Imagine sleeping deep inside Corcovado National Park at Sirena Ranger Station, the biological heart of Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula. This immersive 2-day, 1-night adventure from Drake Bay offers you an unparalleled opportunity to explore the park’s most vibrant ecosystems: the towering primary forest, transitional secondary forest, pristine rivers, and untouched beach areas.
This all-inclusive Sirena Station overnight tour is your best chance for spotting the incredible wildlife that makes Corcovado famous. Keep your eyes peeled for sloths, all four species of monkeys (Squirrel, Spider, Howler, and Capuchin), endangered Baird’s Tapirs, white-lipped peccaries, and a spectacular array of exotic birds.
What’s Included in Your Corcovado Adventure:
- Round-trip Boat Transportation from Drake Bay to Sirena Station.
- National Park Entrance Fees for both days.
- Accommodation (overnight stay) at Sirena Station (Dormitory-style bunk beds).
- 3 Delicious Meals: Lunch and Dinner on Day 1, and Breakfast on Day 2.
- Expert Local Guide for all guided hikes (essential for maximizing wildlife sightings).
Detailed Itinerary: Corcovado Overnight Tour
Day 1 – Arrival and Deep Forest Exploration
We start the day with a scenic boat ride from Drake Bay to the Sirena Station entrance.
- Arrival & Check-in: Upon landing, guests complete the registration process before a short walk to the ranger station where you’ll securely store your luggage.
- Morning Guided Hike: Our first guided trek begins, lasting approximately until 12:00 p.m. We focus on areas rich in wildlife activity near the station.
- Lunch & Rest: Enjoy a well-deserved lunch at the station, followed by a short break.
- Afternoon Guided Hike: At 2:30 p.m., we set out on our second major hike of the day, exploring different trails until our return around 6:00 p.m.
- Dinner & Relaxation: Dinner is served in the evening, followed by time to relax and recharge for an early start.
Please note: Night hikes are not permitted inside Corcovado National Park. All guests must return to the station by 6:00 p.m.
Day 2 – Sunrise Wildlife & Departure
This is when the park’s wildlife is often most active!
- Sunrise Wildlife Walk: Our second day begins early with a short, exhilarating sunrise hike starting at 5:00 a.m. This is an incredible time for tapir and cat sightings!
- Breakfast: We return around 6:30 a.m. for a hearty breakfast.
- Final Morning Hike: After a brief rest, we head out once more at 8:00 a.m. for our final guided hike, lasting approximately three hours.
- Lunch & Departure Prep: We return to the station around 11:00 a.m. for lunch, then prepare for our journey back.
- Departure: At 12:45 p.m., we walk to the designated pickup point where the boat will take us on a scenic return trip to Drake Bay.
