Corcovado National Park is the largest protected area in Costa Rica and shelters one of the last remnants of primary forest on the Pacific coast of the entire American continent, the wildest National Park in all of Costa Rica! This is like seeing the Eiffel Tour if you were visiting France!

Departure from Uvita
Meeting point: 6:30 AM – fruit for breakfast
Departure time: 7:00 AM
Arrival at San Pedrillo Ranger Station: Approximately 1.5 hours later

At Corcovado National Park
At the San Pedrillo Ranger Station, there are bathrooms and showers available
Our guide will provide safety information and an explanation of the itinerary
Hike on the trails for approximately 3 hours
Lunch break

Return to Uvita
Departure from Corcovado: 2:30 PM
Arrival in Uvita: Around 3:30 – 4:00 PM
Possibility of spotting whales, dolphins, turtles, and seabirds during the boat ride

Along the way, you will have the opportunity to see many unique natural attractions such as the Whales Tail or “Cola de la Ballena” and Whale Rock or “Piedra Ballena”, all the while experiencing epic views of the southern coast of Costa Rica where the lush green mountains meet the glorious clean waters of the Pacific Ocean.

During the journey, you may see many marine species such as groups of dolphins, birds, sea turtles, and even whales! Keep in mind this is not a whale and dolphin tour, but some guests have reported seeing them on the way!

Avoid the long drive South to access the park, departing from Uvita is faster and less expensive! You will be traveling on a comfortable and safe boat. This is also where the whales are so you get a whale tour included in this experience. The boat departs from the beautiful beaches of Ballena National Park in Uvita.

What to Bring:

• Comfortable Shoes, hiking or sneakers are mandatory.  No flip-flops or open-toe shoes.
• Reusable water bottle, hat, sunscreen, mosquito repellent.
• Single use plastic bottles are prohibited.  We do sell a re-usuable souvenir bottle on display at our pool.
• Note, for boarding the boat, you will need to walk into shallow water.  You can take your shoes off or bring sandals for this boarding/departure.

Whales may be seen on the way!You will arrive at San Pedrillo, the park’s first ranger station, where bathrooms, fresh-water showers, drinking water, and green areas are available.

We recommend using our preferred partners as we do these tours ourselves and select the best operators! These guides are highly trained individuals who will take the time to explain the myriad details of everything you see and find of interest. Our guests often see monkeys, sloths, toucans, scarlet macaws, pizotes, anteaters, and many other strange and exotic species!

National Park permits are limited to only allow a certain number of people per day into the park. This limits the impact of humans so you can experience the amazing biodiversity. But, it also means you must book in advance to avoid disappointment. It is often sold out, so be sure to book with us prior to your arrival!

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel for a full refund up to 14 days before your departure date.