Begin the day with a scenic boat journey from Drake Bay to the Sirena Sector, located deep within Corcovado National Park and surrounded by extensive lowland rainforest, rivers and coastal habitats.
Check-in takes place at the main beach in Drake Bay at approximately 5:50 a.m., followed by departure at 6:00 a.m. The boat ride along the Pacific coast normally takes between one hour and one hour and twenty minutes, depending on ocean conditions. Since there is no dock at Sirena Beach, passengers should be prepared for a wet landing and may need to step into shallow water when leaving the boat.
After completing the park registration, the experience continues with several hours of guided walking along the trails surrounding Sirena Station. The terrain is mostly flat, making this tour less physically demanding than longer coastal hikes, although visitors should still be prepared for heat, humidity, mud, roots and uneven forest surfaces.
Sirena’s combination of primary rainforest, secondary forest, rivers and open areas creates opportunities to observe wildlife throughout the morning. Depending on the natural activity of the day, visitors may encounter tapirs, four species of monkeys, peccaries, coatis, agoutis, anteaters, crocodiles, scarlet macaws, toucans and many other tropical birds.
Your certified guide will search for tracks, feeding signs, movements in the canopy and sounds coming from the forest while explaining the behavior of the animals and the ecological relationships that make Corcovado such an important protected area.
Wildlife observations are never guaranteed. Animals move freely through a large natural environment, and every visit offers a different experience. Silence, patience and the guide’s knowledge can improve the possibilities of observation without disturbing the wildlife.
At approximately 11:00 a.m., the group stops for lunch at Sirena Station. Food brought from outside is not permitted in the Sirena Sector, so visitors must follow the current regulations established by the national park.
After lunch, the group returns to Sirena Beach and boards the boat at approximately 12:30 p.m. Arrival in Drake Bay is normally between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m., although the final schedule may vary according to weather, ocean conditions, park regulations and operational logistics.
$120 USD per person
The price includes:
Shared boat transportation from Drake Bay to Sirena and back
Corcovado National Park entrance permit
Certified bilingual guide
Guided rainforest walks
Lunch at Sirena Station
Taxes
Participants should bring closed hiking shoes or rubber boots, light clothing, rain protection, insect repellent, sunscreen, drinking water and waterproof protection for phones or cameras. Sandals or water shoes can also be useful during the beach landing, but they are not suitable for the forest trails.
This tour is recommended for travelers who want to spend a full morning exploring one of Corcovado National Park’s most wildlife-rich environments without staying overnight. Advance booking is required because entrance spaces, boat transportation and guide availability are limited.
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