7 Day Adventure and Wildlife Tour in Drake Bay and Osa, Drake Bay

About this activity

8 days and 7 nights all included

This is the most epic adventure and wildlife tour in Costa Rica. Through this journey you will discover the jungles of Osa peninsula and find the animals of Corcovado national park. Likewise you will walk through canyons of rivers, find hidden waterfalls and navigate through rivers full of wildlife. You will even, visit an island in the pacific ocean where dolphins and whales jump out on the surface to celebrate life. Furthermore, you will jump inside those waters and discover an underwater realm full colors, fishes, turtles and rays.

At some point of the journey you will share with indigenous and locals. Later on, you will be climbing mountains and walk beyond the clouds in the search of the land of the roaring jaguar. Then your guide will make the way with machetes until you find a point where you can see the pacific and atlantic ocean at once.

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At a glance

Duration: 7 days
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Sukia Travel

Ages: Children (12–14 years) · Youth (15–17 years) · Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast

Not included

Not included: Plane from San José

Itinerary

Day 1 · Sierpe - Drake Bay- Night tour

Sierpe

2 hours

11:30 am take the boat: Sierpe – Drake Bay.

Navigate through the Sierpe under the gaze of crocodiles during 1 hr until you reach Drake Bay.
Drake Bay

5 hours

Once you reach the beach, your host will be waiting for you on the beach. Then, you will be transported to your hotel to check in.

The afternoon is free to explore the beautiful town.
Drake Bay

2 hours

At 06:00 pm you will meet your guide that will take you on an amazing journey deep in the jungles of Drake. The mission is to find incredible wildlife that hides when the night comes.

This night tour last 2 hrs.
Drake Bay

2 hours

At 8:30 pm, you will return to Drake Bay for dinner and rest in the ocean view cabins.

Ocean view cabins in Drake Bay.

Day 2 · Drake Bay - Corcovado

Drake Bay

1 h 30 min

The day starts early with the first lights and sounds of the roaring monkeys and singing birds. Time for break fast at 05:30 am. The boat departures towards Sirena station at 06:15 am
Corcovado National Park

one hour

During 1 hrs you will be exploring the luxury coast of Osa peninsula. Chances are that you will find turtles, rays or dolphins in the way.
Sirena Ranger Station

4 hours Admission included

Once you reach the black sand beach of Sirena station, you will head to the station. Then, you can leave your luggages and start the corcovado adventure. During the next 3 hrs you will be exploring amazing trails in the search of animals.
Sirena Ranger Station

2 hours Admission included

Lunch break and little rest at 12 pm. This is the hottest time of the day. Therefore, the break is strategic to wait for animals to show up.
Sirena Ranger Station

4 hours Admission included

After the break we get ready to explore more off the beaten track trails. Our quest will be to find incredible wildlife and landscape. Likewise, you will have swim in the refreshing jungle water of Corcovado.
Sirena Ranger Station

12 hours Admission included

We come back with the last lights of the day, at 05:30 pm. Right after the sun drowns in the vast pacific. Surely, you will be hungry and fortunately, the staff of Sirena station has an amazing dinner. Furthermore, this will be a great time to count the species of animals that you saw and share the stories of the trip with your.

Despite the fact that the you want to remain observing the amazing starry sky above. You will need to rest because the next day will come with more adventures.

We slep in the Sirena Station in bunk beds.

Day 3 · Sirena Ranger Station - San Pedrillo Ranger Station - jungle camp

Sirena Ranger Station

2 hours Admission included

The day starts early at 05:00 am. During the early hours of the morning we can enjoy a great diversity of animals that prefer lower temperatures to hang out.
Sirena Ranger Station

15 hours Admission included

At 07:15 am we will be back for at station for breakfast. Then you will take a break of 1.5 hrs.
Sirena Ranger Station

3 hours Admission included

At 08:30 am you will depart towards the primary of Corcovado, during this expedition you will massive trees and secret trails.
Corcovado National Park

one hour

At midday, you will take the boat towards the wildest ranger station of Corcovado.
Corcovado National Park

4 hours

After landing, you will start exploring the amazing jungle of Corcovado. This time with a faster pace, hiking throughout ancient forest, virgin beaches and waterfalls. All the way until we find your base camp for the night.
Corcovado National Park

12 hours

Once in the camp, it is time for dinner, drinking and sharing the stories of the day.

You will sleep in the jungle camp in shared rooms

Day 4 · San Pedrillo Ranger Station - Back to Drake Bay.

Drake Bay

one hour

The day starts with a Costa Rican typical breakfast, served in the camp located in the middle of the jungle, forecasting amazing views to landscape.
Corcovado National Park

one hour

The day starts with a Costa Rican typical breakfast, served in the camp located in the middle of the jungle, forecasting amazing views to landscape.
Corcovado National Park

4 hours

At 08:00 am you will depart, again, towards the primary jungles of Corcovado. During this expedition, you will encounter massive trees and secret trails. Moreover, the most amazing hidden waterfall of these jungles.
Drake Bay

one hour

At noon, you will take the boat towards Drake Bay.
Drake Bay

4 hours

At 01:30 you will be back in your hotel. In the afternoon you can hang out on your own and explore the beach, the paradisiacal town or just relax in your lodge looking at the ocean and enjoying a "piña colada".
Drake Bay

2 hours

At 06:30 you are free to just go and explore the nightlife of Drake bay and its diverse gastronomy.

Ocean view cabin in Drake Bay

Day 5 · 8 waterfalls exploring with canyoning and Rappeling

Drake Bay

one hour

06:45 am is time for breakfast because the canyoning tour starts early. Therefore, right after breakfast, a 4x4 vehicle will take you to the confines of the rainforest.
Stop 2

4 hours

At 08:30 we will be reaching Tamandua biological station. Your certified jungle specialist guide will take you deep in the jungle, and explain the impressive interactions that take place in this amazing ecosystem.

This hike is quite challenging, and the trails require the guide to open the way with machetes occasionally.
Drake Bay

3 hours

At 10:30 you will find 8 hidden waterfalls in the middle of the jungle. There, you can enjoy the tranquility produced by being in the nowhere.
Drake Bay

one hour

At noon, you will reach a small shelter in the middle of nowhere. The shelter has hammocks and a little dining room, where you are going to have a typical Costa Rican lunch and then relax in the hammocks.
Drake Bay

12 hours

In the afternoon, whenever you feel ready to leave, your guide will take you back to town. There you can enjoy the beach or just relax in your lodge until the night. The night is free for you to explore the different gastronomy options.

Night in Ocean view cabin in Drake Bay

Day 6 · Cano island Snorkeling with visit to San Jocesito beach

Drake Bay

one hour

06:45 am is time for breakfast because the Cano island adventure starts at 07:30 am.

The hike last 4 hrs.
Cano Island

one hour Admission included

During the next hour after departure, we will navigate in the vast pacific. It is possible that you will be able to observe whales or dolphins that come to the surface to celebrate life.
Cano Island

one hour Admission included

Before reaching the Island there are fantastic diving and snorkeling spots where you can search for turtles, rays and colorful fish. Cano Island is definitely a great spot to enjoy the great marine diversity of the Pacific Ocean.

The first snorkel or dive last 45 min.
Cano Island

30 min Admission included

After the first snorkel, you can take a break to relax in the beach of cano island.
Cano Island

one hour Admission included

After the break, you will return to the water, ready to explore the amazing marine realm that offer an authentic show of color, amazing shapes and forms.
Playa San Josecito

2 hours Admission included

Time for lunch... The boat will take you to one the most beautiful beaches of Costa Rica and there, you will be able to enjoy a picnic lunch and rest under the palms and almond trees.

Ocean view cabin in Drake Bay

Day 7 · Drake Bay - Mangrooves of Sierpe - End of the trip

Drake Bay

one hour

Breakfast: 06:30 am. Time to say goodbye to Drake Bay and head towards the mangroves of Sierpe.
Sierpe

5 hours

At 07:30 am, you will depart towards Sierpe from Drake Bay. In the way, you will navigate through the mangroves of Sierpe, looking for amazing wildlife hidden in the canals. It is very likely that at this point you will have over 100 animal species in your list. But, undoubtedly, Sierpe will significantly increase the amount, since it is the second best places to see wildlife in Costa Rica and the best boat safari in tropical Americas.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Drake Bay Airport

Cancellation

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