Here in Corcovado, spotting sloths, monkeys, tapirs, caimans, and scarlet macaws is just part of a casual walk. That’s what happens when you’re in a place that holds 2.5% of the world’s biodiversity! Come join us for 3 unforgettable days, where a local guide—equal parts naturalist and storyteller—will lead us through this living, breathing wonderland. At night, we’ll fall asleep in the rainforest itself—a chance to truly soak up the sounds and spirit of the jungle. Corcovado spoils you with good food, customized hikes, and photo ops around every corner—no wonder leaving feels unthinkable.
Experience a 3-day Corcovado National Park tour that brings you deep into one of the world’s most biodiverse regions! Over three days, we’ll hike lush trails, spot wildlife like monkeys, sloths, and scarlet macaws, and explore the rainforest with a knowledgeable local guide. We’ll enjoy delicious meals, relax at Sirena Biological Station, and fall asleep to the sounds of the jungle, knowing every detail—from boat rides to park entry—is taken care of.
The day begins with a 5:30am boat ride to Sirena, often accompanied by dolphins, whales, or sea turtles gliding alongside. After stepping barefoot onto the beach to keep your shoes dry, a short 2-km (1.2-mi) hike brings us to the Sirena Ranger Station, where we’ll register and prepare for the day ahead. From there, we’ll spend the day exploring Corcovado’s diverse network of trails—perhaps the 2-km (1.2-mi) Los Espaveles trail with its dense vegetation, the 3-km (1.9-mi) Ollas trail beloved by birdwatchers, or the 1-km (0.6 mi) Sirena trail along the river mouth where marine life is often spotted. Lunch is served at the station, with more time in the afternoon for additional hikes before winding down at the beach or resting back at the station. Dinner is served at 5:30pm, and at 8pm all lights are turned off—so be sure to have a flashlight, headlamp, or phone by your bed.
Meals: Lunch and dinner
Hiking: Multiple options
Accommodation: Rustic lodging in Sirena
The day begins with a dawn hike around the station from 5 to 7am, the best time to spot wildlife as the forest comes alive. After breakfast at the station, the morning continues with longer walks in Corcovado National Park, such as the 2-km (1.2-mi) Guanacaste trail with its towering trees and views of the Sirena River, or sections of the coastal path toward La Leona and the primary forest trail toward Los Patos. Routes are chosen based on the group’s interests, allowing for a variety of experiences. After lunch at the station, the afternoon offers time to relax or roam along the wild Sirena beach before gathering for dinner. At 8pm, all lights are off at the station.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: Multiple options
Accommodation: Rustic lodging in Sirena
The final day begins with a morning hike around the station from 5 to 6:30am, followed by breakfast. The rest of the morning is dedicated to your last explorations in Corcovado, with several trail options to choose from: the short 1-kilometer (0.6-mi) Corcovado trail through tall trees and primary forest, the 3.5-km (2.2-mi) Río Claro trail winding through primary and secondary forest, the 3-km (1.9-mi) Los Naranjos trail with its historical points of interest, or the 5-km (3.1-mi) Río Pavo trail, a favorite for plant enthusiasts. If preferred, there’s also the chance to revisit one or two of your favorite routes from previous days. A snack at the station is served mid-morning before a final hike toward the beach. From there, a boat ride between 12:30 and 2pm takes you back to Puerto Jiménez.
Meals: Breakfast
Hiking: Multiple options
My wife and I just returned from a 3 day trip in Corcovado National Park. We saw a tremendous variety of wildlife, thanks to our hardworking guide Cindy Guzman Molina. Cindy is very strong on bird ID, as well as mammal and reptile ID. Cindy had us up early to be outside while animals were most active. Cindy’s enthusiasm and knowledge made it a special trip!
We spent three days in Corcovado national park, staying overnight at Sirena Station. The trip was arranged by Cindy and our guide was Gerson. We had a fantastic time. The jungle was incredible and we saw so many animals (four kinds of monkeys, tapirs, anteaters, fer-de-lance snakes, poison dart frogs, you name it). But the best part was our guide Gerson. He not only knew the name and an interesting fact about seemingly every bird, bug and plant, but he made the trip fun and engaging for our diverse group that ranged from bird-obsessed adults to decidedly non-bird-obsessed teens. The food at the station was generous and delicious, and while the sleeping quarters were pretty tight overall the station was well-run and organized. Working with Cindy in advance to arrange the trip was also a great experience – she is super organized, answers questions patiently and had the lowest price of the three companies that I got quotes from. If I could give them six stars I would!
It was amazing, everything and more we would have hoped for. We saw a lot of animals and our guide Carlos was AMAZING! Such a lovely guy who had the patient to show and tell us everythind and took amazing photos for us with his fancy Swarowski (!!!) telescope! We saw monkeys, cayman, snake, tapir, bunch of birds and the list goes on…. Will be back 100%!
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Just a basic fitness level is required for this Corcovado National Park tour. You should just be comfortable walking on flat terrain for 2-3 hours, and you should be able to step in and out of a boat directly from the beach, sometimes in shallow water. Check out the itinerary to learn about day-by-day activities.
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Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
Group sizes and pricing
Corcovado National Park tours can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
A single occupancy room is not available on this Corcovado National Park tour. You’ll be staying at dormitory-style rustic lodging in the rainforest, meaning that rooms are shared. Only twin bunk beds are available.
The starting point of your Corcovado National Park tours is Puerto Jimenez. To get there, most people fly into Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO). From there, you can rent a car, take a bus or a shuttle to reach Puerto Jimenez—it will take you 6-8 hours.
Once you’re there, you will meet your guide in the morning of Day 1 of the tour. The boat departs at 5:30am, meaning that you should arrive in Puerto Jimenez at least a day prior to the tour.
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Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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My wife and I just returned from a 3 day trip in Corcovado National Park. We saw a tremendous variety of wildlife, thanks to our hardworking guide Cindy Guzman Molina. Cindy is very strong on bird ID, as well as mammal and reptile ID. Cindy had us up early to be outside while animals were most active. Cindy’s enthusiasm and knowledge made it a special trip!