Description
Last updated on December 14th, 2023 at 12:49 pm EST
During this tour an expert naturalist guide will take you through the private nature reserve and introduce you to its rich biodiversity. During the walk you will learn more about the fauna and flora of the area as your guide will share his knowledge with you and show you all kinds of species from tiny insects and frogs to snakes, birds and if you’re lucky, the peculiar Ocelot. You can enjoy this unforgettable tour in all safety. This walk is a fun and educative option to learn more about the forest and the local environment and enjoy the close contact with nature. The trail makes a loop with a total length of 3100 meters within the mountainous area. Along these three kilometers of trails you will be immersed in the divers fauna and flora of the rainforest and admire exotic animals, colorful birds and tropical plant species. While you’re walking along the trails, the fascinating world of the tropical forest will open to you. Our goal is to offer you a safe and sustainable way to enjoy the abundant natural resources and at the same time protect it for our future generations.
Main Trail
- Length 2 miles.
- Maximum slope 8% in lower, 6% rise.
- Medium effort grade.
- Tour duration 1.5 hours without guide, 2.5 hours with guide.
- Visit 16 bridges, tunnel and a beautiful Waterfall
Bird observation Trail
- Travel 1.6 miles
- Maximum Slope 8% in lower, 6% rise.
- Medium effort grade
- Tour duration 1.5 hours without a guide, 2.5 hours with guide
- Visit 7 regular bridges and 3 hanging bridges.
Accessible Trail
- Suitable for people with disabilities
- Part of the trail allows the transit of wheelchair assisted.
- Main Travel: 1.5 km, * optional 250mtrs to wheelchair.
- Maximum Slope 3% in lower, 3% rise.
- Low degree of effort
- Tour duration: 25 min without a guide, 45 min with guide.
- Visit 6 fixed bridges, * optional 2 hanging bridges.
Additional details
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. Please contact us to inquire about tour availability if your travel group is comprised of less than the tour operator’s required minimum number of participants.
- The use of long pants and fully closed shoes, such as tennis shoes, is required. The use of sandals or others open shoes, such as Keen footwear with slits, is not allowed.
- Main features of the trails: no steps, security guardrails, surface in non-slip material.
Minimum/maximum age/weight/height/other requirements
- None
What to bring for tour participation
- The use of long pants and fully closed shoes, such as tennis shoes, is required. The use of sandals or others open shoes, such as Keen footwear with slits, is not allowed.
- Comfortable clothing
- Light rain jacket
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Cash for souvenirs
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Nikki –
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