Rainforest Tours at Crocodile Bay, Costa Rica

Rainforest Tours • Aquatic Tours • Beaches • Bird Watching • Misc. Tours
Eco-Tour Package Rates • Summary of Eco-Tours

The Matapalo Rainforest Drive and Hike

Come and see first hand the exquisite beauty of the rainforests of the Osa Peninsula. The day begins with a scenic 45-minute drive out to Matapalo beach. Once there you have the option of continuing your plant and animal adventure by truck or by foot. The tremendous size of the emerald forest which grows right up to the water's edge is stunning. There are beautiful beaches for exploring and picnicking with scenery that will leave the most avid outdoorsman breathless

While on this tour you will have the chance to see countless species of birds including toucans, hawks, parrots, and the famed scarlet macaws. Our expert tour guides can give you information on innumerable forms of plant life as well as their medicinal uses. Indigenous mammal species include armadillos, sloths, raccoons, howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white faced monkeys, and squirrel monkeys.

This tour is available in a half-day version ($65 per person), as well as a full day ($85 per person). Bring sandals, sun block, insect repellant, and a camera. Take some time to appreciate the hidden splendor of Costa Rica’s richness and diversity of plant and animal life and it will be a day you will not soon forget!

Waterfall Rappelling

For those who are looking for pure excitement on their vacation we offer rainforest waterfall rappelling! This is an excellent chance to get your adrenaline pumping while seeing the beauty of the rainforest at the same time. We use only the most experienced guides with the newest equipment to provide you with the highest level of safety available. We will leave after breakfast and take a short drive out to the Rio Tigre. This is an excellent chance to see tropical birds, hawks and falcons along the way. Once at the river you will hike up the riverbed for about 3/4 of a mile to the breath-taking waterfall.

Bring a bathing suit, hat, sun block and sandals. This tour is offered as a half day for $95 per person. Come with us on an adventure that your friends will never believe, but that you will never forget!

Nature Trails

Take a relaxing stroll on a flat, well-cut trailhead directly adjacent to the lodge. This is a newly opened nature reserve, which is home to numerous types of indigenous fruit trees, heliconias, orchids, Matapalo trees, figs, gingers, palms, and bromeliads. We recommend going in the morning or late afternoon to have the best chance at viewing local wildlife, including monkeys, sloths, anteaters, iguanas, butterflies, humming birds, eagles, hawks and scarlet macaws.

This tour is low impact, tremendously relaxing, and a great way to see a bit of the rainforest without having to sacrifice a full day. There are miles of trail available if you are interested. The average tour lasts about one and a half hours and covers about a mile and a half of trails. Bring long pants, closed-toed shoes and insect repellant. The average 1 1/2 hour tour is $20 per person and the longer half-day tour is $45 per person.

Conservation

Conservation is an important part to Eco-Tourism and Crocodile Bay Lodge recognizes that it is necessary to be involved in efforts to preserve and protect the Osa Peninsula.

Currently CBL is a member and active contributor to Herrera Botanical Reforestation Project started by Tom and Karen of Escondido Trex. Crocodile Bay is also an official member of Camara de Turismo de Osa.

As Crocodile Bay grows, we anticipate to become even more active in the conservation of the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica.