Costa Rica Adventures

Matapalo ½ Day Hike

This is the perfect hike if you’re tight on time and want to see as much as possible! Matapalo guided tour is one of the most breathtaking locations on the peninsula. Packed with wildlife, Matapalo shares a border with Corcovado National Park. See monkeys, toucans, and scarlet macaws and finish up your adventure at a refreshing waterfall.

Waterfall Rappelling + Horseback Riding

This wild and wet adventure will get your adrenaline pumping! Make your way to the top of the mountain on horseback and enjoy a beautiful jungle hike as your guide points out exotic wildlife. It’s not unusual to see monkeys, macaws, and toucans.

You’ll reach the crest of the King Louis waterfall while your guides brief you on rappelling equipment and teach you how to rappel safely. Don’t forget to pause for a moment as you descend down the 100-foot fall. This tour can be done on its own or in combination with the tree climbing.

Zipline Canopy Tour

An adrenaline-packed canopy tour up to 30 meters in the air! You’ll be gliding from one zip-line to another on this high-flying eco-adventure, taking in the wildlife at eye-level.  The zip-line tour is safe, low-impact and easy to control your speed making it a great way to see the Osa Peninsula.

Mangrove Kayak Exploration

Glide through the shade of 80-foot Costa Rican mangroves in your kayak- the perfect up-close vantage point.  Bridging land and sea, mangroves host a wide array of wildlife like lizards and birds. You’ll be guided up-river and back with the tide, making paddling fairly easy. Dry bags are provided.

Osa Wildlife Sanctuary Adventure and Dolphin Tour

Enjoy a scenic boat ride to the Osa Wildlife Sanctuary across the Golfo Dulce. Here, you’ll meet orphaned animals that are cared for until they can be released into the wild. Many of these tiny creatures can be petted, making this tour a favorite among families. Depending on the time of year, you’ll have the opportunity for dolphin watching on the ride back!

Chocolate Tour

Adventure back to the roots of cacao agriculture during Mayan times. You’ll learn how cacao is produced in the orchards, including various kinds of cacao and its role in the food cycle. Sample the cacao fruit and learn about the preparation and making of raw chocolate. Enjoy chocolate fondue served with fresh local fruit and homemade banana bread. Learning never tasted so good!

Rainforest Jungle Adventure Hike

Be guided through the jungle of the rainforest surrounding Blue Osa. Our in house naturalist will show you the secrets of the flora and fauna that surround the property. You’ll learn about the plants and animals, and will get a taste of the fruits from the jungle. You’ll see toucans, monkeys possibly a sloth, and so much more!

Horseback Riding

Ride through lush lowland meadows, dense tropical rainforest and across pristine beaches in a breathtaking adventure of a lifetime. Your guides will show you incredible vistas overlooking Golfo Dulce, point out exotic plants and animals, and provide you a unique experience to learn about the environment. No expertise needed, all ages welcome. The Horseback Riding Tour can be done on its own or with Waterfall Rappelling and/or Tree Climbing Tours.

Bird Watching

With 359 species of birds that call the Osa Peninsula home, the entire peninsula is fertile birding ground. Because the Osa is rich in animal life, there a wide variety of habitats and healthy populations. Expect to see a lot of other wildlife. This is the best opportunity to see wildlife and experience some stellar birding at Playa Tamales.

Surfing Lessons

Great for all skill-levels, Pan Dulce Beach in Matapalo has gentle surf with a long ride.  These lessons are great for all ages. We’ve had people ranging from kids up to 80 years enjoy surfing! Tours vary depending on the tide and boards are provided. Please reserve in advance.