This tour is the best way to get to know Corcovado because we visit two different stations; with two different ecosystems; On the one hand Sirena that we will appreciate the fauna and the reconstruction of a forest of only 47 years that was cut down and is gradually being regenerated. On the other hand, San Pedrillo, with a totally virgin and pure primary rain forest, which saves the energy of more than 4000 years old.
Posted By : CliffMore
Serina station is amazing. We have been so lucky to see all those amazing wild animals.
The jungle hike to and from San pedrillo is quiet hard with the heat and humidity, but it is certainly worth it.
A luxurious old forest with huuugge trees..
I loved the hike although we had rain and quiet a lot mud.
San Pedrilo station is way more luxurious than you would expect. Very nice but you're in the jungle, so shower outside.
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Posted On : 2024-06-17 15:50:14 
Posted By : 365juanmanueln
Recommended experience with Aldo whose passion made us feel the true richness of Costa Rica, the best guide
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Posted On : 2024-06-14 13:39:55
Posted By : nataliacV2632WP
We are a group of 6 people who took the La Sirena + San Pedrillo tour with guide Aldo. A unique experience that we would repeat without a doubt. We appreciate Aldo's patience and explanations, creating a pleasant atmosphere at all times. Both the meals included in the tour and the accommodation were what we needed to be able to continue with this beautiful route. What better way to end the tour than by bathing in a waterfall!
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Posted On : 2024-05-28 19:22:25
Posted By : 946kristinn
Our trip with Top Trails was the highlight of our trip. Aldo was our guide and he was great. Spotted lots of animals and shared his passion for the primary jungle. The hike was perfect, enough to get your heart rate up but still be able to enjoy the views and setting of the jungle. The lodge was beautiful and hiking to a water fall that we could stand in was the perfect way to end the trip! We were all so glad we add this tour to our itinerary.
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Posted On : 2024-05-05 22:51:07
Posted By : Juan N
Charlie (Carlos) is out this world. The way he loves his job and explain the whole trip in advance and what to expectand what don't is super valuable. Took the trip with 7 friends and it was fun but heavy. If you read this make sure you are aware that perhaps you will sweat like nothing else in the world, you will drink tons of water and perhaps will walk ups and downs. Make sure you are physical and mentally prepare for this adventour
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 14:23:25
Posted By : 184prashantm
We had an amazing time which was true experience of Corcovado forest, this was the highlight of our spring break trip to CR. I did some research and reached out to Top Trails prior to booking this trip and Kim was very helpful in suggesting this particular tour, reason I signed up as Top Trail had great customer service. Not knowing what to expect this was an out of world experience where we never saw any other tourist around you and this was a pure private tour for us guided by Carlos. Carlos was amazing, he pretty much lives and breathes this jungle, he can hear and spot animals is truly an expert. Stay overnight was a great place, if you're looking for an eco-lodge experience surrounded by all the wildlife around you this was a bonus, we heard so many sounds of birds and various animals was just out of this world. Overall I would highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-07 11:14:57
Posted By : rosapW8494BQ
Wonderful experience, a GREAT group, a guide that deserves extra stars, concerned about each of the participants, to show us everything magical that the landscape entails (animals, trees, plants and their medicinal remedies...), the shelter and the people who took care of us so as not to forget, their food, the cleanliness, the joy with which they welcomed us!!!!. We would repeat again!!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-02 16:49:55
Posted By : Camila V
We did the 2-day tour through the Corcovado park with our guide Andrey.
Highly recommended!
The group was small enough so everyone could see everything. Andrey tried very hard to show animals and provide information without us feeling like we were in a classroom. He took many photos so we could enjoy them afterwards.
The walk is tough if you choose the ascend/descend part instead of flat, but a fun challenge if you are in good condition! Please note, I personally found this part really tough due to the heat and humidity (and it is not just a 10 meter ascent, 10 meter descent 😉). It is also good that a flatter route is offered, so there is something for everyone.
The overnight stay in the forest was magical! Everyone was very friendly and the food was delicious!
Tip: be sure to bring a dry t-shirt for the next day because you will sweat like crazy on day 1 😉
I recommend this tour to everyone!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-28 23:19:33
Posted By : R1538CYandreasr
I had a fantastic 2 day/1 night trip with Top Trails Corcovado in March. They have been of great help from the time of booking all the way to the tour itself.
I had booked months in advance and had loads of questions down the road, which were patiently and accurately answered with no delay, and the added convenience using WhatsApp for communication.
They asked me to visit their office in Drake Bay the day prior to the tour for a briefing, which I think is a very professional way to ensure everybody is well prepared.
The tour itself was mind-blowing. Our guide Aldo has been exceptional compared to any other guided tours I have ever joined. His wildlife spotting abilities are incredible, we saw tapirs, a tamandua, pretty much every monkey present in this part of Costa Rica, countless birds from toucans to hokkos to a red-capped manakin, loads of insects and so much more. His knowledge about wildlife, the plants and the area itself is impressive. He was able to answer any questions we had on the spot, regardless of how specific our questions were. On top, he added loads of extra details that gave us profound insight.
The most valuable traits that set Aldo apart from most guides are his enthusiasm and genuine passion for nature and its inhabitants, and his ability to share this passion with other people. He is truly interested in the wellbeing of the group he is leading, and a pleasant personality to simply have a nice chat with.
Our itinerary on day 1 started with a 40min boat trip from Drake Bay to the Sirena sector. We were lucky the sea was relatively calm that day, we were told the landing is a bit bumpier most days. Our first hike was within the Sirena sector, mostly a secondary forest were we had most of our animal encounters. Lunch at Sirena Station was fantastic and the portion generous. After lunch, we headed to San Pedrillo sector by boat and hiked another couple of km through primary forest. There were less animals, but this part of the National Park felt wild and untouched compared to La Sirena. Real jungle feeling guaranteed :)
We spent the night in a small lodge on a hillside clearing between San Pedrillo and Los Planes, with a warm welcome by the hosts Capi and Andrea, a supple dinner and a cold beer. We had a fantastic time there with amazing food and nice conversations. At night, there was no sound of human activity. Only the sounds of the jungle that have been around there for thousands of years.
The next day we continued our hike to Los Planes, were we had lunch before our taxi collected us and brought us back to Drake Bay.
All in all, this has been one of the best guided tours I ever joined (perhaps the best). Luckily, we were only a group of 3! The heat and humidity are brutal even in the forest, but you don't visit Costa Rica for skiing holidays ;)
The only thing that flawed my experience a bit was the cost of their post cards and souvenirs: I stopped by their office the other day to buy some of their postcards, only to learn they were 14 USD a piece! I felt that was quite a rip off, especially considering that I had done 2 different tours with them within a week. This won't affect my 5/5 rating for this operator as it is a very small detail (and no one is obliged to buy a post card for 14 USD), but it did take the cherry off the whole experience a bit.
I can clearly recommend this operator for their reliability, transparent communication and their highly professional style of doing business. Every single touchpoint I had with Top Tours Corcovado has left me reassured to have picked the right operator. Be it their communication through WhatsApp prior to my trip, the friendly and professional encounters with their staff in the office, or the memorable tour itself with our guide Aldo, I would stick with Top Trails Corcovado again.
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 08:53:35
Posted By : LCM2021-1984
The Sirena and San Pedrillo overnight tour has been a great experience. Without a doubt, it is well worth coming to Drake and seeing first-hand the enormous biodiversity of Corcovado National Park. Special mention to our guide Andrey, thank you for sharing with us your wisdom and knowledge about animals, plants and the multiple uses and medicinal benefits that we can extract from nature. Thank you for your good work, your sympathy and your patience. We will recommend this tour and we will recommend you.
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Posted On : 2024-03-21 18:46:37
