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Waterfall Bajos del Toro Hiking Experience

5.021 reviewsDay trips

  • 9–10 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Mobile ticket

Highlights

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. Come join me. One trip. So many ways to explore. 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

Inclusions

What's included

  • Trekking poles
  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Guide/Expert from the area
  • Breakfast

What's not

  • Travel insurance
  • Tips

Itinerary

  1. 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 .

    7 h

  2. 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''.

    2 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 8 travellers
Operated by
DoTicoTours
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

How it compares in San José

  • Its from-price is 12% above the median of the 201 day trips we list in San José.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 45 of 201.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About San José

San José is Costa Rica's capital in the high Central Valley, a working city of theatres, markets and museums, close to volcanoes and coffee farms.

San José sits in a mountain-ringed valley at about 1,100 metres, where the climate is mild year-round. The neoclassical National Theatre, opened in 1897, is the city's finest building, and the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum and the Jade Museum show the artistry of ancient peoples. The Central Market, a maze of food stalls, coffee sellers and craft shops, keeps its old rhythm, and Barrio Amón and Barrio Escalante have grand houses and newer cafés.

Top-ranked sights in San José: Arenal Volcano National Park, San Jose Central Market (Mercado Central), National Theater (Teatro Nacional).

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