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Option #3:
Explore Corcovado
4 nights / 5 days
This third enticing alternative takes you by air to Costa Rica's Southern Pacific coast for a three-day extraordinary adventure. The Osa Peninsula’s extensive primary forests, remoteness and biological diversity make it one of the great natural treasures of the world. The pristine wilderness of Corcovado National Park is evident in the eight different life zones of flora and fauna that have been identified within its borders. It is also home to two hundred and eighty five species of birds, 139 species of mammals, 16 species of freshwater fish and 116 species of reptiles and amphibians. To make the most out of this fascinating adventure be sure to check out the mysterious Caño Island Biologic Reserve, off the coast of Drake Bay, for some of the top snorkeling and scuba diving in the world!
Day 4 - Overnight in San José
You will depart Arenal for San José in the early afternoon. Spend the night at the Hotel Don Carlos or similar, and enjoy a relaxing evening on your own, or visit one of San José’s many fine restaurants to experience world-class international cuisine.
Day 5 - Reaching Corcovado
Following an appetizing early morning breakfast, you will fly to the small village of Palmar Sur, located near the southern Pacific coastline. From here you will be taken to the river town of Sierpe, 30 kilometers inland from the Pacific Ocean. Next, a speedboat will ferry you down a lush mangrove-lined river to the ocean, and on to Drake Bay on the Osa Peninsula. Corcovado National Park, a stone’s throw away, is the ideal launching point for a number of exciting excursions including an unforgettable visit to Caño Island Biological Reserve.
Approximately an hour later you will reach Aguila de Osa Inn which is well known for its wonderful hospitality and its outstanding diving operation.
Here, between the months of December and May, you will have the opportunity to observe mammoth humpback whales, gracefully migrating across the bay, from the comfort of your own bedroom veranda.
After getting settled you will have an opportunity to explore the numerous trails that lead into the surrounding tropical rainforest, which offer dazzling views of the abundant tropical plant and animal life. There are also a number of lovely deserted beaches and scenic waterfalls just a few hours hike from the hotel.
Day 6 - Drake Bay, Peninsula de Osa
Early mornings are the best time for exploring the verdant Corcovado rainforests, where sunrise is around 5 a.m. and sunset about 5:30 p.m. This is the ideal time for engaging in outdoor activities, including hiking, horseback riding, beach combing, fishing, swimming and scuba diving.
Don’t miss a guided hike into Corcovado National Park’s exuberant rain forest environment - an absolute must for today! National Geographic Magazine describes Corcovado as "one of the most biologically intense places on earth", a well-earned reputation considering the countless plant and animal species who call this rain forest habitat their home. A walk through this virgin jungle fills visitors with a feeling of awe and admiration for the rare and captivating beauty of this rain forest sanctuary.
Corcovado National Park is home to the majority of the peninsula's biological diversity, including thirteen major ecosystems that contain Costa Rica's greatest wildlife treasure.
A peaceful afternoon at the hotel or a relaxing swim in the pool is the perfect way to wind down after your adventure into the magical realm of Corcovado. Night falls amid a sparkling canopy of stars and the soft murmur of the wind through the trees, as you prepare to bid farewell to this fairy-tale adventure!
Day 7 - Overnight in San José or Optional Extensions
After breakfast a speedboat will be waiting to ferry you back to the town of Sierpe, then onto Palmar Sur where you will board a small aircraft for the return trip to San José. Stay overnight at the Hotel Don Carlos or similar, and enjoy your last night in Costa Rica as you please.
Day 8 - After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home
Above itinerary includes: Transportation to and from International Airport, roundtrip transportation between Hotel Don Carlos and domestic airstrip, two-night lodging at Hotel Don Carlos or similar, breakfast included, roundtrip flight San José-Corcovado; two-night lodging at Aguila de Osa Inn or similar, all meals included, and choice of Corcovado National Park guided tour or Isla del Caño excursion on day six.
Option #3:
Explore Corcovado
Price per person
(double occupancy): |
Private tour: US $870
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Extra Night at Aguila de Osa Inn, Corcovado:
Price per person (all meals included):
| Dec 15 - April 30 |
US$155 (Double occupancy)
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| May 01 - Dec 15 |
US$146 (Double occupancy) |
Optional Tours in Drake Bay (from Aguila de Osa Inn):
Corcovado National Park
Situated just 20-30 minutes by boat from Aguila de Osa Inn, Corcovado National Park is world reknown for its rich diversity and spectacular scenery.
Your Corcovado tour begins with a visit the San Pedrillo Ranger Station, which is the Park's northern most ranger station. From here your guide will lead you up into the dense jungle comprised of primary and secondary forest, during which time you'll be introduced to some of the more interesting aspects of the Park's natural surroundings. The trails themselves are clearly marked and easy to navigate, ascending and descending through the verdant rainforest. One particular trail leads to a large waterfall, ideal for photos and/or bathing. Shortly thereafter you'll board the boat and return to Aguila de Osa Inn.
| Tour duration: |
7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
| Tour includes: |
Lunch and soft drinks, which are served at the end of the hikes. |
| Price per person: |
US $80.00 |
Caño Island Snorkeling & Hiking
Caño Island is situated just 12 nautical miles from Aguila de Osa Inn, and can be seen just minutes after leaving the protected cove of the hotel. The boat ride to the Park entrance takes approximately 45 minutes, during which time you might be lucky enough to see whales and/or dolphins frolicking in the ocean.
Your tour to Caño Island includes ample time to snorkel in front of the ranger station. This will provide snorkelers with an excellent opportunity to familiarize with the underwater terrain and sea life surrounding Caño Island. The dark, volcanic rock is home to numerous species of marine life, much of which you'll see just a short swim from the beach. Visitors will have time for a relatively short hike, which begins just behind the ranger station. After an initial climb, the trail tapers off and remains rather flat throughout the remainder of the hike. Caño Island is not known for its prolific wildlife; nonetheless, the park is inhabited by rodents, crustaceans, amphibians, birds, lizards, and insects, as well as archeological remains on the island.
| Tour includes: |
Specialized tour guide, transportation and lunch, (including a variety of tropical fruits and drinks, salad, sandwiches, and snacks, i.e. cookies.) The Park Ranger Station has an office, public bathrooms, an outdoor, freshwater shower, and storage area. |
| Price per person: |
US $80.00 |
Scuba Diving (2-Tank Dive)
Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, advanced diver, or just snorkeling, the variety of rich and abundant marine life will amaze you. Teeming with exotic sea life, diving Caño Island is an underwater photographers dream. Scuba among large schools of colorful reef fish or observe the large pelagic that frequent these waters.
With visibility being 30 – 100 ft. or more year round. Your Padi dive Instructors and dive masters aboard a 30 ft Island Hopper, will take you on a voyage of breathtaking dives through schools of barracudas, horse-eye jack, that actually block the rays of the sun. The variety of sea life is extraordinary with mobula, eagle and gaint manta rays, southern sting rays, guitarfish, octopus, ridley and leather back turtles, four types of eels ... and the list goes on!
| Tour includes: |
All diving equipment, dive master, snacks & lunch. |
| Price per person: |
US $110.00 |
Whale & Dolphin Watching (Minimum 2 people)
The warm, crystal clear waters just off the Osa Peninsula are home to a variety of whale and dolphin species. Assisted by our marine naturalist guides, guests will have the opportunity to interact with humpback, pilot and false killer whales, and/or swim with spotted, bottlenose and spinner dolphins. Your tour will initially head towards Caño Island but may change direction if sightings occur elsewhere. At times both whales and dolphins can be seen surprising close to the hotel. Throughout your tour, whenever possible, you’ll be encouraged to snorkel with these docile, curious and gentle sea creatures. Watch them as they pass to your left, right or below, often just 30-50 ft. away. While whales and dolphins are most commonly seen independently of each other, it is not uncommon to see pods of whales accompanied by large schools of dolphin.
| Tour includes: |
Boat tour, tour guides, snacks & lunch. |
| Price per person: |
4-hour tour: US $50.00
Full Day: US $90.00 |
Sportfishing (1-4 people)
The challenge and excitement of some of the world's best big game fishing awaits you at Aguila de Osa Inn. Over 40 I.G.F.A. records have been set within 80 nautical miles from our hotel including sailfish, black, blue, and striped marlin, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, cubera snapper, Spanish and sierra mackeral, roosterfish and more. Aguila itself holds five world-fishing records. Aguila de Osa Inn has the reputation of being a fisherman's paradise.
Aguila de Osas’ new Palm Beach cold-molded sportfishing boats are powered by Caterpillar 3116 turbo diesels. They carry a full range of Penn International and Shimano reels in all weight classes, for the fly fisherman there are Billy Pates fly reels and Sage rods. The professional captains (all English speaking) and crew are anxious to be part of your record-breaking vacation.
Price per person:
| Half-day (7:00a.m.-Noon): |
US $550 |
| Full day (7:00a.m.-4:00p.m.) |
US $800 |
Horseback Riding
For those interested in visiting the outlying area, Aguila de Osa Inn offers half-day horseback riding tours. Departing just a few minutes walk from the hotel, our naturalist guides will lead you on well maintained paths and roads that visit all the desirable spots of this remote rainforest. Gallop along deserted beaches or ride through primary rainforest en route to lush, green hilltops with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean or thundering waterfalls hidden deep in the verdant forest.
| Tour duration: |
4-6 hours (anytime) |
| Tour includes: |
Naturalist guide, snacks, lunch. |
| Price per person: |
US $55.00 |
River & Ocean Kayaking
Aguila de Osa Inn has 7 lightweight, one-person sit-on-top kayaks, which we encourage you to use whenever possible. Made of hard, durable plastic, these kayaks are comfortable, stable and very easy to maneuver. Both the Aguitas River and open water just in front of the hotel are ideal for kayaking enthusiasts.
The entrance to the Aguitas River is located just in front of the hotel, on the left side, and is best enjoyed during high tide since it permits you to paddle further up river. You can, however, kayak in the river at any time. The river’s width varies considerably and is relatively unobstructed, however, some small islands of rock do exist. The forest that lines the river is dense and provides for a surprising amount of shade even on sunny days. Along the riverbed there are countless numbers of Jesus Christ Lizards and Gekos, as well as frogs, crabs and numerous other animal and plant species. As well, you’ll hear the ruckus of the Scarlet Macaws and other tropical birds that often reside in the canopy overhead. The water conditions in the Aguitas River are normally very flat and tranquil, ideal for even the most tepid kayaker.
| Price per person: |
US $10.00 |
Canopy Tour
For those with an adventurous spirit, we highly recommend the Canopy Tour. Comprised of five elevated wooden platforms, connected in a series by long thick cables, you'll traverse across the forest canopy using a safety harness and roller system. The height of each platform varies, with the lowest situated at 75 ft. and the highest residing at 100 ft. The distance between each platform also varies. The longest span is that which connects the first two platforms, at 223 ft., and the shortest being 75 ft. The length of the tour depends to a great extent on the number of people participating. To ensure the highest level of safety and enjoyment, Canopy Tour sets limits on the number of people who can participate on any one tour. The tour is offered throughout the day and will depart whenever a sufficient number of people express interest in participating.
| Tour duration: |
2 Hours (anytime)
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| Price per person: |
US $50.00 |
Birdwatching
For birding enthusiasts the area surrounding Aguila de Osa Inn is a natural treasure. Numerous public trails exist, as do several private trails on our property that have been designed with birders in mind. Our professional birding guides have extensive knowledge of the area and the numerous bird species that reside here.
Common sightings are tanagers, hummingbirds, macaws, toucans, manikins, hawks, robins, flycatchers, and woodpeckers. As well, a variety of migratory birds visit the area at designated times throughout the year, such as the osprey. The birding tour departs right from the hotel and lasts approximately 2 hours. It is offered twice a day, once in the morning before breakfast and again late in the afternoon just before dinner.
| Tour duration: |
2 Hours |
| Price per person: |
US $15.00 |
Mountain-biking
Aguila de Osa Inn owns Cannondale suspension mountain bikes for those looking for a more vigorous and adventurous tour of the local surroundings. Strong and lightweight, these bikes are ideal for people of all sizes and come complete with helmets to ensure proper safety. There are several nearby trails, ranging from 1.5 hours to nearly 3 hours in length. Some of the trails are off the beaten path while others run along the few dirt roads that connect Drake Bay with the rest of Costa Rica.
Please inquire about our different routes and we will find the appropriate one for your level of expertise!
| Price per person: |
US $40.00 |
Night Tour
Many rainforest inhabitants are nocturnal, making the rainforest an exciting and magical place to visit after dark. Equipped with lightweight, compact, state of the art ITT night vision optics, in conjunction with infrared laser beams, you’ll be able to see an examine life that is normally hidden to the human eye. Throughout the tour our naturalist guide will reveal interesting and informative aspects of cultural entomology - the impact of insects on our lives, and of us on theirs. Moths, iguanas, frogs, and spiders are common sightings, with snakes, ocelots and other species of animal life present but less frequently observed.
The tour departs shortly after dinner and lasts approximately 2 - 2.5 hours. After a short boat ride just across the Aguitas River you'll begin a gradual climb up into the thick surrounding jungle through a maze of well maintained trails. Flashlights are provided, and will serve as your primary light source when walking through the rainforest. Hiking boots are highly recommended.
| Price per person: |
US $40.00 |
The Basics:
Monteverde Cloud Forest and Arenal Volcano (4 days)
Option #1:
Explore Sarapiquí and Pacuare (4 days)
Option #2:
Explore Sarapiquí and Tortuguero (4 days)
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