Why does the boat trip take so long?

Why does the boat trip take so long? There are few roads in this area of the Osa Peninsula, so the only way to reach the entrance to the park is by boat. The boat is totally safe and equipped with life jackets. Along the way, if you're lucky, you may even see dolphins jumping alongside the boat.

How to get to the meeting point on the beach?

Walking, :) Agujitas de Drake is such a small village that you will get there in less than 5 minutes. In the confirmation email, you will receive the exact meeting point, so you won't have any doubts.

Can you pick me up at an accommodation that is not in Agujitas de Drake?

Yes, it is possible to pick you up at different points along the route between Agujitas and Corcovado, just email us indicating your accommodation, and we will confirm where the pickup point will be.

Any other tips for enjoying the Corcovado National Park tour?

Here's one more! If on the day of the tour you don't want to prepare your breakfast or your accommodation doesn't serve it so early, you can always have a coffee and some empanadas at the “Food Truck Gaby” which is right on the beach, just 3 minutes from the meeting point. Tasty and cheap!

What animals will I be able to see on the tour?

Being a natural area, we cannot guarantee that you will see all the animals, but we can say that Corcovado is home to many animals, such as the jaguar, puma, monkeys (marmoset, araá, congo, and white-faced), pizote, macaws, anteaters, sloths, tapir and many more!

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Corcovado 2 Day Tour

Explore Corcovado National Park

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🚨 The availability of tickets to the Park is very limited ▷ We recommend booking at least one month in advance

Drake Bay

2 days

English and Spanish

Starts: From Drake Bay at 6:00 am.

Ends: At the same point of departure at 2:00 p.m.

Flexible cancellation policy

Briefing

Sail from Drake Bay to Sirena where our Corcovado 2 Day Tour will begin. You will have the opportunity to walk through a forest full of tapirs and other animals. Although it is two days of intense hiking through the jungle, we assure you that it will be worth it. Spending the night in the park, you can live a complete experience, traveling to the Claro River and through different jungle trails.

If you want to know more details about this excursion, keep on reading:

Tour details

Included

Boat transportation (round trip)
Entrance fee to Corcovado National Park
Professional guide
Meals
Accommodations in Corcovado

Not included

Drinks

Important information

Corcovado National Park has a very limited capacity, with only 100 people per day. It is one of the most biodiverse areas on the planet, so it is important to be extremely respectful with the environment and not leave the trails. In order to see as many animals as possible, it is key to be quiet and attentive to everything around you.

During the boat ride, there can be up to 16 people. Once we get to the park, the group will split in two (maximum of 8 people). During the boat trip, people who are prone to seasickness may get seasick.

Cancellation policy

You will receive a 50% refund of your reservation if you cancel at least 72 hours before the tour start date. After this time, or in case of no-show, no refunds will be given.

Tour itinerary

Day 1 Drake Bay - Sirena - Biological Station

6:00 a.m

Departure in Drake Bay

At 6:00 a.m. our guide will be waiting for you with the rest of the group and our boat. Try to arrive at least 15 minutes early to avoid waiting. For 2 hours, we will sail along the coast until we reach Corcovado.

7:45 a.m

Corcovado Hike

We will start a short hike from Sirena beach to the Biological Station. There we will be able to leave our luggage and start a 3 and a half hour hike through the Corcovado forest. In the middle of the tour, we will stop for lunch before returning to the station.

2:30 p.m

Excursion to the Claro River

In the afternoon we will set off again on foot with the Claro River as our destination. Relax, we will have plenty of time for a swim in its crystal clear waters. We will return to the Biological Station for dinner and overnight.

Day 2 Biological Station - Sirena - Drake Bay

5:30 a.m

Early morning excursion

We wake up early for an early morning hike from 5:30 to 7:00 a.m. This is the ideal time to observe the first flights of birds and other animals.

9:00 a.m

Hike through the forest

After breakfast and rest, we will head back out into the forest to explore the last remaining areas to be discovered. Tapirs are the most popular animal in the park, but you may encounter other animals such as sloths, monkeys, all kinds of birds and even jaguars.

12:30 p.m

Return to Drake Bay

After this unforgettable hiking experience on the Corcovado 2 Day Tour, it will be time to return to Drake Bay. We will have lunch and set sail by boat to end our trip where we started.

What to bring to Corcovado 2 Day Tour

Flip-flops or sandals
Sunscreen
Swimsuit
Raincoat
Insect repellent
Water
Hiking boots

Where does the tour Corcovado 2 Day Tour start

The easiest way to get to Drake Bay is by car. This option is very common among travelers, as Costa Rica is a recommended country to rent a car and drive around freely. The road to Drake Bay is being improved with different bridges, so depending on the route you take you will have to cross some small streams or bridges. If you travel by public transport, you will have to combine bus with a taxi-boat to take you to Drake Bay