Top Drake Bay Outdoor Activities

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.

Caño Island is a remote island off the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Take a boat ride from Rancho Corcovado Lodge in Agujitas (Drake) to the island where you’ll spend time snorkeling with provided equipment, followed by relaxation at San Josecito beach on the mainland. Places on this small-group activity are limited to 12 people.

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.

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.

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!

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.

This night tour is specially designed to observe the wildlife that comes alive after sunset. During the night, many animals become more active, allowing us to discover unique behaviors that are rarely seen during the day. Accompanied by specialist guides, we explore the environment in silence and controlled lighting, increasing the chances of spotting nocturnal species in their natural habitat. The Night Tour is an exclusive experience, ideal for those who seek a deeper connection with nature and wish to live a different, authentic and unforgettable adventure.

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.

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 Floating Tour offers travelers a leisurely way to enjoy the fresh waterways of Costa Rica. During this tour, you may spot a variety of wildlife including monkeys, sloths, lizards, and many species of tropical birds. This is an adventure tour for people in good shape.

Discover the wildlife of Costa Rica on this epic eight day adventure. Trek the jungles of Osa peninsula, walk along canyons and discover hidden waterfalls. Swim with the sealife in lush waters and look out for dolphins and whales at Cano Island. Get up close to native wildlife at Sierpe and learn about local culture at the Boruca indigenous reserve. Stay at ocean view cabins at Drake Bay and visit Corcovado National Park.

Unique experience combining two guided dives. Accompaniment at all times by a certified PADI Instructor. Special for people with no experience in diving or without certification. Small groups with emphasis on security and personalized service.

See some of Costa Rica's most beautiful natural areas on this two-day, small-group tour of the Puntarenas area, led by a professional guide. You will visit the Corcovado and San Pedrillo National Park, where you can see beautiful trees and vegetation, with the opportunity to see all kinds of wild animals and birds in their natural environment.

This tour is the opportunity to understand the dynamics of the forest through birds, learning to identify them by their flight, singing, behavior and physical characteristics. This interaction with nature enriches the experience, making it more entertaining, formative and meaningful for the traveler. Each observation brings a deeper connection to the ecosystem, transforming the journey into an authentic and memorable memory.

Discover Costa Rica's wildlife with this five day tour. Navigate the Sierpe River, sleep in hidden lodges, and traverse the Osa Peninsula. In Sierpe, partake in an evening star gazing and crocodile viewing tour. Traverse through the jungle to Corcovado National Park to visit turtles, rays, and dolphins in their natural environment. Finish at Cano Island for the opportunity to snorkel or dive in the Pacific Ocean.

Get into the waters of Drake Bay and scuba dive around Cano Island in the biological reserve. You’ll be with a small group, max 6, and your divemaster will prepare you for your first dive into the coral and rock formations. You'll be surrounded by turtles, sharks, seahorses, rays, and more. You'll have another dive in a different location, then get to Playa San Josecito for a beer on the beach and lunch in a restaurant.

A day trip to the wild Osa Peninsula just isn’t enough, so spend the night there on this two-day safari tour. You’ll spend the night in a ranger hut in the Corcovado National Park and the days looking for wildlife in one of the most biodiverse regions in the world. This is a small-group trip with a maximum of eight guests so you’re sure to get personalized attention from your guide.

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.

Our Bird watching tour stard early in the morning,between 5.30 am  and 6 .am ,this  is the best time  to see many different species of birds that live here in Drake Bay Area. if you are staying in town,we will walk to the entrence of the primary  forest.if you are staying father from town.we  will drive. from  there .we will do some hiking through primary and secondary forest to our family. this secluded part of the jungle is perfect for spotting all different species of birds.Our Tour Guide will have a spotting scope for you to getan up close view of far away birds.We recommend you bring your own boniculars but our Tour Guide will have one pair as well.

Our tour will star early in the morning between 7 am and 8 am., or in the afternoon  at 1.00 pm . if you  are staying in town, our Tour Guide will drive you from there., we will do some hiking through primary and secondary forest to our Family Farm.(Rio Agujitas eco Farm).This secluded part of the jungle  is perfect for spotting all different species and enjoy Nature  floting in a tube.

On this tour you can see the free animals in Corcovado National Park, as well as enjoy our nature and the intensity of a Costa Rican jungle, plus our guides are certified by the Ministry of Tourism of Costa Rica and Corcovado. We offer one of the best lunches with vegan and vegetarian options, natural juices and filtered water. Very safe for your health.

The main reason he loves this tour is because of the authentic and unpredictable, having the opportunity to learn about the interaction between prey and predators, even if it is just hearing or feeling them, it is something magical! It is an excursion for those who seek to be more in touch with nature, and leave the touristic masses. The tour is focused on appreciating nature in its purest possible state, therefore animal watching is unpredictable. In the rainy season, there is a lot of mud, you have to cross rivers, there are obstacles on the trails, with rises and falls. Adequate physical condition is required, if in doubt can be consulted