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A bright red and blue bird (macaw) is in flight about to land, wings spread and talons out, on some fruit in a tree, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica

Osa Peninsula & Golfo Dulce Holidays


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This remote area can be reached by a short flight from San Jose or via road, and is a must-see destination for nature lovers. As you journey to this remote south west corner of the country, you will encounter pristine rainforest, abundant wildlife and secluded beaches.

When you spend time in this beautiful region you will experience an incredible diversity of flora and fauna - with over 400 species of birds and an array of amazing mammals and reptiles it's impossible not to! From your lodge, watch vibrant scarlet macaws and beautiful toucans fly overhead, colourful lizards scuttling around the forest floor, and wake up to the unmistakable cry of howler monkeys! It's simply magical.

Make sure you explore the forest with one of the experienced local guides who have amazing detection skills and can spot even the most elusive forest residents, as well as knowing the best trails and which habitats certain creatures prefer.

Trailfinders offers a wide range of Costa Rica holidays and we have a dedicated team of destination specialists who are a mine of information about what to do here, often with first-hand travel experience. Whether you want to explore Costa Rica with your own private driver, embark on a fly drive, join a sociable small group tour, or are simply looking for advice on the best national parks or luxury hotels for a beach holiday – they are the perfect people to ask.
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OUR HOLIDAYS TO OSA PENINSULA & GOLFO DULCE

Here's a snapshot of some of our most popular holidays visiting the Osa Peninsula. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, click on the link below them to see our complete range of holidays and tours in Costa Rica.
Discover Costa Rica
Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
15 days / 14 nights

This tour is perfect for those wanting to see Costa Rica’s highlights while also exploring hidden corners of this beguiling destination.

Guide Price: €4,200 £3,499 pp

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Costa Rica Coast to Coast
Private Tour
16 days / 15 nights

Travel from the rugged coastline of the Pacific to the laidback Caribbean via scenic rivers and misty cloud forests on this wonderful tour showcasing Costa Rica’s diverse landscapes and wildlife.

Guide Price: €5,549 £4,599 pp

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Classic Costa Rica & Osa Peninsula
Private Tour
16 days / 15 nights

Experience some of the highlights of this beautiful country on this classic journey.

Guide Price: €4,535 £3,849 pp

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Costa Rica Wildlife Adventure
Private Tour
14 days / 13 nights

Get off the beaten track and visit some of Costa Rica’s most impressive wildlife destinations.

Guide Price: €4,679 £3,969 pp

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Costa Rican Dreaming
Honeymoon
14 days / 13 nights

Discover Costa Rica’s lush landscapes and wild adventures whilst staying in magical properties on this luxury tour.

Guide Price: €9,409 £7,985 pp

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WHERE TO GO IN THE OSA PENINSULA & GOLFO DULCE

The Osa Peninsula is home to more than half of all wildlife species in the country, and boasts Corcovado National Park, considered by many the crown jewel in all of Costa Rica’s national parks. There are also numerous other parks and reverses in this area which offer equally impressive wildlife experiences.

The Golfo Dulce separates the Osa Peninsula from the mainland Costa Rica and boasts incredible biodiversity and some excellent eco-lodges. It is home to Parque Nacional Piedras Blancas, a stunning tract of rainforest that used to be part of the Corcovado National Park. It is now designated a separate park but still it connects with Corcovado to form a vital and ecologically diverse biological corridor. Dolphins can often be spotted in the waters around here.
Osa Peninsula
Osa Peninsula
Take guided nature walks, kayak through the mangroves or rappel down waterfalls, along with a variety of other activities, as you discover the wildlife of the Osa Peninsula.
Corcovado National Park
Corcovado National Park
Corcovado National Park encompasses 40% of the Osa peninsula, contains over 250,00 species and was dubbed by National Geographic as ‘the most biologically intense place on earth’. The park is home to coatis, monkeys, vibrantly hued tree frogs, flocks of scarlet macaws - the list goes on. All visitors have to explore the park with a guide however this is in no way a negative thing. The experienced local guides have a amazing detection skills and can spot even the most elusive forest residents, as well as knowing the best trails and which habitats certain creatures prefer.
Golfo Dulce & Piedras Blancas National Park
Golfo Dulce & Piedras Blancas National Park
Nestled between the Osa Peninsula and Costa Rica’s south Pacific Coast, Golfo Dulce, meaning ‘Sweet Gulf’, is a large bay ringed by beautifully rugged beaches and backed by dense rainforest. The bay is calm which makes it ideal for activities like kayaking and paddle baording, and pods of dolphins can often be found splashing around in the water. The region is also home to Piedras Blancas National Park, one of the last remaining stretches of lowland rainforest on the Pacific, where you will be sure to see a vast array of flora and fauna. This densely forested park links to Corcovado National Park and is home to an astonishing amount of wildlife.

OUR RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN OSA PENINSULA & GOLFO DULCE

We feature a great range of accommodation in this region of Costa Rica, with something to suit all tastes. Maybe you're looking for a waterfront property where you can take out a kayak searching for dolphins, or perhaps it's a luxury lodge perched high in the forest, where you can spot wildlife from your private Jacuzzi!

What you won't find here are thousands of hotels to wade through. We've done the hard work for you and selected the best places to stay and our travel consultants are on hand to help, often with first-hand experience.
El Remanso Rainforest Wildlife Lodge
3 plus star

Osa Peninsula - Puerto Jimenez

Nestled in the rainforest and overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this friendly lodge has a fabulous setting.
Lapa Rios Rainforest Lodge
4 star

Osa Peninsula - Puerto Jimenez

This intimate hillside property is set in a private reserve facing the ocean, offering paradise with an abundance of wildlife, from monkeys to scarlet macaws.
Aguila de Osa Lodge
3 star

Osa Peninsula - Drake Bay

A scenic boat journey from Sierpe, this quaint lodge is in a prime position within Drake Bay to explore nearby Corcovado National Park and Caño Island.
Playa Cativo Lodge
4 star

Osa Peninsula Area - Golfito

Only accessible by boat, this secluded property boasts a great waterfront location on the coast of the Golfo Dulce, surrounded by 1,000 acres of private rainforest within Piedras Blancas National Park.
Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge
3 star

Osa Peninsula Area - Golfito

Located in one of the most biologically diverse places in the world, Playa Nicuesa Rainforest Lodge is set within a165-acre private reserve which borders the Piedras Blancas National Park.
Kunken Boutique Hotel & Spa
4 star

Osa Peninsula Area - Golfito

Surrounded by the Golfo Dulce reserve with an excellent beachfront location, this stunning boutique hotel offers a wild stay in one of the most biologically diverse places on the planet.

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