Early Birds Tour:
Share the cool early morning air with some of the over 319 bird species inhabiting the reserve. Ride to Matapalo Beach or up the mountain to walk back for breakfast around 8:15AM. For keen birders and animal lovers, this guided tour with a Swarovski telescope will guarantee numerous species of birds, morpho butterflies, monkeys and other mammals. Binoculars highly recommended. High quality 8 X 30 Swarovski binoculars are available. Two hours

Wild Waterfalls
Hike up and down through virgin rain forest to pristine waterfalls and splash back along the Carbonera River. A rain forest experience with adventurous hiking. Difficult, but great fun. For all hardy hikers looking for a challenge. Difficult, with wet walking and some climbing. Three hours.

Medicine Walk
This walk follows an old track through primary forest. It's an opportunity to view the cool, primary forest along with fascinating "local" explanations of medicinal uses of barks, leaves, saps. Our shaman-guide will teach you the traditional Indian medicines from the rain forest. Transport to trail head. Medium hike with hills. Three hours.

Rain Forest Ridge Walk
Hike down the hills along cool ridges through Lapa Rios' most impressive primary forest. Your guide will introduce the flora and fauna, and highlight features of the forest's immense diversity. Medium to difficult because of hills. Approximately three hours.

The Osa Trail
The complete rain forest experience! This tour descends through the reserve's most remote and pristine forest. The 4 km. trail features many different types of rain forest vegetation and offers you the best opportunity to see something rare. Transportation to trail, road permitting. Med.-difficult. Approximately four hours.

Starfish Walk
A walk along the beach and tide pools in front of Lapa Rios and back through one of the rivers teaches you about the marine biology of the area. See various land crabs, starfish, sea cucumbers, etc. Two hours. Easy, and unique for most land lovers.

Night Walk
Departing from the lodge at 6:00 PM., experience the sights and sounds of the rain forest after dark. With flashlights and use of "eye shine" the forest's nocturnal creatures come alive after dark, medium. Two hours.

Corcovado National Park Tour
Led by our guide Felipe, this tour offers excellent opportunities to see big mammals in the nearby national park. Go by taxi early in the morning to Puerto JimÚnez and fly into Sirena Station. Walk a 4 hour circular route, return to Sirena for lunch. Then a 3 hour walk in the forest to Rio Claro; optional swimming in the river. Return by late afternoon. Take binoculars, hiking boots, camera, hat, insect repellent, bathing suit and a waterproof pouch. The cost includes your guide, taxi and airplane transfers and park entrance fees. 4 people maximum with guide for airplane (you'll take a picnic lunch, water and snacks).

Plant a Tree in the "Volunteer Rain Forest"
Contribute to sustainable development in the Lapa Rios reforestation program by transplanting a primary rain forest seedling to an area of second growth. Participants will learn about "their tree", it's role in the ecosystem and receive a certificate to commemorate their efforts. Gift certificates can be purchased on behalf of others and the trees planted in their honor. Plan 20-30 minutes, planting is at 7AM when the soil is cool.

Self-Guided Trail
Beginning at the main lodge and looping through the prime forest into the secondary forest and lower bungalows, this trail features 18 marked points of interest that correspond with a biologist's guide book available at the reception. Easily learn about the flora of the forest in a short medium walk, One hour.

The Carbonera School
On Tuesday or Friday (barring conflict) Karen Lewis will be pleased to take guests to our local school for a visit with the children. Any sharing you can contribute - songs, stories, photos, reading - is highly encouraged. Depart at 7:15AM, return by 8:15.