Top Activities on the Ground in Drake Bay

Experience one of Costa Rica's most wild and unspoiled national parks on a full-day tour to Corcovado. A guided tour is the best way to access the rugged and remote terrain, and you'll get there on a scenic boat ride that hugs the coast of the Osa Peninsula. Once at the park, a wildlife guide knows all the best places to see tapirs, monkeys, peccaries, and other amazing animals in their natural habitat.

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.

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!

Explore Costa Rica's underwater landscape and get an up-close look at its rich marine life on this half-day, small-group snorkeling tour. In the morning, go to the meeting point in Drake Bay, board the boat and head to Caño Island. After a brief introduction and training session, you'll enjoy two different snorkeling sessions and opportunities to see octopuses, rays, tropical fish, and many others. Once back on the mainland, finish with a hearty lunch.

Humpback whales swim thousands of miles every year to spawn in Drake Bay’s tropical waters, while several species of dolphins reside here year-round. This family-friendly boat tour allows you to see these marine mammals up close and provides an onboard hydrophone, so you can hear their song-like noises. During the tour, your guide provides helpful information on topics such as ocean conservation and marine biology.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Get onto the beautiful Osa Peninsula and spend an overnight tour from Drake Bay with your guide who will point out birds, wildlife, and so much more in this remote section of Costa Rica. This is a 2-day, 1-night excursion, where you’ll hike, swim, float, and hammock in between looking at and learning about all the flora and fauna.

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

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.

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.