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Day 1
1 PM, We start our journey to the South from San Jose on the Panamerican Highway
to San Isidro de General. From there our trip continues nearby the small village
of San Gerardo de Rivas. Overnight at El Bosque Vista Cerro, Talari or similar
Day 2
5 AM, after breakfast, we will be taken by car to the entrance of the National
Park. There we will start the hike up to
Crestone's Base,
the National Park's shelters, located at an altitude of 11,150 feet (3400
meters) above sea level. There we will stay for two nights. The first hike takes
approximately 8 to 9 hours. The ascent to this point is fascinating, since the
scenery, vegetation, and wildlife change constantly as we gain altitude.
Overnight at the park's shelter. (B,L,D)
Day 3
After breakfast we trek through majestic valleys covered by paramo
vegetation and surrounded by rocky mountains until we reach Chirripo Peak,
12,550 feet (3820 meters) high and about 2.5 miles away from our base camp. We
will enjoy a fantastic view of the nearby mountain ranges and peaks from the
summit. On clear days, both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans may be seen. After
climbing to the peak, we will return to the shelters. An optional afternoon hike
to Los Crestones can be organized to enjoy the sunset. Overnight at the park's
shelter. (B,L,D,)
Day 4
Our descending trek back to San Gerardo de Rivas takes approximately 4-5 hours.
Upon arrival we will be served a delicious typical lunch and will have time to
rest before our journey back to San Jose. Feeling Creative !! Add 3 nights at
Dominical Beach or Manuel Antonio National Park. (B,L)
Warning!
Participants
must be in excellent physical condition. They must bring a backpack with only
their necessary gear. Please back everything in plastic bags, and backpacks.
Package
Includes:
 | Transportation San
Jose/San Gerardo de Rivas/San Jose |
| Logging in San
Gerardo and Crestona's Park Camp |
| Service of
specialized bilingual guide during hike to Crestona's Park Camp |
| Porters to carry
your luggage (not the exceed 9 kilogram per person) |
| Meals as per
itinerary ( B= Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Diner) |
| National Park's
admission fee and overnight fees. |
What to bring?
Good trekking shoes, hat,
water bottle, day pack for short excursions, flash light or head torch, sleeping
bag, rain gear, sweater, energy food, any special medication.
Prices
Please
contact us for prices
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