Private Tour
Drake Bay - Private Primary Rainforest Tour (Corcovado Next Door)
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
The adventure begins at 6:30 a.m. when we pick you up directly from your accommodation in Drake Bay. From there, you’ll enjoy a 4x4 ride to Corcovado Next Door, a private reserve located in the rural community of Los Planes, right next to the boundary of Corcovado National Park. This peaceful hike will take you through one of the few remaining primary forests in the region, a lush ecosystem full of life. Along the trails, you’ll observe animal tracks and learn to identify wildlife signs, as well as the rich tropical flora and its unique adaptations. The terrain is mostly flat, ideal for those seeking a relaxed yet authentic rainforest experience. Midway through the tour, you’ll enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch prepared by local residents, surrounded by pristine nature. Small groups, bilingual guides, comfortable 4x4 transportation, and an eco-friendly approach that supports conservation and the Los Planes community.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Bahia Drake
During this experience, you will walk along primary tropical rainforest trails with a certified naturalist guide, learning how to identify local flora and signs of wildlife. The terrain is mostly flat, making it ideal for a calm and accessible hike. At the end of the tour, you’ll enjoy a traditional lunch prepared by local residents. Round-trip 4x4 transportation from your accommodation is included, offering comfortable and safe logistics. This activity combines education, nature, and local culture in small groups, under a responsible ecotourism approach.
What‘s Included
Lunch
Round-trip transportation from your accommodation
Certified expert guide
Admission to the private reserve
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Drake Bay - Private Primary Rainforest Tour (Corcovado Next Door)
Pickup included
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome guide and Experience in Drake’s Bay
E683ZCandym,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you want a personalised wildlife experience with an ultra enthusiastic expert on plants, birds and everything in between, look no further than super Steven and the landowner, Gilberto. We had a brilliant, informative well paced hike, giving us loads of time to spot and photograph animals, plants and birds. If we, or our friends, come to Costa Rica in the near future we would not hesitate to recommend or get in touch with Steven to coordinate expert wildlife trips. Kath and I are lucky to be quite well travelled but agree that Steven is one of the best guides we have had the pleasure to meet. Thanks for a fantastic unforgettable experience. We wish you every success with your business, although we are sure with your enthusiasm it’s guaranteed to fly. Pura Vida Kath and Andy
5 guests to 1 guide, so lots of details shared about the forest and able to take time to explore and see lots of animals. Added
CyclingManBeds,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent small group tour of primary rain forest
Off the usual paths into the forest!
kaimC8870JC,Feb 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really loved our tour! Karen is so enthusiastic about nature and you can really feel her passion for it during the tour. Since the group size is really small, you can fire away all your questions. In addition to this all her explanations taught us much about the forests and its history. We saw many animals on our walk, including spider monkeys, a snake, little bats hiding in cut palm leaves and many many beautiful birds and insects. Doing this tour you get to see a side of nature without concrete or wooden paths, just forest grounds and I have never felt so close to nature before. The traditionally made lunch was also so delicious and a cherry on top of a wonderful activity. Thank you Karen for the amazing tour!
Best 6 Hours Ever In Nature
Paul S,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A 4 hour walk thru primary and secondary forest at the edge of Corcovado. Karen, the guide, not only revealed the riches of the flora and fauna of the area but explained the extraordinary history of the forest and its role in the ecological movement in Costa Rica. We met two of the land owners who preserve the land along the edge of Corcovado and maintain trails on their own land for exploration. Afterwards we had a delightful lunch prepared by one of the hosts. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to see and learn about the wild life that makes Costa Rica unique in this hemisphere. We saw a chestnut-backed ant bird, a black cheeked-ant-tanager bird, and other exotic birds, extraordinary spiders and ant colonies and other bugs, spider monkeys, fascinating ferns and trees. If you visit Drake Bay do not miss this.
Beautiful Rainforest
Marcia G,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful experience with a knowledgeable guide, my husband and myself. Arturo went at my pace and was very informative. It was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy nature at its best. The reserve is pristine. It was the best meal we had during Costa Rica trip!!
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