Corcovado National Park Sirena: Rainforest Hike with Guide

A full day in Corcovado's raw interior, reached by boat and walked on foot

A guided rainforest hike in Corcovado National Park starts with a one-hour boat ride from Drake Bay to Sirena Station, then five hours of walking deeper into the park with a live guide in search of tapirs, monkeys and peccaries. The day includes park fees, lunch and return transport by boat. Children from age 5 are welcome. The boat hugs the Pacific shoreline both ways, making the journey itself part of the experience.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat ride and rainforest hike

• Boat ride to Sirena Station
• Hike and explore Sirena Station
• Boat ride back to Drake Bay
• Lunch and tour conclusion

The experience

The day begins with a boat ride down the coast to Sirena Station: about an hour of travel with the shoreline close enough to watch. Once at the station, you spend roughly five hours hiking through the rainforest with a guide who knows where to find the animals that live there: tapirs, monkeys, peccaries and whatever else moves through the canopy that morning. Corcovado is the most raw and challenging park in Costa Rica, and Sirena is where that rawness is most visible. The guide speaks English or Spanish and walks at a pace that suits all fitness levels.

Lunch happens back at Drake Bay after the hike, once you've returned by boat. Park fees and all transport are included, so the only thing you arrange is showing up. The boat ride back gives you time to sit with what you've seen, or to sleep if the rainforest wore you out, which it often does.

What’s included

• Private boat transportation to and from Sirena Station.
• park entry fees.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• five hours of guided hiking through the rainforest.
• and lunch back in Drake Bay after the hike.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Infant (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Pacheco Tours

Is this one for you?You hike with a guide rather than on your own, which means the guide finds the animals and explains what you're seeing instead of you walking blind. Book this if you want to see Corcovado's wildlife and don't want to navigate the park or figure out where the tapirs are hiding.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

How long is the actual hiking part of the day?

The hiking at Sirena Station lasts about five hours. The boat ride to get there takes roughly an hour each way, and lunch happens after you return to Drake Bay, so plan for a full day from start to finish.

What animals might I see in Corcovado?

Tapirs, monkeys and peccaries are the animals the guide will be looking for during the hike. What you actually spot depends on the day and the time of year, but Corcovado is the park in Costa Rica where your odds are best.

Is the boat ride rough, or is it scenic?

The boat hugs the south Pacific shoreline on the way to Sirena and back, so it's scenic rather than rough. The one-hour ride is part of the experience, not just a way to get there.

Can my five-year-old do this hike?

Children from age 5 are welcome on the tour. The hike is five hours and the terrain is rainforest, so consider whether your child can walk that distance and handle mud, roots and heat before booking.

What's included in the price?

Park fees, boat transport both ways, the guide, lunch and all taxes are included. You don't need to arrange anything separately or pay extra at the park entrance.

Do I need to be very fit to do this?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The pace is set by the group, and the guide adjusts to who is hiking that day.