6 to 10 day trips through the largest
wilderness area in Costa Rica.
Talamanca Treks
Hiking, Camping,
Backpacking & Horseback
Riding in Backcountry
Costa Rica
info@CostaRicaBackpacker.com
Below are short descriptions of the 4 backpacking trips you can choose from.
Chirripo Peak
Hot Springs & Cloud Forrest
"Really? I was starting to
think the whole country
was made of mud."
-Tim, USA
Talamanca Trail
Rivers & Waterfalls
"Everything was perfect and I
would probably have stayed a
couple years more if I could." "
-Mylaine, Canada
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.
Equipment List
We provide the following
equipment and food for
Backpacking and Day Hike Trips*.
          
We recommend you bring the following
equipment
Tents
Rain Tarps
Stoves
Pots
Dishes
Knife
Machete
Candles
Maps
Compass
Toilet Paper      
 Talco powder
Lighter
String
Rope
Medical Kit
Survival kit
Water Bladders
Fuel
GPS
All Food
 Sleeping bag   
Backpack
Toilet kit
Ground Pad
Money
Flashlight
Rain Cover
Personal medicine
Water bottle
Purification pills
Belt
Snack food
Swim clothes  
 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
*Added to your pack will be 2.2 pounds
of food for each day plus 4-8 pounds of
group equipement.
**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.   
Food for the Talamanca Trail trip for a group of 6
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.
Prices for backpacking trips include all expenses at base camp, meals at
base camp, trip leaders, trail fees, and listed equipment.
"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.
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.
Talamanca Treks is not
accepting reservations for
any more trips.