Cloud Forest Hike at Juan Castro Blanco National Park

La Fortuna, Costa Rica

7 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Lace up your hiking boots and venture to the Pozo Verde Lagoon, located inside the crater of a dormant volcano just 1.5 hours from La Fortuna. This day trip includes round-trip transportation from La Fortuna, a guided hike up a volcano, and lunch at the end of the day.

Hike through the cloud forest at Juan Castro Blanco National Park en route to the Pozo Verde Lagoon
Immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s pristine wilderness as you trek through a primary growth forest known for its biodiversity
Hike led by guide with extensive knowledge about local wildlife
Typical Costa Rican lunch and cloud forest coffee included
Hotel pickup and drop-off via air-conditioned minivan included

What's Included

Bottled mineral water
Lunch
Energizing Snacks
Professional guide
Walking Sticks
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Extra tips

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

You must contact Ecoterra Costa Rica at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation

Meeting point

Casa Luna Hotel & Spa
Diag. 301, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, Costa Rica
If your hotel it not on our list feel free to contact us and check.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.7:30 am

What To Expect

Meet your guide at your centrally located accommodation in La Fortuna for a full-day excursion to Juan Castro Blanco National Park. Hop into your air-conditioned minivan with onboard Wi-Fi and drive through the plains of San Carlos until you reach the park, which stands 7,217 feet (2,200 meters) above sea level.

Lace up your boots and begin your hike to the Pozo Verde Lagoon, located inside the crater of a dormant volcano. Walk through the cloud forest at a comfortable pace determined by your group along a 3-mile (5-km) trail, winding past ancient trees, lines of leaf cutter ants, and freshwater streams in a primary growth forest. Keep your eyes peeled for sightings of wild animals in their natural habitat, such as the brightly colored Resplendent Quetzal common to the area.

At the end of the hike, refuel with a typical Costa Rican lunch and cloud forest coffee before your guide brings you back to your hotel.

Parque Nacional del Agua Juan Castro Blanco

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for child aged 7 and under

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Minimum age is 8 years
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 6 reviews

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Beautiful hike

Sofia_K, Dec 2024

Excellent guide, excellent hike! Would highly recommend anyone staying in La Fortuna area. The guide was super helpful and knowledgeable

Highly recommend

melanie_w, May 2024

Albert is stellar. What a wealth of knowledge. We appreciate his expertise and experience. The hike is beautiful.

A “private tour” with Gabriel & co.

Jacob_C, Apr 2022

Gabriel gave us an excellent tour of the Juan Castro Blanco National Park. We were the only two who signed up, so we got a “private” tour with Gabriel, our driver, and a guide-in-training. They did an excellent job spotting wildlife, though we narrowly missed seeing the elusive quetzal. 10/10 recommend!!

We lucked out on our trip with...

Chelsea F, Jan 2017

We lucked out on our trip with beautiful weather... unfortunately that meant no clouds, but hey! The hike was still gorgeous. Our guide was very friendly and very diligent in trying to find a quetzal bird for us, and while we weren't so lucky with that, it was still a well paced hike. Guide was very accommodating in terms of speed, where we wanted to go and what we wanted to see, our goal for the tour, etc. Lunch afterwards was delicious, and the restaurant staff are very sweet. While it was a bit expensive for a day trip, it was a good tour. Bummed at the lack of clouds, but I wouldn't harm the rating of the tour because of too good of weather. The staff and the structure was great.

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