 One
Day ToursFrom San
Jose
BRAULIO CARRILLO
Braulio Carrillo hiking tour early in the morning, we'll go
through the Braulio Carrillo National Park, a zone of deep
canyon and thick primary forest, rivers, inactive volcanoes,
cloud and rain forest, this park main characteristic is its
unusual richness of flora and fauna, as a result of rainfall
variation (2500-8000 mm/yearly), temperature (9-25 oC) and
elevation (200-2906 over sea level), in this vast forest we
can find up to 6000 species of plants, 350 species of bird.
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CAFE BRITT TOUR
The coffee tour is a
multimedia presentation using actors to describe cof ee
production from the farming of the trees to the beverage we
all know, the tour begins in an actual coffee plantation,
where visitors learn the history and processing of coffee,
the audience is invited to the roasting facility to see the
final stages of coffee preparation prior to packaging for
home consumption, visitors participate in a coffee cupping
(tasting session) with experienced coffee cuppers, this
session enables the audience to better understand the
different qualities that make a good cup of coffee.
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SAN LORENZO CANOPY TOUR
W e
will start our great adventure on the top of the trees. Once
we reach the top of the mountain 11 platforms from 40 meters
from the ground and 50 to 160 meters long from tree to tree
will be waiting for us. While we are flying up in the trees
feeling the ocean breeze the nature will surround us giving
us a chance to admire the monkeys and birds, and the ocean
views between the forest. Lunch can be included.
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COSTA RICA TRADITIONS TOUR
We will depart at 7 a.m. from downtown San José towards
Escazú (25 minutes) on the west
 part
of town and surrounded by the beautiful flora and fauna of
Escazú mountains. Upon arrival at the facilities, we will
get rubber boots and hiking sticks, to
then be transferred by oxcart for a few minutes till the
intersection where we will board the bus that will bring us
to the beginning spot for the hiking this is a nice 2 hours
mellow hike into the mountain next to a crystal clear water
river and with outstanding landscapes of both nature and the
Central Valley on the background, than the transportation
will wait for us to bring us to a traditional sugar mill,
where we will explore the rich tradition of processing sugar
sweets, this particular mill, the motor force are two ox and
will be quite interesting to see the whole process. The next
visit will be Gerardo Montoya´s colorful masquerade's
garage. Gerardo is the grandson of, one of the developers of
the masquerades tradition in the Central Valley. He will
have a demo with music and the dance of this characters
typical of our town fairs and the tour will end with a truly
typical and delicious lunch.
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SAN JOSE CITY TOUR
See some of the most important and interesting sights of
Costa Rica's capital city. The National Museum once home
tothe abolished army. The National Theater, finished in
1897. View the Central Park, drive by La Sabana Metropolitan
Park and through the Rohrmoser residential area, home of
many embassies accredited in Costa Rica. Make a stop at the
handicraft shops of Moravia.
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IRAZU/OROSI VALLEY/LANKESTER
GARDENS
E arly
in the morning, we will start on our way to the highest
volcano in Costa Rica's mountain range: the Irazu Volcano
(11,260 feet above sea level). On the way we will visit
Cartago, the former capital of Costa Rica. There we will see
the Basilica de los Angeles, home of Costa Rica's matron
saint, Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles. On a clear day, and
standing above the crater, it is possible to see both the
Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans. On the way down from the
volcano we will visit the Orosi Valley, where the mighty
Reventazon River flows and the Bride's Veil Waterfall can be
seen as the water rushes 100 Mts. to the floor of the
valley. Also we will visit Lankester Gardens, where
bromeliads, orchids and other species are maintained and
reproduced. It has over 800 species of orchids that bloom
all year around, especially during November - June
Included : Lunch -
Snacks - Entrance Fee
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LA PAZ WATERFALL
D eparture
to La Paz Waterfall Gardens, our duration 2h driving time 1h
30m from San José, with 70 acres of wildlife and forest to
explore, waterfall gardens allows visitors wonder through
3.5 kilometers of paved trails which take you above, below
and right next to five awesome waterfalls and the biggest
butterfly farm.
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LA PAZ WATERFALL, SARAPIQUI
RIVER & BRAULIO CARRILLO
 Drive
off to la Paz waterfall with 70 acres of wildlife and forest
to explore, waterfall gardens allows visitors wonder through
3.5 kilometers of paved trails which take you above, below
and right next to five awesome waterfalls and the biggest
butterfly farm. Then continue on to the free-flowing river
has its origins in clear mountain streams, and remains one
of Costa Rica\'s purest river experiences. The narrow,
low-volume Sarapiquí winds and stretches its way through
thick and colorful vegetation that is home to hummingbirds,
toucans, woodpeckers, and scores of other native tropical
bird species. Excellent for bird-watchers and other nature
lovers, this rafting journey offers moderately flowing
rapids that are intersperse with quiet stretches in a
magnificent forest setting. After this experience we\'ll get
back to San Jose through the Braulio Carrillo National Park
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POAS VOLCANO & SARCHI
 Early
in the morning we will visit the Poás Volcano, which, though
not as high as Irazú, is an impressive sight with its
crater, 300 mts. deep and 1500 Mts. wide, usually active
with smoke discharges. A trail leads to a crystal blue
lagoon, amidst tropical ferns and forest filled with exotic
flowers and brilliantly plumed birds. On the way back we
will visit Sarchí, it has been the center of production for
the colorful oxcart that graced Costa Rican fields, here you
will be able to see artisans at work and purchase gorgeous
hand-carved articles.
Included : Lunch - Entrance included
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AERIAL TRAM - BRAUILIO CARILLO
 This
tour gives you a more intimate view of the Rain Forest. This
open vehicle takes you through the canopy, skimming over
hilltops, into the depths of Costa Rica jungle. First you
take a short bus ride from San José to the Continental
Divide and then view the natural beauty of Braulio Carrillo
National Park. A short distance further and the Tram takes
you through layers of vines and branches along the animal
highway in this private forest. After 45 minutes you arrive
at the end station and disembark for a walk along the forest
floor.
Included : Snacks -
Entrance Fee
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EL TRONCO RAIN FOREST
 This
cloud forest is located just 30 km from the city of San Jose
in a beautiful rural area that sits very near the Irazú
Volcano. The trip takes you through the town of Coronado
where you can admire its’ beautiful neo-gothic cathedral –
actually the only neo-gothic cathedral in Central America.
Then the trip continues up into the hills through rural
areas with dairy farms and panoramic views of the city of
San Jose, the Braulio Carrillo National Park, the Barva
Volcano, and the Irazú Volcano. The hikes, lead by
professional guides in groups no larger than 15 people, go
through private trails so we guarantee a personalized
non-crowded experience in this unique and beautiful cloud
forest – we also guarantee no electricity, no phones, a good
workout, and fresh pure air from the forest.
What to bring: You should bring extra
clothing, appropriate shoes for hiking, warm clothes,
mosquito repellent
Included : Round trip transportation San
José-El Tronco-San Jose Professional Tour Guides Snacks
before and after hike: Cereal, Tropical Fruits of season
like: papaya, banana, melon, water melon, and pineapple
Typical snacks Cool Drinks (natural fruit juices) Hot Drinks
(coffee, tea, hot chocolate, “agua dulce”) Typical hot lunch
at El Refugio (food cooked over a wood-burning stove
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Best of the Pacific
We depart San Jose towards the Central
Pacific coast of Costa Rica including a stop for breakfast.
On route, there will a boat tour along the Tárcoles River
where we will observe crocodiles, water birds and migratory
birds.
After our jungle adventure with the crocodiles, we continue
to Punta Leona, a beautiful resort with a white sand beach,
blue ocean and a protected area of 750 hectares of
transitional tropical wet forest to tropical dry forest;
definitely an exotic paradise.
Once at Punta Leona you will have enough time to swim on the
ocean or on the swimming pool, bask on the beach, take a
walk or relax under a coconut palm.
The tour includes a delicious lunch that will be served in
one of Punta Leona Resort’s restaurants. Sunset in Punta
Leona is an extraordinary experience, which we will enjoy
before heading back to San Jose.
White Water Rafting
Experience the full explosion of
excitement which is the thrill of white water rafting!. The
scenery while rafting is just marvelous. The vegetation that
will surround you plus the power of the waters will
transport you into a great wild adventure. The equipment
will be given, and a specialized guide will instruct you on
how to manage yourself into the strong currents of the
river.
Tour includes:
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Adventure Combo
Costa Rica provides White Water Rafting
experiences that take your adrenaline to top levels and
fascinating Canopy Tours going high above the treetops. Now
you can enjoy the two activities in an extraordinary way.
Discover the natural marvels of Sarapiqui; an extensive
territory located in the northeastern parts of the country,
with a variety of crystal clear rivers, an abundance of
beautiful tropical forests and villages inhabited by
friendly and laborious people.
Leaving San José the tour traverses the majestic scenary of
Braulio Carrillo National Park and arriving in Sarapiqui we
will enjoy two adventurous attractions: the Canopy Tour in
the middle of a secondary forest with trees of high altitude
and after lunch the White Water Rafting in the agitating
waters of the Sarapiqui River.
The Canopy Tour takes about an hour and a half and the nine
cables of different length stretch over the forest with the
last one crossing the Sarapiqui River.
The rafting at Sarapiqui River has different levels between
class II and class III, presenting vibrant scenary to those
who want to participate in this exciting activity. Nine
miles of unexpected rapids in combination with calm and
relaxing intervals makes this an unforgettable experience
for bird watchers and nature lovers.
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Office / Mr. Luis Berrios
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