Experience the Ultimate Adventure in the Heart of the Rainforest!
Day 1: 🦜 Explore the Untamed Wilderness
Begin your journey with a shared boat ride (1.5 to 2 hours), where the sun and sea set the perfect scene, offering the chance to spot dolphins and sea turtles. Upon arriving at Corcovado National Park (around 7:30 a.m.), dive into the trails of Sirena Station for 2 or 3 days, exploring primary and secondary forests. Keep an eye out for tapirs, anteaters, capuchin monkeys, scarlet macaws, and more. End the day watching a magical sunset on the beach, savoring culinary delights at Sirena Station, and sleeping in the heart of the jungle.
Day 2: 🦉 Sunrise and Discovery
Wake up to the morning activity of the rainforest for an early encounter with active wildlife. After breakfast, embark on a second trail exploration. Return to the station for a delicious lunch and enjoy a leisurely afternoon relaxing, watching the sunset, or diving into a good book while the rhythms of nature continue around you.
Day 3: 🦎 Return Journey
Start early on the return hike (5–7 hours, approx. 20 km), traversing trails, rivers, and stretches of beach framed by palm trees and the tranquil waters of the Pacific. At 2:30 p.m., a shared 4×4 will take you back to Puerto Jiménez, arriving around 4:00 p.m. Share your experiences with fellow adventurers and take home unforgettable memories of this total immersion in Corcovado’s wild beauty.
Book now and feel the essence of Corcovado in every step!
- Meeting Time: 5 am at “Panadería Monar” bakery in Puerto Jiménez.
- Tour Duration: From 5:30 am on the day of departure to 4:30 pm on the day of return.
- Hiking Distance: Approximately 25 to 35 kilometres.
- Difficulty Level: Medium, suitable for ages 8 to 80.
Pricing for One Night:
- 1 person: $555
- 2 or more people: $369 per person
- Children (3 to 12 years old): $339
Pricing for Two Nights:
- 1 person: $840
- 2 people: $585 per person
- 3 or more people: $529 per person
- Children (3 to 12 years old): $469 per child.
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.
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- 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 like cookies, granola bars, fresh or dehydrated fruit, nuts.
- Sturdy hiking shoes.
- Rubber sandals for boarding or disembarking the boat.
- Fast-dry clothing replacement, spare underwear & pajamas.
- Raincoat.
- Torchlight.
- Hat/cap & sunglasses.
- Sunscreen.
- Insect repellent.
- Towel.
- Personal hygiene products.
Nestled within the Sirena Biological Station are two open wooden platforms crowned with sturdy metal roofs, housing bunk beds arranged side by side. Please note, there are no private rooms available; however, each bunk is outfitted with a comfortable mattress, fresh linens, a pillow, pillowcase, and mosquito net. Well-maintained shared toilets and showers are available for your convenience, along with a communal dining area where delectable meals are served. Clean and potable water is provided throughout the station.
For memorable souvenirs, visit the nature shop offering an array of delightful keepsakes to carry back home.
Secure lockers are accessible for a daily fee of $5, providing a safe space to store personal belongings. Additionally, you can rent a towel or sturdy rubber boots at a daily rate of $5 each.
Park Regulations:
- Please adhere to designated paths and trails for your safety and preservation of the natural habitat.
- Swimming in beaches, lagoons, or rivers within the park premises is strictly prohibited.
- To ensure the welfare of wildlife and your safety, refrain from feeding, touching, or disturbing wild animals during your stay.
We kindly ask all visitors to respect and follow these park guidelines for an enjoyable and responsible experience within the natural haven of Sirena Station.
- National Park admission ticket.
- Small group tour (up to 10 people).
- Certified bilingual local guide equipped with binoculars and a telescope.
- Lodging for 1 or 2 nights in shared bunk beds with bedding and mosquito net.
- Meals: Provided during the tour, varying as per the duration:
- 1 Night: lunch, dinner & box breakfast
- 2 Nights: 2 lunch, 2 dinner, 1 breakfast & 1 box breakfast
- Transport from Puerto Jiménez to Corcovado NP by shared boat and return from Carate to Puerto Jiménez by shared 4×4 car.
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.