Hiking Tours

If planning on taking a hiking tour it is recommended that you bring quick drying athletic clothing and secure sport sandals or water shoes and lots of water. The average temperature can reach 90° F (30 ° C) along the trails and it is extremely humid so we recommend at least 2 liters of water per person.

Nighttime Bug and Poison Dart Frog Tour

For a unique and fascinating view of the rain forest at night, the nighttime tour is a must. Starting after 7pm, this amazing night tour will show you a completely new world of rare nocturnal wildlife such as brightly colored tree frogs, tailless scorpions, Bolivian wandering spiders, red-eyed tree snakes, owl butterflies, praying mantis and sleeping hummingbirds.

• Duration: 2-3 hours
• Ages: 6+
• Please remember to bring hiking boots/covered shoes, insect repellent, waterproof jacket/poncho, camera, waterproof bag, and drinking water.

Cost:
$50 per person

San Josecito Beach and Rio Claro tour

The trip begins with a 2 hour hike through primary forest to a stunning waterfall. You will be able to swim in the pool beneath the waterfall before beginning a leisurely float down the river, taking approximately 1½ hours, finally reaching the Rio Claro beach. A short 30 minute hike will take you to San Josecito beach, and from there a boat ride back to the hotel.

• Duration: 5-6 hours
• Ages: 6+
• Please remember to bring swimsuit (wearing), hat, sport sandals/water shoes, sunglasses, insect repellent, waterproof sunscreen, waterproof camera or a waterproof bag (everything will get wet on this tour)

Cost:
$145 per person

Bird Watching Tour

Drake Bay is an especially rich area for bird watching with over 400 species calling the surrounding rain forest and coastline home, such as the red-capped manakin, scarlet macaw, and black-mandibled toucan, You’ll even spot birds that are endemic to the area such as the yellow-billed cotinga, black-cheeked ant-tanager, Baird’s trogon, turquoise cotinga, and the mangrove hummingbird.

• Duration: 3 hours
• Ages: All ages
• Please remember to bring hiking boots, insect repellent, camera and/or binoculars.

Cost:
$50 per person
(minimum 2 people)