Into the heart of Corcovado

– 5:00 AM: Meeting point at Monar Bakery

– 5:30 AM: Pickup by 4×4 taxi transport

– 7:30 AM: Approximate arrival at Carate – 8:00 AM: Hike through the trails of Corcovado National Park, La Leona station – 11:00 AM: Lunch on the trail. We recommend lunch wrapped in a leaf or as suggested by the guide (single-use plastic bottles are not allowed, and only food authorized by the Park is permitted). – 2:00 PM: Return to Carate

– 3:30 PM: Approximate arrival at Puerto Jiménez

Note: All times are approximate and may be adjusted by the guide depending on the circumstances of the tour and the environmen.

DON’T FORGET TO BRING

• Small backpack
• Confortable walking shoes
• Sandals
• Reusable water bottles
• Sunglases
• Cap or hat
• Towell
• Bandana
• Insect Repelent
• Sunscreen

Please avoid brightly colored clothing

Day 1 – Arrival & Exploring Corcovado

5:15 AM – Meet your guide at the pier.
5:30 AM – Depart by boat for Sirena. During the journey, keep an eye out for dolphins and, depending on the season, migrating whales.
7:30 AM – Arrive at Sirena. After leaving your extra luggage and preparing for the day, you’ll begin your adventure in the heart of Corcovado National Park.
8:30 AM – Set off on a guided hike through the park’s primary and secondary forests. Explore rivers, beaches, and rainforest trails while searching for monkeys, scarlet macaws, toucans, sloths, reptiles, and countless tropical plants.
11:30 AM – Lunch break at the ranger station.
2:00 PM – Venture deeper into the rainforest in search of monkeys, colorful birds, and the elusive Baird’s tapir.
6:00 PM – Return to the ranger station for dinner and an overnight stay surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest.

Day 2 – Sunrise Wildlife Experience & Return

4:30 AM – Wake to the sounds of the rainforest as hundreds of birds begin their morning chorus.
5:00 AM – Depart on an early morning wildlife hike toward the Sirena River — one of the best places to observe animals.
6:30 AM – Return to the ranger station for a hearty breakfast with fresh Costa Rican coffee.
8:30 AM – Enjoy one final guided hike through Corcovado’s rainforest.
11:30 AM – Collect your luggage and walk to the beach for departure.
12:30 PM – Depart by boat for Puerto Jiménez (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes).
2:15 PM – Arrive in Puerto Jiménez — end of your Corcovado adventure.

Day 1 – Arrival & First Rainforest Adventure

5:15 AM – Meet your guide at the pier in Puerto Jiménez.
5:30 AM – Depart by boat for Sirena. Enjoy the scenic journey along the Osa Peninsula while keeping an eye out for dolphins and humpback whales.
7:30 AM – Arrive at Sirena. After leaving your extra luggage, your Corcovado adventure begins.
8:30 AM – First guided hike through Corcovado’s spectacular primary and secondary rainforest.
11:30 AM – Lunch at the ranger station.
2:00 – 5:30 PM – Continue exploring — search for monkeys, birds, reptiles, and the Baird’s tapir.
6:00 PM – Dinner and overnight at the station.

Day 2 – Full Day Wildlife Exploration

4:30 AM – Wake to birds and howler monkeys.
5:00 AM – Early morning hike toward the Sirena River — spot crocodiles, frogs, snakes, and tapirs.
6:30 AM – Breakfast at the station.
8:30 AM – Continue exploring rainforest trails.
11:30 AM – Lunch at the station.
2:00 – 5:30 PM – Afternoon exploration of new trails.
6:00 PM – Dinner and second overnight stay.

Day 3 – Final Rainforest Walk & Return

4:30 AM – Another beautiful rainforest sunrise.
5:00 AM – Last early morning hike along beach and forest trails.
6:30 AM – Breakfast and packing time.
8:30 AM – Final guided walk through Corcovado’s pristine rainforest.
12:30 PM – Depart by boat for Puerto Jiménez.
2:15 PM – Arrive in Puerto Jiménez.

Day 1 – Arrival & Exploring Corcovado

5:15 AM – Meet your guide at the pier in Puerto Jiménez.
5:30 AM – Depart by boat for Sirena along the spectacular Osa Peninsula coastline.
7:30 AM – Arrive at Sirena. Begin your adventure in the heart of Corcovado.
8:30 AM – Guided hike through rainforest trails, rivers, and beaches.
11:30 AM – Lunch at the ranger station.
2:00 – 5:30 PM – Continue exploring. Search for birds, monkeys, reptiles, and the elusive Baird’s tapir.
6:00 PM – Dinner and overnight at the station.

Day 2 – The Legendary La Leona Trail

5:00 AM – Begin your hike along the famous La Leona Trail — a spectacular 20 km journey through pristine rainforest, remote beaches, and river crossings.
7:00 – 8:00 AM – Packed breakfast at the scenic Little Island viewpoint.
Throughout – Continue hiking toward Carate (7–9 hours). Sturdy hiking shoes or trekking sandals are highly recommended.
1:00 – 2:00 PM – Arrive in Carate — ground transportation to Puerto Jiménez (~1.5 hours).
3:30 PM – Arrive in Puerto Jiménez.

Day 1 – Arrival & First Rainforest Adventure

5:15 AM – Meet your guide at the pier in Puerto Jiménez.
5:30 AM – Depart by boat for Sirena.
7:30 AM – Arrive at Sirena and begin exploring.
8:30 AM – First guided hike through primary and secondary rainforest.
11:30 AM – Lunch at the station.
2:00 – 5:30 PM – Continue exploring. Search for monkeys, birds, reptiles, and the tapir.
6:00 PM – Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 – Full Day Wildlife Exploration

4:30 AM – Wake to the rainforest chorus.
5:00 AM – Early morning hike to the Sirena River.
6:30 AM – Breakfast at the station.
8:30 AM – Continue exploring primary and secondary rainforest.
11:30 AM – Lunch at the station.
2:00 – 5:30 PM – Afternoon exploration of new trails.
6:00 PM – Dinner and second overnight.

Day 3 – The Legendary La Leona Trail

5:00 AM – Begin the 20 km La Leona Trail hike to Carate.
7:00 – 8:00 AM – Packed breakfast at the Little Island viewpoint.
1:00 – 2:00 PM – Arrive in Carate. Ground transport to Puerto Jiménez.
3:30 PM – Arrive in Puerto Jiménez.

Day 1 – Crossing Corcovado’s Remote Interior

5:30 AM – Meet at Monar Bakery in Puerto Jiménez. Depart by 4×4 toward Patos Ranger Station (~1.5 hours).
7:30 AM – Begin your trek into the heart of Corcovado — ~22 km through remote rainforest toward Sirena.
Throughout – Cover remote trails with multiple river crossings. Regular stops for hydration, rest, and a packed lunch.
4:00 – 6:00 PM – Arrive at Sirena. Dinner and first overnight.

Day 2 – Full Day Wildlife Exploration

4:30 AM – Wake to the sounds of the rainforest.
5:00 AM – Early morning hike toward the Sirena River.
6:30 AM – Breakfast and short rest.
8:30 AM – Continue exploring rainforest trails.
11:30 AM – Lunch at the station.
2:00 – 5:30 PM – Afternoon trail exploration.
6:00 PM – Dinner and second overnight.

Day 3 – The Legendary La Leona Trail

5:00 AM – Begin the 20 km La Leona Trail hike to Carate.
7:00 – 8:00 AM – Packed breakfast at the Little Island viewpoint.
1:00 – 2:00 PM – Arrive in Carate. Ground transport to Puerto Jiménez.
3:30 PM – Arrive in Puerto Jiménez.

Full Day – Corcovado Wildlife Experience

5:15 AM – Meet your guide at the pier in Puerto Jiménez.
5:30 AM – Depart by boat toward Sirena — watch for dolphins and whales.
7:30 AM – Arrive at Sirena Station. Begin guided hike through primary and secondary forest, riverbanks, and coastal trails.
11:30 AM – Lunch at Sirena Ranger Station.
12:00 PM – Return to the beach for departure.
12:30 PM – Depart by boat back to Puerto Jiménez.
2:15 PM – Arrive in Puerto Jiménez.

Do not forget to bring: Small backpack, comfortable walking shoes, sandals, reusable water bottles, sunglasses, cap or hat, towel, bandana, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Avoid brightly colored clothing.

Full Day – Sirena Rainforest Experience

5:40 AM – Meet your guide at Agujitas Beach, Drake Bay.
7:30 AM – Arrive at Sirena Beach. Watch for dolphins or migrating whales along the way.
8:00 AM – Begin guided hike from Sirena Station through jungle trails — search for monkeys, macaws, toucans, sloths, and reptiles.
11:30 AM – Lunch at Sirena Ranger Station.
12:00 PM – Begin walk back toward Sirena Beach.
12:30 PM – Depart by boat back to Drake Bay.
2:15 PM – Arrive in Drake Bay.

Do not forget to bring: Small backpack, comfortable walking shoes, sandals, reusable water bottles, sunglasses, cap or hat, towel, bandana, insect repellent, and sunscreen. Avoid brightly colored clothing.

This package is ideal for nature lovers who are hungry to learn and collaborate with the protection of the rainforests — wanting to learn about all the life forms that live in the richest and most threatened ecosystem on the planet.

We take you to Osa Conservation for a 5-hour hike to La Catarata el Secreto waterfall. Along the way you can see all 4 species of monkeys, peccaries, coaties, anteaters, tapirs, scarlet macaws, frogs, toucans and more.

After the waterfall, we have lunch and visit the organic farm. Trees in Osa Conservation have QR codes with species information. Return to Puerto Jiménez by vehicle.

Meeting point: Monar Bakery  |  Departure: 5:30 AM  |  End time: 2:00 PM  |  Level: High to reach the waterfall

Things to bring: Closed shoes · Water · Mosquito repellent · Sunscreen · Swimsuit & Towel