5-Hour Pocosol Rainforest Naturalist Hike with Wildlife Observation

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Look for animals with professional equipment
• 02 Enjoy an adventurous hike through picturesque trails
• 03 Explore a natural lagoon and engage in bird-watching activity
• 04 See a waterfall around 120 ft tall
• 05 Observe signs of volcanic activity along the trails

Immerse yourself in the tropical rainforest on a guided naturalist morning hike at the Children's Eternal Rainforest Pocosol Station. This beginners/intermediate-level route covers 3 miles along beautiful trails, offering the chance to experience remarkable wildlife, diverse ecosystems, and lush landscapes. Along the way, discover a towering waterfall, a natural lagoon ideal for bird-watching, and signs of the area's volcanic activity.

Walking through the trails, we will see a big waterfall that is around 120 ft tall, a natural lagoon that is great for bird-watching, and some chimneys that show part of the volcanic activity of the area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City San Isidro

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Naturalist Hike at Children's Eternal Rainforest Pocosol

• We'll meet in San Isidro de Peñas Blancas town at 6:30 am. The time can be rearranged according to your needs.
• We will drive for about 40 minutes to the entrance of Pocosol Station. This is a perfect place for nature lovers, and Pocosol Station is a great place for wildlife observation since it is part of the biggest private reserve in Costa Rica.
• Walking through the trails, we will see a big waterfall that is around 120 ft tall, a natural lagoon that is great for bird-watching, and some chimneys that show part of the volcanic activity of the area.
• At 12:30, we can arrange lunch at the station or conclude the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Certified guide with a telescope for wildlife observation

What's Not Included

• The entrance to the park is $20 per person.
• You'll need a 4x4 car to get to this place. Transportation is not included, but it can be arranged.
• The price may vary depending on the pickup place.

What to bring

• Closed-toe shoes
• Raincoat
• Long trousers
• Water bottle
• Bug spray
• Snacks

Know before you go

• We will visit a tropical jungle. Weather conditions change a lot in the area, the trails are monitored, and there are park rangers around.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

San Isidro, Peñas Blancas, San Ramón, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, Costa Rica

Tour start

San Isidro, Peñas Blancas, San Ramón, Provincia de Alajuela, San Carlos, Costa Rica

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.