The rich biological diversity of Corcovado National Park is outstanding. Take a 20-minute boat ride to San Pedrillo Ranger Station at the entrance to this renowned park. En route keep watch for dolphins and other marine life before passing the nesting spot for brown booby. There is a wet landing on arrival so bring suitable footwear for both this and your hike through the park. A personable naturalist guide then leads you on a 2-hour hike through primary and secondary rainforest while pointing out the abundant wildlife and flora. This area nurtures four types of monkey as well as coatis, sloths and anteaters. Keep watch for spectacular scarlet macaws, toucans and a wide variety of avian species. Soon the blue waters of the Pacific beckon as you take a refreshing dip and enjoy fresh fruit and other refreshments. Return to the ship is by boat after a morning of sheer delight.

Costa Rica’s warm seas are home to one of the world’s most biologically diverse marine habitats. Cruise to the Osa Peninsula, where migrations from both the northern and southern hemispheres endow this region with the longest humpback whale season in the world! Your adventure begins when you board the boat and soon you head off to Drake Bay, on the Osa Peninsula’s western flanks in search of humpback whales as well as bottlenose and spotted dolphins. This region has been described by ¨National Geographic as “the most biologically intense area on earth.... where large groups of dolphins, whales, sea turtles and manta rays swim in clear blue tropical waters and where humpback whales come from two different hemispheres to deliver their babies and breed!” Sightings may include manta rays, numerous turtle species, large schools of tuna, and an occasional marlin or sailfish. Your adventure is enhanced throughout by the informative commentary of a naturalist guide who describes the biology, behavior and habits of the various wildlife species. Throughout, the photographic opportunities are excellent. Your excursion concludes with a cooling swim and tasty snacks at San Josecito Beach before returning to the yacht. Please note, due to the limited number of guests allowed on this excursion, it sells out quickly.

Follow a professional guide through one of Costa Rica’s most famous National Parks. Spectacular natural beauty and peaceful atmosphere attract many visitors to Golfo Dulce annually; explore a park that gathers numerous species of butterflies, monkeys, reptiles, orchids, etc. The National Wildlife Refuge of Golfito has special characteristics. The flora and fauna found there are considered the northern most point for many species found in the southern part of the Continent, and many of these are endemic. For this reason, the area around Golfito is ideal for Scientific Tourism which makes it unique within the entire country for its great value and exuberance. It was created in 1945 by the Banana Company of Costa Rica who later passed it on to the Costa Rican government in 1984. As part of the National Park System, the Wildlife Refuge of Golfito provides a home to more than 125 species of trees, including 4 that are in danger of extinction such as: the Peltogyne Purpurea, the Tachigalia Versicolor, the Butternut and the M.Guianensis. There are 11 species of Heliconias, 31 species of orchids, and more than 12 species of ferns. Four species of monkeys also live here, along with 300 species of birds (120% more than those found in North America), 139 mammal species and more than 200 species of amphibians and reptiles.

An exhilarating way to get to experience the Primary Forest - from the true perspective of a canopy dweller! See it as the sloth, monkeys and toucans do - from 100 feet up 'flying' from tree to tree! 10 Cables and 11 platform stations wind through the exuberant forested mountains over Golfito Bay exposing expansive views over the Pacific and close up looks at the canopy habitat inside and out. Under the care of a professional trained guide you will strap in your patented security harness and hook up to the network of cables and go! Waiver required

As you depart the main pier, travel 45 minutes by boat through Golfo Dulce with a great view of some of the most intense rainforest landscapes that there are in the world. The green blue landscape is beyond any description. There are occasions when a red bright spot comes into the picture, and you will be astonished with the scarlet macaws and their noisy freedom! After a wet landing, you will arrive at the Rescue Center and are welcomed by Carol and her two babies, Sweetie & Winkie, two juvenile spider moneys that will accompany you throughout your visit. Just follow Carol into the rainforest to see and learn about animal behavior, pad the monkeys, take a close look at the Tayra, the Sloths and Macaws all surrounded by an amazing rainforest. Osa Wildlife Sanctuary is committed to providing wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and the release of orphaned, injured or displaced animals indigenous to the Southern Pacific zone of Costa Rica. This unique position affords us the opportunity of success with soft reintroductions to the wild as Piedras release back to the wild. Those less fortunate are cared for in generously-sized, environmentally enriched enclosures with an abundance and variety of their native diet. After this gratifying experience, A visit follows to Casa Orquideas, a beautiful garden that contains all sorts of tropical plants, and samples of other species brought from all over the world. There is so much to learn while you visit the medicinal gardens and indulge your senses with the beauty and perfume of the flowers in different colors and shapes. Casa Orquideas is considered by many bird watchers as one of the sites in the area to spot beautiful birds such as Toucans, Aracaris, Tanagers, Honey Creepers, Manakins and much more.

Manuel Antonio National Park is considered the most beautiful of all Costa Rica’s many national parks. A scenic drive of 30 minutes brings you to the entrance of this magnificent tropical rain forest ecosystem. A knowledgeable naturalist tour guide then leads you along small trails past verdant flora as you look for agile monkeys and rainbow-hued tropical birds. The trail is well maintained and along an easy- walking level surface. As this forest kisses the sea, within 90 minutes you reach the warm waters of the Pacific, where there’s time for a refreshing swim. Another hour’s leisurely walk brings you to the park exit as you continue past abundant flora and fauna. Back aboard the coach, you return directly to the tender pier or take an optional dropoff in the town of Quepos.

After a 40-minutes ride passing by the town of Quepos and oil palm plantations, you will arrive to the farm where the horses will be ready for you. After a few minutes of instructions and saddling up the horses, your journey will start, crossing the rain forest and always keeping an eye out for monkeys or birds this forest shelters. The expert naturalist guides will be with you, sharing all their knowledge about the local medicinal plants that grow wild in the forest. After a slow 1:15-minute ride you will arrive to a pristine pool, where you are welcome to dip into the crystal clear waters of this unique farm waterfall. After this refreshing experience, your horses will take you back to the Ranch where refreshments and snacks will be available. Then it is time to return to the ship after seeing one of the most beautiful places along the Costa Rica's Pacific.

This tour offers beautiful views along the road, it is exciting but not exhausting. Besides of enjoying this water related experience the chance of seeing lots of bird species are excellent. You will depart Quepos on a 1-1/2 hour transfer by air-conditioned motor-coach by way of the rural town of El Silencio passing by palm, teak and Melina plantations. After a short comfort stop where you can often spot toucans and macaws, continue toward the town of Santo Domingo, where a group of qualified bilingual guides with professional equipment are waiting for you to start this 2 hour class I, II amazing river floating. Your personable guides will give you an orientation about the river and its natural environment, which is considered one of the most beautiful rivers of Central America. The scenery and wildlife along the Rio Savegre are legendary, your opportunity to enjoy beautiful landscapes, including some native African oil palm plantations, White Ibis, Cormorants, Egrets, Crocodiles and Herons, experiencing both action and periods of relaxation.