Drake Bay: Corcovado 2-Day Jungle Trek & Rainforest Stations

The Rainforest Shifts Under Your Feet: Two Days in Corcovado's Hidden Stations

You hike two different ecosystems in Corcovado over two days: the recovering secondary forest at Sirena, where animals are visible and trails are flat, then the ancient primary rainforest at San Pedrillo, where trails are longer and wilder and predators still hunt. Boat transport, meals, and jungle shelter are included. You return to Drake by early afternoon on day two.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Boat to Sirena and San Pedrillo

• Depart Drake Bay at 5:50am
• Boat ride to Sirena Station
• Walk short trails at Sirena
• Lunch at Sirena Station
• Boat to San Pedrillo Station
• Walk longer trails in San Pedrillo
• Dinner and rest at Corcovado shelter

Day 2: Walk to Los Planes and Return

• Breakfast at shelter
• Walk through jungle to Los Planes
• Lunch at Los Planes
• 4x4 transfer to Drake Bay
• Arrive Drake Bay around 12:30-1pm

The experience

The boat leaves Drake Bay at 5:50am, and you realize within the first twenty minutes that the ocean here is not empty. Dolphins move past the bow, and the guide points out a shape in the water you'd have missed: a crocodile, just the snout showing. The ride to Sirena Station takes about an hour and a quarter, and by the time you step onto the beach, the jungle is already loud. The trails at Sirena are short and flat, which sounds easy until you understand why: the animals here are used to people, so the walk is really about watching. Monkeys drop from branches above. Coatis cross the path in front of you. The forest itself is only 47 years old in this sector. It was cleared once, and you're walking through the proof that it comes back.

After lunch at the station, the boat takes you to San Pedrillo, and the forest changes completely. The trails here are uneven, wilder, and the trees are ancient: some over 4,000 years old. This is primary rainforest that has never been cut, and it feels different. The animals don't expect you. They move the way they would if you weren't there, which means you might see a tayra hunting a sloth, or hear a cougar before you see it. The pace quickens because the goal is to reach the shelter before dark, and the walk covers about 10 to 12 kilometers through terrain that makes you feel genuinely lost, which is exactly the point. You sleep in a shelter between San Pedrillo and Los Planes, in the heart of the jungle, with dinner and breakfast included.

The second day starts early. After breakfast, the walk back to Los Planes is another 10 kilometers through thick jungle on no marked trail. Just the guide, the forest, and the sound of it. A 4x4 picks you up around midday and drives you back to Drake, arriving by early afternoon. Two days sounds short until you're standing in a forest that old, and then it feels like the right amount of time to actually see what Corcovado is.

What’s included

Your two days include boat transport from Drake Bay to Sirena and San Pedrillo stations, guided hikes at both locations, dinner and breakfast, and overnight accommodation in a jungle shelter. The 4x4 return to Drake on day two is also included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

AgesAdult (18 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8 · max 6 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPets welcomeNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Top Trails Corcovado

Is this one for you?This trek is built for travelers who want to see both recovering and primary rainforest in one trip without arranging transport, guides, or logistics separately. The fixed two-day schedule is what makes visiting two different ecosystems and sleeping in the jungle possible in a short window.

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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: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years). Children under 6 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.

What time does the tour start from Drake Bay?

5:50am from the main beach. The boat to Sirena Station takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

What animals might I see?

At Sirena: monkeys, coatis, agutis, and other small mammals. At San Pedrillo: the same species, but also top predators like cougars and tayras, though they're harder to spot because they avoid humans.

Are the trails difficult?

Sirena trails are short, flat, and well-marked. San Pedrillo trails are irregular and wilder, covering 10–12km on day one and 10km on day two. Moderate fitness is required.

What's included in the price?

Boat transport from Drake Bay, entry to both stations, all meals (dinner and breakfast), and overnight shelter in the jungle.

Where do I sleep?

In a shelter located in the jungle between San Pedrillo and Los Planes stations.

How do I get back to Drake on day two?

You walk to Los Planes (about 10km), have lunch there, then a 4x4 picks you up and drives you back to Drake, arriving around 12:30–1pm.

Is this suitable for beginners?

No. The tour requires moderate physical fitness. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.

What should I bring?

Waterproof gear, sturdy hiking boots, insect repellent, and a headlamp. The jungle is wet and trails are muddy.