{"id":563,"date":"2017-04-02T16:30:25","date_gmt":"2017-04-02T16:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/?page_id=563"},"modified":"2025-10-03T11:47:26","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T11:47:26","slug":"experience-the-humpback-whales-and-rainforest-of-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/experience-the-humpback-whales-and-rainforest-of-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"AMONG WHALES &#8211; Experience the Humpback Whales, Dolphins and Rainforest of Costa Rica!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><section class=\"l-section wpb_row height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column \">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/14272167_1633033276988775_1045241936_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-645 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/14272167_1633033276988775_1045241936_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"461\" height=\"461\" data-id=\"645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/14272167_1633033276988775_1045241936_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/14272167_1633033276988775_1045241936_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/14272167_1633033276988775_1045241936_n-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/14272167_1633033276988775_1045241936_n.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 461px) 100vw, 461px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Among Whales <\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>August 16-22, 2026- Drake Bay, Costa Rica<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Experience the Divine Humpback Whales,<br \/>Dolphins and Rainforest of Costa Rica!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Being <em><strong>Among Whales<\/strong><\/em> will be your reality when you join us in Drake Bay, Costa Rica for the nature experience of a lifetime. Not only will you get to be among our abundant Humpback Whales who come to this area to birth and breed all the way from Antarctica, you also get to experience our crown jewel rainforest, Corcovado National Park, and hang out with the rainforest animals too. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">You will stay at a beachfront hotel in the heart of Costa Rica&#8217;s Osa Peninsula, known as the most biologically intense place on Earth and spend your days immersed in the very finest Nature has to offer, both on land and at sea.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class=\"x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od\"><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tbc\/3\/16\/1f40b.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc0b\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"> <span style=\"color: #000080;\">This is whale watching and nature immersion at its absolute best!<\/span> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/tbc\/3\/16\/1f40b.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc0b\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZeqkD3py1G8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/><strong><em>This video is from our Among Whales trip!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">You will get to truly experience what it is like to be <em><strong>Among Whales<\/strong><\/em>. Your travel package includes three full days of glorious whale encounters, allowing for the opportunity to witness many different behaviors including breaching, tail slapping, resting, traveling and heat runs<span class=\"text_exposed_show\">&nbsp;(with sometimes 8-10 males after one female). While all the rowdy behaviors are thrilling and exciting, some of the most special moments are when the whales allow us to float along with them as they rest.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/007777.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-670 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/007777-300x229.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"643\" height=\"491\" data-id=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/007777-300x229.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/007777-768x585.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/007777-1024x781.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/007777-942x718.jpg 942w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 643px) 100vw, 643px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Here on the Osa Peninsula, a birthing and breeding ground for Humpback Whales, we get migrations from both North and South America and this is the only place in the world where Humpbacks come from two different hemispheres to have their babies and breed. During your visit, you will experience the thrill of watching our Southern <span class=\"text_exposed_show\">Humpback Whales in the mating process and the tenderness of Mama Whale with her newborn baby. These whales have traveled up to 5,000 miles from Antarctica to be here, the longest migration by a mammal known to man.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UYwuqnEAfNs\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Humpback Heat Run &#8211; Above and Below<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">One of the most amazing experiences is to hear the whales singing. Only the males sing either to attract a mate, let other whales know where they are or pass on messages as other whales can hear them up to 1,000 miles away. You will hear them through our hydrophone, and if we are close enough to a singer, we will get into the water where you can not only hear the whale song. but FEEL the vibration through your body!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Listen to the Humpback Whales singing now! <\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/489267900&amp;color=%231a1ae8&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/485194257&amp;color=%231a1ae8&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true&amp;visual=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"300\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Recordings from Drake Bay, Costa Rica on our Divine Dolphin Tour!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">While this trip is focused on the Humpback Whales, you will most certainly get to hang out with our resident dolphins because they are so plentiful! The dolphins love to play with the whales, especially the babies, and even put themselves right in the middle of rowdy Humpbacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/0622.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-673 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/0622-300x185.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"638\" height=\"394\" data-id=\"673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/0622-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/0622-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/0622-1024x631.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/0622-942x580.jpg 942w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Besides all of the whale encounters you will experience, you will also visit Corcovado National Park, the crown jewel of Costa Rica&#8217;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 guide will help you to see and identify the amazing amount of animals, trees and plants found here. You will hike through the rich rainforest with our talented and professional guide and see for yourself what Costa Rica is most famous for.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/corcovado.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-710 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/corcovado-300x72.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"713\" height=\"171\" data-id=\"710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/corcovado-300x72.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/corcovado-768x184.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/corcovado-1024x245.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/corcovado-942x226.jpg 942w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">You will experience a wide variety of animals both on land and at sea,<br \/>some only found in this area.<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/00.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-671\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/00-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"657\" height=\"371\" data-id=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/00-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/00-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/00-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/00-942x530.jpg 942w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Here is your incredible, nature filled itinerary for the week!<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>August 16<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Fly to San Jose, Costa Rica, taxi\/shuttle to Adventure Inn<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>August 17<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Continental Breakfast at Adventure Inn. Shuttle to Sierpe, boat to Drake Bay and your hotel, settle in and enjoy!<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>August 18<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Whale Experience with the Divine Dolphin<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>August 19<\/strong>&nbsp;Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica&#8217;s crown jewel rainforest, with our fun and experienced guide<br \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>August 20<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Whale Experience with the Divine Dolphin<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>August 21<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Whale Experience with the Divine Dolphin<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>August 22<\/strong>&nbsp;-Taxi and flight back to San Jose (time depends on flight availability)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Additional nights and tours can be added. Please <a href=\"mailto:sierra@divinedolphin.com\">email us<\/a> for information&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><strong>Ready to book? Click here! <\/strong><\/center><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"wtrvl-checkout_button\" id=\"wetravel_button_widget\" data-env=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\" data-version=\"v0.4\" data-uid=\"1463831\" data-uuid=\"94233860\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\/checkout_embed?uuid=94233860\" style=\"background-color:#0e85f5;color:#ffffff;border: 0px;border-radius: 5px;font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;font-weight: 400;font-size: 14px;-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;text-transform: capitalize;padding: 13px 24px;text-decoration: none;text-align: center;line-height: 14px;display: inline-block; cursor: pointer;\">Book Now<\/button><\/div>\n<p> \t<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Poppins\" rel=\"stylesheet\"> <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wetravel.com\/widgets\/embed_checkout.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lfcxTj69sRM\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>More special, sacred, close encounters with the Humpback Whales<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; margin-left: .75in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0070c0;\"><strong>What is included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0070c0;\">Shuttle from airport and hotel in San Jose to Sierpe with a boat ride to Drake Bay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0070c0;\">Flight from Drake Bay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0070c0;\">Transport to\/from and Hotel In Drake Bay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0070c0;\">Five nights at Drake Bay Hotel<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0070c0;\">Three whale and dolphin tours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0070c0;\">One Corcovado National Park tour (Costa Rica&#8217;s crown jewel rainforest) with professional local guide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0070c0;\">Breakfasts in San Jose and in Drake Bay. Lunch is included on tours.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; margin-left: .75in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0070c0;\"><strong>What is not included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0070c0;\">Flight to\/from Costa Rica<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0070c0;\">Tips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0070c0;\">Lunch\/Dinner in San Jose, lunch upon your arrival in Drake Bay and Dinners in Drake Bay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"font-family: Calibri; font-size: 10.0pt; color: #0070c0;\">Alcoholic beverages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: .375in; direction: ltr; unicode-bidi: embed; margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 0in;\" type=\"disc\">\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/umAOVtUgfh8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Watch Mamma Humpback Teach Her Baby the Fine Art of Tail Slapping!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Hotel<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Your base for this nature extravaganza is one of our favorite hotels in the area which is beach front, with fantastic ocean and rainforest views and a fantastic restaurant. The Superior Suite has sweeping ocean and bay views. The Superior and Standard Rooms have partial ocean views. All rooms have hot water, air conditioning and a private bathroom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">NEW! We have just added a LUXURY suite at an all-inclusive hotel in the area.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/room-combo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-8954 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/room-combo-300x85.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"445\" height=\"126\" data-id=\"8954\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/room-combo-300x85.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/room-combo-1024x290.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/room-combo-1536x436.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/room-combo-2048x581.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">We have also added budget hotel options to make this incredible trip available to more people. See below for options.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Hotel Room Options<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Standard Ocean Front Room\/Breakfast Included and Lunch on tours<\/span><\/strong><br \/><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Superior Ocean Front Room\/Breakfast Included and Lunch on tours<br \/>Superior Ocean View Suite \/Breakfast Included and Lunch on tours<br \/>LUXURY Panoramic Suite\/Breakfast and Dinner included, Lunch on tours<br \/><\/span><\/strong><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Budget Room Private\/No Meals included except lunch on tours<br \/>Budget Room Shared\/No Meals included except lunch on tours<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><center><strong>Ready to book?<\/strong><\/center><\/span><\/h5>\n<p><strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"wtrvl-checkout_button\" id=\"wetravel_button_widget\" data-env=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\" data-version=\"v0.4\" data-uid=\"1463831\" data-uuid=\"94233860\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\/checkout_embed?uuid=94233860\" style=\"background-color:#0e85f5;color:#ffffff;border: 0px;border-radius: 5px;font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;font-weight: 400;font-size: 14px;-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;text-transform: capitalize;padding: 13px 24px;text-decoration: none;text-align: center;line-height: 14px;display: inline-block; cursor: pointer;\">Book Now<\/button><\/div>\n<p> \t<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Poppins\" rel=\"stylesheet\"> <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wetravel.com\/widgets\/embed_checkout.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\">More Details<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">You will need a valid passport that does not expire within 90 days of your date of travel. No Visa is needed to travel to Costa Rica<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Snorkeling gear is provided as we stop for swim breaks. You do not have to be a strong swimmer and are always welcome to stay on the boat if you do not feel comfortable in the water<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">We do not get in to swim with the whales unless we are already in the water and they swim up to us<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Special dietary needs can be met if specified at least two weeks before arrival<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Water temperatures are mid 70&#8217;s to mid 80&#8217;s<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Air Temperatures range from 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day to low 70&#8217;s in the evenings with high humidity<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">We usually get late afternoon and early morning rain showers during this time, although sometimes it rains during the day. Tour times will be adjusted if necessary.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Room type availability is based on first come, first served basis<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">This trip is available on other dates, but this is the only time the payment schedule is available.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">On the last day, August 22, 2026, you will arrive in San Jose around 1:00 pm. You will either need to spend the night or take an early evening flight out of Costa Rica. If you want to spend the night in San Jose, we can arrange your hotel for you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Once we receive your payment, we will email you with a questionnaire so that we can process your reservation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Additional nights and tours can be added. Please <a href=\"mailto:sierra@divinedolphin.com\">email us<\/a> for information.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/14128779_1769780503306725_1086115935_n.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-692 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/14128779_1769780503306725_1086115935_n-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"436\" height=\"436\" data-id=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/14128779_1769780503306725_1086115935_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/14128779_1769780503306725_1086115935_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/14128779_1769780503306725_1086115935_n-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/14128779_1769780503306725_1086115935_n.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>* * *<\/strong> We are now offering a<strong> payment schedule<\/strong> to make this trip available to more people. You can pay in four payments. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">All prices are based upon double occupancy. If you are a single, we will match you with a person of the same sex to room with. If you want a single room to yourself, add $250 onto the total cost, subject to first come, first serve availability.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><center><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>**Among Whales &#8211; Payment**<\/strong><\/span><\/center><\/h4>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><button class=\"wtrvl-checkout_button\" id=\"wetravel_button_widget\" data-env=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\" data-version=\"v0.4\" data-uid=\"1463831\" data-uuid=\"94233860\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\/checkout_embed?uuid=94233860\" style=\"background-color:#0e85f5;color:#ffffff;border: 0px;border-radius: 5px;font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;font-weight: 400;font-size: 14px;-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;text-transform: capitalize;padding: 13px 24px;text-decoration: none;text-align: center;line-height: 14px;display: inline-block; cursor: pointer;\">Book Now<\/button><\/div>\n<p> \t<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Poppins\" rel=\"stylesheet\"> <script src=\"https:\/\/cdn.wetravel.com\/widgets\/embed_checkout.js\"><\/script><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Once we receive your payment, we will email you to confirm and send you the registration form.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Don&#8217;t miss this incredible opportunity to visit the most<br \/>biologically intense place on Earth both on land and at sea!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/090.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-680 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/090-300x166.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"332\" data-id=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/090-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/090-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/090-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/090-942x522.jpg 942w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Reserve today as space is very limited and<br \/>this opportunity to be <em>Among Whales<\/em> will fill up fast.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr>\n<hr>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Cancellation Policy:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Before April 15th, 2026<\/strong>: Cancellations made before April 15, 2026 will receive a 50% refund of whatever they have paid up to that point. However, your full amount, less a $100.00 service charge per person, can be credited to the same trip if rescheduled and taken within a 12-month period from the time we receive written notice of cancellation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>After April 15th, 2026<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">: Cancellations received after April 15, 2026, forfeit all payments. &#8220;No shows&#8221; will not receive any refund. No partial refunds or credits will be given for unused room reservations, services and tours due to circumstances beyond our control, such as bad weather, sickness, change of mind, etc. <\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">If you are on the Payment Plan and are more than 30 days late on your payment, you will forfeit your spot and your money will not be refunded.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THE PURCHASE OF <a href=\"https:\/\/drakebayexperts.com\/travel-insurance-vacation-costa-rica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/humpback19.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-684 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/humpback19-300x204.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"549\" height=\"373\" data-id=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/humpback19-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/humpback19-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/humpback19-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/humpback19-942x641.jpg 942w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/a><\/h5>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.paypalobjects.com\/en_US\/i\/scr\/pixel.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Things to bring to Drake Bay<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Valid Passport. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">B<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">athing suit (at least one, 2 or more is better)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Shorts (fast drying clothes are best) <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">T-shirts&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">At least one pair of durable long pants for your hike into Corcovado<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Good hiking shoes or boots for your hike into Corcovado<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Sun hat&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Light-weight rain jacket or poncho&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">30+ sun block (no oils please, it makes our boat slippery!)&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Lip balm&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Sunglasses&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Flashlight with extra batteries (headlamps work great as they keep your hands free)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Insect repellent&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Toiletries<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Seasickness medication&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Extra cash for tips, souvenirs, emergencies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">While not necessary, the following Items may make your trip more enjoyable:&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Camera\/film&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Reading materials&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Binoculars<\/span><\/span><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004s.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-649 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004s-300x221.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"672\" height=\"495\" data-id=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004s-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004s-768x567.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004s-1024x756.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004s-942x695.jpg 942w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004s-122x91.jpg 122w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/004s.jpg 1658w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 672px) 100vw, 672px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Please be sure to read the More Details Section thoroughly. If you still have questions, please <a href=\"mailto:sierra@divinedolphin.com\">email us.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div id=\"TA_certificateOfExcellence604\" class=\"TA_certificateOfExcellence\">\n<ul id=\"x0zdgJddR\" class=\"TA_links qNbON3qsTT\">\n<li id=\"fB7la9M\" class=\"u6WBeC9\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g313830-d2624616-Reviews-The_Divine_Dolphin-Drake_Bay_Osa_Peninsula_Province_of_Puntarenas.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"CDSWIDCOELOGO\" class=\"widCOEImg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/img\/cdsi\/img2\/awards\/CoE2017_WidgetAsset-14348-2.png\" alt=\"TripAdvisor\"><br \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div id=\"TA_certificateOfExcellence103\" class=\"TA_certificateOfExcellence\"><\/div>\n<p><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Among Whales August 16-22, 2026- Drake Bay, Costa Rica Experience the Divine Humpback Whales,Dolphins and Rainforest of Costa Rica! 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