Sierpe Trip Overview
This is tour designed for the adventure lovers that really want to have an experience out of the beaten track. During this expedition you will explore the most remote trails of Osa and Corcovado. In other words, your guides will open the way with machetes to find hidden waterfalls and then you will walk in the canyon of rivers.
Likewise you will camp in Corcovado National park and explore the mangroves of Sierpe.
You will visit: Corcovado National Park, Tamandua Biological Reserve, Drake Bay surroundings and Sierpe mangrove.
In order to enjoy the tranquility of the jungle, the groups are formed by a maximum of 8 people per guide.
Additional Info
Duration: 5 days
Starts: Sierpe, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sierpe, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica
This is tour designed for the adventure lovers that really want to have an experience out of the beaten track. During this expedition you will explore the most remote trails of Osa and Corcovado. In other words, your guides will open the way with machetes to find hidden waterfalls and then you will walk in the canyon of rivers.
Likewise you will camp in Corcovado National park and explore the mangroves of Sierpe.
You will visit: Corcovado National Park, Tamandua Biological Reserve, Drake Bay surroundings and Sierpe mangrove.
In order to enjoy the tranquility of the jungle, the groups are formed by a maximum of 8 people per guide.
Itinerary
Day 1: Sierpe – Drake Bay and night tour
Stop At: Sierpe, Sierpe, Province of Puntarenas
11:30 am take the boat from Sierpe to Drake Bay or a plane from San José (if available).
Navigate through Sierpe under the gaze of crocodiles during 1h until you reach Drake Bay.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Drake Bay, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
Once you reach the beach, your host will be waiting for you on the beach. Then, you will be transported to your hotel to check in.
The afternoon is free to explore the beautiful town.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Drake Bay, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
At 06:00 pm you will meet your guide who will take you on an amazing journey deep in the jungles of Drake. The mission is to find incredible wildlife that hides when the night comes.
This night tour lasts 2 hours and includes:
– Naturalist guide
– Rubber boots
– Flashlight and entrance fees.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Drake Bay, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
At 8 pm you will return back to Drake Bay for dinner and rest in the ocean view cabins.
Duration: 10 hours
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Ocean view cabins in Drake Bay.
Day 2: Drake Bay – Corcovado
Stop At: Drake Bay, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
The day starts early with the first light and sounds of the roaring monkeys and singing birds. Time for breakfast at 05:30 am. The boat departs towards Sirena station at 06:15 am.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Corcovado National Park, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
During 1 hour you will be exploring the luxurious coast of Osa peninsula. Chances are that you will find turtles, rays or dolphins in the way.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sirena Ranger Station, Corcovado National Park Costa Rica
Once you reach the black sand beach of Sirena station, you will head towards the jungle in the search for animals for the next 5 hours.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Corcovado National Park, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
At 12:30 pm you will take the boat towards San Pedrillo station in the northern corner of Corcovado. Once there, you can enjoy a great lunch in front of the beach with jungle right behind you.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Corcovado National Park, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
At 02:30 pm the temperatures drop and that is the perfect time to leave the cozy station and the beach and explore the deep jungle. This tour will last 3 hours and during the hike you will explore an old primary forest and hidden waterfall.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Corcovado National Park, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
After refreshing in the amazing waters of the jungle you will reach the station back on time to see a warm sunset in front of the beach. There is no electricity in the San Pedrillo station, therefore, dinner will be right after the sunset with the last light of the day.
After dinner, you will sleep in the camping tents with starry sky above and the sounds of waves playing lullaby.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: You will sleep in camping tents in front of the beach.
Day 3: San Pedrillo Ranger Station – Back to Drake Bay.
Stop At: Corcovado National Park, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
The day starts early at 05:00 am. During the early hours of the morning we can enjoy a great diversity of animals that prefer lower temperatures to hang out.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Corcovado National Park, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
At 07:15 am we will be back at the station for breakfast. Then you will take a 1.5-hour break.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Corcovado National Park, Corcovado National Park, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
At 08:30 am you will depart towards the primary of Corcovado. During this expedition you will encounter massive trees and secret trails.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Drake Bay, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
At noon, you will take the boat towards Drake Bay.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Drake Bay, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
At 01:30 you will be back in your hotel. In the afternoon you can hang out on your own and explore the beach, the paradisiacal town or just relax in your lodge looking at the ocean and enjoying a “piña colada”.
Duration: 5 hours
Stop At: Drake Bay, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
At 06:30 you are free to just go and explore the nightlife of Drake bay and its diverse gastronomy.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: You will sleep in Drake Bay, in an ocean view cabin.
Day 4: Snorkeling or Diving in Caño Island
Stop At: Drake Bay, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
06:45 am is time for breakfast because the canyoning tour starts early. Therefore, right after breakfast, a 4×4 vehicle will take you to the confines of the rainforest.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tamandua Biological Station Lodge, Drake Bay Town, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica
At 08:30 we will be reaching Tamandua biological station. Your certified jungle specialist guide will take you deep in the jungle. Likewise, he will share some interesting secrets about the rainforest.
This hike is quite challenging and the trails require the guide to open the way with machetes every now and then.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tamandua Biological Station Lodge, Drake Bay Town, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica
At 10:30 you will find 5 hidden waterfalls in the middle of the jungle. There, you can enjoy the tranquility produced by being in the nowhere. After a nice swim you will start hiking in the middle of the canyon in the agujitas river. Throughout the way you will have to jump or climb rocks.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tamandua Biological Station Lodge, Drake Bay Town, Provincia de Puntarenas, Costa Rica
At noon you will reach a small shelter in the middle of nowhere. The shelter has hammocks and a little dining room, where you are going to have a typical Costa Rican lunch and then relax in the hammocks.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Drake Bay, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
In the afternoon, whenever you feel ready to leave, your guide will take you back to town. There you can enjoy the beach or just relax in your lodge until the night. The night is free for you to explore the different gastronomy options.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Ocean view cabin in Drake Bay
Day 5: Drake Bay – Mangrooves of Sierpe – End of the trip
Stop At: Drake Bay, Drake Bay, Osa Peninsula, Province of Puntarenas
Breakfast: 06:30 am. Time to say goodbye to Drake Bay and head towards the mangroves of Sierpe.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sierpe, Sierpe, Province of Puntarenas
At 07:30 am you will depart towards Sierpe from Drake Bay. In the way you will navigate through the mangroves of Sierpe, looking for amazing wildlife hidden in the canals. It is very likely that at this point you will have over 100 animal species in your list. But, undoubtedly, Siepe will significantly increase the amount, since it is one of the best places to see wildlife in the world.
At 11:30 we say goodbye and good luck with the rest of the trip.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
