7 Drake Bay Tours Worth Booking

1.Pacheco Tours – 2 Days 1 Night in Corcovado Sirena From Drake Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $365Our pick

Join Pacheco Tours for a two-day, one-night trip from Drake Bay to Sirena Ranger Station in Corcovado National Park. You’ll travel by boat, hike with a guide such as Marlon, José, Ayder, or Alejandra, eat simple station meals, and search for tapirs, monkeys, macaws, crocodiles, and more.

“Our guide Jose was a Drake Bay local since birth. He was super knowledgeable and friendly and we felt so privileged to get to spend two days hiking and hanging out with a genuine local. It was such a great experience. The wildlife was amazing and Jose knew all the tricks to maximize our chances to see everything on our list! And we did see everything and more!”

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2.Corcovado and Drake Bay 2-Day Small-Group Safari Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $460

Travel from Drake Bay to Sirena Ranger Station with a maximum of eight people, then spend two days tracking wildlife through Corcovado National Park. Guides such as Jorge, Erick, Brayner, Andre, and Richie have led trips here. Expect early starts, simple open-air bunk beds, fresh meals, wet boat landings, and serious jungle walking.

“Such a great experience! We thought 1 night (2 days) was a great amount of time! The ranger station we stayed at was a lot cleaner than we were originally expecting and our guide, Jorge, was amazing! He was so passionate about wildlife and it was contagious! The boat ride to the park was really bumpy so if you’re one to get motion sick, make sure to take meds beforehand. We do wish we had gotten a packing list sooner than the day before our trip so here are some things I would recommend packing. Keep in mind, everything you bring should be able to go in your backpack since…”

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3.Floating Tour in Rio Claro with Lunch from Drake Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $80

Set out from Drake Bay with local guide Carlos for a five-hour adventure through primary forest, a waterfall swim, and a one-hour float down Rio Claro to the coast. Expect a moderate hike, rocky river sections, a quiet beach walk, and a traditional Costa Rican lunch. Small groups are limited to eight people.

“My niece and I loved this tour with Carlos! We had a blast and learned so much from his wealth of knowledge on the local area and Costa Rica as a whole. He took great care of us and this was definitely a highlight of our vacation!”

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4.Diving tour in Isla del Caño for certified divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $186

Join Yemanyá Expeditions from Drake Bay for a six-hour scuba trip to Isla del Caño Biological Reserve. Certified guides, groups of no more than six, equipment, reserve admission, snacks, lunch, water, and a beach beer are included. Guide Alexa has earned praise for careful preparation and excellent underwater spotting.

“It was a wonderful experience and Alexa was a great dive master. We saw many turtles and a whitetip reef shark. We can truly recommend it!”

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5.Catamaran Snorkeling at Caño Island from Drake Bay

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · from $128

Leave Drake Bay at 7:00 am for Caño Island aboard a catamaran with a bilingual guide such as Taylor or Brandon. You’ll enjoy two 45-minute snorkeling sessions, a beach stop, buffet lunch, paddleboards, a waterslide, jumping platforms, and lounge nets. The trip returns around 2:00 pm.

“Übertraf alle unsere Erwartungen. Delphine, Wale, Schildkröten, Rochen, Haie und dutzende weitere Fischarten.”

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6.Jungle Hike with Canyoning and Rappelling in Drake Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $115

Join Sukia Travel at 7:00 a.m. for a 4x4 ride into Corcovado, then hike through primary rainforest, swim river canyons, and rappel beside four waterfalls. Guides such as Emilio, Bryan, Allen, and David lead groups of up to eight. Expect a wet, demanding day, a picnic-style lunch, and hotel pickup and return in Drake Bay.

“Definitely was more physically demanding that I was anticipating, but was an amazing experience! Emilio’s live and passion for the work he does, and his country really came through! Would highly recommend!”

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7.Nativos Corcovado Night Hike in DrakeBay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $68Best value

Walk dirt trails and shallow river water near Rio Agujitas and the Rio Agujitas Eco Farm from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. with a private guide and a maximum of six people. Guides such as Emilio and Eric have pointed out frogs, vipers, tarantulas, basilisks, scorpions, and other night creatures. English and Spanish tours are available.

“An experience that our family will never forget…..comically scary and dangerous - yet guide did not turn us around early once the rain became too bad”

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