Forests and Volcanoes of Turrialba
Bite-sized trip
- Itinerary:Turrialba
- Duration:3 days / 2 nights (flexible)
- Price:From £ 295.- per person (excluding flights)
Day 1 – Arrival in Turrialba
Turrialba is picturesque mountain town with beautiful views, a laid-back atmosphere and lots of coffee! You’ll stay in a family-run eco-lodge set by the side of the smoking Turrialba Volcano, and surrounded by lush gardens. The town is also home to plenty of local restaurants, and is a great place to relax and breathe in the fresh air. There’s nothing planned for you today so you’ll have plenty of time to explore the town. Don’t stay up too late though as tomorrow brings a new adventure and an early start.
Days 2 – 3 – The burnt forest hike, free time & departure
This morning, together with your guide, you’ll head out on a very special hike. As you cross the streams and walk through the valleys, you’ll see the infamous volcano up close, almost split into two parts: one dark, the consequences of the recent eruptions, and the other one bright green and covered in dense vegetation. You’ll walk through the “Burnt Forest” and immediately notice trees springing back to life and nature slowly taking over. It is only a matter of years until this part of the forest recovers completely and leaves no sign of the past disaster.
After about three hours, you’ll jump back into the car and get back to your lodge. We haven’t planned anything else for you today, but the area is famous for it’s coffee plantations if you feel like you need a caffeine kick after an early start.
The following day your stay in Turrialba comes to an end and you’ll travel to your next destination.
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
White water rafting
- Price:From £ 178.- per person
- Included:Return transfers, English-speaking guide, safety equipment, lunch
Enjoy the thrills of cascading rapids of the world-renowned Pacuare river, hands down the most picturesque in the whole of Costa Rica. Passing by the tropical forests and lush green valleys you’ll navigate the rapids together with your team and an experienced guide. Marvel at gashing waterfalls, drift down the scenic canyon and spot exotic creatures on the shores. At the end of this adventure all the adrenaline-seekers will be rewarded with a hearty lunch on the river bank.
Tortilla making workshop
- Price:From £ 45.- per person
- Included:Cooking workshop with an English-speaking guide and lunch
Today you’ll visit Dona Merian at her home, where she’ll welcome you with open arms and teach you the art of making the best tasting tortillas. This is a perfect chance to brush up (and improve) your Spanish too, although your English-speaking guide will be right by your side. Dona Merian will talk you through the process of tortilla making and show you the ropes so you could kneed the dough yourself, shape your tortillas and cook them with her guidance. You’ll then get to taste your culinary masterpieces. Try it the local way, with “natilla” (the Costa Rican sour cream)!
Local village & coffee tour
- Price:From £ 65.- per person
- Included:Tour of Aquiares Village, with English speaking guide and locally produced coffee included
Visit a nearby coffee farming village of Aquiares, where a local guide will show you around the community. You’ll witness the whole coffee process, from bean to cup, and get to sample the very freshest coffee too.
