Half-Day Hiking in Pico Blanco Itzkatzú Trail
Half-Day Hiking in Pico Blanco Itzkatzú Trail
This hike is ideal for those adventurers who are in downtown and want to get to know some of most famous San José mountains.These mountains belong to the Protective Zone of Escazú and are part of the Cordillera de Talamanca. The best known hills are:• Monkey Trail Hill 2,428 m.a.s.l.• Cedral Hill 2,420 m.a.s.l.• Pico Alto Hill 2,353 m.a.s.l.• The most famous Pico Blanco 2,271 m.a.s.l. Its name refers to its rockier side which can be seen from miles away.Come join me to hike these unknown but spectacular hillsides!Join me on these spectacular hikes off the beaten path!Distance: 5 - 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: 4 - 5 hours Difficulty: Medium / High Departure: 8:00 a.m.Note: The terrain on this hike features dirt roads, mountain trails through rain forest paths
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Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Trekking poles
- Hotel pick up & drop off
- Guide/Expert from the area
Not Included
- Travel insurance
- Tips
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Each vehicle will carry a waste basket with a plastic bag for disposable masks, gloves, tissues, etc. Bags are properly handled and disposed by our staff at the end of the tour.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.