Volcano
Hiking "El Silencio" Trail
Code: CRWT-6
Code: CRWT-6
Frequent sightings include three types of monkeys, wild boars, two types
of toucans, White-Nosed Coatis, Oro Pendulas, Golden Eyelash Vipers, Boa
Constrictors, White-tailed Deer, Great Curassows and Poison Dart Frogs.
Our expert bilingual naturalist guide will find the animals, point indigenous
rain forest plants, and educate you on a few of the more than 300 cures
derived from them.The tour begins with a 20 minute trip to the far west side of Arenal Volcano, where you will spend about one hour exploring the Silencio Trail. Before dark , you will continue to the observation
point,
which offers the closest, most direct lava flow vista. Relax, enjoy a
beverage and listen to the incredible sounds of the volcano. If cloud
cover is high enough, expect to see a dazzling display of falling lava
rocks. Your guide will explain the history of this magnificent volcano
as you listen to a variety of frogs, toucans, insects and watch thousands
of lightning bugs.Your tour can end here, or you can continue with a refreshing two hour thermal hot springs visit. Tabacon Resort is the #1 attraction in Costa Rica, and considered by many the most beautiful hot springs in the world.
| Half Day Tour
Departure: 4:00 pm
Return: 7:00 pm Includes: Private Forest Reserve entrance fee, beverages, expert bilingual naturalist guide and round-trip transportation. Wear: Comfortable clothes, poncho and hiking shoes (during the rainy season, sandals to cross the river and keep your hiking shoes dry). Bring: Binoculars, camera with plenty of film and insect repellent. Rate: US$ 20.00
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