Irazú Volcano & Mountain Bike Tour
Irazú Volcano National Park & Mountain Bike trip to the Turrialba Volcano cloud forest:
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We will pick you up at your hotel in San José or Turrialba. 
The beginning of our mountain bike tour to the Turrialba cloud forest is located about one and half hours from Turrialba and San José near the town of Cartago.
Today we will enjoy a delicious healthy breakfast before visiting the Irazú Volcano. The Irazú Volcano is an active volcano in Costa Rica, situated in the Cordillera Central close to the city of Cartago. Its name is believed to come from the Irazú village, which was the name of an indigenous village on the flanks of the volcano. In Costa Rica it is known by the name of "Colossus" due to the catastrophes that it has provoked in the past. Irazú has erupted frequently in historical times-at least 23 times since its first well-recorded eruption in 1723. 
Its most famous recent eruption began in 1963 and continued until 1965. Its average temperature is 15ºC and with an average precipitation of 3,000 to 4,000 millimeters per year.
Since the 1963-65 eruption, the volcano has been dormant, although frequent earthquake swarms show that magma is still moving about beneath the volcano. In 1994, a small eruption occurred, caused by heavy rains destabilizing part of the volcano's flank, resulting in rapid decompression of a shallow hydrothermal system.
The volcano's summit has several craters, one of which contains Diego de la Haya, a green crater lake of variable depth. It is the highest active volcano in Costa Rica. The volcano summit also spots a few television transmitters for television stations in San José.
From the top it is claimed to be possible to see both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans on a clear day; however, such clear days are very rare indeed, and it is typical for the volcano's summit to be covered in cloud for much of the time.
The Turrialba and the Irazú Volcanoes are known as the "Twin Volcanoes." After visiting the Irazú Volcano, we will prepare for our mountain bike trip to the Turrialba Volcano cloud forest. This tour will be 6 miles long through beautiful mountains, agricultural fields, and secondary-growth forests. This is a perfect tour for the adventurous people who would like to experience nature, the regional culture, and the wonderful views of Turrialba Valley. 
If you are an experienced bike rider, we invite you to bring your own cycling shoes and pedals. We can install your pedals on our mountain bikes for an even better ride!
After our mountain biking trip, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at the Turrialba Volcano Lodge. There will be facilities such as, changing rooms, showers and restaurant service.
This afternoon, we will travel back to your hotel destination in San José or Turrialba.
Prices are per person
*Minimum group of 2 people.
Turrialba pickup time is at 8:00am, and we will return at 3:00pm. Price: $135
San Jose pickup time is at 7:30am, and we will return at 4:00pm. Price: $160
Please contact us directly if you have any additional questions.
Includes:
» Private Transportation
» Support Vehicle
» Snacks, water, lunch
» Equipment
» Bilingual guide
» Entrance Fees
We recommend bringing: [top]
- Sunscreen
- Hiking or tennis shoes
- Shorts (No Jeans)
- Camera
- Hat
Click below to view a slide show and a video of this trip [top]
