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14 · CORCOVADO SIRENA EXPEDITION · CODE 433665P6

Corcovado National Park Day Expedition: Guided Wildlife Walk at Sirena Station

Board an early-morning coastal launch into the heart of Corcovado National Park’s Sirena Sector—home to Baird’s tapirs, all four Costa Rican monkey species, scarlet macaws, peccaries, and undisturbed lowland primary rainforest.

Primary Escape Category: Wildlife Escapes
Destination Visited: Sirena Ranger Station heartland, Corcovado National Park (Osa Peninsula)
Actual Departure Point: Puerto Jiménez public pier at 5:20 AM or Drake Bay beach boat boarding
Pickup Arrangements: Meet ICT-certified naturalist guide at the public pier at 5:20 AM for ocean boat crossing to Sirena beach
Verified Duration & Format: 9 hrs · Small-group permitted expedition (strictly capped by SINAC)
Main Inclusions: Round-trip ocean boat transfer to Sirena, official SINAC Corcovado entry permit, ICT-certified biologist/naturalist with scope, lunch
Additional Charges / Exclusions: Reusable metal/hard-plastic water bottle (mandatory—no single-use plastics allowed in Corcovado) and hotel transfer to pier
Participation Requirements: Full passport number & full name required at booking to issue SINAC permit; wet surf landing at Sirena beach; 4–5 hrs rainforest walking
Why It Fits: Handles the mandatory SINAC Sirena station permit, certified guide requirement, and wet-landing boat logistics in a single verified booking.
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Remote rainforest coastline of Drake Bay and Corcovado National Park at golden hour
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Guided Wildlife & Scarlet Macaw Walk in Carara National Park (Ticket Included)

Explore the biological crossroads where dry northern forest meets humid southern rainforest. With official park tickets pre-secured and a scope-equipped naturalist, spot wild scarlet macaws, trogons, poison-dart frogs, and three monkey species along flat, shaded trails.

Destination Visited: Carara National Park transitional rainforest reserve
Actual Departure Point: Main ranger entrance of Carara National Park on Route 34 (20 min north of Jacó / 15 min from Los Sueños)
Included: Official SINAC Carara National Park entry ticket, certified bilingual naturalist guide, high-powered Swarovski/Vortex optical scope
Additional / Excluded: Transportation to Carara park gate (easy rental car stop or local taxi from Jacó/Herradura)
Requirements: Flat, universally accessible forest trails (excellent for children, seniors, and first-time rainforest visitors); closed-toe shoes required
From $45 · Viator
✓ Free cancellation