Experience one of the Wildest places on Earth!
5 Night Curated Mostly Inclusive Trip
Drake Bay 5 night curated adventure!
Have you always wanted to explore a remote jungle oasis with endless beaches & wild nature at every turn?
Welcome to my second home in the South Pacific of glorious Costa Rica. The Osa Peninsula is considered one of the most biodiverse places on the Earth boasting 3% of all species in one little area.
Even TripAdvisor recommends Drake as one of the Best Places to Visit in 2023!
We will explore the famous Osa Penisula, its countless beaches, warm friendly people and the Pura vida lifestyle of the Ticos (pure life in Spanish)
Beach fires, swimming in oh so warm waters and lots of delicious food await.
All events & classes are guided in English and I work with only the best operators in the area to ensure wonderful experiences. Check out my write ups on activities and general info on this tropical paradise here
No previous travel experience, Spanish or planning involved.
Our accommodations are all grouped on the same road within 3 minute of the beach and are priced for SINGLE OCCUPANCY!
You may also elect to share with a friend and save appx. 1/3 on the rooms costs.Choice of base room and 3 upgrade levels including Air conditioning option. Rooms are one of a kind and you will be booking a specific room.
All accommodations, transfers and activities included after you arrive in Drake.
Flights and transportation to Drake Bay are NOT included but I am more than happy to help make arrangments. Drake Bay can be reached by BUS or PLANE. Also by boat once you reach Sierpe.
BASE Price Single Person: $2295
Costs are based on SINGLE occupancy including most everything except transport to Drake itself. All payments will be taken in Canadian dollars.
BASE cost is non AC Private Room with private bath
Upgrade Bungalow with AC $250 (private bath)
Upgrade Cliff top Bungalow with AC $ 400
Upgrade Beachfront Private Standard with AC $650
Upgrade Beachfront Private Deluxe with AC $1155 (not included in variations, please contact to book this option.
Choose from Miriams Casitas, Mirador or Rancho Corcovado. Other Accommodations available by request. Subject to availability.
What people are saying
Wild & Beautiful Drake Bay
Choose your Start Date.
OPEN Group dates are to join other travellers. Choose your own start date for 2 or more travellers. Trips are designed for 7 night stays. You will spend one night on either end close to the international airport in San Jose.
*Holidays and special dates may have surcharges. Date/ accommodation choice subject to availability.
2025 OPEN GROUP Dates:
January 19- 24 (Arrive Jan 18 SJO)
February 9-14 (Arrive Feb.8 SJO)
March 9-14 (Arrive March 8 SJO)
April 6-12 (Arrive April 5 SJO)
GIRLS ONLY Dates- Wild Women Adventure
January 26-31
February 16-21
March 23-28
Solo traveller friendly pricing
Shared occupancy prices are for 2 sharing a bed. Extra charges may apply for need of additional bed.
5 STARS *****
Just came back from Drake Bay. Adventure of a life time. I had know idea that a few frogs
5 Stars *****
As a busy professional woman, this is exactly what the doctor ordered. I had a wonderful vacation with all the details looked after for me. I just had to show up and enjoy whatever activities were planned. So nice not have to think and make decisions all the time. Highly recommended for solo travellers that love adventure, the best food and no stress.
5 Stars *****
We had the BEST trip of my life. Can’t wait to go back and recreate some of the pictures/ memories we captured.
Itinerary :
Arrive Sunday 3 p.m.
Welcome to Paradise! Greeted at Beach or Airport.
Welcome Coconut Drink.
Get settled in at hotel.
Meet me for a short village wander
Get settled in at hotel.
Meet me for a short village wander
Welcome Dinner by the water
Monday:
Early breakfast by the water.
Fruit farm and Costa Rican culture immersion
Lunch
Return to Drake
Free Time
Guided Kayaking Experience
OPEN DINNER
Tuesday:
Very Early Breakfast by the water
Guided Corcovado National park with lunch or Drake Bay trail experience
Lunch at the park
Return to Drake Bay
Free time afternoon – swimming/ wander etc
Free time afternoon – swimming/ wander etc
Optional open air massages, pedicure, horseback riding
Guided Night Hike
Dinner at restaurant in the Village
Guided Night Hike
Dinner at restaurant in the Village
Wednesday–
Breakfast by the Water
Guided La Joyita beach and nature walk.
Guided La Joyita beach and nature walk.
Swimming in the lagoon
Lunch at hilltop boutique hotel – pool afternoon
Sunset Boat Cruise ( drinks optional extra)
Lunch at hilltop boutique hotel – pool afternoon
Sunset Boat Cruise ( drinks optional extra)
OPEN DINNER- go explore with me or on your own
Thursday–
Day on the Water
Early Breakfast
Cano island snorkel
or Dolphin/ Whale Experience
Lunch on boat
FREE TIME
Early Breakfast
Cano island snorkel
or Dolphin/ Whale Experience
Lunch on boat
FREE TIME
Special Farewell Dinner with 1 cocktail
Friday
Breakfast on the beach
FREE TIME
Farewell lunch by the Water
Finish by 2 p.m. unless you want to book a few add on days.
Finish by 2 p.m. unless you want to book a few add on days.
Hotel will hold your luggage after check out.
This package is open to any gender. If you have any questions please ask.
*Activity times and order are subject to change due to weather and ocean conditions/ tides.
Optional activities :
Massages, spa treatments, horseback riding, ATV. Sport Fishing, kayak fishing
Massages, spa treatments, horseback riding, ATV. Sport Fishing, kayak fishing
All participants must be in good health and answer a health questionairre . All activities can be performed socially distanced other than transport which will see masks used. We will follow whatever pertinent health advice for the time.
Want a 5* hotel instead?
Email me to ask about custom upgrades!
Need some time to save up? Choose the installment plan!
INSTALLMENT PLAN IN PLACE ( 3 payments)
$500 Deposit Holds your spot. E Transfer ONLY s available for this option. Please E TRANSFER the deposit to mariasangria11@gmail.com with a note of date of trip and accommodation choice.
Full details in Terms & Conditions. Activities Liability waiver must be completed online BEFORE departure or participation in any activities. Link will be provided before 2nd installment is due with your trip confirmation.
Trips booked with less than 60 days to departure must be paid in full.
Spend MORE time in Costa Rica!
ADD ON Days:
+2 Nights in Puerto Jimenez
See the nearest town. Great for art & culture. Shopping. Borders the Sweet Gulf which is amazing and full of whales in season. Also has an airport to fly in or out from.
+ 2 NIghts in Drake – SIRENA station Corcovado Day $490
Go into the very depths of this Jungle Reserve by boat. Guided experience in the park for full day. Transport, Dinner, Lunch and Room rental included. Extra for premium room.
+ 3 Nights in Dominical / Uvita
Head North on the coast to experience the artsy bohemian vibes of Dominical! More established on the tourist trail it has more shops, dining and shopping opportunities. The town of Uvita and the infamous whales tail is close making Dominical a perfect spot to explore the area.
+ 2 NIghts Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
End your week at the beach in style & comfort visiting on the wonderful hot spring hotels at the base of the volcano! Choose your perfect tempurture and soak all your muscles and relax in naturally heated mineral water. Enjoy the wild life and birds of a much different elevation to the beach.
I can arrange transportation and include meals for everything. Transportation time between destinations varies. Leave 1 night extra to get to Arenal unless flying back to San Jose.
All the Details:
What’s included in your adventure?
Almost everything from the time you arrive in Drake Bay. I can also help with booking ways to get you to our lush jungle from San Jose and any add ons. Just ask :)
I’ve tried to include almost everything you could need while on adventure in Osa with the exception of one dinner so you can explore the village restaurants!
- 5 nights accommodation as described
- All transfers part of itinerary within the 5 days
- 3 Dinners / 5 Lunches / 5 Breakfasts
- Non-Alcoholic drinks with meals ( 1 beverage & 1 water)
- Alcoholic Drinks- 1 with farewell Dinner only
- Daily activities as described
- Cano Island Snorkeling / Dolphin Trip
- Guided Night Hike
- Guided Costa Rica Culture & tasting experience
- Self Guided La Joyita Hike
- Guided Drake Bay Trail or Corcovado National Park Experience
- Daily swimming
- Catamaran Sunset Cruise
- Guided Kayaking session
- 24/7 text support via Whatsapp with Maria and/or local English speaking villager
- a few extra surprises..wait and see!
What’s NOT included in your adventure?
We’ve included almost everything you need for an amazing week but if you would like to add a special service, let me know and I can help arrange it. These extra items don’t need to be reserved in advance of the trip and may be booked with a few days notice.
I’ve included most of what you need but here are some extras you may be interested in!
- Transport to or from Drake Bay
- One Dinner so you can explore the local restaurants
- All alcoholic beverages other than the 2 that are in the package
- Extra snacks
- Massage
- Horseback riding
- ATV
- Spa Services
- Tips
How to get to Drake Bay
How do I get there ?
Depending on where you are coming from there are many options!
Getting to Costa Rica
Depending on where you are coming from, Costa Rica is most easily accessible by commercial airplane for most of my clients. Many carriers fly direct into the country or you can catch a connecting flight to save money.Costa Rica boasts 2 INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS. While you can fly into either, the Osa Peninsula is located much closer to the SAN JOSE AIRPORT.
Once in San Jose, there are many options on how to reach Drake bay.
Trying to score cheap flight? Check out the following apps.
REMEMBER our 5 day experiences run Sunday 3 p.m. to Friday 3 p.m. please ensure you book your international flights with enough time to get to Drake Bay!!
Getting to Drake Bay
Drake Bay is located in the very South Pacific on Costa Rica, only a few hours from Panama. Depending on how quickly you want to arrive, there are quite a few options. Let me know if you need help arranging your transport from Drake Bay.
By Air: Drake Bay is served by a small airport and can be reached directly from either of the international airports or many cities in Costa Rica! Small carriers come & go but the national airline Sansa is always there. This small hopper plans takes only appx 35 minutes over rugged, spectacular coastline to reach us.
By Car: Rent a 4×4 and prepare for a crazy adventure. The road from San Jose down to the coast and along the pacific highwy is decent and will take you appx 6-7 hours. The drive from Palmar Northe requires a 4 x 4 and can flooded out. You may also park the car at Sierpe and take the boat in as below.
By Bus: Grab a bus from the San Jose trapoca station for an affordable and easy way to the coast. These large greyhound type buses will take you as far as Palmar Northe or Sierpe.
By Boat: Do like the locals and take the River Taxis from the town of Sierpe up the river and over to our main beach! they will drop you off minutes from your accommodations.
How should I bring?
What should I pack?
Less is more in the jungle!!
You will be living in your bathing suits or fast drying easy wear clothes as we adventure and play in the jungle. An excellent light weight shoe, plenty of sunscreen and bugspray along with a hat are the basic. Check out the PRINTABLE PDF from My Tan feet, a regular in Costa Rica!
This list will be updated for you in the Fall of 2021 before departures.
I am beyond excited to be able to welcome you to Costa Rica and show you the best of the best in Osa. Adventure On!
Have questions?
Read our itinerary and info sections and still have questions? Email us!
