Top Drake Bay Wildlife Encounters in 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.