Wild South: Osa & Golfo Dulce
Wild South: Osa & Golfo Dulce
Two of the most remote and biodiverse lodges in Central America — both boat-access only — in one unforgettable journey.
Package Highlights
Charter Flights Included
Scenic low-altitude charter flights SJO ↔︎ Drake Bay and Golfito — spectacular aerial views of the Osa Peninsula.
La Paloma Lodge — Full Board
Rainforest-edge luxury perched above Drake Bay — guided by expert local naturalists, full board throughout.
Caño Island Marine Reserve
UNESCO-recognized waters with manta rays, whale sharks, hammerheads and green sea turtles — world-class snorkelling.
Humpback Whale Watching
Drake Bay is one of the world’s prime humpback whale nurseries — sightings almost year-round.
Playa Nicuesa — Boat-Access Only
165-acre private rainforest reserve on the Golfo Dulce — kayaking, night hikes and absolute wilderness.
Corcovado National Park
National Geographic’s ‘most biologically intense place on earth’ — jaguars, tapirs, 500+ bird species.
Full Board in the Wilderness
All meals, guides and activities included at both remote lodges — pure immersion, nothing left to arrange.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival at SJO. Hotel Bougainvillea (1N) — lush garden hotel near the airport.
Charter flight SJO →︎ Drake Bay (25 min scenic low-altitude flight). Arrive La Paloma Lodge by private boat (3N, full board). Settle in above the bay.
Guided hike into Corcovado National Park — primary rainforest, chance of jaguar, tapir, 4 species of monkey. (Park entrance fee extra.)
Caño Island snorkelling & diving — Costa Rica’s finest marine reserve: manta rays, whale sharks, hammerheads. Dolphin & humpback whale watching.
Private boat transfer →︎ Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge (2N, full board). Boat-access only. 165-acre private rainforest reserve on Golfo Dulce.
Kayaking on the Golfo Dulce. Guided rainforest hike on private trails. Night jungle walk — poison dart frogs and kinkajous.
Private boat →︎ Golfito. Charter flight GFO →︎ SJO (1 hr). Hotel Bougainvillea (1N, city night).
Free half-day in San José — optional city tour or artisan market. Relax before departure.
Airport transfer to SJO. Final departure.
Route Map
Included & Excluded
✓︎ Included
- ✓︎ 8 nights accommodation — Bougainvillea (San José), La Paloma Lodge (Drake Bay), Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge (Golfo Dulce)
- ✓︎ Full board at La Paloma & Playa Nicuesa · Breakfast in San José
- ✓︎ Domestic flights San José–Drake Bay & Puerto Jiménez–San José
- ✓︎ Private boat transfers between lodges
- ✓︎ Corcovado National Park guided hike · Caño Island snorkelling
- ✓︎ Playa Nicuesa: kayaking & guided hikes
✗︎ Not Included
- ✗︎ International flights
- ✗︎ Travel insurance
- ✗︎ Corcovado National Park entrance fee
- ✗︎ Personal expenses
- ✗︎ Tips
Notes: Both lodges boat-access only — strongest USP for high-end European & US market. Costa Rica’s most biodiverse region.
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