A challenging hike that takes you deep into nature, away from busy routes, to discover some of Corcovado's most pristine environments.
The Journey
This experience is designed for lovers of wilder nature, authentic places, and trails far from the tourist crowds. It is for those who want to venture into a pristine environment and feel, for one day, that they are truly part of it.
At the beginning of the journey, we will meet Don Alfredo, guardian of the forest, who has lived there for years. We will share a coffee and listen to his unique philosophy of life, shaped by years of living alongside and respecting nature.
We will then venture along seldom-traveled trails, across rivers, and through an ancient forest, walking amid a natural world that invites us to observe, listen, and connect with everything happening around us.
In the middle of the jungle, a waterfall hidden within the forest awaits us. It is a place to pause, enter the water, and simply enjoy the feeling of being there, surrounded by nature.
This will be a challenging hike of approximately 18 kilometers, where the effort, terrain, and immersion are all part of the experience.
A day of adventure and connection that lets you experience nature from within.
Active travelers and nature lovers seeking authentic, seldom-visited places far from conventional tourism. People who enjoy challenges and are willing to hike, get wet, and get dirty to discover a purer natural environment and experience it in a much more immersive way.
Moments
Approximate Itinerary
6:00 a.m.
We depart from Drake Bay by 4x4. After approximately 40 minutes, we arrive at the point where our hike begins.
Start of the journey
At the beginning of the journey, we will meet Don Alfredo, guardian of the forest. We will share a coffee, listen to some of his stories, and hear his unique philosophy of life before continuing.
Along the day
We continue along natural trails, crossing ancient forest, rivers, elevation changes, and different types of terrain. During the journey, we will stop for lunch and reach a waterfall hidden in the jungle, where we will have time to swim and cool off.
Approx. 3:00 p.m.
We continue hiking until we complete a journey of approximately 18 kilometers. At the end, we return to Drake Bay by 4x4. The experience ends at approximately 3:00 p.m.
The itinerary may vary according to terrain, weather conditions, and the guide's decisions. Safety will always be the priority.
Preparation
Before the Tour
To begin the experience on time, visitors must be in Drake Bay the night before the tour. Top Trails can help include accommodation at Fauna Lodge as part of the reservation.
We arrange your night at Fauna Lodge together with the experience, so everything is confirmed in one conversation.
Already have a place to stay in Drake Bay? We will check availability for the experience alone.
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Packing
Travel light. Everything you carry in your backpack will accompany you for approximately 18 kilometers.
Questions
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From
$169
1 day · 6:00 a.m. · Moderate-high difficulty
From
$169