Osa Peninsula & Corcovado National Park
4 days / 3 nights packages

Day 1: Morning domestic flight to Palmar Sur. From Palmar Sur proceed by local taxi for 20-minute drive to Sierpe River where you board a riverboat for the trip down the Rio Sierpe to the Drake Bay area. The secluded Osa Peninsula is on the Southwest Pacific Coast of Costa Rica, adjacent to Corcovado National Park. Corcovado National Park has been called "the most biologically intense place on earth" by National Geographic. This famous Park is home to many large mammals, jaguar, tapir, ocelot, collared and white-lipped peccaries, giant anteaters and an incredible number of birds. Here visitors have the best chance to actually see this tropical wildlife, or at least have the thrill of seeing some recent sign of them and knowing that they are in the habitat of these majestic creatures. On the northern part of the Osa Peninsula nestled near the banks of the Rio Agujitas is where Drake Bay is located, where there are various lodges (Aguila de Osa, La Paloma, Casa Corcovado, Drake Bay Wilderness Lodge). From the beach you can snorkel among the volcanic rock heads, enjoy the tidal pools, hike along the extensive beaches, visit the local village, take a guided tour to Corcovado National Park, Horseback ride, Scuba Dive, swim or just relax. (LD)

Days 2 - 3: Spend two days exploring the area. Package includes guided tours and park entrance fees to both Caño Island and Corcovado National Park. (BLD)

Day 4: On the final morning return to San José by doing a reverse of the trip in. (B)

Note: Depending on which lodge you stay for the next three nights, your transportation may vary somewhat, domestic flight may be operated directly to Drake Bay area Airstrip.

Tiskita Lodge Rainforest & Beach
3 days / 3 nights

Day 1: Fly by domestic carrier to Golfito or Puerto Jimenez and by single engine charter from there to the remote private airstrip on the beach at Tiskita Jungle Lodge. Tiskita is a 400-acre private rain forest reserve in the remote region of Golfito on the southern Pacific coast. At Tiskita there is plenty to see and do, and a wonderful combination of optional "structured" activities and free time to wander on your own lets you create your own itinerary at your own pace. From leisurely walks into the most biologically diverse ecosystem on earth-the lowland tropical rainforest, to sampling unusual fruits, horseback riding, fishing, viewing abundant wildlife and more await you at Tiskita. Overnight at Tiskita Lodge. (LD)

Days 2-3: Tiskita Rainforest Reserve. The roaring of howling monkeys before dawn often serves as your wakeup call. A cup of hot coffee at the main lodge initiates the optional 6:00 AM birding tour. After breakfast, enjoy a guided walk through the 300-acre primary rainforest, containing huge trees draped with massive woody vines, diverse bird and wildlife species. As the afternoon progresses and cools, enjoy a guided tour of the fruit orchard and sample tropical fruits collected from around the world. Here, depending on what is ripe and in season, you may taste cacao fruit (the source of chocolate) or many others from the 100 tropical fruit varieties in the orchard. (BLD)

Day 4: Morning flight to San José and transfer to your hotel. (B)

Important note about our Tiskita Packages - We reserve the right to make changes to the transportation arrangements between San José and Tiskita. The alternative is to have a direct charter flight from San Jose to Tiskita.

Lapa Rios Wilderness Lodge
4 days/3 nights

Day 1: Early morning pick up at your San José hotel for transfer to airport for domestic flight to Puerto Jimenez near the southern tip of the Osa Peninsula on the Golfo Dulce. From Puerto Jimenez proceed overland (45 minutes one way) to Lapa Rios. Lapa Rios, perched on a hill overlooking the ocean, is the ultimate in upscale jungle lodging, complete with swimming pool and gourmet dining. The 1,000 acre private rain forest reserve and nearby Corcovado National Park are home to more than 285 species of birds, 139 mammals and 116 amphibians and reptiles. Overnight Lapas Rios. (LD)

Days 2 - 3: Spend two days exploring the area. The variety of trails allows you to hike as much or as little as you choose, two different guided hikes are included in the package. Enjoy the tropical rainforest, waterfalls and pools for swimming, beach and tide pools or simply enjoy bird watching from your veranda. (BLD)

Day 4: On the final morning return to San José by doing a reverse of the trip in. (B)

Tortuguero - Mawamba Lodge / Laguna Lodge
3 days/2 nights

Day 1: Morning pick up for your drive through Braulio Carillo National Park to the canals lining the Atlantic Coast where you board a boat for the trip to the Tortuguero Canals through 50 km of tropical rain forest. Late afternoon arrival at Tortuguero. Dinner and overnight. (LD)

Day 02: Enjoy touring Tortuguero National Park with a local guide to observe the flora and fauna. Included in this package you will enjoy a boat trip of 2-3 hours through the canals and back water lagoons of Tortuguero National Park. Expect to see beautiful shorebirds, monkeys and sloths. On your own you may wish to hire a boat for additional exploration, or just hike along the beach or visit the village of Tortuguero. (BLD)

Day 3: Following morning after breakfast return to San José by boat to the dock near Limón, then overland past Braulio Carrillo again. (BL)

Note: You may choose to fly back to San José (at additional cost), or from Siquirres continue south on to Gondoca Manzanillo.