Corcovado National Park:

Multi-day tours of Corcovado National Park offer a true adventure and real jungle experience. Hiking and staying overnight in the rainforest is the best way to connect with Corcovado's wild nature. Arrangements can be made to arrive by boat or to hike in through the La Leona or Los Patos entrances, both about 20 km to Sirena Ranger Station. There is also an option to enter on foot and exit by boat, or the other way around, from Sierpe or Puerto Jimenez.

Highlights

• Exploring the trails in search of wildlife in one of the world's premiere biological hotspots
• Observing animals foraging and hunting in the rainforest at sunrise and sunset
• Searching for the Baird's Tapir
• Seeing monkeys in the only place in Costa Rica where all 4 species can be seen in the same place
• Observing the charismatic birds that call Corcovado home
• Searching for crocodiles and other reptiles
• Looking for Bull Sharks at the mouth of the Sirena River
• Travelling by boat through the largest mangrove forest in Central American
• Hiking in from either La Leona or Los Patos and observing wildlife on journey to Sirena
• Looking for whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life on way to and from the National Park

What's Included

• Boat transport from Sierpe to Sirena and back (if applicable)
• Permits to National Park (for desired length of stay)
• Multiple guided tours with a licensed naturalist guide
• Overnight accommodations
• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner while staying at Sirena Station

Important Details

• A minimum of 2 people is required to book the tour
• There are a limited number of park permits issued per day. In order to ensure availability, reservations need to be requested in advance, with a minimum of at least 48 hours before the scheduled tour.
• Transport from Sierpe to Sirena or Puerto Jimenez to Sirena is by shared boat and is subject to availability
• Visitors cannot bring single-use plastic water bottles - only reusable bottles are permitted
• No outside food is permitted in the National Park
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner are mandatory expenses for all overnight visitors to the Sirena sector of Corcovado National Park
• Children of all ages are welcome on the tour
• Gratuity is not mandatory but it is kindly accepted in cash paid directly to the guide

What to Bring

• Comfortable hiking shoes for walking on the trails
• Sandals are recommended for walking inside the Sirena Station since entering with shoes is prohibited
• Water: for long treks from Los Patos and La Leona Stations, 2 liters of water is recommended
• Rain jacket & dry bag: appropriate clothing and bags to protect electronics in the event of rain
• Plastic bag: for wet clothing since there will be some river crossings
• Lightweight, quick-drying clothing for rain and the hot, humid weather
• Sunscreen and hats for protection from the sun
• Repellent
• Flashlight, for use at night in the Sirena Station

Sample Itinerary

The following is based on a 3-day tour that begins and ends on foot from the La Leona Entrance. For tours that originate from Los Patos, or tours that enter/exit via boat, the itinerary will look different. Arrangements can also be made for tours that last over 3 days.

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Day 2

Day 3