Corcovado National Park- Sirena/San Pedrillo Station - 1 Day

Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica



Explore Corcovado National Park on a guided day tour and explore the lush rainforest with hikes to Sirena and San Pedrillo Station.

Corcovado National Park Day Hike from Drake Bay

This guided day tour in Corcovado National Park suits nature lovers seeking wildlife, waterfalls, and old-growth rainforest in southwestern Costa Rica.

Highlights

  • Hiking to Sirena and San Pedrillo Ranger Stations
  • Exploring primary rainforest and waterfall
  • Wildlife observation including monkeys, birds, coatis, and sloths

Description

The tour starts with a 1 hour 15 minute boat ride from Drake Bay to Sirena Ranger Station. From Sirena, enjoy a 4-hour leisurely walk on trails surrounding the station, where you can often spot all four species of monkeys, various birds, peccaries, coatis, sloths, and occasionally tapirs.

After lunch at Sirena, you will take a boat to San Pedrillo Ranger Station. From there, hike through Corcovado’s pristine primary rainforest, over 2,000 years old. The hike ends near the park boundary, where you will be picked up on a nearby beach for the return boat trip to Drake Bay.

Note: The itinerary may start at San Pedrillo and end at Sirena due to availability.

Includes

  • Boat transportation to and from the park entrance
  • Park entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Certified naturalist guide (ICT certified)
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off (only for hotels located on the coast between Drake Bay and Sirena Station)

Excludes

  • Tips for guides and staff

Important Information

  • Participants must provide full names and passport numbers for park entrance tickets.
  • Please provide the name of your accommodation to arrange the best meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

This activity is non-refundable.

Booking Tips

Bring insect repellent, comfortable hiking shoes, water, and rain gear. The best time to visit is during the dry season, from December to April. Book in advance to secure your spot.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes a boat ride from Drake Bay to Sirena Ranger Station, a 4-hour hike around the Sirena and San Pedrillo Ranger Stations, and wildlife observation opportunities in Corcovado National Park.
The tour starts with a boat ride from Drake Bay, Costa Rica, to Sirena Ranger Station inside Corcovado National Park.
The hike around Sirena and San Pedrillo Ranger Stations lasts approximately four hours on marked trails.
You may see monkeys, birds, peccaries, coatis, sloths, and tapirs during the hike in Corcovado National Park.
The tour is best suited for nature enthusiasts comfortable with 4 hours of hiking in rainforest conditions; check with the provider for specific age or fitness requirements.
The dry season, typically from December to April, offers the best hiking conditions in Costa Rica's Corcovado National Park; confirm availability before booking.
Meal inclusion varies by provider, so check the tour details for whether lunch or snacks are provided.
Wear comfortable hiking shoes, bring insect repellent, water, rain gear, and binoculars for wildlife viewing in Costa Rica's rainforest.
Yes, the full-day tour includes hiking trails around both Sirena and San Pedrillo Ranger Stations within Corcovado National Park.
Access permits for Corcovado National Park are included with most guided tours; confirm permit details when booking your Costa Rica tour.

Trusted local guides, read by millions every month

  • 2006 online since
  • 26.2M page views a month across the network
  • 14 languages

180+ destination guides, one network

Every guide covers a single destination on its own website, with events, restaurants, things to do and places to stay chosen from local recommendations.

My Guide Network Locations

Nearby Destinations

Add to your trip

Add your travel dates so we can place this on the right day, or save it for later.

Added to your trip Added to day {[{trip.toast.day}]}, MorningAfternoonEvening Saved to your trip Already in your trip Transfer saved to your trip Save your trip to get fresh suggestions Staying in {[{trip.toast.label}]} Base cleared Trip deleted Link copied Could not save your trip Something went wrong, please try again