La Leona – Sirena – Drake Bay
Hike in, boat out. Full day of beach and forest (La Leona → Sirena), night(s) at Sirena lodge, final day boat to Drake Bay. Turquoise beaches, river crossings, plenty of wildlife.
Guide Policy (Group Ratio)
We require a minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 10 people per guide to ensure the best experience. For groups larger than 10 people, 1 extra guide will be assigned per 9 or 10 additional people.
Itinerary
05:15 am - Meet with Guide in Puerto Jiménez
05:30 am - Transport Puerto Jiménez → Carate
07:30 am - Start 21 km hike Carate → Sirena
08:20 am - 08:40 am - Check-in La Leona Station (rest)
08:40 am - 09:20 am - Hike La Leona → Sirena (wildlife search)
09:20 am - 09:40 am - Breakfast in forest
09:40 am - 12:00 pm - Hike La Leona → Sirena (wildlife search)
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm - Lunch
12:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Hike La Leona → Sirena (wildlife search)
04:00 pm - 04:20 pm - Arrival Sirena, check-in & lodging
04:30 pm - 06:00 pm - Rest
06:00 pm - 07:00 pm - Dinner
DAY 2
05:00 am - Sunrise hike
07:00 am - Breakfast
07:30 am - 11:00 am - Sirena trails hike
11:00 am - Rest at lodge
11:00 am - 12:00 pm - Lunch
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm - Walk Sirena → Boat
01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Boat Sirena → Drake Bay
EXTRA DAY (3D/2N)
Second full day at Sirena (5:00 am hike, breakfast/lunch breaks, second night). Final day boat 01:00 pm Sirena → Drake (~2:30 pm).
Schedules/distances depend on tides and coastal heat; guide may adjust for safety.
Includes
100% Local Tour Guide Service
Corcovado NP entrance 2 or 3 days
Transport Puerto Jiménez - Carate (Vehicle)
Transport Sirena - Drake Bay (Boat)
Lodging at Sirena 1 or 2 nights
Telescope (Tour Guide)
First Aid Kit
Reservation Management
Luggage storage
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before visiting Corcovado National Park.
1How difficult is hiking in Corcovado?
Hikes vary: 1-day trails like La Leona (20 km) are moderate, while multi-day routes like Los Patos-Sirena-La Leona (44 km) require excellent physical fitness. Guides adapt the pace to your group.
2What animals can I see in Corcovado?
Corcovado hosts over 2.5% of the world's biodiversity. You can see tapirs, jaguars, monkeys (4 species), scarlet macaws, crocodiles, snakes, coatis, peccaries, and hundreds of bird species.
3Do I need a guide to enter Corcovado?
Yes, since 2014 Corcovado National Park requires a mandatory certified guide to enter any trail. Our guides are 100% local, certified by SINAC.
4What is the best time to visit Corcovado?
The dry season (December to April) offers the best trail conditions, but the green season (May to November) has fewer visitors and wildlife is equally active. We operate year-round except October.
5Where do you sleep on multi-day tours?
At the Sirena Biological Station inside the park, which has bunk beds with mosquito nets in shared spaces. Meals are prepared at the station.
6How much does a Corcovado tour cost?
One-day tours range from $120 to $255 per person. Multi-day tours start from $330 per person (2D/1N) including guide, park entrance, transport, and lodging.