Corcovado Hiking and Sea Kayaking Adventure

DAY 3. MORNING COASTAL PADDLE AND AFTERNOON VISIT TO A SUSTAINABLE COCOA FARM

Before breakfast meet your guide and fellow paddlers for freshly made coffee (or tea) in El Chontal’s Rancho, an ample wooden deck covered by a high ceiling This is a wonderful area to rest, relax in the hammocks and read, observe nature, stretch, do yoga or simply socialize with your fellow kayakers over coffee. After breakfast at our host´s home, we will paddle out of Rincon Bay, following the coast south around Punta Palmas, and reach the village of Playa Blanca. This is a 12 Km (7-mile) paddle that will take us by the Mangroves Forest of the Rincon River. Along our route, we will stop on deserted beaches for a rest, snack, or swim. This water trail is perfect for observing sea turtles and avian wildlife, in particular, vast colonies of beach-dwelling scarlet macaws. At Playa Blanca, we’ll stay at Lapamar Ecolodge, a family-owned and operated property, offering spacious wooden cabins, each with a private bathroom. Our host will be serving our meals at the centrally located open rancho, starting with a freshly prepared lunch. After lunch, we will you'll be visiting a local organic farm where you will learn about their sustainable practices and sustainable crops. The visit however will focus on the farm´s organic cacao crop (a.k.a. chocolate), where you will learn about the stages of the traditional production of delicious pure chocolate. The best part of the tour is tasting the organic fruit and chocolate fondue!

DAY 4. DRIVE AND HIKE TO CARATE BEACH, AFTERNOON AT LEISURE AT A BEACHFRONT ECO-LODGE

This morning, after breakfast at Lapamar your driver will take you to your next destination: Carate. On the way, you will stop in the town of Puerto Jimenez where you will do some shopping for lunch for the next day* and to drop off your excess luggage. Your destination is the incredible La Leona Eco Lodge only accessible within 45 minutes (either via beach walk or via forest trail). At La Leona you will be welcomed with a refreshing tropical drink, then a delicious lunch. Dinner is served after sunset. Tonight you will be sleeping in luxury tents on elevated platforms, with a private deck and sitting area offering splendid views. This property will serve as the staging area for the next portion of our expedition.

DAY 5. HIKE IN CORCOVADO NATIONAL PARK REACHING SIRENA RANGER STATION

This morning you will meet your Corcovado hiking guide who, after breakfast, will take you on your 3-day hike through 'the most biologically intense place on Earth'. From the Eco Lodge, we’re just minutes (300 meters) away from 'La Leona' ranger station- the entrance to the park of parks. Depending on our pace and the tides, our final destination for today will be reached in 7 to 9 hours of hiking. As night falls over the jungle canopy, we gather for a welcoming dinner followed by a relatively early light-out for an interesting night's sleep. The station’s sleeping area has individual bunk beds set on a wooden platform with a roof and open walls. This concept of open-air accommodations intensifies the experience of sleeping outdoors, including the inevitable nocturnal jungle sounds.

6. DAY HIKE FROM SIRENA RANGER STATION

Once at the Sirena Ranger Station, your guide will take you on one of the 6 wildlife trails that surround Sirena Station. Your naturalist guide will help you spot as much flora & fauna as possible while explaining about the animals, plants, and trees you see. At noon we’ll be back at the station for delicious lunch and rest on the beautiful wooden deck looking over grassy fields, the jungle, and the ocean in the background. For the afternoon, you will be continuing the guided hiking, exploring the other trails for more natural encounters.

DAY 7. MORNING HIKE FROM SIRENA RANGER STATION & AFTERNOON FLIGHT BACK TO SAN JOSE

Waking up at dawn to the sounds of howling Monkeys, and tropical bird songs, you’ll find yourself amid the most biologically intense place on Planet Earth. To take full advantage, your guide will encourage you to strap on your hiking shoes for a walk to the Sirena River at sunrise. A pretty magical experience before breakfast! After a hearty breakfast at the station, you will discover & learn even more about Corcovado as you explore the remaining trails. Late morning we will head over to Sirena Beach to board our boat and ride back to Puerto Jimenez flight to San Jose and back to the Country Inn and Suites

DAY 8. INTERNATIONAL DEPARTURE DAY OR EXTEND YOUR STAY IN COSTA RICA

We have arranged for your transportation to the airport in time for your flight home or continue to enjoy more of Costa Rica with one of our trip extensions.