DRAKE BAY TOURS &
GREAT DIVING IN CANO ISLAND
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WHY SHOULD VISIT DRAKE BAY
We are naturalist guides of Costa Rica, in other words. We have over 24 years of accumulated experience working all over the country…
And honestly, we couldn´t have any better place to work than Drake Bay.
Let´s be honest, we, as guide, don´t want to be dealing with irrated customer on daily basis. And that can happen when you take them to overcrowded destinations or unsafe places.
However, in Drake Bay everybody is happy… Who wouldn´t be ? … I mean, we are in paradise.
Likewise, Drake bay ajust just perfectly with our concept of non-traditional tourism.
We want tourist to explore the real wilderness, live unforgettable experiencie, share with locals, breathe fresh air and feel alive.
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DRAKE BAY TOURS
Allow us to present you our wildlife and adventure tours in Drake Bay.
CANO ISLAND SNORKELING OR DIVING
$95 SNORKEL
$145 TWO TANKS DIVING
Swimm with turtles, rays and colourful fish, while listening the sounds of the whales singing.
Departure: Drake Bay at 07:30 am
Return to Drake Bay at 02:30 pm
- Boat round-trip transportation, and its respective crew, captain and assistant.
- Certified guide or dive master.
- Lunch and snacks
- Tickets to Cano Island Biological Reserve.
- Snorkeling or diving equipment.
The trip begins when we board a boat to the Caño island.
During one hour we will sail through the Pacific Ocean hoping to be fortunate to coincide with marine animals such as: turtles, dolphins or whales that can sometimes be seen during the course.
Once we reach the Caño island, we will do 2 snorkelling or diving in different points of the island, each will last approximately 45 minutes. Between snorkels or dives we will take a 20-minute break on the island’s beach.
After the last dive we take the boat to San josesito beach. The white sand and the calm and shallow waters make this beach an excellent place to end the tour with a flourish. There we will rest, later we will take the boat back to Drake Bay.
SIERPE MANGROVE TOUR
$110
Imagine an Amazon river tour but with higher concentration of animals.
Departure: Drake Bay 07:00 am
Return: 02:30 pm to Drake Bay or Sierpe at 01:30 pm.
- Boat round trip: Drake Bay – Sierpe – Drake Bay.
- Boat Crew (capitain, assistant)
- Lunch.
- Naturalist guide.
- 4 to 5 hrs navigation trip.
The mangrove of sierpe is like a small Amazon but with a greater concentration of animals. It is the second best place to observe wildlife in Costa Rica, only surpassed by the Corcovado National Park. The boat trip is approximately 4 to 5 hrs.
There is a break for lunch and if preffered you can stay in Sierpe or continue all the way to Drake.
TAMANDUA CANYONING
$85
This a great way of exploring a very remote jungle with hardly any trail.
If you are looking for a real jungle adventure this is our best option.
Departure from Drake at: 06:30 am
Return: 02:00 pm
- Tickets to Tamandua Biological Station
- Guide specialist in jungle survival with machete.
- Water bags or drybags.
- Lunch
- Transportation.
SHORT TOURS
If you are very nature enthusiast that don´t any time off, here we have some options for you.
NIGHT TOUR
$45
Drake Bay offers one of the nicest night walks you could do in Costa Rica. We have a special trail where you will observe snakes, the most famous frogs in the country and a host of insects you likely never knew existed. Don’t worry, you are in safe hands with your guide!
- Naturalist guide
- Entrance fees
- Rubber (wellington) boots
- Flashlights
Departure at 06:00 pm
Return at 08:30 pm
BIRD WATCHING TOUR
$45
With over 900 species of birds, Costa Rica is a paradise for bird watchers. Due to the biodiversity of the area, Drake Bay is particularly rich with numerous species, so this tour is designed to observe and identify as many birds as possible. This is a great way to introduce you to the beautiful area of Drake Bay!
Naturalist guide with spotting scope, binoculars and Birds of Costa Rica Guide Book.
Morning Route
Departure at 05:30 am and return at 08:30 am
Afternoon route
Departure at 02:30 pm and return at 05:30 pm
WHY CHOOSE US?
inspirational
Our adventures were designed in order to inspire and motivate.
off the beaten track
Friendly people, less hassles, no line ups, forget the crowds, find true adventure.
jungle experts
Our guides are specialist in jungle interpretation and survival.