The Active Adventurer

Welcome to amazing and inviting Costa Rica! Your private transportation will pick you up in Costa Rica’s capital San Jose and take you to beautiful Manuel Antonio. On your way there you will drive down the lush mountains and pass the river Tarcoles where you can make a shorter stop to take photos of the crocodiles that live under the bridge. After your check-in at the great hotel Makanda By the Sea you have the rest of the evening to dine and relax.

Whitewater rafting is on your itinerary today and this adrenaline-fueled adventure makes a great mix of nature and excitement. Depending on the season you will be taken to either Savegre River or “El Chorro”. Your professional guide will instruct you on how to do the rafting and then take you safely through the river during the day. The evening is open for discovery, and it could be a great opportunity to discover one of the many great restaurants in the area.

Costa Rica is a world-famous surf destination, and today you will go with a professional instructor to learn the basics of surfing. Hopefully during the day, you will be able to stand up and surf your own very first wave! This is an amazing feeling and also works as a sort of meditation for many people. The water is warm throughout the year and it’s a great exercise! 

Explore the Isla Damas mangrove ecosystem on a comfortable boat gliding along the water while birdwatching and admiring the verdant flora of the area. One of Costa Rica's most important natural habitats. Your experienced guide will spot flora and fauna along the way, pointing out species such as reptiles, anteaters, and monkeys.

After breakfast your private transportation will take you along the Pacific coastline to harbor town Sierpe. In Sierpe you will be met by a boat that will take you to your natural lodge, the great Drake Bay Wilderness Resort. The lodge is close by the Corcovado National Park, which is the most diverse national park of Costa Rica. Days of amazing adventures await you!

Today you will get your adrenaline pumping again as your guide will take you to the canopy tour, or the zip-line tour as it may also be referred to. You will get a view of nature from up in the canopy and you will fly through the treetops on the steel wires. You will be safely attached to the lines in climbing gear and your guide will instruct you how to go safely and how to stop.

The marine life of Costa Rica is astonishing as well, and today you will get to discover that by joining your included tour to Caño Island. The tour is a combo of hiking trails in the immense nature where you will hike through ancient indigenous burial grounds up to the island’s top. The snorkeling included is going to give you the chance to see huge amounts of colorful fish and marine life.

If you're a nature lover, then a visit to Corcovado National Park is a must-do. This nationally protected area is one of Costa Rica's premier wildlife viewing destinations and is home to an incredible array of wildlife. With over 140 species of mammals, 116 reptiles, and over 400 kinds of birds, Corcovado National Park is a true jungle paradise. will lead you on a hike through the jungle, showing you all the amazing wildlife that the park has to offer. Endangered species like the Bairds' Tapir, Scarlet Macaw, Three-toed Sloth, White-lipped Peccary, Great Harpy Eagle, and even Jaguars are all known to reside in Corcovado. You may also see White-Faced Capuchin, Howler, Spider, and Squirrel monkeys on this incredible hike.

After your tasty breakfast it’s time to start preparing for your return. The resort's staff will take you to the domestic airport where your San Jose-bound flight awaits you. We here at Tulu Travel will plan so you will arrive well in time for your return flight to your home. We hope to see you back in Costa Rica again soon. Pura Vida and welcome back!