This fresh take on one of Green Edventures’ most loved journeys explores the wild beauty of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula.. Designed for active adventurers who love nature, and led by our expert local guide, this tour is both informative, unique, and wildlife-focused. Each day you will trek rainforest trails and check dozens of animals off of your must see bucket list.

The journey begins in San José before heading to the Osa, where rainforest meets ocean in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. Travelers hike along wild beaches to swim in the crystal-clear Rio Claro, explore Corcovado National Park’s legendary Sirena Station, and stay in lodges surrounded by jungle sounds and ocean breezes. Along the way, they meet locals who share traditional skills, from making coconut oil to processing cacao, snorkel in the Golfo Dulce while watching for dolphins from the boat, hike rainforest trails in search of wildlife such as four species of monkeys and sloths, and learn the story of the forest—how plants and animals have evolved together in a delicate web of adaptation and survival.

Expert guidance throughout—Our friend, professional Costa Rican naturalist guide Pepé, will share his deep knowledge, love of country, and reveal the hidden stories of the rainforest’s plants and animals.

Go far from the crowds into Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula—remote, wild, and one of the most biologically rich places on Earth.

Daily hikes on rainforest trails and remote beaches, designed for active travelers who love walking, exploring, and immersing themselves in wild nature.

Wildlife encounters in Corcovado National Park—look for monkeys, sloths, crocodiles, scarlet macaws, and with luck, the elusive Baird’s tapir.

Stay in rustic eco-lodges and beachside retreats where the soundtrack is ocean waves, howler monkeys, and scarlet macaws—not air-conditioners or hair dryers.

Local connections—make coconut oil by hand, participate in a bean-to-bar chocolate workshop, and share meals with local hosts.

Boat excursion on the Golfo Dulce, a tropical fjord with coral reef snorkeling and opportunities to watch dolphins and whales.

Supportive group atmosphere—a perfect balance of challenge, discovery, and connection, with all the details taken care of.

Minimum 5 / Maximum 12 

To facilitate the most intimate and authentic experience of our adventure together, the group size is limited to no more than 14 participants. In addition to enhancing safety, a small group limits our impact on this pristine ecosystem. 

This trip needs 5 participants to reach critical mass within 90 days of the tour start date.  If we are unable to fill a trip, all participants will receive a full refund.

Once the trip is confirmed, you will receive an email that contains the travel parameters for booking your flight, waivers, and other tour-specific details.

Activity Level: Very active. Multiple hikes per day in a hot and humid environment. Trails are uneven footpaths with varied and steep terrain. Must be able to walk and stand for 2-3 hours.

Difficulty: Healthy and active travelers will find this tour moderately strenuous. Travelers with cardiovascular issues, or mobility issues should not join this tour.

Style: Rustic

Day 1: Country Inn Airport Hotel

Day 2 & 3: Poor Man’s Paradise

Day 4 & 5:  La Tarde Eco Reserve

Day 6 & 7: La Leona Lodge

Day 8: Corcovado Beach Lodge (or similar)

Delicious and healthy meals from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day.

All participants must have a passport valid for travel 6 months beyond the date of departure. 

Passports/Visas:

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Vaccinations & Travel Health:

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Green Edventures does not provide medical or travel insurance in the package price. Comprehensive travel insurance is available at www.greenedventures.com/travel-insurance 

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We strive to deliver a seamless and unforgettable travel experience. However, all itineraries are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. We reserve the right to modify the advertised itinerary, including changes to the order of activities, destinations, or accommodations, guides, and trip leaders without prior notice.

In the event of changes, we will make every effort to provide alternative arrangements of equal value to ensure your overall experience remains exceptional. Your safety, satisfaction, and enjoyment remain our top priorities.

We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we work to create the best possible journey for you.

Guests arrive in San José, Costa Rica, and transfer to the Country Inn Airport Hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with the group and get ready for the adventures ahead.

Meals: Dinner

An early morning scenic flight (45 minutes) aboard a small propeller plane offers breathtaking views over Costa Rica’s wild rainforest landscapes, all the way to the remote southwest corner—the Osa Peninsula, one of the most biologically rich places on Earth.

Upon landing in Puerto Jiménez, transfer by minivan (approximately two hours) to Drake Bay, passing the outskirts of Corcovado National Park. After lunch, hike two hours along a remote beach to Rio Claro—a stunning turquoise tidal river flowing from the rainforest for a refreshing swim.

Overnight: Poor Man’s Paradise (2 nights)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today is a grand wildlife adventure. Travel by speedboat to Corcovado’s Sirena Biological Station, with landings timed to the rhythm of the waves and tides. The park is famous for its incredible biodiversity—visitors may see four species of monkeys, crocodiles, sloths, and often the elusive Baird’s tapir (a gentle, pig-like mammal related to horses and rhinos).

Return to Drake Bay in the late afternoon.

Overnight: Poor Man’s Paradise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Transfer from Drake Bay to La Tarde Ecological Station, a remote, off-the-grid eco-lodge overlooking lush gardens and home to a 100 hectare nature reserve adjacent to Corcovado National Park. The reserve attracts countless bird species and monkeys. In the afternoon, hike into pristine primary rainforest to learn why this reserve is called La Tarde. If conditions allow, enjoy a refreshing swim in a natural pool.

Overnight: La Tarde Eco Reserve (2 nights)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day exploring La Tarde’s ficus trails and discovering its natural wonders. Highlights include the towering canfincillo tree, whose sap is so rich in natural hydrocarbons it can ignite even when freshly cut, and the sacred ceiba tree, believed to connect the realms of earth and spirit. Wildlife sightings may include toucans, parrots, and multiple monkey species.

Overnight: La Tarde Eco Reserve

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

It will be hard to say goodbye to La Tarde, but new adventures await. First, explore a tropical fjord by boat and learn about the various habitats that are unique to the gulf. Look for whales and dolphins and snorkel over a shallow coral reef.

In the afternoon, hike two miles down one of the most beautiful beaches in the world to an eco-lodge where ocean waves and the calls of scarlet macaws create the soundtrack to your stay.

Overnight: La Leona Lodge (2 nights)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hike the trails around La Leona. A favorite is the Monkey Camp Trail, which climbs to 1,000 feet and offers panoramic views of an undeveloped coastline where the blue Pacific meets black sand beaches stretching for miles. We look for more wildlife, with frequent sightings of monkeys and tropical birds, and army dart frogs.

Later, learn how to make coconut oil from scratch and take home your own sample.

Overnight: La Leona Lodge

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hike out of La Leona in the morning. In the afternoon, on the way to Puerto Jimenez stop at a local cocoa farm to learn how chocolate is made—from bean to bar. Participate in hands-on preparation and taste freshly made treats.

Evening, dinner at the hotel.

Overnight: Corcovado Beach Lodge (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning flights from Puerto Jiménez to San José connect with International flights home or continue with the optional Monteverde Cloud Forest Extension.

Meals: Breakfast

Your expert local guide, Pepé, is an amazing storyteller and will use his vast knowledge and gift of teaching to share with you the complex relationships of plants and animals in the rainforest. He is an expert at spotting animals and will give participants unforgettable guided nature walks. You will feel like you are discovering the rainforest like a true explorer.

Pepé is a master naturalist and will teach you how every plant, monkey, bird, insect, and reptile is connected to each other via the delicate and intricate community within the rainforest. Pepé is Costa Rican and proud of his beautiful country. His passion for sharing his knowledge of the Tico culture and the amazing symbiotic life of tropical flora and fauna is evidence of how much he loves Costa Rica. Since 1997, he has been guiding people into the rainforests of Costa Rica and Panama. Our guests are shocked by now much Pepé knows! — It’s almost super human!

Kelly has 20+ years of experience teaching outdoor education and trip guiding. Kelly has worked with the Becoming an Outdoors-Woman program since 1997 teaching a wide variety of hands-on outdoor skills classes and guiding trips locally and internationally. Kelly has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin Stevens-Point in Natural Resource Management with an emphasis in Environmental Education / Interpretation. She has a passion for making outdoor recreation accessible to all skill levels and physical abilities and looking forward to sharing Costa Rica with you. 

You can read more about Kelly here: Meet Trip Leader Kelly VanLaanen