One Day Tours
An introduction to Corcovado
Indulge in Nature’s Grandeur with Osa Green Travel
Nestled in the verdant embrace of Costa Rica, Corcovado National Park is a sanctuary of rare beauty and vibrant wildlife. With Osa Green Travel, delve into the heart of this pristine wilderness, where luxury meets the untamed.
Our Tours
One Day Itineraries
Sirena
Explore Corcovado’s top wildlife hotspots on easy, flat trails deep within the rainforest, accessible only by boat for a truly unique experience.
- One Day Tours
Drake Bay – Sirena – Drake Bay
Puerto Jiménez – Sirena – Puerto Jiménez
Drake Bay – Sirena – Puerto Jiménez + luggage transfer*
Puerto Jiménez – Sirena – Drake Bay + luggage transfer*
Sierpe – Sirena – Sierpe**
*Additional fee for luggage transfer
**Request availability and price.
La Leona
A budget-friendly adventure for travelers driving a 4x4, wander through coastal forests and beaches while seeking out Corcovado's wildlife.
- One Day Tours
Puerto Jiménez – Carate – La Leona – Carate – Puerto Jiménez
Sirena – La Leona
Embark on a 20 km coastal hike, crossing rivers, enjoying panoramic views, and walking along a secluded beach far from the usual tourist spots.
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Warning: Intense
Puerto Jiménez – Sirena – La Leona – Carate – Puerto Jiménez
Drake Bay – Sirena – La Leona – Carate – Puerto Jiménez + Luggage transfer*
*Extra fee for luggage transfer.
Sirena – Los Patos
Test your endurance on a challenging 22+ km trek through Corcovado's rugged mountains with our athlete guides, perfect for high-energy adventurers.
- One Day Tours
Warning: Athelete Level
Puerto Jiménez – Sirena – Los Patos – Puerto Jiménez
Drake Bay – Sirena – Los Patos – Puerto Jiménez + luggage transfer*
*Additional fee for luggage transfer.
San Pedrillo
Arrive by boat from Drake Bay, trek through Corcovado’s primary forest on rugged trails, and uncover a hidden waterfall in this remote rainforest adventure.
- One Day Tours
Drake Bay – San Pedrillo – Drake Bay
Sierpe – San Pedrillo – Sierpe*
*Request availability and price.
Los Patos
Journey into a botanist's paradise, discovering endemic and rare species in Corcovado's untouched primary forest along a lesser-traveled mountain path.
- One Day Tours
Puerto Jiménez – Los Patos – Puerto Jiménez
Drake Bay – Los Patos – Drake Bay
General Information
Information for all Corcovado Tours
- Heat and humidity are extremely high. Dehydration and heat exhaustion are common illnesses in the park. Be prepared and bring two liters of water per person and hydrating/energy drinks. You should drink 200 ml of liquid per hour. The water is potable at each ranger station. In the park, there are stretches under the sun along the beach, we recommend wearing sunblock, a hat and a long-sleeved shirt.
- Hiking experience and a good physical condition is a must. This trip is not recommended for people with asthma, heart, knees and ankles problems and/or any other health disease that may affect you during this hike.
- Meals
- If you are visiting the stations La Leona, San Pedrillo or Los Patos, you must bring your own food, as no food will be available for purchase.
- If you are visiting Sirena Station, we recommend to take the box lunch (included in the price). It is not mandatory, but highly recommended. There will be no meals available in the park without a previous reservation. The meals in Sirena Station are equilibrated, made from local ingredients and served in generous portions. Inform us of your food restrictions: special diet, allergy and intolerance.
- It is prohibited to bring food to Sirena. The only food you can take with you to the other stations is limited to sandwiches, nuts, dried fruits, fruits, energy bars, some snacks, hydrating drinks, juice, and water. Be careful with what you bring, specialty with meat sandwiches, the weather is hot, so avoid any risk of food intoxication.
- Transport
- If you have your own transportation to go to Carate or Drake Bay, you will need a 4×4, as you will cross rivers and drive on slippery and mountainous land.
- Roundtrip transportation in a touristic van from Puerto Jimenez to Carate costs $50 per person. It is possible to arrange pick-up and drop-off from other locations, an additional price may apply.
- Parking in Sierpe costs $6 a day at the restaurant don Jorge La Perla del Sur.
- Parking in Carate costs $5 a day at Coco Osa (parking by the beach at the end of the road 245)
- If you go to La Leona from Puerto Jiménez, bring your guide with you, he might show you interesting sights on the way and you will be free to stop whenever you want to take pictures.
- Children
- Children of all ages are welcome at every station. Let us know their age. A discount may apply if they are under 12 years old.
- Other Info
- A limited amount of people is allowed at each station, we recommend you to book early. Last minute, we can not guaranty the availability.
- In case of any emergency, bring your medicine, a copy of your passport and your travel insurance information.
- You must be accompanied by a certified guide to visit Corcovado National Park.
- You must have a prepaid reservation (we take care of it as part of the booking process).
- Respect the environment: trash in / trash out; no animal feeding or hunting; smoking or entering the park with any drug or liquor is prohibited.
- Traveling off trails or without your guide is prohibited.
- Bringing pets or horseback riding inside the National Park is prohibited.
- Swimming in the sea inside the park limitation is prohibited.
- Night tours are not allowed in the Corcovado National Park. Open hours for day tours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
- Launching, landing, or operating an unmanned aircraft (drones) over lands and waters without a previous authorization is prohibited. Additional fees apply for commercial purposes.
- Refunds
- Your deposit will be refunded if the park is sold out and your dates are not flexible.
- Weather
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Weather conditions in the Osa Peninsula are unpredictable, especially between September and November. If your journey has started and an unpredicted situation occurs (eg: a river can’t be crossed), we do not provide refunds.
If the park closes, you might be able to reschedule. The park policies change often.
Gallery
Recent Photos from Corcovado
| Day Tours | Sirena | La Leona | Los Patos | San Pedrillo | Sirena-La Leona | Sirena-Los Patos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elevation Difficulty | ||||||
| Access | ||||||
| Wildlife Watching | ||||||
| Sun Exposure | Shade | 50% sun-50% shade | Shade | 20% sun-80% shade | 50% sun-50% shade | Shade |
| Points of Interest | Rainforest, Bridges | River Crossing, Panoramic View, Sandy Beach, River dip | Primary Forest, Natural Pool Swim, River Crossing | Waterfall, Primary Forest | River Crossing, Cavern, River dip | River Crossing, Primary Forest, Natural Pool Swim |
| Daily Limit | 200 people | 100 people | 80 people | 120 people | 80 people | 80 people |
| Tour Duration | 8-9 hours | +/- 9 hours | +/-9 hours | 8 hours | 10+ hours | 10+ hours |
| Hiking Distance | 5 to 10 km | 10-18 km | +/- 15 km | +/- 10 km | 20 km | 24 km |
| Station Facilities | Drinking Water, Bathroom, Food, Souvenir Shop | Drinking Water, Bathroom | Drinking Water, Bathroom | Drinking Water, Bathroom | Drinking Water, Bathroom | Drinking Water, Bathroom |
| Availability |
Jan-Sep, Nov-Dec
Oct |
Jan-Sep, Nov-Dec
Oct |
May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
Jan-Sep, Nov-Dec
Oct |
Jan-Sep, Nov-Dec
Oct |
May, Jun, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec |
| Minumum Age | Everyone’s welcome | Everyone’s welcome | 10+ years old | Everyone’s welcome | 14+ years old | 16+ years old |
