Chirripo, the highest peak in Costa Rica (3820) meters is nestled in the Talamanca Mountain Range. The starting point for the 10 mile/16 km trek is the small village of San Gerardo. The walk to the first shelter will take approximately 9 hours. You will visit Crestones Peak and the area of the lakes,as well as other points of interest within Chirripo National Park.

Day 1:
(D) At approximately 2:00pm we head south from San Jose on the Panamerican Highway to San Isidro de General. From there our trip continues to the Talari Hotel, located near the small village of San Gerardo de Rivas.

Day 2:
(B,L,D) Early in the morning, after breakfast, we will be taken by car to the entrance of the National Park. There we will start the hike up to 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.

Day 3:
(B,L,D,) 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.

Day 4:
(B,L) 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.

*Very important*: Participants must be in excellent physical condition. They must bring a backpack with only their necessary gear.

Tour Includes:

• Transportation San Jose/San Gerardo de Rivas/San Jose
• service of specialized bilingual guide
• porters
• all meals
• food transportation
• 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.

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