Corcovado National Park Hike - From Uvita

4.2
(54 reviews)

6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Corcovado National Park is known for holding 3% of the biodiversity on this side of the planet.

The Corcovado National Park is the largest stronghold of primary forest on a Pacific coastline, and is famous for being “the most biologically intense place on Earth”.

It has a flora that adds thousands of species, many of which have a restricted distribution and that have disappeared in other regions, as well as the fauna that stands out because of the diversity of its species, even more so if we consider that a large number figure in the list of those in danger of extinction.

Offers a great variety of flora and fauna. They have also discovered unique species of flora here. The virgin forests captivates visitors. It is an ideal place for nature lovers. There are more than 500 species of trees, 140 species of mammals, 367 species of birds, 40 species of freshwater fish and 117 species of amphibians registered in this area.

What's Included

Safety equipment and first aid kit
Water and snacks.
All Fees and Taxes
Bilingual Naturalist Guide
Let us know if you are vegan/vegetarian.
Entrance to Corcovado National Park
Civil liability insurance
Coffe and juice, pastries, fruit and crackers.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We include pick up in hotels nearby with no additional cost. We offer pick up service anywhere else with an additional cost. Please reach out to us in order to quote and book your transport.

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Meeting point

250 meters east from the Bahia Soccer Field. You will see our "ballena tour" sign. Meeting time is 6:30am.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This tour departs by boat from Uvita, more precisely, from the Marino Ballena National Park. Meeeting time is 6:30 a.m. We start at 7:00 a.m. and arrive approximately 1.5 hours later at the San Pedrillo Ranger Station in Corcovado National Park. Our experienced, certified tour guide will accompany you on this experience from beginning to end. As soon as the boat arrives at Corcovado, the guide will lead the group to the ranger station where we will get ready for the hike. The ranger station has facilities like toilets and showers.
The trails at San Pedrillo Station are flat and easy for all types of people; however, the tropical forest is warm during the dry season (from December to April) and rainy from May to November. It is a 3 hour hike. After hiking, we will have lunch at the station and are expected to arrive back in Uvita at around 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. It is possible to spot whales (during whale season) or dolphins on the way to this national park and back. You can also enjoy fantastic views of the southern Pacific coast on this boat ride. Don’t miss out on living this once in a lifetime experience.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Hiking Tours
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Walking Tours
Wildlife Encounters
Wildlife Watching
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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