🚙 Scenic 4×4 Journey
Begin your adventure with an exciting 4×4 journey through the most remote landscapes of the Osa Peninsula. During this 1.5-hour ride, you’ll witness the beauty of tropical forests, prairies, rivers, and breathtaking views, all while having the opportunity to spot wildlife such as spider monkeys and howler monkeys in their natural habitat.
🌊 Hike Along a Pristine Beach
Arriving in Carate around 7:00 a.m., you’ll embark on a 3-kilometer walk along a virgin beach, with the ocean’s soothing sound accompanying your every step. You’ll reach the entrance to La Leona Station, a unique access point to explore trails through the region’s primary and secondary forests. Here, you’ll discover the rich biodiversity of the area, surrounded by the majesty of tropical flora and fauna.
⏰ Return with Unforgettable Memories
After exploring the trail, you’ll retrace the same path back to Carate for your transport back. We’ll depart for the meeting point around 2:30 p.m., returning by approximately 4:00 p.m.
This tour offers the perfect combination of pristine nature and adventure, where each step brings you closer to the extraordinary biodiversity of the Osa Peninsula.
- Meeting Point, Duration, and Trekking Details:
- Meeting Point: 5 am at “Panadería Monar” bakery in Puerto Jiménez.
- Tour Duration: From 5:30 am to 4:00 pm.
- Hiking Distance: Approximately 7 to 12 kilometres.
- Difficulty Level: Low, suitable for ages 3 to 85.
- 1 person: $239
- 2 or more people: $154 per person
- Children (3 to 12 years old): $134
Children under 3 years old can travel for free, as long as they sit on a parent’s lap during both land and/or boat transportation.
Transport:
The shared 4×4 transportation service requires a minimum of 4 people. For smaller groups, availability must be confirmed in other scheduled tours. If the minimum is not met, the service will be considered private transportation, with an additional cost of $30 per missing spot, up to a total of 4 people, per trip. This fee must be paid in cash on the day of the tour.
We appreciate your understanding.
- Passport (original, copy, or clear photograph for check-in).
- Money and/or credit card.
- 2 liters of water (non-reusable plastic bottles not allowed).
- Snacks: cookies, granola bars, fresh or dehydrated fruit, nuts.
- Sturdy hiking shoes.
- Hat and sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Insect repellent.
- National Park admission ticket.
- Small group tour (up to 10 people).
- Certified bilingual local guide equipped with binoculars and a telescope.
- Round trip from Puerto Jiménez to Carate via shared 4×4 vehicle.
The shared 4×4 transportation service requires a minimum of 4 people. For smaller groups, availability must be confirmed in other scheduled tours. If the minimum is not met, the service will be considered private transportation, with an additional cost of $30 per missing spot, up to a total of 4 people, per trip. This fee must be paid in cash on the day of the tour.
All tour prices include the 13% VAT as stipulated by Costa Rican law.
SPECIFIC RESERVATION AND CANCELLATION POLICIES FOR PN CORCOVADO
To ensure entry to tours within the Protected Areas of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC), prior reservation is essential. Payment for entry to the National Park must be settled within 24 hours following confirmation of availability for the requested dates. If the tour includes Sirena Station, a separate reservation and payment for accommodation and meals with the Carate Integral Development Association (ADI Corcovado) must be arranged within 24 hours following confirmation of entry to the park.
Please note that Corcovado National Park has limited spaces, allowing 120 spots for day trips and 80 spots for overnight trips. Therefore, it is advisable to make reservations at least one month in advance, especially during peak months, from December to April.
Reservation requests at Osa Dreamcatcher Tours (ODT) are accepted from Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. After confirming admission to the national park, ODT will process reservations for park entry, meals, accommodation, and transportation.
It is important to note that refunds for cancellations will not be accepted by the administrative offices of the National Park, Sirena Station, or other associated services. ODT will not be responsible for any cancellations by the tourist, nor will it refund the advance payment for guiding any PN Corcovado tour, except under specific circumstances listed below:
Reprogramming Exceptions:
No refunds will be issued.
Reprogramming of Osa Dreamcatcher Tours guide service, ADI Corcovado services, and SINAC admission fee is allowed under the following circumstances:
- Proof of a positive COVID-19 diagnosis must be presented.
- An accident preventing the visit for health reasons requires medical documentation.
- Flight cancellation due to uncontrollable circumstances, evidenced by airline documentation.
- In the event that weather conditions prevent entry to the park, or temporary closure of the entrance to Corcovado National Park, the visit will be rescheduled.
We will offer affected customers alternative options for their tour, such as:
Rescheduling the tour for a later date, subject to availability.
Offering an alternative tour in a similar or comparable location, if possible.
Providing a full refund of the tour cost if none of the alternative options are suitable for the customer.
Please note that these policies may be subject to changes by ADI Corcovado. Changes to Corcovado transportation logistics are not allowed, and any modification is subject to additional charges and availability.
To initiate the booking process, we require the full names, passport numbers, and nationalities of all members in your group.
Additionally, we ask for an advance payment. Please note that making the prepayment does not guarantee the reservation of the tour. Rest assured that we will not process this payment until we have confirmed availability with our suppliers. Our goal is to confirm your booking within 48 hours.
Important:
Please note that we require personal information, full names, passport numbers and nationalities, for all group members before we can begin the booking process. You can provide these details in the additional information box on the booking form or email us at info@osadreamcatcher.com, including your reservation number after making your online reservation.
Rest assured, we’ll also remind you to send this documentation in the confirmation email of your reservation.
Please note that to apply discounts for children, it will be necessary to present an official document verifying the child’s age.