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Private Tour Diria National Park Unspoken Hiking and Nature

Rincón de la Vieja · Guanacaste & the Gold Coast

Private Tour Diria National Park Unspoken Hiking and Nature

5.0from 12 traveler ratingsup to 6hPrivate tour

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About this experience

Meet your guide at a designated meeting point and drive together in your rental car to one of the region’s most hidden protected areas. Discover the tropical dry forest, rivers, and natural pools of Diría National Park. Depending on river conditions, enjoy an easy walk along park trails and nearby water holes, or hike upstream to reach Brazil Waterfall. WHAT TO BRING - Water-friendly hiking shoes or strap sandals (Chacos, Tevas, Keens) - Light clothing and swimwear - Towel - Reusable water bottle - Mosquito repellent - Rain gear (May–November) IMPORTANT DETAILS: - You will drive your own rental car with the guide riding with you. - Access road is gravel. High clearance or 4WD recommended for inexperienced drivers (not mandatory). - Brazil Waterfall availability depends on seasonal water levels. Between late January and late May, the tour focuses on short trails and natural pools. - Optional breakfast stop available for early departure and cooler temperatures.

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Getting there

Meets at

Depending on the location of your accommodation we either meet here, or meet somewhere closer to your accomodattion on the way to Santa Cruz Downtown.

Where

Santa Cruz

What you'll do

  1. Bakery Stop for optional pastry and use of restrooms (no visitor center or bathrooms are available at the Park)

    Drive past, no stop

  2. We will cross a small river to arrive to park ranger station (knee level) and start the naturalist experience.

    Drive past, no stop

  3. Choose either to walk 3/4 mile loop trail (with a steep section) to discover the local flora biodiversity, and tropical hardwoods to visit water holes to cool off. OR hike upstream 1/2 mile to Brazil waterfall

    Drive past, no stop

  4. When you are ready we will drive back to Santa Cruz downtown, to get an optional lunch at a typical Restaurant

    Drive past, no stop

What's included

Included

  • Fruits and Snacks
  • $2pp donation to AVELLANAS MANGROVE PROTECTION PROGRAM
  • 1% of sales go to the NGO Funga Conservation
  • Optical Equipment (Spotting Scope or Binoculars)
  • Private Biologist or Naturalist Guide

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Transportation (can be requested as an add-on upon availability)

Good to know

  • Moderate fitness needed
  • Infants sit on laps

Guided in en, es.

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for people with mobility problems

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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