Corcovado National Park Adventure – Guided San Pedrillo Hike
Overview
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8 hours
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Live a unique experience in one of the most biodiverse parks on the planet. This guided tour takes you from Uvita to San Pedrillo Station in Corcovado National Park, where you will hike for 3 to 3.5 hours on trails surrounded by rainforest and wildlife.
The day starts at 6:30 a.m. with coffee and cookies in our office.
Then you will sail by boat for 1.5 hours to Corcovado.
Accompanied by a naturalist guide, you will explore the jungle for monkeys, tapirs, exotic birds, reptiles and more.
End your adventure with a delicious Costa Rican lunch before returning to Uvita by sea.
**In the correct season you will have the chance to see the majestic humpback whales on the way to Corcovado
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
There is a minimum of 8 people to start this guided tour
Only closed walking shoes or tennis allowed
Not single-use plastic bottles
Vegan option available and customers can request any food requirement on their reservation
No food is allowed to enter the corcovado
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Corcovado National Park
Our tour begins in the office where we provide clients with cookies and coffee while we wait for the rest of the group. Once we are all together we head to the entrance of the Marino Ballena National Park where we take the boat. Once the clients are on the boat, the trip to Corcovado begins, which lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. Once we arrive at the Corcovado National Park, San Pedrillo station, upon arriving at the station, the services will be available. toilets and prepare for the walk, once everyone is ready the walk will begin which lasts 3 and a half hours along the different trails of the national park. Once the walk is over, clients will be given a typical Costa Rican lunch. After lunch they have a rest time before leaving the station at approximately 2 p.m.
Parque Nacional Marino Ballena
Once the tour is finished in the Corcovado National Park we board again, the return boat trip lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes, the ending point is in the Marino Ballena National Park
What‘s Included
Typical Costa Rican
Life jacket
Bilingual Guide (Spanish - English)
Parking
Entrance to Corcovado National Park
Restroom on board
Not dock to board, it is made directly from the beach
Does not include entrance to the Whale Marine National Park, this is only used in passing
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Corcovado National Park Adventure – Guided San Pedrillo Hike
Reviews
14 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great fun
Rob R,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Edward was extremely knowledgeable and spoke good English. It was a very fun and worth the money. Saw lots of wildlife.
Memorable Experience in Costa Rica!
ninalooo,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was really spectacular, surely one of the most memorable moments we had in Costa Rica! It is well organized and the guides Edward and Samantha were very professional and knew a lot about all the animals, and you get to see a lot of animals (we saw macaws, tapir, monkeys, other birds, snake and even a crocodile hanging around). The boat ride there is quite crazy and goes really fast, an experience by itself (not if you have back problems though). The hike itself was not very exhausting since it quite flat terrain. Also, the lunch was delicious. Shortly after the tour, Edward sent us the pictures he made with his professional camera! Thanks for the amazing experience.
Excellent tour!
N2545SKanag,Sep 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour of 10! Very good explanations and a lot of knowledge by the guides. Ammen and fun. I would recommend it 100%
Great Expedition to San Pedrillo
Corentin G,Aug 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Edward our guide was perfect! Along the way he found turtles, whales, dolphins... On site: tapirs, sloths, monkeys, birds, coatis... He took beautiful pictures and sent them to us have the list of animals (that's a real plus). We loved it!
Agency and guide at the top
Annissa T,May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very professional agency and top quality service! The boat transfer was optimal the captain and the team were very attentive to safety. Our guide José was kind, humble and passionate. He gave clear and detailed explanations and We have seen crocodiles, macaws, sea turtles, acuti, two types of monkeys and other birds. I found a young Boa for which I am very grateful! The jungle of Corcovado is lush without looking hostile. Everything ended with a very good homemade meal.
Amazing time
romaini651,Apr 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you so much for this huge experience. Many thanks to the greatest guide Andres, for sharing his knowledge and passion for the nature. We have such a good time and we were very lucky to see 2 tapirs !
Great family adventure!
Natalie W,Apr 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I was on the fence about booking this excursion with my husband and six year old as it was a pretty long day. But we did it and it was the highlight of our trip to CR! You meet at the office for snacks/restroom and caravan down to Ballena and then walk along the beach to meet the boat. You need closed shoes to enter the park, this means no hiking sandals, so plan according. They also recommend taking sandals off for boarding the boat so I regretted having hiking sandals and running shoes with me. I should have just worn my runners and taken them off and went barefoot to board. My husband held our little one to board and it went fine. She was a trooper on the boat and the hike. The hike isn't strenuous walking, it is frequent stops to look at animals and the guide to give information. We saw two types of monkeys, red macaws, a sloth, a tapir walking along the beach and a puma! It was amazing. I would say this area sees a ton of visitors and would call it Corcovado lite. But it was perfect to see the park for our family. Book it! No regrets!
Perfection
Companion28236893295,Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Let me start start by saying, Edward ( tour guide) and the whole crew went above and beyond to make the experience a phenomenal one! Edward was extremely knowledgeable and took the time to answer any and all questions., he took us to special spots to show us an amazing variety of wildlife from birds, plants, mammals & insects. At the end of the tour we got wind of a Puma near the beach,, we all got back there quickly and had one of the most It's exquisite puma encounters one could of ever had!! Would highly recommend this tour!! The Captain of the boat Enrique,, was extra special 😊 and made me feel safe with his impressive skills Pura vida!! Judy
Amazing wildlife and guides!
hansenkay1,Jan 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guides and plenty of wildlife all around. The guides use a scope to get really close and assist with photos on phones which are amazing! Pricy, but still worth it for sure! The most trip is long and we got stuck in rain on the way back (no roof/cover), so bring a waterproof bag and extra clothes just in case.
Great day with unforgettable impressions
florianrX4482EH,Jan 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really a great tour! We were quite a large group (12 people) but everything was super organized so it didn't bother. Lunch was delicious, we saw lots of animals (which you just can't see without a guide) and on the way back we even saw whales - really stunning! Our guides shared exciting information about the national park, the land and the animals. Absolutely recommend!
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