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5 Days Wildlife Tour in Drake Bay, Sierpe, Corcovado and Osa

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5 Days Wildlife Tour in Drake Bay, Sierpe, Corcovado and Osa

About this activity

5 Days and 4 Nights full of wildlife in Drake Bay, Sierpe, Corcovado and Osa.

Through this amazing journey, you will discover the most incredible trails of Costa Rica. Additionally, you will navigate in the Sierpe river, which is one of the biggest and most important rivers of the country. Undoubtedly, the vibrant color contrast and life will capture your attention, as you experience a transition of wildlife on the way. Likewise, you will sleep in hidden lodges and you will explore the best national park of Costa Rica and the world.

You are invited to discover the unspoiled wildlife of the Osa Peninsula and live an amazing trip in Cano Island. In other words, your vacation will be full of incredible adventures and wildlife pictures.

Are you ready for a new life experience? In order to get the best of the jungle tranquility. Our tours are operated in small groups of maximum 8 people per guide.

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At a glance

Duration
5 days
Confirmation
Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 6 people
People per booking
1–8
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 and night tour

  1. Sierpe

    2 hours

    11:30 am take the boat: Sierpe – Drake Bay or plane from San José *if available.

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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

    And includes;

    Naturalist guide.

    Rubber boots

    Flash light and entrance fees.

  4. Drake Bay

    10 hours

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

Ocean view cabins in Drake Bay.

Day 2 · Drake Bay - Corcovado

  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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 - Back to Drake Bay.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Drake Bay

    one hour

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

  5. Drake Bay

    5 hours

    At 01:30 you will 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 "pina colada"

  6. Drake Bay

    2 hours

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

You will sleep in Drake Bay, in an ocean view cabin.

Day 4 · Snorkeling or Diving in Caño Island

  1. Drake Bay

    one hour

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

  2. Cano Island

    1 min 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.

    This boat ride last 1 hrs.

  3. Cano Island

    45 min 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.

  4. Cano Island

    30 min Admission included

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

  5. Cano Island

    45 min Admission included

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

  6. Playa San Josecito

    2 hours

    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 5 · Drake Bay - Mangrooves of Sierpe - End of the trip

  1. Drake Bay

    one hour

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

  2. Sierpe

    4 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, Siepe will significantly increase the amount since it is one of the best places to see wildlife in the world.

    At 11:30 we say goodbye and good luck with the rest of the trip.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

  • Drake Bay Airport

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Not recommended for children younger than 12

  • Not recommended for elders over 60

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