Whether you travel solo or with those you know, StepOut offers something for everyone's holiday wish list. Push your limits on our hikes and tours, or relax by the ocean with a good book. Our experience in the activities listed below ensures safe and fun adventures where you can let go and immerse yourself in Mother Nature's playground.

Activities

Hiking

In the rainforest you will see colorful and interesting wildlife including 4 types of monkeys, poison dart frogs, tapirs, Scarlet Macaws and, if you're lucky, maybe a puma! Look up hundred-year-old trees and spot a sloth or two dozing on a branch. Hikes are flexible and accommodate all skill levels. With various routes to choose from, hikes can range from an hour's walk on the beach to a full day's trek with river crossings and stunning waterfalls. One even takes you along an ancient Central American trade route. Follow our guides or explore on your own.

See our Corcovado page for our 3-day hike into the park.

Water Sports

Cooling off from the strong Costa Rican sun is easy when you've got the ocean at your doorstep. The water is warm and clean and the sand soft under your feet. Go for a refreshing dip or grab a boogie board and ride the waves. Try surfing with or without lessons from our very own teacher. Fishing "local style" is also a great way to enjoy the local culture. Cast into the breaking waves in hopes of snagging some local snook or jackfish. Head to the lagoon at night and try your hand at crab catching. You may even catch something tasty for dinner!

Kayaking

Ocean and lagoon kayaking is also available with one of the local kayak providers. Take a sea kayak out and discover the nearby lagoons or explore the untouched Pacific coastline. You'll see plentiful birds, fish, and crocodiles (in the nearby lagoon). Don't worry the crocs will swim away! This is approximately a 2 hour round trip with a 20 minute walk to the kayaks.

Bird Watching

The Costa Rican jungle is an ideal place for bird watching, for both connoisseurs and novices alike. With over 850 different recorded species, it won't take long until you're hooked on spotting them all! Check out the many books in the library and read about the feared Toucan or learn about the monogamous lives of Scarlet Macaws. In fact, the Osa is home to the largest population of Scarlet Macaws in Costa Rica.

Photography

The Osa Peninsula is one of the most magical places to photograph. You can find anything from insects to large mammals. Many people have yet to discover this destination, which is still well off the beaten path. Take your camera, digital or wind up, whichever one you prefer, and head off to explore the many different colours of the rainforest. One thing we know you'll enjoy is photographing the many playful monkeys - white face capuchins, spider, squirrel and howler monkeys. They're all quite photogenic!

Yoga

With both the rainforest and the ocean as its surroundings, Finca Exotica is the perfect place to stretch out! Yoga is a great way to keep the mind and body relaxed and focused. Morning yoga classes are available for beginners but all are welcomed to practice. For the more adventurous, a few hours hike into the jungle takes you to a Yoga platform high above the rainforest canopy. There you will be guided through an hour-long yoga session where the view is sure to relax and energize.

Yoga instructors click here for an incredible opportunity to teach yoga on the Osa.

Horseback Riding

The Osa's long, remote beach makes it an ideal place to take a sunrise horseback ride. If you like, you can ride your horse to the turtle hatchery where you can participate in turtle restoration projects and then leisurely make your way back to the Eco-lodge for breakfast. With over 25 kilometers of unspoiled beach, horseback riding offers quiet solitude and a great way to unwind.

Relaxing

Unwind with a relaxing massage offered by a local massage therapist. Choose one of the many hammocks around the property and unwind while listening to the monkeys and birds in the trees above. Curl in with a book or take a snooze swaying to the ocean breeze. Take a morning or evening walk along the beach or visit our lush garden where you can spot many different species of plants, insects, and birds.

Nightlife

Not that kind of nightlife (although happy-hour is always a fun time). When night falls, this is the time for amphibian and reptile spotting. Witness the standoff between pray and predator as you walk around the garden. Bring your headlamp or flashlight and spot Costa Rica's famous red eye tree frog!

Or, maybe you would prefer hanging out at the beach house where you can play pool with some local sharks or jam using one of the many different instruments available like hand drums and guitars.

Sustainability

Join us on a free tour of the farm or get a bit more involved by volunteering in the garden, kitchen, or construction to learn how our choices and actions are creating a sustainable environment.

Boat Tour and Refuge

Boat tour on the Golfo Dulce where you can watch and swim with 3 species of dolphins, snorkel the reefs, and visit a local animal refuge. There you will see animals that have been saved from captivity and are now being reintroduced into the wild. Get up close and personal with some very cheeky monkeys!

Zip Line Canopy Tour

Travel through 7 platforms over the jungle canopy. See incredible views and wildlife as you zip through the trees on lines as long as 1200 feet! This tour is safe for all ages! Approximately 1hour in duration depending on group size.

Rappelling

Have you ever been rappelling? If so, then you know how thrilling it can be, and if not, well don't worry it's not that scary. We have two different rappelling sites on the Osa. Professional staff will guide you and assure your safety. Climb and descend pristine waterfalls. There you can spot animals, hike gorgeous trails, and feel what it's like to be hanging by a thread! Well, not literally of course.

Please note that there are additional costs for some of the activities indicated above. At time of booking, we will advise you of these costs as they may vary depending on time of year, and in some cases, prices are based on group size and location of the activity.