.
Nights 3–5

South Pacific

Lodge near Puerto Jiménez / Matapalo.
Easy access to South Pacific reefs.
Quiet, jungle-edge setting.
Night 6

Central Pacific

Return to the Central Pacific base.
Farewell dinner + party.
Early-morning departure prep.
Culinary Experience

Meals & Private Chef

Meals are included from the welcome dinner on Day 0 through breakfast on Day 7, except road lunch on Day 3. Boat-day lunches are served onboard; Day 4 lunch is at the lodge. Chef dinners, the Nicolindo BBQ and the farewell dinner are part of the programme. Tell us about dietary needs before booking.

Breakfast
Daily, full breakfast
Lunch
Boat lunches + lodge lunch on Day 4; Day 3 road lunch excluded
Dinner
Chef dinners, BBQ and welcome dinner as scheduled
Drinks
Water, soft drinks and beer with chef dinners
Investment

Pricing & Booking

US$7,000 per guest, including 13% Costa Rica VAT. Groups of four or more can book together; solo travellers, pairs and trios can join a confirmed departure. Minimum four guests, maximum eight.

Join the February 2027 departure

Send your availability within February 16–25, group size and experience. Prefer a private boat or different dates? Ask us for a tailored quote.

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Per guest · Group of 4–8
USD $7,000
8 days · 7 nights · February 2027 departure window
Total for 4 guests: USD $28,000
Base prices in USD · 13% Costa Rica VAT included
What You Get

Inclusions

Your expedition is fully hosted and coordinated end-to-end. Here is exactly what is included in your package, and what you will need to arrange separately.

Included

All ground transport: SJO airport pickup and drop-off, regional van transfers, dedicated driver, parking and fuel.
Five hunting days across the Central and South Pacific, plus the south-to-central boat return, with captain and deckhand.
Boat fuel for the planned bluewater, reef, pinnacle and transfer days.
Boat permits, marina and government fees, including the planned Stone Spheres Museum visit.
Seven nights: Uvita villa on nights 0–2 and 6; accommodation near Puerto Jiménez/Matapalo on nights 3–5.
Meals from the welcome dinner on Day 0 through breakfast on Day 7, except road lunch on Day 3. Lunch is served on every boat day; Day 4 lunch is at the lodge.
Water and soft drinks; beer with chef dinners. Extra alcohol is not included.
Spearfishing licences for each guest.
Weights, floats, float lines and shooting lines. Riffe guns and reels on request. Oxygen is carried onboard.
Planned activities: Stone Spheres Museum, waterfall exploration, beach bonfire, Nicolindo BBQ and farewell party.
Dedicated trip host coordinating the itinerary and logistics.

Not Included

International flights to and from San José (SJO).
Personal gear: mask, fins, wetsuit and dive computer. Bring a 3 mm wetsuit and sun protection.
Travel and dive insurance, personal expenses and optional extras.
Additional alcohol and discretionary tips for the crew and chef; suggested tips are 10–15%.
Road lunch on Day 3 and other food or drinks purchased at road stops.
The Fine Print

Terms & Conditions

Deposit & departure confirmation

A 30% deposit (USD $2,100 per guest) reserves your place. The departure is confirmed once four guests have paid deposits, no later than December 1, 2026. If the minimum is not reached, all payments are refunded in full, or transferred to another date if you prefer.

Group and individual payments

Groups of 4+: pay the 70% balance (USD $4,900 per guest) by January 15, 2027. Solo travellers, pairs and trios: pay 50% (USD $3,500) within seven days of the departure confirmation email, then 20% (USD $1,400) by January 15. Individuals booking after departure confirmation pay 80% upfront. All bookings after January 15 require full payment.

Payments & missed deadlines

USD wire transfer is preferred; other methods are available on request. Cards incur a 3.5% fee. A missed payment may release your place and amounts paid are retained.

Cancellation

Group bookings: before January 15, the deposit is retained; from January 15, 100% of the total is retained. Individual bookings: before the 50% confirmation payment, the deposit is retained; after that payment, all amounts paid are retained; from January 15, 100% of the total is retained.

Weather, safety & insurance

The captain may change the itinerary for sea conditions. Cancelled fishing days are replaced with land activities or sheltered-water outings where possible, without a weather refund. Every guest signs a waiver. Travel and dive insurance with evacuation cover is strongly recommended.

Transfers & refilled places

You may transfer your place to a friend without a fee, subject to suitable experience. If we refill a cancelled place, we refund amounts paid minus the deposit. Individual guests are never asked to pay more because another guest cancels.

Group minimum after cancellations

For group bookings reduced below four guests, the remaining guests cover the difference to the four-guest total, less amounts retained from cancellations, or move the dates with credit less committed costs. If fewer than three guests remain, the departure may move to another date with full credit.

Experience & responsible hunting

Tell us your freediving and spearfishing experience before booking. We follow Costa Rican fishing rules and closed seasons. Licences are included; target species and catches depend on conditions and are never guaranteed.

Let's Do This

Next Steps

Ready to embark on the ultimate Pacific adventure? Here is how we get you from inquiry to the water.

01

Confirm dates

Send your availability within February 16–25, 2027, group size and spearfishing experience. We will confirm the exact eight-day itinerary.

02

Deposit invoice

Pay the 30% deposit. We confirm the departure once four deposits are received, by December 1, 2026, and send the applicable payment schedule.

03

Pre-trip kit

You receive a full pre-trip pack — packing list, flight info, dietary form, waiver.

04

Land in San José

Meet us at SJO on Day 0 for the Uvita transfer. Arrange your Day 7 departing flight for mid-afternoon or later.

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