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Experience the Glorious Humpback
Whales,
Dolphins & Rainforest of Costa Rica!

This trip is available all year
long!!
Set your date with Nature!!
$1350 per person based on double
occupancy
Six Nights, Full Package
Welcome to a very special place. A place known by
National Geographic to be the most biologically intense area on earth... A place 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 have their babies and breed.
Let our long term experience show you the very best of Costa Rica... the Osa
Peninsula and specifically, Drake Bay, Costa Rica.
Costa Rica enjoys the longest season of Humpback Whales in the world as we
get migrations from both North and South America. Groups of hundreds and
even thousands of dolphins enjoy the warm, tropical waters here. It is truly
one of the best places to experience dolphins and whales as we have so many
different species close to shore. Be sure to check out our photos and videos!
You will also experience all the wonders of Costa
Rica's crown jewel rainforest, tours to Corcovado
National Park including including monkeys, sloths, toucans and macaws. In
Drake Bay and Corcovado National Park you can see plants and animals found no
where else in the world.
Only in Drake Bay, Costa Rica will you find
this incredible combination of wildlife both on land and at sea. Come explore the most biologically intense place on earth, both on
land and at sea!
Here is your incredible sample itinerary for the week. We can adjust the
schedule and tours according to your desires and needs:
Day 1 - Arrive in San Jose, Costa Rica and spend the night at our recommended hotel in San Jose.
Day 2 - Fly directly to Drake Bay and arrive at Hotel Ojala.
Hotel Ojala has a great location on a hill
overlooking the bay, only 200 meters from the ocean. Rooms are
air-conditioned, the only such option in Drake Bay, and they have a cool outdoor
Jacuzzi too. You will often eat the fish caught that day and it doesn't
get any fresher than that! Relax, snorkel, horseback ride (must be arranged ahead of time)
Day 3 - Dolphin and Whale Encounter. Tour starts at 8:00 am and ends
between 2 and 3 pm depending on what we see. Lunch is either on the boat
or at San Josecito beach where you can relax and snorkel. Tours are guided by Sierra, who has over 12 years guiding dolphin and whale
encounters and is the founder of The Vida Marina Foundation.
Humpback whale sightings are virtually guaranteed this time of year, and we
will also get to play with the spotted and perhaps bottlenose dolphins in the
area.
Day 4 -
Corcovado National Park - After an early breakfast, you leave for Corcovado
National Park. The crown jewel of Costa Rica's rainforests and the most
biologically intense place on earth, Corcovado is home to 400 species of birds,
140 mammals, 116 species of amphibians and reptiles, 500 species of trees and
6000 species of insects. Corcovado National Park protects several endangered
species including jaguar, puma, scarlet macaw, crocodiles, tapir, poison dart
and golden frogs and the harpy eagle. Turtles lay their eggs on the beaches. Our
experienced guide will help you to see and identify the amazing amount of
animals, trees and plants found here. Hike through the rich rainforest and see
for yourself what Costa Rica is most famous for. Lunch is served at the Ranger's
Station. Back for dinner and sharing of sightseeing stories.
Day 5 - Dolphin and Whale Encounter.
Day 6 - Free day to hike, kayak, visit Cano Island for
amazing snorkeling, horseback ride, fly
through the air on the canopy tour, or just swing in a hammock. If
enough of the group agrees, we can even do another dolphin and whale tour on
this day. These tours are NOT included in the package and are extra. Cost
depends on tour chosen.
Day 7 - Return flight to San Jose in the AM
What the price of $1350 includes:
One night at selected hotel in San Jose, taxi to airport, roundtrip flight to/from Drake Bay
plus transportation to/from airports, five nights accommodations at Hotel
Ojala, two dolphin/whale encounters, one guided tour to Corcovado National
Park, all meals while in Drake Bay.
What it does NOT include: Flights to San Jose, Costa Rica (we recommend Spirit
Air for cheap tickets if they fly from your area), meals while in San Jose,
activities on your free day, airport exit fee of $27 (paid at the airport when you leave Costa Rica).
Please read our Cancellation Policy before
clicking below.
The following is a list of the dolphin and whale species we normally see
throughout the year:
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January
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Common: Spotted dolphins, Humpback whales, Bottlenose
Dolphins, Roughtooth Dolphins, Spinner Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Pseudo
Orcas, Pilot Whales, Beaked Whales
Occasional: Orcas, Sei Whales, Brydes Whales, Rissos Dolphins
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February
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Common: Spotted dolphins, Humpback whales, Bottlenose
Dolphins, Roughtooth Dolphins, Spinner Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Pseudo
Orcas, Pilot Whales, Beaked Whales
Occasional: Orcas, Sei Whales, Brydes Whales, Rissos Dolphins
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March
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Common: Spotted dolphins, Humpback whales, Bottlenose
Dolphins, Roughtooth Dolphins, Spinner Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Pseudo
Orcas, Pilot Whales, Beaked Whales
Occasional: Orcas, Sei Whales, Brydes Whales, Rissos Dolphins
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April
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Common: Spotted dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins,
Roughtooth Dolphins, Spinner Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Pilot Whales,
Beaked Whales Occasional: Humpback whales, Orcas, Sei Whales,
Brydes Whales, Rissos Dolphins, Pseudo Orcas
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May
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Common: Spotted dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins,
Roughtooth Dolphins, Occasional: Orcas, Sei Whales, Brydes
Whales, Rissos Dolphins, Pseudo Orcas, Spinner Dolphins, Common Dolphins,
Pilot Whales, Beaked Whales
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June
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Common: Spotted dolphins, Bottlenose Dolphins,
Roughtooth Dolphins, Occasional: Humpback Whales, Orcas, Sei
Whales, Brydes Whales, Rissos Dolphins, Pseudo Orcas, Spinner Dolphins,
Common Dolphins, Pilot Whales, Beaked Whales
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July
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Common: Humpback Whales, Spotted dolphins, Bottlenose
Dolphins, Roughtooth Dolphins
Occasional: Orcas, Sei Whales, Brydes Whales, Rissos Dolphins, Pseudo
Orcas, Spinner Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Pilot Whales, Beaked
Whales
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August
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Common: Humpback Whales, Spotted dolphins, Bottlenose
Dolphins, Roughtooth Dolphins
Occasional: Orcas, Sei Whales, Brydes Whales, Rissos Dolphins, Pseudo
Orcas, Spinner Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Pilot Whales, Beaked
Whales
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September
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Common: Humpback Whales, Spotted dolphins, Bottlenose
Dolphins, Roughtooth Dolphins
Occasional: Orcas, Sei Whales, Brydes Whales, Rissos Dolphins, Pseudo
Orcas, Spinner Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Pilot Whales, Beaked
Whales
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October
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Common: Humpback Whales, Spotted dolphins, Bottlenose
Dolphins, Roughtooth Dolphins
Occasional: Orcas, Sei Whales, Brydes Whales, Rissos Dolphins, Pseudo
Orcas, Spinner Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Pilot Whales, Beaked
Whales
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November
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Common: Humpback Whales, Spotted dolphins, Bottlenose
Dolphins, Pseudo Orcas, Roughtooth Dolphins
Occasional: Orcas, Sei Whales, Brydes Whales, Rissos Dolphins,
Spinner Dolphins, Common Dolphins, Pilot Whales, Beaked Whales
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December
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Common: Humpback Whales, Spotted dolphins, Bottlenose
Dolphins, Pseudo Orcas, Roughtooth Dolphins, Spinner Dolphins, Common
Dolphins, Pilot Whales
Occasional: Orcas, Sei Whales, Brydes Whales, Rissos Dolphins,
Beaked Whales
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What to Bring on your trip:
Valid Passport. It is up to the individual traveler to check current
international travel laws and make sure their passport is up to date and
valid.
Quality snorkeling gear. Please bring a mask, snorkel and fins.
Bathing suit (at least one, 2 is better)
Shorts (fast drying clothes are best)
t-shirts
At least one pair of durable long pants
Good hiking shoes or boots
sun hat
light-weight rain jacket or poncho
30+ sun block (no oils please, it makes our boat slippery!)
lip balm
Sunglasses
flashlight with extra batteries
insect repellent
anti-itch ointment
washcloths, toothbrush etc.
seasickness medication
Extra cash for tips, souvenirs, emergencies
While not necessary, the following items may make your trip more enjoyable:
Camera/film
reading
materials
binoculars
Be sure to visit our photo,
sound and video
galleries!
For any questions, please email us at info@divinedolphin.com
If you are interested in other dates and tours in
Drake Bay, Costa Rica, please visit our sister site, Drake
Bay Info.
**Now
available! Long Term Vacation and Cabin Rentals in Drake Bay! Visit Brisa
Azul for more info!
Be sure to visit our Photo Gallery
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