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Puerto Jiménez – Carate – La Leona – Sirena – Drake Bay – Puerto Jiménez

Drake Bay – Sirena – La Leona – Carate – Puerto Jiménez – Drake Bay

This Corcovado schedule closely resembles the Adventure Lovers’ itinerary, but with an added feature: you’ll traverse through both Puerto Jiménez and Drake Bay villages.

Opting for this choice is an excellent decision if you intend to visit both areas. Your guide will accompany you exclusively during the Corcovado segment of your journey. You have the flexibility to extend your stay in either of the two destinations for a night, allowing for more extensive exploration. We’ll include the transportation for your transition on the following day if it is what you prefer. 

This offers a fantastic opportunity to experience activities like visiting Caño Island or embarking on a kayaking adventure in the mangroves, with the added allure of bioluminescence before returning to your initial destination.

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One Person
$425 joining a group
$749 with guide only
Two People
$425 per person
Three People
$395 per person
Four or more People
$375 per person

All prices per person

Included:

  • Naturalist & bilingual tour guide
  • Park entrance fees for 2 days
  • Accommodation in Sirena (1 night)
  • Dinner the first night (buffet style)
  • Breakfast the second day (buffet style)
  • Lunch the second day (typical meal)
  • Land transportation from Puerto Jiménez to Carate
  • Boat ride from Sirena to Drake Bay
  • Surcharge for a French speaking guide
  • Surcharge for a private guide

Food:

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner (upon reservation)
  • Packed lunch to go (upon reservation)
  • Snacks and beverage for purchase

Sirena Ranger Station provides:

  • Rustic lodging in the rainforest: Luxury dorm-style
  • Twin bunk beds with mattress, bed sheets, pillow and mosquito net
  • Drinkable water
  • Bathroom with toilet paper, sink and soap dispenser
  • Shower with soap dispenser
  • Rooftop lunch area
  • Souvenir shop
  • Electrical outlets to charge your electric devices (limited)
  • Internet WiFi (weak signal)
  • Light inside the installations (turned off at 8:00 PM)

Daily Itinerary

Day 1. 19.5 km Hike to Sirena Station

Time Activity
5:20 Meeting point with your guide
At the bakery in Puerto Jiménez town (it opens at 5:00 AM)
If your hotel is not in Puerto Jiménez, meeting point will be in Carate or let us know from where you need transport.
5:30 Trip to Carate
43 kilometers on a gravel road
A 4WD is needed if you have your own transport
Observation of wildlife along the way
For an optimal experience, we recommend that your guide travels with you
7:00 3.5 km hike to La Leona Station
1.5 km hike on the sandy beach
2 km hike in trails
8:00 Stop at the Station
Park Registration: Your guide will have your prepaid reservation
Bathroom
Snack (that you brought)
8:30 16 km hike in the National Park
Flat trail following the Pacific coast (partial shade)
Madrigal River crossing (remove shoes while crossing to keep them dry)
Refreshing dip in Madrigal River natural pool (optional)
12:00 Picnic lunch on the beach
No food available for purchase
12:30 Mostly flat hike in the shade including the following difficulties:
River crossing (up to 1.3 meter of water if the tide is high)
Walking up a hill (1 kilometer)
Walking on sharp rocks (500 meters)
Walking different stretches on sandy beach under the sun (total of 4.5 kilometers)
4:00 Arrival at Sirena Station
Registration
Assignation of your bed
Shower and rest
6:00 Dinner at the station
Buffet style and salad bar
8:00 All lights get turned off in the station
Have a flashlight, head lamp or phone near your bed.

Day 2. Morning Hike and Heading to Drake Bay

Time Activity
5:00 Morning hike around the station
Best time to see birds and mammals including the famous tapir
6:30 Breakfast at Sirena Station
7:00 Hike in the Corcovado National Park:
Los Espaveles trail: 2 km, mostly flat topography (thick and varied vegetation)
Guanacaste trail: 2 km, flat topography (impressive trees and Sirena River)
Sirena trail: 1 km, flat topography (by the mouth of Sirena river, marine life can be seen)
11:00 Box lunch at the station
Sandwich, fruits, dessert and juice
12:00 Last hike
Heading back to Sirena beach
1:00 Boat ride from Sirena to Drake Bay
Observation of marine life: dolphins, whales, sea turtles, etc.
Observation of mammals on the beach
Llorona waterfall
2:00 Transport back to Puerto Jiménez
4:30 Arrival in Puerto Jiménez
Arrival time may vary

What To Bring

  • Hiking shoes or boots
  • Sandals or Flip flops
  • Hiking backpack
  • Light long sleeved shirts
  • Sunhat or cap
  • Swimwear
  • Camera
  • Sunblock
  • Insect Repellent
  • Extra batteries for your electronic devices
  • 2 liters of water
  • Snacks and/or box lunch (depending on the itinerary)
  • Towel
  • Flashlight or Headlamp
  • Waterproof pack (for personal items)
  • Plastic bags (to keep your stuff dry and pack trash out)
  • Small case of toiletries (including soap & toothpaste)
  • Raincoat or poncho (optional)
  • Ear plugs (optional)
  • Passport & Travel Insurance Information (in case of emergency)
  • A full refund can be offered up to 6 months before the start date of your tour.
  • Once entrances, lodging and meals are paid, there is no refund possible. Corcovado National Park does not provide any refunds or credits. Therefore, refunds or credits are only possible if the park is SOLD OUT on your selected dates and we are unable to make a reservation for you.
  • Changing the dates of a prepaid reservation is not possible.
  • Even if you cannot access the park due to the weather, refunds are NOT possible. You may be able to reschedule in the next 30 days if the park closes.
  • Prepaid transport will be charged if it leaves without you for any reason.
  • Please note that the park policies may change without notice.

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