Corcovado Overnight Tours and Day Tours is a section dedicated to all activities possible to do in Corcovado National Park. If you do not find an activity the fits to needs, just let us know and we will put it together for you.
Corcovado Overnight Tour In Sirena Station
2 days-Starting and finishing in Drake Bay
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First day:
This trip leaves Playa Colorada, Drake Bay at 6:00 am for a 50-minute boat ride to Sirena beach. From the beach, we go to Sirena Station because we need to drop the luggage not needed during the hike so we start exploring trails.
Hikes are walked at a casual pace to allow time for observation and asking questions. Lunchtime is around 11:00 am for roughly an hour. After resting another walk takes place until 5:30 pm, ending back at Sirena Station.
Second day:
The next day starts at 5:00 am for a sunrise hike followed by breakfast at the station at 6:30 am. After breakfast, we’ll go to to pack everything to have it ready to depart when the time comes. We’ll continue hiking until lunch at the station at 11:00.
The boat leaves Sirena beach at 12:30 pm, arriving back to Drake Bay around 2:00 pm.
Includes:
- Day 1: box lunch, and a hot dinner at the restaurant of the station.
- Day 2: breakfast at the station.
- Entrance and camping fee.
- Bilingual tour guide.
- Bed, blankets, pillow, and mosquito net.
- Transportation to Corcovado by boat.
Recommendations:
- Closed-toed shoes.
- Sunscreen.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Poncho (during rainy season).
- Snacks.
- Sunglasses.
- Headlamp or extra flashlight.
- Bring enough water for the tour.
Corcovado Overnight Tour In San Pedrillo Station
2 days-Starting and finishing in Drake Bay
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First day:
The Corcovado Overnight Tour to San Pedrillo Station begins at Playa Colorada, Drake Bay at 6:00 am for a 30-minute boat ride to San Pedrillo Station.
Once there we proceed to drop the luggage not needed during the hike and to set up our tents. Then we’ll start exploring the trails.
The hikes are done at a casual pace to give you time for observation and asking questions. Lunchtime is around 12:00 noon for roughly an hour. After resting, we’ll continue hiking until 5:30 pm, ending back at San Pedrillo Station.
Second day:
The first walk of the next day starts at 5:o0 am for a sunrise hike followed by breakfast at the station at 6:30 am. After breakfast, we’ll pack everything and take the luggage to the boat launch site. You’ll continue hiking until lunch on the beach at 12:00 pm. Our departure boat leaves San Pedrillo beach at 1:00 pm, arriving back to Drake Bay around 1:30 pm.
Includes:
- Day 1 box lunch, and dinner at the station.
- Day 2: breakfast in the forest, and box lunch.
- Entrance and camping fee.
- Bilingual Tour Guide (English-Spanish)
- Camping equipment.
- Transportation to Corcovado by boat.
Recommendations:
- Closed-toed shoes.
- Sunscreen.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Poncho (during rainy season).
- Snacks.
- Sunglasses.
- Headlamp or extra flashlight.
- Bring enough water for the tour.
- We recommend you to book the activity at least two months in advance since the spaces are sold mostly two months before.
Two stations Corcovado Overnight Tour at Sirena and San pedrillo
2 days-Starting and finishing in Drake Bay
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First day:
This Corcovado Overnight Tour starts in Drake Bay at 6.00 am, and it takes around an hour to get to Sirena beach. Once there everybody gets ready to start walking thru the trails of Sirena.
The walk is done at a slow pace so everybody can appreciate the beautiful forest, take pictures and spot animals. At some point in the walk, the guide stops at the station to provide the information about the people in the group and for the use of the toilets.
The walk continues until 11.00 am for lunch. After lunch, the group heads back to the boats to take another ride to San Pedrillo Ranger station. The boat arrives at San Pedrillo at 1.00 pm. After arriving the group gets ready to start a new hike thru the trails. The walk lasts until 5.00 pm to start setting the tents to sleep and after that to prepare dinner.
Second day:
The walk begins at 5.30 am, coming back to the station for breakfast at 6.30 am. After breakfast, the group proceeds to pack everything up. Then the next hike starts. The group we will back for lunch at 11.30 am, and after that, the boat comes at 1.00 pm, lasting 20 minutes to reach Drake Bay.
Included:
- Mosquito nets.
- 4 meals (day 1: box-lunch, dinner at the station.
- Day 2: breakfast in the forest, box-lunch).
- Entry and camping fees.
- Bilingual guide (English, Spanish).
- Camping equipment.
- Transportation (both ways by boat).
Recommendations:
- Suncream.
- Insect repellent.
- Rain poncho (during the rainy season).
- Water for 2 days.
- Snacks (if you want to eat between meals).
- Sunglasses.
- Flashlight.
- We highly recommend you to book this activity at least two months before since the spaces at the park are sold most likely two months in advance.
Corcovado Overnight Tour (Carate, La Leona Station-Sirena Station-Los Patos Station)
3 days-Beginning from Puerto Jiménez and finishing in La Palma, Puerto Jimenez
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First day:
The collectivo departs from Puerto Jimenez to Carate at 5.30 am. From Carate it is one hour along the beach until La Leona station.
From la Leona station, it is around 8 hours to get to Sirena ranger station depending on the tide by the time the group reaches Sal Si Puedes which is a piece of beach that gets blocked when the tide is high making travelers wait until it gets low enough to keep going.
Once at Sirena station, the guide helps you get your spaces where you will be spending the night. Another short walk takes place if there is time and energy for another walk.
The latest you can be outside walking is until 6.00 pm. And dinner is served at 7.00 pm.
Second day:
During this day the walks are short and thru the trails around Sirena Station.
The early walk begins at 5.30 am and, having breakfast at around 7.00 am. The time back to the station is at 9.00 am for a 30 minutes rest. Then, the next walk ends at 11.00 md at the station for lunch.
The rest is for about 2 hours and the next walk takes place. This walk can last until 6.00 pm, and dinner time is at 7.00 pm.
Third day:
This day the walk starts at 5.00 and the time to make it to Los Patos Ranger Station is 9 hours more or less. This walk is a bit demanding. The guide stops on the way for breakfast, rest, lunch, and drink some water.
Once at Los Patos Ranger Station a taxi picks the group up and takes you to la Palma which is a 1-hour ride. From La Palma, it is possible to take a taxi until Puerto Jimenez that last 20 minutes or a bus.
What does this tour include?
- Entrance and sleeping fees
- transportation from Puerto Jimenez to Carate by collectivo.
- Dinner at the station the first day.
- Breakfast, brunch, and dinner at the station the second day.
- Transportation from Los Patos Station to La Palma the last day.
- A bilingual tour guide (English-Spanish).
- Bunk bed, mosquito net, clean blankets, and a pillow.
Recommendations:
- Drinking enough water and bringing good sources of energy is very important.
- If you think that it would be challenging for you we would recommend you to choose one of the other options.
- A dry bag would be very useful to protect electronic devices.
How difficult is this activity?
This activity includes long walks on the beach and thru the forest (irregular areas sometimes).
Corcovado National Park is hot, humid, and rainy during the wet season.
The walk-thru Los Patos is done in the forest and it can be muddy during the rainy time of the year.
Corcovado Overnight Tour (Carate, La Leona Station-Sirena Station)
3 days-Beginning from Puerto Jiménez and finishing in Drake Bay
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First day:
The collectivo departs from Puerto Jimenez to Carate at 5.30 am. From Carate it is one hour along the beach until La Leona station.
From la Leona station, it is around 8 hours to get to Sirena ranger station depending on the tide by the time the group reaches Sal Si Puedes which is a piece of beach that gets blocked when the tide is high making travelers wait until it gets low enough to keep going.
Once at Sirena station, the guide helps you get your spaces where you will be spending the night. Another short walk takes place if there is time and energy for another walk.
The latest you can be outside walking is until 6.00 pm, and dinner is served at 7.00 pm.
Second day:
During this day the walks are short and thru the trails around Sirena Station.
The early walk begins at 5.30 am and, having breakfast at around 7.00 am in the forest. The time back to the station is at 9.00 am for a 30 minutes rest. Then, the next walk ends at 11.00 am at the station for lunch.
The rest is for about 2 hours and the next walk takes place. This walk can last until 6.00 pm, and dinner time is at 7.00 pm at the station.
Third day:
The walk begins at 5.30 am. and breakfast is taken at around 7.00 am at the station. The walk starts again at around 9.00 am after preparing all the backpacks and get ready to take them with you towards the boats when you are back from this hike.
After the backpacks are set, the guide will take you on another short walk to come on time to have lunch at the station, pick up your belongings and head towards the boats. The boat ride to Drake Bay starts at 12.30 pm and it can take around 1 hour.
What is included in is this activity?
- All the entrance and camping fees.
- A bilingual tour guide (English-Spanish)
- Dinner at the station the first day.
- Brunch and dinner at the station the second day.
- Breakfast at the station the third day.
- Bunk bed with clean blankets, a pillow, and a mosquito net.
What do we recommend for you?
- Drink enough water in.
- Bring energy bars for the way or snacks.
- Sunscreen.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Sunglasses.
- Something to cover your head.
- Hiking shoes.
How difficult can this activity be?
This tour involves walking along the beach, thru the forest, and in the wet season, some of the trails are muddy. It is normally done by people of all ages, however, if you see that it might be a bit difficult for you we recommend you and activity entering and leaving thru Drake Bay.
Corcovado Overnight Tour (Los Patos Station, Sirena Station)
3 days-Beginning from Drake Bay or Puerto Jiménez and finishing in Drake Bay
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First day:
The taxi departs from La Palma to las Patos at 6.00 am in the morning, and it takes around an hour for the taxi to reach Los Patos Station from where the walk starts. This hoke lasts around 9 hours, and the guide stops for breakfast, lunch, and water.
The arrival time to Sirena ranger station is around 5.00 pm. Dinner is served at the station at 7.00 pm.
Second day:
During this day the walks are short and thru the trails around Sirena Station.
The early walk begins at 5.00 am and, having breakfast at around 7.00 am. The time back to the station is at 9.00 am for a 30 minutes rest. Then, the next walk ends at 11.00 md at the station for lunch.
The rest is for about 2 hours and the next walk takes place. This walk can last until 6.00 pm, and dinner time is at 7.00 pm.
Third day:
The walk begins at 5.30 am. and breakfast is taken at around 7.00 am. This early walk ends at around 9.00 am to prepare all the backpacks and get ready to take them with you towards the boats at 12.00 md.
After the backpacks are set, the guide will take you on another short walk to come on time to have lunch at the station, pick up your belongings and head towards the boats. The boat ride to Drake Bay can take around 1 hour.
What is included in this activity?
- Entrance fees and sleeping fee.
- Bilingual tour guide.
- Dinner at the station the first day.
- Breakfast, box lunch, and dinner at the station on the second day.
- Breakfast at the station on the third day.
- Transportation by taxi from La Palma to Los Patos Station.
- Transportation by boat from Sirena Station to Drake Bay.
- Bunk bed with mosquito net, clean bed clothing, a pillow.
what do we recommend you to have a better experience in Corcovado?
- Mosquito repellent.
- Protection against the sun.
- Comfortable clothing for walking.
- Trekking shoes.
- Sunglasses.
- Hat.
- Drink enough water.
- Bring things to snack.
Is this visit to Corcovado a difficult one?
This hike involves a long hike of 8 hours from Los Patos station to Sirena Station. This walk can be muddy during the wet season but it has been done by people of all ages with no problems, however, we recommend you to take our advice in case that you consider that it could be challenging for you.
Day Trip Corcovado National Park Sirena Station
Beginning and finishing in Drake Bay
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This trip begins from Drake Bay at 6:00 am for a 50-minute boat ride to Sirena beach, the entrance to Corcovado National Park. Here we’ll briefly prepare ourselves and begin our hike in the surrounding of the Sirena forests. We’ll take a break at Sirena Station where restrooms are available. Around 12:00 pm we’ll return to the boat launch for lunch, and depart shortly thereafter at 12.30 pm. We’ll return to Drake Bay around 2:00 pm.
Includes :
- Bilingual tour guide.
- Picnic lunch.
- Water.
- Fruit snack.
- Entrance fee to the park.
- Transportation to Corcovado by boat.
Recommendations:
- Closed-toed shoes.
- Sunscreen.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Poncho (during rainy season).
- Long socks, if you have tall rubber boots.
- Snacks.
- Sunglasses.
- Bring extra water for the tour.
Who can do this tour?
This activity is flat most of it and done at a slow pace, however, there are parts where you would need to make some effort to go up a couple of meters.
During the heavy part of the wet season, it can be muddy depending on how the rain has fallen down during the last days.
It is recommendable for the ones that consider that this activity would be a bit challenging to get a private tour guide.
Corcovado National Park Day Trip San Pedrillo Station
Beginning and finishing in Drake Bay
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The Corcovado National Park day trip San Pedrillo Station begins in Drake Bay at 6:00 am for a 30-minute boat ride to the San Pedrillo beach entrance of Corcovado National Park. After a brief stop at the San Pedrillo station (restrooms available), we’ll continue with a walk through the San Pedrillo trails. We’ll return to the station for lunch around 12:15 pm and depart by boat shortly thereafter at 1:00. The boat arrives at Drake Bay at 1:30 pm.
Includes:
- A bilingual tour guide (English-Spanish).
- Picnic lunch.
- Water.
- Fruit.
- Entrance fee to the park.
- Transportation to Corcovado by boat.
Recommendations
- Closed-toed shoes.
- Sunscreen.
- Mosquito repellent.
- Poncho (during rainy season).
- Long socks, if you have tall rubber boots.
- Snacks.
- Sunglasses.
- Bring extra water for the tour.
- Make sure you book this activity one month in advance since the spaces are sold mostly one month in advance.
Is this activity difficult to do?
This activity is done mostly in flat terrain. San Pedrillo becomes a bit muddy during the wet season but it is still doable for people of all ages however if you consider that you need to walk slow and take it easy we recommend booking a private tour.