Overview
Beautiful Corcovado National Park protects the best rainforest environment on the Pacific Coast of Central America. Nearly 400 species of birds, about 140 species of mammals, and more than 500 species of trees have been recorded here.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
San Jose / Palmar Sur / Corcovado National Park
From San Jose, fly by charter flight to Palmar Sur. On arrival, you are met and transferred to a jetty for a 1- 1.5-hour ride by motor launch to either Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge or Aguila de Osa Inn. Overnight at the lodge...BLD
San Jose / Palmar Sur / Corcovado National Park - Day 1
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights), Costa Rica
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, tucked away in the trees and cooled by the Pacific, is a 170-acre private reserve bordering Corcovado National Park. There are no roads to the lodge—access is only by a 1.5-hour ride by motor launch. Accommodations is offered in charming bungalows, each one tucked away in its own private garden. The bungalows are simple, offering a queen bed with mosquito netting, ceiling fans, table with chairs, closet space, wood-beamed ceilings, shutters handmade by Costa Rican artisans, private bathroom, 24-hour electricity, and an outdoor hammock. The lodge’s open-air bar is surrounded by fruit trees, which draws birds, monkeys, and other animals, there is a small swimming pool for relaxing. Simple meals are served in the restaurant using fresh ingredients.
Aguila de Osa
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights), Drake Bay, Costa Rica
The Aguila de Osa is set on a high bluff overlooking the Aguitas River with panoramic views of Drake Bay, just outside Corcovado National Park. There are no roads to the inn—access is only via a 1-hour ride by motor launch. The inn’s 11 rooms and 2 suites are open and spacious, with screened windows to ensure a tropical breeze. They feature large Italian-tiled bathrooms, cathedral ceilings, ceiling fans, and 24-hour electricity. A lighted, paved trail connects the rooms with the inn’s restaurant and reception area. The open-air restaurant serves family-style meals, including fresh seafood from the lodge’s boats. The Aguila de Osa is the best choice for more active travelers because the rooms are arranged on a steep hillside and there is some steep walking to get between the rooms and the restaurant.
Day 2
Corcovado National Park
Enjoy a guided tour of Corcovado National Park along trails that ascend and descend through verdant rainforest. Costa Rica’s largest population of scarlet macaws lives in Corcovado, along with an array of other tropical wildlife. Overnight at Casa Corcovado or Aguila de Osa...BLD
Corcovado National Park - Day 2
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights), Costa Rica
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, tucked away in the trees and cooled by the Pacific, is a 170-acre private reserve bordering Corcovado National Park. There are no roads to the lodge—access is only by a 1.5-hour ride by motor launch. Accommodations is offered in charming bungalows, each one tucked away in its own private garden. The bungalows are simple, offering a queen bed with mosquito netting, ceiling fans, table with chairs, closet space, wood-beamed ceilings, shutters handmade by Costa Rican artisans, private bathroom, 24-hour electricity, and an outdoor hammock. The lodge’s open-air bar is surrounded by fruit trees, which draws birds, monkeys, and other animals, there is a small swimming pool for relaxing. Simple meals are served in the restaurant using fresh ingredients.
Aguila de Osa
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights), Drake Bay, Costa Rica
The Aguila de Osa is set on a high bluff overlooking the Aguitas River with panoramic views of Drake Bay, just outside Corcovado National Park. There are no roads to the inn—access is only via a 1-hour ride by motor launch. The inn’s 11 rooms and 2 suites are open and spacious, with screened windows to ensure a tropical breeze. They feature large Italian-tiled bathrooms, cathedral ceilings, ceiling fans, and 24-hour electricity. A lighted, paved trail connects the rooms with the inn’s restaurant and reception area. The open-air restaurant serves family-style meals, including fresh seafood from the lodge’s boats. The Aguila de Osa is the best choice for more active travelers because the rooms are arranged on a steep hillside and there is some steep walking to get between the rooms and the restaurant.
Day 3
Cano Island Snorkeling Adventure
Boat to Cano Island for snorkeling amid a colorful spectrum of Pacific Coast reef fish as well as rays and sea turtles. Overnight at Casa Corcovado or Aguila de Osa...BLD
Cano Island Snorkeling Adventure - Day 3
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights), Costa Rica
Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, tucked away in the trees and cooled by the Pacific, is a 170-acre private reserve bordering Corcovado National Park. There are no roads to the lodge—access is only by a 1.5-hour ride by motor launch. Accommodations is offered in charming bungalows, each one tucked away in its own private garden. The bungalows are simple, offering a queen bed with mosquito netting, ceiling fans, table with chairs, closet space, wood-beamed ceilings, shutters handmade by Costa Rican artisans, private bathroom, 24-hour electricity, and an outdoor hammock. The lodge’s open-air bar is surrounded by fruit trees, which draws birds, monkeys, and other animals, there is a small swimming pool for relaxing. Simple meals are served in the restaurant using fresh ingredients.
Aguila de Osa
Days 1 to 3 (3 nights), Drake Bay, Costa Rica
The Aguila de Osa is set on a high bluff overlooking the Aguitas River with panoramic views of Drake Bay, just outside Corcovado National Park. There are no roads to the inn—access is only via a 1-hour ride by motor launch. The inn’s 11 rooms and 2 suites are open and spacious, with screened windows to ensure a tropical breeze. They feature large Italian-tiled bathrooms, cathedral ceilings, ceiling fans, and 24-hour electricity. A lighted, paved trail connects the rooms with the inn’s restaurant and reception area. The open-air restaurant serves family-style meals, including fresh seafood from the lodge’s boats. The Aguila de Osa is the best choice for more active travelers because the rooms are arranged on a steep hillside and there is some steep walking to get between the rooms and the restaurant.
Day 4
To San Jose
Return by motor launch and charter flight to San Jose, then transfer to the hotel or to the airport for departure...B
