Corcovado Standard Package
This full three-day tour is the best way to discover the park. You hike into Sirena on the 1st day, the 2nd day you explore the area around Sirena, and on the 3rd day, you hike out of the park. You can choose either the route La Leona or Los Patos.
The booking price listed applies for a minimum of 2 people. Ask about available dates before submitting your booking request.
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This full three-day tour is the best way to discover the park. It's a combination of coastal trails, riverine forests, and beach hiking. You cover a vast area of secondary forest, excellent for spotting all kinds of wildlife.
First day: we start early in the morning in Puerto Jimenez, taking the shared taxi to Carate, where we'll start the 20 Km hike to the Sirena Biological Station. This 7 to 9-hour hike is known for its intense biodiversity and adventurous river crossings.
Second day: you get to explore the trails around Sirena, less hurried and without any weight on your back. This is a slower day where you get to observe and learn more in detail about tropical lowland rainforests, and you visit Sirena's ancient primary forests.
The third day, wake up to the call of the howlers and start getting ready for the long trekking once more. The 20 Km walk back to Carate offers one more chance for the best wildlife spotting before you say goodbye to the park.
In the summer (December to April), if you're up for a challenge and you're an experienced hiker, we do recommend hiking the 24 Km between Sirena and Los Patos Ranger Station. This way you'll get to see a completely different area of the park and visit the pristine primary forest of the higher mountains.
In the rainy season (May to November) you might have to hike in and back out through La Leona due to weather conditions.
You can choose either route to enter or exit, La Leona or Los Patos, depending on the season and your hiking level. If you want to do both, we recommend starting at Los Patos and ending in La Leona. This tour starts in Puerto Jimenez and ends in Puerto Jimenez.
To see the meeting point on the map, click here.
All packages include a shared guide, if you want a private guide for your group, you must request it directly to our email.
- Park's entrance and accommodation fees
- Shared transportation both ways from Puerto Jimenez
- Local naturalist guide
- Bunk beds with sheets, a pillow, and a mosquito net
- Meals (x2 Breakfasts, x1 Lunch, x2 Dinners per person).
- Water (Please bring your reusable water bottle. Single-use plastic bottles are forbidden inside protected areas.)
- Accommodations in Puerto Jimenez
- Lunches for days 1 and 3
- Private guide (available upon request for an extra fee)
5:20 a.m. Meet with the guide at Hellen's Chill House in Puerto Jimenez (you can buy breakfast and snacks for the hike here).
5:30 a.m. Shared taxi from Puerto Jimenez to Carate.
8:00 a.m. Carate - La Leona - Sirena hike, 20 km through the rainforest and on the beach (7-9 hours).
3:00-5:00 p.m. Arrival at the Sirena Biological Station.*
6:30 p.m. Dinner at Sirena.
8:00 p.m. Lights out, spend the night at the station.
* Times may vary due to the tides, physical condition of the group, and other environmental circumstances.
5:00 a.m. Early morning hike to the Sirena River.
6:30 a.m. Breakfast at the station.
8:00 a.m. Hiking the trails around Sirena
(you can choose from seven different trails, once you're there).
11:30 a.m. Lunch at the station.
2:00 p.m. Looking for more wildlife at Sirena.
6:00 p.m. Dinner at the station.
8:00 p.m. Lights out, spend the night at the station.
6:00 a.m. Breakfast at Sirena.
6:30-7:30 a.m. Sirena - La Leona - Carate hike, 20 km through the rainforest and on the beach (7-9 hours).*
1:00-3:00 p.m. Shared taxi from Carate to Puerto Jiménez.*
3:00-5:00 p.m. Arrival at Puerto Jiménez, end of the tour.*
* Times may vary due to the tides, physical condition of the group, and other environmental circumstances.
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- 2-3 liters of water (single-use plastic bottles are not allowed inside national parks).
- Snacks (mixed nuts, dry fruits, cereal/granola bars, and cookies).
- Hiking shoes (protected, comfortable, and preferably waterproof).
- Light and quick dry clothes, hat or cap, swimsuit, raincoat, and sandals.
- Passport (it can be a copy or a clear picture).
- Sunblock.
- Bug repellent.
- Flashlight.
- Towel.
- Waterproof bag.
- Hiking backpack.
Optional:
- Binoculars.
- Camera.
- Sunglasses.
- Handkerchief.
Experience an authentic immersion in the heart of Corcovado National Park by spending a night at the Sirena Biological Station. The station is located just a short walk (800 m) from the pristine shores.
Accommodation is in shared, rustic dormitories featuring roofed wooden platforms with bunk beds. While basic and offering limited privacy, the comfortable beds are equipped with sheets, a pillow, and a mosquito net.
You'll have access to nice and clean shared bathrooms and showers (please note there is no hot water). Meals are served in the communal, open-air dining room, where you can enjoy typical Costa Rican cuisine and connect with other travelers.
There is also a souvenir shop where you can buy cold drinks, coffee, and snacks. Lockers are available to store personal belongings for $4 per day, and you may also rent towels for $5.
Bunkbeds at Sirena Biological Station
Dining room at Sirena Biological Station
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