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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.

Group Size
Small ( 2-6 )
Activity Level
High
High No Txt
Distance Covered
50-54 km

All about Corcovado Standard Package

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 upon 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.

THE TOUR PACKAGE INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS AT A GLANCE

What is included in this tour?
Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

  • Park’s entrance and accommodation fees
  • Shared transportation both ways from Puerto Jimenez
  • Local naturalist guide
  • Bunk beds with sheets, pillow, and mosquito net
  • Meals (x2 Breakfasts, x1 Lunch, x2 Dinners per person).

What is not included in this tour?
Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

  • Water (Please bring your reusable water bottle. Single-use plastic bottles are forbidden inside protected areas.)
  • Accommodations in Puerto Jimenez
  • Lunches for day 1 and 3
  • Private guide
Day 1
La Leona-Sirena Hike

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.

Day 2
Full Day Hiking at the Sirena Biological Station

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.

Day 3
Sirena-La Leona Hike

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.

Things to Bring
  • 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.

 

Sirena Biological Station

The Sirena Biological Station is located 800 mts from the beach. It has two roofed wooden platforms with 18 bunk beds each. Space between the beds is less than one meter apart, resulting in little privacy. The beds are furnished with sheets, a pillow, and mosquito net.

There are nice and clean bathrooms and showers (no hot water available), plus a souvenir shop where you can buy cold drinks, coffee, and snacks.

At the open-air dinning room, you will enjoy a typical Costa Rican meal, big enough to recover all the energy after lots of hiking.

There are lockers where you can store personal belongings for $4 per day. You may also rent towels for $5.

 

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