This is our private forest reserve, 28 mountain hectares next to the Irazu, Turrialba and Braulio Carrillo National Parks so it requires a great physical effort regarding other trips.
This tour starts in 2800 meters above the sea level, descending to 1300, in a hiking with views of the diversity of flora and fauna of the place. In these lower areas you can watch the Capuccin Monkey and “Palmitos”.
The return is an ascent and there you can find different species of flora, like “Aguacatillo” and animals like jaguarundis, quetzales, pizotes and the well-known gavilan colirojo.
This tour is practically a complete day and guided by a “vaqueano”, a local man that know very well the area. This tour includes a mid-morning snack and lunch.
* Just for people with good physical condition.
$50.00
8 hours
USD 50.00 p/person
(Valid until October 31st, 2012)
*This tour leaves out of Volcan Turrialba Lodge with a minimum of two passengers. Transportation from nearby hotels is not included.
Local guide
Shorts or pants, tennis or hiking boots, rain-jacket, a hat or a visor, sunglasses, a bottle of water, insect repelent, sun block and extra clothes to change after the tour.
Mid-morning snack and lunch