The reserve
has several pathways for walking and it takes about three and a half hours,
this allows time for explanations given by area guides and a twenty minutes
lunch break. The paths are built on
unleveled land but they are perfectly accessible to visitors from 5 years on
up.
Life´s Path
It is the
longest and most picturesque trail. This
journey is from the lower areas into the middle ascents, and all along the
trail the famous and enormous White Thorn tees can be seen along with other
important plants of the region.
Love´s Path
This trail is the
easier to walk, because of its topography and receives its name from a story of
love that happened in Verbena 75 years ago. The tree where this all took place,
is pointed out on the journey.
The trail is
located in a middle of a very attractive mixture of primary and secondary
forest that allows visitors to differentiate them clearly and to see the
characteristics of one and the other.
View Path
Named “El
Mirador”, because arriving this place, you can enjoy a beatiful landscape of
Turrialba city. This viewing point is an obligatory stop to rest for a few
minutes.
Canyoning ………………………..…………………………….…..$60p/p
The tour
begins walking for twenty minutes through a primary forest trail until the
canyon at Espino Blanco Biological Reserve, in North Verbena. Along the tour
you will glide on five rapells over impressive waterfalls. The descend is
totally natural, following the canyon bed, walking on rocks, making this tour
an exciting adventure.
Bird Watching ………………………..……………………………..$42p/p
Learn about
regional birds, singing and their nest, beauty and their enviromental
importance. This tour is recommended to any person, area biodiversity
allows us to have several watching
sites. A two hours tour, it starts at six in the morning (the best time to bird
watching), after that you will enjoy a typical breakfast. We recommend to bring
light clothes, walking shoes, jacket and camera.
Rafting Pacuare River – 1 day………………………….…..$80p/p
The
Pacuare
River is ranked as one of the best ten
rivers in the world to practice rafting.
There are
eighteen miles of class III and class IV rapids on the river. You will enjoy
the thrill of the rapids, as well as the natural beauty that surrounds the
river, such as waterfalls and tropical flora and fauna.
This tour is 3
or 4 hours long, we will take a break at the camp to enjoy a delicious lunch.
From Nairi Aguari Reserve, Native will visit us to sell their souvenirs to the
tourist.
After
venturing through some of the thrilling rapids, we stop to explore some of the
beautiful waterfalls located in the hidden canyons.
Rafting Pacuare River– 2 days ………..………….……..$210p/p
Halfway
through the first day you will reach camp, where we provide a delicious lunch
and a “happy hour” where you and others can share some of the day’s adventures
while sipping refreshing drinks.
In the
evening, the guides prepare and serve you a scrumptious dinner.
You will
comfortably sleep in our little bungalows with tents on platforms. Each tent is
equipped with two beds and a one of a kind view of the
Pacuare
River.
Rafting Pejivalle River ………………………..………..……..$60p/p
This river has
class 2 and 3 rapids. The six kilometer (
3 miles) section provides
rafters with a safe, scenic and adventurous day on the river.
The trip takes
approximately 3 hours (midday-tour) and is a suitable tour to enjoy with all of
the family. Rafters will enjoy the
surrounding landscapes of the river including coffee and sugar cane
plantations, as well as the pristine refreshing river. No previous experience
is required.
Kayaking ………………………………………..…………………..$60p/p
The
Pejibaye
River is located thirty
minutes from Turrialba. This river has class 2 and 3 rapids. These rapids are
perfect for those navigating and exploring the river in the small inflatable
kayaks that we provide.
The trip takes approximately 3 hours (midday-tour) and is a suitable tour
to enjoy with all of the family.
Rafters will enjoy the surrounding landscapes of the river including
coffee and sugar cane plantations as well as the pristine refreshing river. No
previous experience is required.
Mountain Bike – Plantations ………………………..………$54p/p
Bike through
Turrialba sugar cane and coffee plantations, along the ride you will enjoy
fresh air and excellents landscapes that surround you. One of the trail is in
the middle of a mountain, making this experience an unforgettable experience
for almost three hours.
Mountain Bike – CATIE ………………………..……………...$54p/p
This tour will
take bikers through the tropical plantations of CATIE. The topography of the
trails is not difficult. All level bike riders and children older than eight
years old can enjoy this trip.
During the
bike ride, a guide will explain the great diversity of the forest and fruit
plantations and many other exotic species from tropical countries.
Mountain Bike – Volcanoes ………………………..………...$90p/p
Decending from
the majestic Irazu Volcano (
3.450
m.a.s.l). Going down by the steaming Turrialba Volcano (
3.340 m.a.s.l). This is a
55 km route where 85% is
downhill through steep areas, difficult to cover you will be able to practice
all your mountain bike abilities an at the same time be astonished by the
landscape‘s beauty. Total adventure is guaranteed as well as professional
assistance.
Horseback Riding ………………………..……………..………..$42p/p
For this trip,
riders are driven to the small town of
Atirro.
We provide friendly, trained horses that come from high-level stables. A guide
will give a description of what riders will do and see during the tour and give
a safety talk on the rules and procedures.
During the two
hour horseback riding trip, riders will pass sugar cane and coffee plantations
and a secondary forest. Riders will stop to take a break and enjoy a scenic
lookout, where the whole
Turrialba
Valley and surrounding
mountains can be seen. Snacks and refreshments are provided for riders at the
end of the trip.
Hiking Turrialba Volcano ………………………..…………..$66p/p
The Turrialba
volcano is located in the Central Mountain Range of Costa Rica. As we ascend up
the volcano, a knowledgeable guide of this area will point out the different
climates, forests, flora and fauna that we are passing. After we reach the top
of the mountain, we will be rewarded with views of the surrounding area and a
one of a kind hike into the main crater.
Guayabo Nacional Monument ………………………..……$48p/p
Ancient stone
carvings of alligator and jaguar gods, ingeniously engineered Pre-Columbian
aqueducts where water still flows, and paved roads receding into a lush
rainforest—all hint to Costa Rica´s mysterious past civilizations.
Veiled in the
shadow of the Turrialba Volcano; this
region, known as
Guayabo
National Monument, is
Costa Rica
's most important
archaeological site.
A guide will
walk you through the park while giving a talk on the findings of the
excavations and the history of the people that once lived there.
Golden Bean – Coffee Tour ………………………..…………..$45p/p
We are
inviting you to know every aspect of the gourmet coffee production process,
starting from the coffee cherry on the
plant to the coffee cup on your table.
Learn the
secrets behind the world‘s most popular beverage and enjoy our Hacienda
Real Gourmet Coffee.
Day Tour : is offered daily at 9 AM, in the plantation in
Atirro, last approximately 2 hours. This a real agro – tour! After
learning about coffee history you will learn how coffee is farmed and harvested
prior to the milling and roasting process at our Golden Bean Coffee Mill.
Upon completion of this tour,
participants will know all the secrets behind a great Costa Rican coffee cup.
Night Tour: begins with pick- up at participants
hotels at 5 P.M. Upon arrival to our plantation you will initiate the tour in a
trail that has been set up with adequate lighting to provide a safe passage for
all our visitors. After a brief visit to the coffee plantation guests will then
proceed to learn about the processing of coffee ata our coffee mill.
The tour concludes with an interactive coffee cupping
session after which visitors will taste various types of coffees, chocolates
and liqueurs at our Golden Bean Factory.
Upon completion the visit, visitors will be transported
to a restaurant, where they will enjoy an unforgettable dinner with a beatiful
view of the lights of Turrrialba.
Viborana Serpentarium ………………………..….…………..$42p/p
Located in Pavones, just
10 km. from Turrialba on the
road to Siquirres. In this tour you will be able to watch snakes and birds.
Guided by a professional, he‘ll talk to you about poisonous and non poisonous snakes. You just can not watch
snakes you will have the change to take pictures with them. We can also provide
children and teenagers capacitations.
