Puerto Jimenez – Sirena – Carate
Boat in, hike out. Two or three days to explore Sirena and hike to Carate (21 km). Sleep at Sirena lodge 1 or 2 nights, meals at the station included. Last day: hike to Carate and shuttle back at 2:00 pm.
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
DAY 1
05:00 am - Meet with Guide in Puerto Jiménez
05:00 am - 05:15 am - Coffee at local bakery
05:15 am - 05:30 am - Walk to public dock
05:30 am - Boat transport Puerto Jiménez → Sirena
07:30 am - Arrival at Sirena beach. Entry check
07:30 am - 08:00 am - Trail to Sirena Station
08:00 am - 08:15 am - Lodge check-in and rest
08:15 am - 12:00 pm - Wildlife hike on Sirena trails
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm - Lunch
01:00 pm - 05:30 pm - Wildlife hike on Sirena trails
06:00 pm - 07:00 pm - Dinner
DAY 2
NOTE: Departure time and breakfast depend on low tide
05:00 am - Depart Sirena. Start 21 km hike
07:00 am - Breakfast
07:30 am - 09:20 am - Hike Sirena → La Leona (wildlife search)
09:20 am - 09:40 am - Snacks in the forest
09:40 am - 12:00 pm - Hike Sirena → La Leona (wildlife search)
12:00 pm - 01:00 pm - Lunch
01:00 pm - Arrival at La Leona Station
01:00 pm - 02:30 pm - Wildlife hike
02:30 pm - 04:00 pm - Transport Carate → Puerto Jiménez
EXTRA DAY (for 3 days / 2 nights)
Full extra day on Sirena trails (5:00 am pre-dawn hike, breakfast/lunch breaks, second night at Sirena)
FINAL DAY (3 days / 2 nights)
Early hike Sirena → Carate, transport 02:30 pm, arrival ~4:00 pm Puerto Jiménez
Schedules depend on tides and weather. Itinerary may adjust for group safety.
Includes
100% Local Tour Guide Service
Corcovado NP entrance 2 or 3 days
Transport Puerto Jiménez - Sirena (Boat)
Transport Carate - Puerto Jiménez (Shuttle)
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.