About this tour

Afternoon boat to San Josecito: swim, sunset, then glowing water after dark. A short, easy night on the bay.

What to bring

Pack light

What to pack. We keep extra bags on the boat.

Your bag

Dark clothing, preferably black
Sunscreen
Sandals
Mosquito repellent

Good to know

Local notes

Read this before you leave the lodge.

Before you go

Wear dark clothes (black works best)
Bring mosquito repellent
The glow is stronger on darker nights
Stay close to the group after sunset

Wildlife you may see

Bioluminescent fish
Jellyfish
Bioluminescent plankton
Rays
Tropical fish
Dolphins (occasionally)
Sea turtles (occasionally)
Seabirds at sunset

Trip details

Age 6+. Easy. Starts 4:00 p.m., about 3.5 hours. Sea conditions can change what you see at night — the glow is natural and varies.

Location

Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Puntarenas, Costa Rica

San Josecito Beach and the bioluminescence observation area in Drake Bay.

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On the map

San Josecito Beach

Quiet cove near Drake Bay — beach day, waterfall trails and bioluminescence nights.

Transport

Boat transportation from Drake Bay to San Josecito Beach and the bioluminescence observation area is included.