Drake Bay

Experience the wild beauty of Corcovado National Park on this all-inclusive day tour from Drake Bay. Begin your adventure with a scenic boat ride along the Osa Peninsula, taking in the breathtaking coastal views. Upon arrival at the Sirena Ranger Station, an experienced wildlife guide will lead you on an immersive 5-hour hike through the rainforest. Keep your eyes peeled for tapirs, monkeys, peccaries, and other fascinating wildlife in their natural habitat. After the hike, enjoy a delicious picnic lunch at the Sirena Ranger Station, where you can relax and reminisce about your morning's adventure. The tour concludes with a return boat ride to Drake Bay. Book your unforgettable Corcovado National Park adventure today and explore one of Costa Rica's most untouched ecological wonders.

Explore a densely vegetated primary forest. Imagine trees older than the discovery of America and taller than the Empire State Building, a coastal forest taking root in the sand and giving birth to flowers as colorful as they are dangerous. Or a waterfall flowing into a refreshing pool. Come to San Pedrillo to discover all these wonders. It's in the heart of this dense, luxuriant vegetation that you're most likely to spot the puma in Costa Rica, since this is where it roams freely. You can also see some monkeys, tapirs, ...

On this excursion, you'll be transported to a breathtaking aquatic world. Snorkel into crystal-clear waters and discover a rich, unspoilt marine ecosystem. Isla del Caño is renowned for its incredible biodiversity, home to a multitude of fascinating marine species, including sea turtles, dolphins, manta rays and even sharks. Our experienced guides will accompany you on your adventure, sharing their passion and knowledge of marine life. They'll help you spot the colorful creatures that populate the coral reefs, guaranteeing an unforgettable snorkeling experience. Whether you're an experienced diver or simply want to learn how to snorkel, Isla del Caño offers calm, clear waters ideal for exploring the seabed in complete safety. Book your snorkeling trip to Isla del Caño now and get ready to experience magical moments in the heart of Costa Rica's wilderness.

Embark on a captivating journey to Caño Island, a protected biological reserve off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Your adventure begins at 7:15 AM at Rancho Corcovado Hotel in Drake Bay, where you'll meet your knowledgeable guide and try on your snorkeling equipment. Board a boat for a scenic 45-minute ride to Caño Island. Upon arrival, dive into the crystal-clear waters for your first snorkeling session, lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour. Marvel at the vibrant rock formations and corals, surrounded by multicolored fish. After a relaxing 30-minute break on the island, gear up for a second snorkeling session at a different location around the island. Next, head back to the mainland to San Josecito Beach, one of the most stunning beaches in Drake Bay. Spend 30-40 minutes soaking in the scenic beauty and relaxing on the sandy shores. Conclude your tour with a return to Drake Bay around 1:30 PM, where a delicious lunch awaits at a local restaurant. Experience the magic of Caño Island's underwater world and pristine beaches with this snorkeling adventure.

The tour starts at 7:30 AM. We will navigate the most important areas to look for dolphins, whales, sea turtles, sea birds and much more As an important fact, this area is the top place in all of Costa Rica to observe the incredible migration of humpback whales. The Humpback whale and Bryde´s whale are most common in the area. These huge mammals can reach up to 15 meters (50 ft) long; the females are somewhat bigger than the males. Despite their enormous size, they are able to jump out of the water providing a spectacular show for the ones lucky enough to be there at the right time. Another great experience – which is more likely to witness during the tour – is watching the offspring swim and play besides the huge mother whale. Whale watching in Uvita and Drake Bay Costa Rica has 2 seasons, from half July to half November and from half December to March. These seasons are based on the annual migration cycle of the pacific humpback whale. These animals travel from far to visit Marino Ballena in Uvita and Drake Bay. Each year the pacific humpback whales from the southern hemisphere travel from Antarctica to Costa Rica and arrive around the end of July to October. The pacific whales from the northern hemisphere do the same, but they travel from Alaska to Costa Rica and arrive around the end of December. They travel between 5000 km (3100 mi) and 8000 km (5000 mi); twice a year! Whale watching and dolphin watching in Costa Rica, during this tour we can see the humpback whales, spotted dolphins, bottle noses, turtles and sea birds combined with snorkeling in the tail of the whale or whale island where you can see different types of reef fish. In summer it is the best time for snorkeling, This depends on the weather conditions. Uvita Bahía Ballena and Drake Bay are privileged places for the best whale watching in Costa Rica for its warm and safe waters are chosen by these cetaceans.

The tour begins at 6 am. We pick you up in a 4x4 at your hotel in Drake Bay (if it's near the center, if not the meeting point would be our office). After a 40 minute journey, we reach the Los Planes station, where the adventure starts. This approximately 18 km hike takes you through wild and natural areas of the Corcovado biological corridor, allowing you to appreciate the vastness of a true jungle with a millennial forest spanning over 3000 years. Along the way, you'll encounter an impressive waterfall and cross rivers where you can cool off. The trails include uphill and downhill sections, as well as flat parts with mud during the rainy season. Consider your physical condition for the entire journey. The focus of this tour is to engage all your senses for a unique experience that will linger in your memory. Our goal is not the easy spotting of animals, although you'll encounter them on the path. They inhabit their natural environment, but their observation can be challenging due to dense vegetation. This area, considered the most intense on the planet, offers a unique experience where nature unfolds in all its splendor, turning every step into an unforgettable adventure.

The tour begins at 6:00 am on the main beach of Drake Bay. We took the boat to Sirena Station. In this first stage the trails are short, well-defined, and flat. The objective of this part of the tour is to interact with the group and try to see as many animals as possible, since, in the Sirena sector, the animals are more accustomed to humans, and there are few top predators, which makes it more easy to see them. This walk ends at noon, when we take the boat to the San Pedrillo Sector. HERE THE ADVENTURE BEGINS! On this tour the trails are irregular, wilder and in a more natural environment, we begin walking to the San Pedrillo Waterfall where we will have lunch. The objective of this part of the tour is to visit one of the only primary rainforests in the world, with ancient trees, forests that are more than 3000 years old. Here the animals are more elusive and maintain their natural behavior, making it more difficult to see them, although they can always surprise you. Here we need to apply our 5 senses to appreciate such a special forest. Once we have traveled 16 kilometers in total and have arrived safely at the refuge, we will have dinner and prepare to rest. The next day, we wake up to the sounds of the jungle, we will have breakfast and we will begin the exit route. This walk covers around 10km, always visiting wild trails away from humans. You will have the opportunity to bathe in freshwater rivers, and see a beautiful waterfall and we arrive at midday to the Los Planes sector where we have lunch and a 4X4 is waiting for us to drop us off at Drake. Remind you that this tour is subject to availability. It is not a direct booking, we have to confirm you first if there are tickets for the national park.

Our trails take you through a variety of landscapes, from mountains to wetlands to winding streams. Get ready to meet the local stars, including the famous red-eyed tree frog, the transparent mirror frog and the majestic goliath frog, the largest in the world. Their vibrant colors and unique behaviors will leave you speechless. This night walk is also an exceptional opportunity to observe insects such as grasshoppers, crickets, beetles and many others up close. Look out for snakes such as the fearsome fer-de-lance, the mysterious cat-eyed snake, the powerful boa constrictor and the liana snake. You'll also come across some fascinating lizards, including the basilisk, affectionately nicknamed "the Jesus Christ" because of its amazing ability to run on water. Book now for this unforgettable experience and dive into the secret world of Costa Rican nightlife. Let our passionate guides reveal the hidden wonders of nature and create memories that will stay with you forever. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore Costa Rica's spectacular biodiversity on a captivating night walk.

A trip to Costa Rica is incomplete without immersing yourself in the wonders of Corcovado National Park, often hailed as the "Amazonia of Costa Rica." Renowned for its unmatched biodiversity, Corcovado offers an unparalleled adventure that goes far beyond a single day of exploration. This ecological gem is a favorite among National Geographic biologists, botanists, photographers, and videographers, drawn to its extraordinary beauty and rich wildlife. Every step through Corcovado's lush jungle paradise brings the thrill of nature in its purest form, with incredible encounters waiting at every turn.

As many as 34 species of whales and dolphins and whales have been reported in Costa Rica’s waters1-3, supporting a recent rise in commercial watching activities since they first started in the early 1990s4-6. Every year the coastal Pacific waters of Costa Rica host two different humpback whale populations from Northern and Southern Hemispheres. However, other species, such as the common bottlenose dolphin and pan-tropical spotted dolphins can also be viewed during whale or dolphin watching tours, which are predominantly boat-based in Costa Rica. Target species, peak times of year and locations Whale watching activities along the Pacific coastline are focused on humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae). Whale watching originally developed in the Pacific coastal communities in the South of the country (Dominical, Uvita, Drake Bay, Caño Island, Golfo Dulce). During the Northern Hemisphere winter (December to March), humpback whales that feed on the Northwest coast of the United States migrate to Costa Rica’s tropical waters to mate, give birth, and nurse their young. Meanwhile, from July to mid-November, humpback whales that feed in the Antarctic Peninsula and southern Chile make the species’ longest recorded migration to breed in Costa Rica’s warm waters. Each year in September, the community of Bahía Ballena organizes a whale festival. Common targets for dolphin watching activities along the Pacific coast are the Common Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) and Pantropical Spotted Dolphins (Stenella attenuata) which are both found in coastal and oceanic waters year around. Various sites on the Pacific coast also yield more opportunistic encounters with False Killer Whales (Pseudorca crassidens), Rough-toothed Dolphins (Steno bredanensis), Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) and Bryde’s Whales (Balaenoptera edeni). Spinner Dolphins (Stenella longirostris) and Common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) are sighted in offshore waters of Osa.