Top Drake Bay Hiking Tours

Explore the jungle at night, when the temperatures drop and nocturnal wildlife comes alive. Your guide team is a biologist “Bug Lady” and an animal “spotter extraordinaire” armed with spotting scopes and echo bat detectors. Search for unique animals and insects while learning about their history and lore: learn to harvest silk from giant spiders, how toxic toads were used in mind-control studies, and why the US military enlisted cockroaches in the Vietnam War.

The adventure begins at 6:30 a.m. when we pick you up directly from your accommodation in Drake Bay. From there, you’ll enjoy a 4x4 ride to Corcovado Next Door, a private reserve located in the rural community of Los Planes, right next to the boundary of Corcovado National Park. This peaceful hike will take you through one of the few remaining primary forests in the region, a lush ecosystem full of life. Along the trails, you’ll observe animal tracks and learn to identify wildlife signs, as well as the rich tropical flora and its unique adaptations. The terrain is mostly flat, ideal for those seeking a relaxed yet authentic rainforest experience. Midway through the tour, you’ll enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch prepared by local residents, surrounded by pristine nature. Small groups, bilingual guides, comfortable 4x4 transportation, and an eco-friendly approach that supports conservation and the Los Planes community.

Connect with nature and immerse yourself in the lush rain forest of Corcovado National Park on this full-day adventure from Drake Bay. Hike about 12.5 miles (20 kilometers) through different environments and non-traditional trails, stopping along the way to swim beneath a waterfall, spot local wildlife, and enjoy lunch in the rain forest.

Put on the provided boots and get out into the forest on this night hike near Drake Bay with a certified nature guide. You'll be walking through the secondary forest with your flashlight, keeping a lookout for insects, reptiles, amphibians, and other creatures of the night. Your guide will take you to the best spots in the forest for these sightings.

Sirena is the season where the greatest amount of biodiversity in Costa Rica is appreciated and many animals, such as the Tapir, the mountain pig, coatis, peresos, birds, squid, crocodile and on the way on the boat, it may be possible to see dolphins and whales in August to mid-October. Corcovado National Park of Costa Rica, recognized by Discovery Chanel as the most intense jungle of Biodiversity in Costa Rica.

This night hike is a wonderful way to explore Nativos Corcovado in Drake Bay. You and your guide and small group (no more than 6) will venture out on the family farm, Rio Agujitas, which is located just 15km from the beach, to explore the forests. You’ll get a chance to look for nocturnal animals like frogs, snakes, kinkalou and perhaps an ocelot or puma and tapir!

Discover the lush jungle, mighty waterfalls, and natural caves of Corcovado National Park on this action-packed full-day tour. Venture into the heart of the rainforest in a 4x4, then set out on a thrilling canyoning experience. Hike jungle trails, rappel down waterfalls, and swim in natural pools before enjoying a picnic-style lunch in a scenic natural setting. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Travel directly into the heart of Corcovado National Park, exploring privileged trails around Sirena Ranger Station. We operate with small groups and certified naturalist guides, ensuring a more personalized, safe experience focused on environmental interpretation. This itinerary allows you to experience the rainforest during its most vibrant moments of the day, when biological activity is at its peak and immersion is total. Additionally, we operate under responsible ecotourism principles, collaborating with local communities and promoting practices that protect biodiversity and the authenticity of the destination.

Sail along the coast of Costa Rica away from the crowds to the remote beach of Playa Sirena in Corcovado National Park with this private day tour. Travel by boat from Drake Bay down to this quiet jungle beach, where you'll have the opportunity to experience the flora and fauna of the surrounding rainforest. Up to 6 travelers can participate in this private boat tour.

They are small groups in the primary forest, it is a real experience in the forest on the shores of the Corcovado National Park, this tour encourages the chaining of several families for the conservation of our forests

Wake up bright and early to catch a sighting of Costa Rica’s magnificent avian species during this morning guided bird watching tour on Drake Bay. Your experience will start before the sun rises as you head out onto the water and view these creatures from sea level. See terns, tanagers, and other birds land on Agujitas Beach. Hike through the forest and shoreline to find other species frequenting the Osa Peninsula.