Exploring the beaches of Corcovado National Park

On our Corcovado Extension you'll discover an enchanting birding and wildlife refuge, where primary rainforest meets up with long wilderness beaches.

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Corcovado Rainforest Extension

Nature Hikes, Wilderness Beaches, and Forest Trails

Trip Details at-a-Glance

Cost From: $1070
Length: 3 days
Arrive: San Jose, Costa Rica
Depart: San Jose, Costa Rica
Activity: Wildlife & Natural History
Trip Level: 2 explain

Our Trips using this Extension


Costa Rica Wildlife

Day 1
San Jose / Palmar Sur / Corcovado National Park

From San Jose, fly by charter flight to Palmar Sur. On arrival, you are met and transferred to a jetty for a 1- 1.5-hour ride by motor launch to either Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge or Aguila de Osa Inn. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 2
Corcovado National Park

Enjoy a guided tour of Corcovado National Park, which protects the best rainforest environment on the Pacific Coast of Central America. Nearly 400 species of birds, about 140 species of mammals, and more than 500 species of trees have been recorded here. Costa Rica’s largest population of scarlet macaws lives in Corcovado, along with an array of other tropical wildlife. The park’s trails are easy to navigate, ascending and descending through verdant rainforest. One trail leads to a large waterfall, ideal for photography or a refreshing dip. Overnight at Casa Corcovado or Aguila de Osa.

Day 3
Return to San Jose

Return by motor launch and charter flight to San Jose.

Extension Costs

At Casa Corcovado

$1250 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: $160

At Aguila De Osa Inn

$1070 per person, double occupancy
Single Supplement: $155

Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge

Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge

Days 1 to 2 (2 nights), Costa Rica

Casa Corcovado Jungle Lodge, tucked away in the trees and cooled by the Pacific, is a 170-acre private reserve bordering Corcovado National Park. ...
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Aguila de Osa Inn

Aguila de Osa Inn

Days 1 to 2 (2 nights), Costa Rica

The Aguila de Osa Inn is on a high bluff overlooking the Aguitas River with panoramic views of Drake Bay, just outside Corcovado National Park. ...
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Note: Listed above are our signature accommodations for this trip. Although it is highly unlikely, we may make substitutions when necessary.