6 to 10 day trips through the largest wilderness area in Costa Rica.
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Talamanca Treks
Hiking, Camping, Backpacking & Horseback Riding in Backcountry Costa Rica
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Below are short descriptions of the 4 backpacking trips you can choose from.
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"Really? I was starting to
think the whole country
was made of mud."
-Tim, USA
"Everything was perfect and I would probably have stayed a couple years more if I could." " -Mylaine, Canada
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We present to the seasoned backpacker solid and fulfilling expeditions through the largest wilderness
in Costa Rica. Using the ancient foot paths of the Indigenous Costa Ricans, our journeys span the
country from the heart to its highest peak at 3,820m and the Caribbean Sea.
Your experience is enhanced through the lessons and example of our expedition leaders who live in
the same wilderness you will be traveling through. Your own skills will be tried and tested climbing
steep terrain, crossing rivers, and setting up a dry camp after a tough day of hiking.
Our service saves you the hassle of renting a vehicle, lugging food and equipment on an airplane,
purchasing park passes, obtaining maps, and the time needed to plan the logistics for the successful
completion of an expedition through the backcountry of Costa Rica.
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We provide the following equipment and food for Backpacking and Day Hike Trips*.
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We recommend you bring the following equipment
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Tents Rain Tarps Stoves Pots Dishes Knife Machete Candles Maps Compass Toilet Paper
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Talco powder Lighter String Rope Medical Kit Survival kit Water Bladders Fuel GPS All Food
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Sleeping bag Backpack Toilet kit Ground Pad Money Flashlight Rain Cover Personal medicine Water bottle Purification pills Belt Snack food Swim clothes
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Walking clothes** -Boots -Long pants -T-shirt -Socks -Rain gear (for higher altitude trips) Dry Bag for your Night clothes*** -Sneakers -Long pants -T-shirt -Long sleeve shirt -Socks
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*Added to your pack will be 2.2 pounds of food for each day plus 4-8 pounds of group equipement.
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**To lighten up your load we recommend wearing the same set of clothing for walking each day. You will be soaked with sweat or rain each day so they need to be easy to wash and dry. ***After stopping for the night, we recommend bringing a set of dry and comfortable clothes and shoes to change into after bathing.
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Grade Your Packing
Pack weight, including the pack, before you reach base camp.
10 pounds or less A+ 10-15 pounds C 15-20 pounds D-
If your pack weighs more then 20 pounds we will be ditching items.
Added to your pack will be 2.2 pounds of food for each day plus 4-8 pounds of group gear.
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Prices for backpacking trips include all expenses at base camp, meals at base camp, trip leaders, trail fees, and listed equipment.
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"I saw and did things here
I might never have a
chancer to do again."
-Thomas, GA, USA
"I'm so happy. I feel like Christopher Columbus. " -Jorge, Costa Rica. Upon discovering the natural hot springs.
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Backpacking Trips
10 day 10 night trip through the
Talamanca Mountains and over the
highest peak in Costa Rica, at 3,820m,
where one can see both oceans.
Reservations required 2 months in
advance. View Chirripo Peak trip details!
6 day 5 night trip from Vereh to the bus
stop in Atirro. Camping at base camp,
along the Pacuare River, a natural hot
spring, and in the cloud forest of
Mirador. View Hot Springs & Cloud
Forrest trip details!
10 day, 10 night trip through the
Talamanca Mountains. Camping along
the Pacuare and Chirripo Rivers and
the Uran Ridge 15km from Cerro
Chirripo. There is an option for making
the summit of Chirripo. View
Talamanca Trail trip details!
6 day 5 night trip camping at base
camp, along the Pacuare River and
above the Vereh Waterfall. Returning
to San Agustin along the Vereh River.
View Rivers & Waterfalls trip details!
To gain access to our services.
Reserve a Base Camp Package or Overnight Backpacking Trip
Please send an email to info@CostaRicaBackpacker.com be sure to include
- name of the trip
- number of people in your group
- dates you would like the trip reserved
Once your reservation is confirmed you will receive an online bill at the email address you use to make the trip reservations.
Hangout at Base Camp
Use the Maps and Directions provided and come prepared without reservations. We accept cash payments, US dollars or colones, at base camp.
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Talamanca Treks is not accepting reservations for any more trips.
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