{"id":765,"date":"2018-11-03T14:19:33","date_gmt":"2018-11-03T14:19:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/?page_id=765"},"modified":"2025-10-09T17:07:52","modified_gmt":"2025-10-09T17:07:52","slug":"among-dolphins-experience-the-humpback-whales-dolphins-and-rainforest-of-costa-rica","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/among-dolphins-experience-the-humpback-whales-dolphins-and-rainforest-of-costa-rica\/","title":{"rendered":"Among Dolphins &#8211; Experience the Dolphins, Whales 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<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Among Dolphins<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/GOPR05122.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-796 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/GOPR05122-300x175.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"644\" height=\"376\" data-id=\"771\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/GOPR05122-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/GOPR05122-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/GOPR05122-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/GOPR05122-942x548.jpg 942w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 644px) 100vw, 644px\" \/><\/a><em><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>February 8-14, 2026 &#8211; Drake Bay, Costa Rica<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Experience the Divine&nbsp;Dolphins,<br \/><\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Whales and Rainforest of Costa Rica!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Imagine being surrounded by joyful, playful dolphins everywhere you look&#8230; This is what you can experience when you join us for&nbsp;<em><strong>Among Dolphins<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;in Drake Bay, Costa Rica. And not only will you get to mingle among our super mega pods of dolphins, numbering in the thousands, you also get the added super bonus of our crown jewel rainforest, Corcovado National Park to hang out with the rainforest animals too. 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.&nbsp;This is the wild nature experience of a lifetime! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uvw51TCB-S0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">You will get to truly experience what it is like to be <em><strong>Among Dolphins<\/strong><\/em>. Your travel package includes three full days of glorious dolphin encounters, allowing for the opportunity to witness many different behaviors including resting, feeding, traveling, bow riding, leaping and mating<span class=\"text_exposed_show\">. Sometimes our mega pods are spread out into smaller sub pods, and other times they all come together into a super mega pod numbering in the thousands!&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/common9-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-802 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/common9-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" data-id=\"670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/common9-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/common9-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/common9-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/common9-2-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/common9-2-942x628.jpg 942w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The dolphin species we see most often are Pan Tropical Spotted, Bottlenose, Spinner, Roughtooth and Common Dolphins. They all have their distinct behaviors and ways of being that we get to witness. Even when resting, the dolphins will usually allow us to float along with them. And when they get playful and rowdy, you can see dolphins leaping all over the place! There is really nothing like being in the middle of a mega pod of dolphins. And sometimes only a few dolphins bring the magic and intimacy. You MUST experience it all! And you will when you join us for&nbsp;<em><strong>Among Dolphins.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/it48hC3Hfb4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><br \/><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Bottlenose Love!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">You will also get to hear the dolphins through our hydrophone. It is fascinating to hear the sounds that they make as they communicate with each other. Dolphins have signature whistles that are their names. They also communicate where the food is&#8230; and where the fun is.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Listen to the Dolphins communicate 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\/387422894&amp;color=%230066cc&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\/383474696&amp;color=%230066cc&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 our plentiful dolphins, you will also have the chance to see Humpback whales, sea turtles, manta rays and other sea critters. 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 dolphin 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\/spinner21.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-779 \" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/spinner21-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"641\" height=\"427\" data-id=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/spinner21-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/spinner21-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/spinner21-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/spinner21-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/spinner21-942x628.jpg 942w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/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>February 8<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Fly to San Jose, Costa Rica, taxi\/shuttle to Adventure Inn<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>February 9<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Continental Breakfast at Adventure Inn, mini van shuttle to the town Sierpe (a beautiful drive of approximately 4 hours through the mountains and coast), boat to Drake Bay down the Sierpe River (one hour) and arrive to your hotel. Get settled in and relax!<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>February 10<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Dolphin and Whale Experience with the Divine Dolphin<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>February 11<\/strong> &#8211; Dolphin and Whale Experience with the Divine Dolphin<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>February 12<\/strong>&#8211; Corcovado National Park with our fun and experienced guide<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>February 13<\/strong> &#8211; Dolphin and Whale Experience with the Divine Dolphin<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><b>February 14<\/b> -Fly back to San Jose (time depends on flight availability)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Additional nights and tours can be added. &nbsp;You can also come on other dates of these dates do not match your schedule.&nbsp;Please <a href=\"mailto:sierra@divinedolphin.com\">email us<\/a> for information.<\/span><\/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=\"58241152\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\/checkout_embed?uuid=58241152\" style=\"background-color:#4a90e2;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\/YNoiJ2SJqjY\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>More special, sacred, close encounters with the Divine Dolphins<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\">What is included:<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: .375in; 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=\"color: #000080;\">Shuttle from airport and one night at hotel in San Jose. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Shuttle from hotel to the town of Sierpe and boat taxi to down the Sierpe River to Drake Bay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Transport to\/from and Hotel In Drake Bay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Five nights at beautiful Beachfront Hotel in Drake Bay<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Three dolphin tours with The Divine Dolphin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">One Corcovado National Park tour (Costa Rica&#8217;s crown jewel rainforest) with our professional local guide<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Breakfast in San Jose and all meals while in Drake Bay (Luxury Suite only. Some other options include breakfast, meals are included on tours)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong><br \/>What is not included:<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul style=\"margin-left: .375in; 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=\"color: #000080;\">Flight to\/from Costa Rica<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Tips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0; vertical-align: middle;\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Alcoholic beverages<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Meals in Drake Bay on Standard package, although lunch is provided on all tours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11.0pt;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DC1OAOL7wW8\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Dolphins! Whales! We have it all. Join us!<\/strong><\/span><\/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=\"58241152\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\/checkout_embed?uuid=58241152\" style=\"background-color:#4a90e2;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;\">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><span style=\"color: #000080;\">If paying in full upon registration:<\/span><br \/><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<p><strong><\/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=\"58241152\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\/checkout_embed?uuid=58241152\" style=\"background-color:#4a90e2;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<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<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 and dolphins.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;\">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 very early morning 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;\">On the last day you will arrive in San Jose sometime between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. This depends on flight availability. If you are flying out the same day, we recommend late afternoon to early evening flight<\/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\/10\/164.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-798 \" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/164-220x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"412\" height=\"562\" data-id=\"692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/164-220x300.jpg 220w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/164-768x1047.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/164-751x1024.jpg 751w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/164-942x1284.jpg 942w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/164.jpg 1476w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 412px) 100vw, 412px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<h4 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><\/h4>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Capture1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-776 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Capture1-300x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"364\" data-id=\"680\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Capture1-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Capture1-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Capture1-1024x575.png 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Capture1-942x529.png 942w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/Capture1.png 1676w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><strong><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Reserve today as space is very limited and<br \/>this opportunity to be <em>Among Dolphins<\/em>&nbsp;will fill up fast.&nbsp;<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\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=\"58241152\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wetravel.com\/checkout_embed?uuid=58241152\" style=\"background-color:#4a90e2;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;\">Cancellation Policy:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Before January 15, 2026<\/strong>: Cancellations made before January 15, 2025 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 January 15th, 2026<\/strong>: Cancellations received after January 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 TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><a ref=\"magnificPopup\" href=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BottleLove-1-2-17.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-771 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BottleLove-1-2-17-300x179.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"659\" height=\"393\" data-id=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BottleLove-1-2-17-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BottleLove-1-2-17-768x458.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BottleLove-1-2-17-1024x611.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BottleLove-1-2-17-942x562.jpg 942w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/BottleLove-1-2-17.jpg 1559w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 659px) 100vw, 659px\" \/><\/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\/10\/spinner9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-800 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spinner9-300x182.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"729\" height=\"442\" data-id=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spinner9-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spinner9-768x466.jpg 768w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spinner9-1024x622.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/divinedolphin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/spinner9-942x572.jpg 942w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><strong>Please be sure to read the More Details Section thoroughly. 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