The Best Adventures in Drake Bay, Costa Rica

The Best Adventures in Drake Bay, Costa Rica

You'll feel like an explorer on these top tours in Drake Bay, Costa Rica. Sail to search for animals on a marine mammal adventure. Snorkel and scuba dive off the coast of an island. Trek through the jungle on a multi-day tour, and so much more. Wait until you meet the residents of the jungle and the ocean – this will be your most exciting vacation yet!

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Corcovado National Park San Pedrillo Station
HikingNaturalist GuideWildlife

The hike to San Pedrillo Station will take you through one of the most ecologically diverse forests in the world.

Caño Island Tour-
Boat ToursMarine WildlifeScuba Diving1+

This tour leaves departs from Drake Bay at 7:00 AM and includes two dives off of Caño Island. Your guide will take you to some of the most popular dive sites in the area, where you can see a ton of pelagic fish as well as manta rays. Divers treasure this site because it’s so beautifully preserved – no one is allowed to fish or collect shells in a 3-mile radius surrounding the island.

San Pedrillo Station Corcovado National Park One Day Tour

From dense tropical forests to pristine beaches and rivers, Corcovado National Park is a paradise for nature lovers. With its incredible biodiversity, including jaguars, pumas, monkeys, and countless bird species, every moment here is a chance to witness nature at its finest.

La Sirena Station Corcovado National Park One Day Tour

Corcovado National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a true gem of Costa Rica. This park is a paradise for nature lovers. With our small group size, expert guide, and seamless logistics, you’ll experience the magic of Corcovado in a safe, fun, and eco-friendly way.

Sirena Station Corcovado National Park
HikingNaturalist GuideWildlife

Corcovado National Park’s Sirena Station tour offers you a wildlife filled adventure. As you explore the park’s trail system, you will have the opportunity to observe countless forms of wildlife—including over 400 species of birds, all four Costa Rican monkey species, and 10 percent of the mammals within the Americas.

Cano Island Scuba Diving

Dive into the crystal-clear, cobalt blue waters of Caño Island Biological Marine Reserve and uncover an underwater paradise like no other. With vibrant coral reefs and fascinating volcanic rock formations, this marine haven is teeming with an array of vividly colored tropical fish, creating a spectacle for the eyes.

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Discover one of Costa Rica's most spectacular underwater destinations on an unforgettable scuba diving adventure to Caño Island Biological Reserve. This full-day experience combines pristine marine ecosystems, crystal-clear waters, and abundant sea life, making it an ideal excursion for certified divers

Cano Island Snorkeling Tour

Get ready for an unforgettable day of sun, sea, and snorkeling in one of Costa Rica’s most stunning marine destinations—Isla del Caño! This tour is packed with excitement, natural beauty, and plenty of opportunities to explore the underwater wonders of the Pacific Ocean

Drake Bay Mangrove Tour
Mangrove Tours

If you are loving to birds and if you would like to see crocodiles, this is the tour we recommend, here you will have the opportunity to see many birds in a small island located near the mouth of the Sierpe River, which serves as habitat for many birds, in this place they can take care of their broods out of the danger of predators.

Whale Watching Tour
Boat ToursMarine Wildlife

Marine Mammals frequent the waters surrounding Osa Peninsula and the goal of this trip is to search for and observe animals in there natural habitat but not to disturb or disrupt them. It is common to find whales, dolphins, manta rays and sea turtles.

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Explore hand-picked Costa Rica itineraries designed by local insiders who know every hidden corner. Each trip is completely flexible, customized to your pace, travel style, and budget.

9 days | $$$

Pura Vida Adventure Together

We both love nature and hiking so Costa Rica is ideal for both of those. We went during what’s considered the rainy season so you need to be aware of that going in. It rained at some point almost every day we were there but we still had a very enjoyable time. We visited La Fortuna and Manuel Antonio. We enjoyed La Fortuna more. La Fortuna was more jungle whereas Manuel Antonio was more coastal and felt more touristy.

Pura Vida Adventure Together

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8 days | $$$

Adventure Through Costa Rica's Wild Heart

Costa Rica was just magnificent. The people, food, jungles, beaches were all fantastic. Can’t wait until my next trip back.

Adventure Through Costa Rica's Wild Heart

Costa Rica

9 days | $$$

Big Multi Family Group Adventure

Embark on a vibrant Costa Rican adventure that juxtaposes bustling urban energy with lush, untouched rainforests, delivering a dynamic escape from everyday routine. From San José’s lively streets you’ll head to Monteverde’s cloud‑forest canopy for sky tram rides and hikes, then dive into Rio Celeste’s turquoise waters and trek El Silencio’s volcanic paths. Friendly locals and knowledgeable guides will immerse you in coffee farms, rainforest sounds, and volcanic vistas, leaving you with lasting memories of Costa Rica’s spirited hospitality and natural wonder.

Big Multi Family Group Adventure

Costa Rica

8 days | $$

Sisters Adventure Together

Incredible tours, hotels, and communities.

Sisters Adventure Together

Costa Rica

11 days | $$$

60th birthday jungle adventure

If you like the outside at all, Costa Rica is for you! It truly is a rich coast. The diversity of wildlife is mind blowing. It is spectacular.

60th birthday jungle adventure

Costa Rica

10 days | $$$

Winter Romantic Adventure

The people are so friendly!

Winter Romantic Adventure

Costa Rica

9 days | $$

Costa Rica Two Family Journey

Lovely, relaxing country. Lots of activities, everything from lounging to adventure and more. Friendly people, tasty food, family-friendly.

Costa Rica Two Family Journey

Costa Rica

12 days | $$$

Matt and Fran’s Costa Rica holiday

Costa Rica has a diverse landscape and every area is unique and different. We easily rented a 4 wheel drive vehicle and drove from the Caribbean to the Pacific!

Matt and Fran’s Costa Rica holiday

Costa Rica

11 days | $$$

Family Time in Costa Rica

Michelle and her family embarked on a multi‑generational adventure in Costa Rica, where mist‑cloaked cloud forests meet surf‑kissed Pacific beaches, offering a vibrant contrast of cool heights and warm tides. Your journey weaves through Monteverde’s canopy zip lines and canyoning thrills, the turquoise Tenorio River’s Class III/IV rapids, and La Leona waterfall’s lush river tubing. Guided by local experts and supported by a comfortable van, your family will soak up Pura Vida hospitality, returning home with shared stories of soaring forests and surf‑side sunsets.

Family Time in Costa Rica

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8 days | $$$

Family Adventure Through Costa Rica

Rachel and her family of four spent a week moving across Costa Rica, from Arenal to the Pacific coast, with every transfer and tour arranged door to door. In Arenal they rode the Sky Adventures aerial tram and ziplines, took on the Balsa River's Class II–III rapids, and walked the EcoGarden trails to find sloths in their actual habitat, not a roadside stop, then the falls at La Fortuna. On the coast at Manuel Antonio they hiked the national park with a local guide, snorkeled the reef, and chased the Mulguri waterfall. As Rachel said, these weren't tours with twenty other tourists trailing the buses. They were the real thing, reachable only through local connections, with the family's days handled start to finish.

Family Adventure Through Costa Rica

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