San Pedrillo + Night Hike
Embark on an unforgettable journey to San Pedrillo, one of Corcovado’s signature ranger stations. We leave Drake Bay at dawn on a scenic boat ride with chances to spot dolphins or seasonal whales. Once ashore we hike primary forest trails lined with towering trees, monkeys, toucans, macaws, and—if lucky—tapirs or feline tracks. After lunch and more exploration we return to Drake Bay for a guided night walk and wrap up with a typical Costa Rican dinner.
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
05:30 am - Depart Drake Bay by boat toward San Pedrillo (scenic coastline, possible dolphins/whales).
07:00 am - Check in and begin guided hikes through primary forest and waterfall trails.
11:30 am - Hydration break and downtime facing the beach.
12:00 pm - Lunch at the station plus rest.
01:00 pm - Additional interpretive walks focused on wildlife spotting.
03:30 pm - Return to Drake Bay and prep for the evening portion.
06:30 pm - Typical Costa Rican dinner in Drake Bay.
07:30 pm - 09:30 pm - Guided night hike with flashlights to observe nocturnal species.
Private experience covering daytime and nocturnal fauna. Ask for other group sizes.
Includes
100% local private tour guide service
Corcovado National Park entrance
Transport Drake Bay - San Pedrillo (boat)
Transport San Pedrillo - Drake Bay (4x4 vehicle)
Lunch at San Pedrillo
Typical dinner in Drake Bay
Night hike
Flashlights
Telescope (tour guide)
Risk insurance
First aid kit
Reservation management
Price per person
$210
Per Person (2 guests)
$190
Per Person (4 guests)
$255
Per Person (2 guests) with Night Walk and Typical Dinner
$230
Per Person (4 guests) with Night Walk and Typical Dinner
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.