Full-Day Bajos del Toro Hiking Experience
San Jose, Costa Rica
On this hike we will travel through the area of Valverde Vega in Alajuela, and to Bajos del Toro to visit an area which is recognized for its stunning waterfalls.
Discover the most hidden gems of Costa Rica located in a remote valley between extinct volcanoes and experience the richness of the natural forest.
We will visit unbelievable waterfalls that change between blue and turquoise colors. Their tones vary in the summer or winter due to volcanic activity at Poas Volcano.
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Distance: 6 - 7 km approx. (A shorter or longer distance can be arranged if previously requested, as long as it is within the same time schedule). Duration: 8 - 10 hours. Difficulty: Easy / Medium. Departure: 7:00 a.m. Note: The terrain on this hike includes dirt roads, mountain trails through rain forest paths and along streams
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Bajos del Toro, Bajos del Toro, Province of Alajuela
Itinerary:
5:30 a.m.:
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel or meeting point.
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.:
You will arrive at the starting point where you will have a typical Costa Rican breakfast close to Bajos del Toro.
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.:
You will start the hike to Bajos del Toro that means “low bull,” where you will take your first views of these hidden gems. During the hike to the waterfalls, you will have some healthy snacks. It should takes approximately 2 hours each. This will depend on several different factors, including; fitness levels, terrain, elevation, weather, and pack weight.
11:00 a.m.:
Upon our arrival, you will have the opportunity to swim in one of the waterfalls! Free time on your own.
1:30 - 2pm .:
You will have your lunch in a nice little spot alongside the waterfalls.
2:30 -3 p.m:
We will start the return to the hotel .
Duration: 7 hours
Stop At: Bajos del Toro, Bajos del Toro, Province of Alajuela
During the travel from San Jose to the town of Bajos del Toro we will see sugar cane farms, coffee farms, the main valley views, and if we are lucky with clear skies we can see the back of the Poas Volcano ''the white mountain or Mordor''.
Duration: 2 hours
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Guide/Expert from the area
- Trekking poles
- Hotel pick up & drop off
Exclusions
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Each vehicle will carry a waste basket with a plastic bag for disposable masks, gloves, tissues, etc. Bags are properly handled and disposed by our staff at the end of the tour.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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