Costa Rica · Route map
Wild Corcovado and Drake Bay
Focusing entirely on the remote Osa Peninsula ensures you experience Costa Rica's most intense wilderness without spending your short trip on the highway.
- 1
San José
1 night
Rest up before your flight south
- 2
Drake Bay
4 nights
Wild rainforest meets the Pacific
- ✦2 stops · 5 nights
A sample from our journal — written by Waypora, kept as inspiration
Use this as a starting pointThe day-by-day
Welcome to San José
Arrive into San José
Flight · Morning · San José
Private transfer to Barrio Amón
Transfer · Afternoon · San José
Walk the historic streets of Barrio Amón
Excursion · Afternoon · Barrio Secret
Look for the beautiful, fading tropical Victorian architecture built by old coffee barons.
Overnight at Hotel Grano de Oro
Accommodation · Evening · San José
Even if you don't stay, their courtyard restaurant serves the best French-Tico fusion in town.
Journey to the Wild South
Shuttle transfer from San José to Sierpe
Transfer · Morning · Sierpe
A scenic five-hour drive down the Pacific coast.
Public boat from Sierpe to Drake Bay
Transfer · Afternoon · Drake Bay
A thrilling one-hour wet landing boat ride through mangroves.
Keep your camera ready for crocodiles in the river and dolphins once you hit the ocean.
Unwind on the sands of Playa Colorada
At leisure · Afternoon · Drake Bay
Overnight at Aguila de Osa Rainforest Lodge
Accommodation · Evening · Drake Bay
The lodge sits high on a cliff offering spectacular, unobstructed sunset views over the ocean.
Deep into Corcovado National Park
Guided day hike in Sirena Station
Excursion · Morning · Corcovado
Take a boat to the heart of the national park.
This is the best spot in Costa Rica to spot tapirs resting near the trail.
Rest and swing in a hammock at lodge
At leisure · Afternoon · Drake Bay
Overnight at Aguila de Osa Rainforest Lodge
Accommodation · Evening · Drake Bay
Isla del Caño Marine Magic
Snorkel the reefs of Isla del Caño
Excursion · Morning · Caño Island
A 45-minute boat ride to a pristine marine reserve.
You are almost guaranteed to swim alongside sea turtles and harmless white-tip reef sharks.
Night jungle walk with Tracie the Bug Lady
Excursion · Evening · Drake Bay
Tracie is a legendary local biologist; booking months in advance is essential.
Overnight at Aguila de Osa Rainforest Lodge
Accommodation · Evening · Drake Bay
The Secrets of Rio Claro
Hike the coastal trail to Rio Claro
Excursion · Morning · Drake Bay
Stop at the river mouth where you can rental a kayak to paddle up the canyon.
Sunset beach walk to Cocalito
At leisure · Afternoon · Drake Bay
This hidden cove is incredibly peaceful and usually entirely empty by mid-afternoon.
Overnight at Aguila de Osa Rainforest Lodge
Accommodation · Evening · Drake Bay
Return to San José
Morning boat back to Sierpe
Transfer · Morning · Sierpe
Private transfer to San José Airport
Transfer · Morning · San José
A five-hour land transfer back to the capital.
Ask your driver to stop for lunch at a traditional roadside 'Soda' for casado.
Depart from San José Airport
Flight · Afternoon · San José
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