2 days / 1 night · Challenging

Sirena Overnight from Puerto Jiménez

Two days and one night inside Corcovado, departing from Puerto Jiménez instead of Drake Bay. Sleep at the Sirena Ranger Station, hike at dawn and dusk when the big animals are on the trails.

What’s included

✓Boat transportation Puerto Jiménez ↔ Sirena
✓ICT-certified bilingual naturalist guide
✓Park entrance and room fees
✓All meals at the station
✓Bedding at Sirena Ranger Station

Itinerary

Day 1 · 5:20 AM

Meet at the Puerto Jiménez public dock

Check in with our crew at the main dock, sunblock on, passport in a dry bag.
5:30 AM

Boat departure

About two hours along the Golfo Dulce coast to Sirena Beach.
7:30 AM

Arrive at Sirena and drop overnight gear

Settle in at the ranger station, then start a 3–4 hour guided hike through the primary rainforest.
11:30 AM

Lunch at the station

Refuel in the middle of the day before the next hike.
12:30 PM

Midday break

Two hours of rest at the station while the heat peaks.
2:30 PM

Afternoon hike (~2.5 hours)

Deeper into the park — prime time for wildlife after the midday lull.
5:30 PM

Dinner and lights out at 8:00 PM

Early night — the good stuff is at dawn.
Day 2 · 5:30 AM

Early-morning hike

Best window for nocturnal stragglers and early risers.
7:45 AM

Breakfast at the station

Before the final hike.
9:00 AM

Morning hike (~3 hours)

One more guided walk through untouched rainforest.
12:30 PM

Lunch and return boat

Back in Puerto Jiménez around 2:30 PM.

Wildlife you may see

Baird's tapirs
Three-toed sloths
Spider, howler, squirrel and capuchin monkeys
Scarlet macaws
Peccaries
Coatis and agoutis

Corcovado is often referred to as the most biologically intense place on Earth. The overnight tour is how you actually experience that — you sleep in the middle of the forest, hike at dawn and dusk when the big animals are on the trails, and see things you cannot see on a day trip.

What to bring

Hiking shoes, sandals for the boat, a towel for the shower, a change of clothes for day two, a lightweight long-sleeve shirt, shorts, sunblock, insect repellent, a flashlight, a reusable water bottle, and a photo of your passport on your phone.

Booking the park permits

Corcovado requires advance reservations, and the government manually reviews and approves each request before granting entry. Because availability depends on the park, instant online booking is not offered — we recommend booking early to secure your spot. We need your full name and passport number at booking.