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2 Day Private Adventure in Corcovado Mermaid Natural Park

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Private

Guides

English, Spanish

Overview

Corcovado National Park is a unique place and consists of an encounter with wildlife and nature. You must take a highly qualified guide as visitors cannot enter the park alone.

Tour the Corcovado Park with a native guide of the place with qualified experience to be able to show visitors this place and give them the best experience during their visit.

Corcovado National Park is found in the Osa Peninsula to the southeast of Costa Rica in the province of Puntarenas. It holds the largest primary forest of the American Pacific, along with one of the few remnants of sizeable tropical rainforest in the world. Corcovado is home to an estimated 2.5% of the planet's biodiversity, with 13 different types of ecosystems, this is the ideal place to observe the country's most endangered species, such as the Tapir, Scarlet Macaw, Squirrel monkeys and White Lipped Peccaries.

There are several ways to enter and exit the park, you can do either a one day tour at any of the stations (La Leona, Sirena, San Pedrillo, Dos Brazos de Río Tigre, Los Patos) or go to Sirena station and sleep there for several days, a maximum of 5 days 4 nights.

The entry options to stay overnight at Sirena are:

La Leona - Sirena Hike: This hike starts or ends in Carate. You can get there either by public transport, 4WD rented car, shared or private taxi leaving from Puerto Jiménez (PJ). Throughout the hike you cross various rivers, long stretches of beach, and forest trails. It's a total of 20 Km for an estimated 7-9 hours hike.

Los Patos - Sirena Hike: This hike starts or ends in Los Patos ranger station, the only access is with taxi from La Palma or PJ. You cross multiple rivers and walk through primary and secondary forest for approximately 8-10 hours, covering a distance of 24 Km. This route is only recommended for the dry season and experienced hikers.

Boat transfer Drake - Sirena: Leaving from Agujitas beach, it's a short 1 hour boat ride to the heart of Corcovado, where you can easily spot abundant biodiversity. This option is ideal for families, short-time visits and non-experienced hikers.

Boat transfer Puerto Jimenez - Sirena: Leaving from Puerto Jimenez's pier this 1,5 hours boat ride is full of astonishing views, a beautiful sunrise in the mornings, and biodiversity. You will be taken directly to the Sirena Biological Station. This option is ideal for families, short-time visits, and non-experienced hikers. Please bear in mind that this option is available only during all week

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Full-day hike at the Sirena Biological Station⌄

    (National park bike included yes 2 days ) 5 :45 am Find your guide at rancho corcovado Drake. Or port Jimenez on the public pier 5 : 20 am ) boat transport From Drake to Siren or port Jimenez corcovado national park 6:00 am. Boat pickup at beach ranch corcovavado or public dock Puerto Jimenez 6:00 am. Boat trip to Mermaid. Then... 7 : 30 am Arrival at Siren, registration and installation at the station. 8 :00 am Hike the trails around Siren (you can choose from seven different trails, once you are there). 12 : 00 noon Lunch (not included$12) at Siren Station. . 2 :00 pm. Afternoon hike along the Mermaid trails. 5 : 30 pm. (Dinner not included$25) at Siren Station. 8 :00 pm. Spend the night at the station. (Not included $30)

  2. 2Day 2 Full day hike in the Sirena Biological Station⌄

    5 :00 am Early morning hike to the Mermaid River (optional). 6 : 30 am Breakfast (Not included $20) at Siren Station. 7 : 30 am Hike the trails around Siren. 11 : 30 Collect your things at the station and head towards the beach. 12 : 30 m.d. Boat pickup at Mermaid beach. 13 : 45 - 14 : 00 Arrival at beach rancho corcovado Drake) (or Puerto Jimenez 2: 00pm) end of the tour. Thank you.

What's included

  • ✓2 ticket included entrance fee to corcovado national park siren station
  • ✓Yes included by VORTEX 65 mm TELESCOPE guide

Not included

  • ✕Not included $30 ) Water transportation from corcovado ranch to parking lot...
  • ✕Not included$30 ) Accommodation mermaid station
  • ✕(Not included1 Dinner$25) (1 breakfast$20) (1 lunch$12) at mermaid station
  • ✕(not included cost of naturalist guide) in Corcovado siren national park
  • ✕PAY THE GUIDE THE ADDITIONAL COSTS OF THE TOUR

Good to know

Starts: You must arrive directly at the hotel rancho corcovado the guide will be waiting for you at 5 : 45 am or at the dock port Jimenez 5 : 20 am you must coordinate with the guide your meeting location the same day of booking. PN coveted

Ends: You must arrive directly at the hotel rancho corcovado the guide will be waiting for you at 5 : 45 am or at the dock port Jimenez 5 : 20 am you must coordinate with the guide your meeting location the same day of booking. PN coveted

Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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