Uvita: Corcovado National Park San Pedrillo from Uvita 1-day excursion
Osa Canton, Costa Rica
Guided tour to one of the most biodiverse regions on the planet, Corcovado National Park. This tour takes you to the San Pedrillo station, which offers a full-day nature experience
Guided Rainforest and Marine Wildlife Tour from Uvita
This guided day trip departs from Uvita, Costa Rica, offering nature enthusiasts an opportunity to explore Corcovado National Park’s wildlife and tropical rainforest.
Highlights
- Explore Corcovado National Park with expert naturalist guides
- Experience diverse wildlife on guided rainforest hikes
- Boat cruise with potential dolphin, sea turtle, and humpback whale sightings
- Opportunity to observe howler monkeys, scarlet macaws, tapirs, and reptiles using high-quality binoculars and telescopes
Description
Access to Corcovado National Park is limited daily, requiring advance booking, especially during peak season. Special rates are available for groups and families.
The tour begins at the meeting point in Uvita, where the guide provides instructions and a refreshment station with coffee, juice, cookies, and water while waiting for the group. From Playa Uvita, participants board a boat for a 1.5-hour scenic Pacific Ocean ride. During the cruise, sightings of dolphins, sea turtles, and between January and April, humpback whales are common.
Upon arrival at San Pedrillo, a professional naturalist guide leads a rainforest hike lasting approximately four hours. The guide points out numerous species of flora and fauna, including howler monkeys, scarlet macaws, tapirs, and various birds and reptiles, enhanced with binoculars and telescopes for close observation.
After the hike, a picnic lunch is served in the park, offering forest sounds and ocean views. Following lunch and rest, the group returns by boat to Playa Uvita, where the tour concludes.
Travelers must provide full names and passport numbers of all participants via WhatsApp or email after booking, a requirement for Corcovado Park admission. From the meeting point, guests use their own vehicles to reach a secure private parking lot near the beach. If no vehicle is available, transportation from the meeting point to the boat departure is provided.
Includes
- Water transportation
- Bilingual certified tour guide (Spanish/English)
- Lunch with vegetarian and vegan options
- Fruits and snacks
- Water
- Entrance to Corcovado National Park
Excludes
- Parking fee (1-day ticket at private parking lot available for purchase)
- Breakfast
- Dry bag for electronic devices
- Transport to/from accommodation or hotel pickup
Important Information
- After booking, send full names and passport numbers of each traveler, plus any food allergies or dietary restrictions, via WhatsApp or email to secure park admission.
- Tours require a minimum of 7 people and are subject to national park ticket availability.
- Contact via WhatsApp or email for questions and to learn about more experiences in the Uvita/Bahia Ballena area.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For best experience, bring comfortable hiking shoes, sun protection, insect repellent, and a waterproof bag for electronics. This tour is ideal from January to April for whale sightings and during the dry season for easier hiking conditions.
