Corcovado National Park: Sirena Ranger Station

Private Day Tour

Called “the most biologically intense place on Earth” by National Geographic, Corcovado National Park is truly one of the best places in the world to see wildlife in its natural habitat. The trails around the Sirena Ranger station are particularly known for their abundance of biodiversity. While most tour operators in Uvita only go to the San Pedrillo Station, this tour offers the opportunity to visit Sirena for the day. Tours begin and end at the boat dock in Sierpe. 

Duration: Full Day - meet at hotel reception at 5:30 AM (boat departs from Sierpe at 7:00 AM)

Difficulty Level: Easy

Highlights 

  • Exploring the trails in search of wildlife in one of the world’s premiere biological hotspots

  • Searching for the Baird’s Tapir

  • Seeing monkeys in the only spot in Costa Rica where all 4 species can be seen in the same place

  • Observing the charismatic birds that call Corcovado home

  • Searching for crocodiles and other reptiles 

  • Looking for Bull Sharks at the mouth of the Sirena River

  • Travelling by boat through the largest mangrove forest in Central America

  • Looking for whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine life on way to and from the National Park

Included 

  • Boat transport from Sierpe to Sirena and back

  • Permits to National Park

  • Private guided tour (4-5 hours) with licensed naturalist guide

  • Lunch at Sirena Station

Important Details 

  • A minimum of 2 pax is required to book the tour

  • Client provides transportation to and from Sierpe, but transportation can be arranged for an additional $25 per person

  • There are a limited number of park permits issued per day. In order to ensure availability, reservations need to be requested in advance, with a minimum of at least 24 hours before the scheduled tour.

  • Transport from Sierpe to Sirena is by shared boat and is subject to availability

  • Visitors cannot bring single-use plastic water bottles - only reusable bottles are permitted

  • No outside food is permitted in the National Park

  • Lunch is a mandatory expense for all single-day visitors to the Sirena sector of Corcovado National Park

  • IVA 13% taxes are not included. 

  • Gratuity is not mandatory but it is kindly accepted in cash paid directly to the guide