Combo Tour III:
San Pedrillo of Corcovado & Estero Azul Mangrove Wildlife Tour in ONE day
This combo tour practically guarantees the best wildlife sightings. You’ll visit San Pedrillo of Corcovado for jungle hiking in one of the top 10 best national parks in the world and then in the afternoon, you will return to Sierpe for a quick restroom break and then continue up river on the well known Estero Azul canal looking for all kinds of wildlife such as 3 species of monkey, scarlet macaws, owls, toucans, iguanas and lizards, anteaters, bats, snakes, tons of herons, wetland birds and song birds, caimans and crocodiles and more! The abundance of wildlife always amazes us!
As always with our tours, we offer homemade lunches you order ahead of time from a menu and the option to also include breakfast (also pre ordered from a menu complete with coffee or tea and fresh juice, $13 extra pp).
Anything else you need, just let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you.
¡Pura Vida!
What's Included?
Round-trip boat transportation from Sierpe (private boat, guide and captain)
Entrance fees to the national park
Bilingual certified naturalist guide
Homemade Picnic Lunch - order from a menu ahead of time (we can accommodate most diet requests). Breakfast menu also available at additional cost of $13pp
Ready to Book? Inquire for more info! Please send us an email!
Schedule: This Combo Tour departs from Sierpe at your desired time between 6:00 and 9am. We recommend an early start to fit it all in! Return to Sierpe depends on how long you stay at the beach and what time you start the wildlife canal tour, but plan on around 5-6pm.
We can coordinate transportation (additional cost) from Quepos / Manuel Antonio, Dominical, Uvita or Ojochal. Please inquire with us for pricing.
Rough Itinerary:
Depart Sierpe and travel 45 minutes thru the calm river and canals of the Sierpe Terraba Wetland reserve and then out into the ocean, and then another 45 minutes to 1 hour to San Pedrillo (wet landing on the beach), depending on the ocean (stopping along the way if dolphins whales or turtles are spotted).
Hike with your guide on several trails and have a picnic lunch. Then once you are done...
At your desire, make your way back to Sierpe by winding through the heart of the mangrove forest. We can stop for quick bathroom break (or beverage stop) in Sierpe before going on the Estero Azul Wildlife Canal Tour. Return ends up being anytime after 4pm. It's up to you.
What to Wear:
Water shoes for disembarking the boat, sunscreen already applied in the morning, comfortable clothes for hiking (shorts are OK).
What to Bring:
Closed toes shoes for hiking, rain gear (poncho or jacket for the boat), waterproof bag for cell phones and cameras - ALWAYS be prepared for rain - hat, sunglasses, sea-sickness medicine, LOTS of water, camera (with protective plastic bag) or your cell phone (the guide can take pictures with your phone through the telescope), sandals or water shoes, trail snacks.
What to Expect:
A 2hr boat ride (45min in the calm river, 15 minutes entering the ocean through the river mouth which can be rough at times*, about 1 hr or less to San Pedrillo)
Hiking on 2 different trails (up to you)
A wet landing on the beach at the lunch spot (barefoot OK, but sand can be HOT in the afternoon so water shoes or flip flops are recommended)
Possibility of rain (this IS the RAINforest), Always be prepared for rain
Homemade Picnic lunch free of single use plastic
Professional service from start to finish (boat, captain, guides and lunches)
Eco Tips ~ Corcovado:
It is a national park! Please take home with you what you bring including all trash and plastic bottles. Leave only footprints and take nothing but pictures. Single use plastic is PROHIBITED in the national park - this includes disposable plastic water bottles you buy from the store, plastic ziplock baggies, etc.
ALSO please note these very important things:
Park tickets are tied to you and only you. Please have a picture of your passport ID page (on your cell phone is fine) available the day of the tour!
Tickets are NOT refundable or modifiable for ANY reason once paid.
NO SINGLE USE PLASTIC BOTTLES ARE ALLOWED IN THE NATIONAL PARKS!!!
THEY MAY DENY YOUR ENTRY ENTIRELY IF YOU BRING ANY SINGLE USE PLASTIC, DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR KNIVES.
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Howler Monkey resting