Tapir Trail Jungle Hike near Corcovado from Drake Bay
A 4 to 5 hour guided jungle hike in the biological corridor around Corcovado, with morning or afternoon departures and no park permit needed.
Some of the best wildlife encounters on the Osa Peninsula happen outside the national park. The Tapir Trail runs through the biological corridor that surrounds Corcovado, a mix of primary and secondary forest where animals move freely between the protected area and the coast.
Over 4 to 5 hours, your local naturalist guide reads the forest for you: fresh claw marks on a strangler fig, a tree frog resting on a heliconia leaf, the call of howler monkeys in the distance. Tapirs, coatis, monkeys and a wide range of birds all use this corridor.
Because it is outside the park, no entry permit is needed, which makes it one of the most flexible tours in Drake Bay. It is an ideal complement to a dive day, or a great half-day plan when the sea is too rough for a boat trip.
Schedule
Morning departure: 6:00 am. Afternoon departure: 1:00 pm. Duration: 4 to 5 hours.
Good to know
Maximum 8 guests per guide. No park entry fee required.
What's included
Certified bilingual naturalist guide Water Snacks
What's not included
Closed hiking shoes Insect repellent and sunscreen Light rain jacket
Cancellation policy
Full refund up to 48 hours before the start time.