Cerro Chirripo, the tallest mountain in Costa Rica, rises to an altitude of 3820 meters (12,532 feet) above sea level. The popular three day hike starts in the town of San Jerónimo and passes through five different ecological zones, presenting visitors with mystical cloud forests, babbling brooks and spectacular landscapes. It is inhabited by tapirs, orchids, quetzals, monkeys and a wide range of tropical flora and fauna. The hike is 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) and ascends 2400 meters (7874 feet) – it is more demanding than your average trail. This amazing hike is a favorite for people looking to explore off the beaten path in Costa Rica.
Prices
Prices below are displayed as per-person in $USD
Nationals: Costa Rica Citizens
Internationals: International visitors
Estimation according to the number of people in the group | TRADITIONAL
Complete package |
WITHOUT FOOD
(Excludes meals on Chirripo) |
PARTIAL If booked prior online (For both National and International) |
Group of 5 people Nationals International |
¢174,035 ¢192,535 |
¢132,065 ¢150,565 |
¢77,600 |
Group of 4 people Nationals International |
¢181,035 ¢199,535 |
¢139,065 ¢157,565 |
¢84,500 |
Group of 3 people Nationals International |
¢192,535 ¢211,035 |
¢150,565 ¢169,065 |
¢96,000 |
Group of 2 people Nationals International |
¢215,535 ¢234,035 |
¢173,565 ¢192,065 |
¢119,000 |
Group of 1 person Nationals International |
¢284,535 ¢303,035 |
¢242,565 ¢261,065 |
¢188,000 |
Description of Packages
Typical Package
Day 1
- Confirmation of booking in Official record book before 4:00 pm
- Arrival to San Jerónimo and dinner
- First night in San Jerónimo provided in local cabins (parking available)
Day 2
- Breakfast before starting the climb
- Transport from accommodation, or the office of ATURENA, to the trailhead
- Entrance to the park for three days
- Start of climb
- A trained naturalist guide will accompany the group for the duration of the trek
- Refreshments during the trek
- Lunch at the mountain lodge, Los Crestones
- Dinner at the mountain lodge
- First night of lodging at the mountain lodge, sheets and sleeping bags provided.
Day 3
- Breakfast at the mountain lodge
- Guided Summit of Cerro Chirripó
- Explore other points of interest within the park.
- Lunch and dinner at the mountain lodge
- Second night stay at the mountain lodge
Day 4
- Breakfast at the mountain lodge
- Guided descent of Cerro Chirripo
- Snack on the trek
- Transport back to San Jerónimo
- Lunch on arrival to San Jerónimo
PACKAGE WITHOUT MEALS IN CHIRRIPO
Day 1
- Confirmation of booking in Official record book before 4:00 pm
- Arrival to San Jerónimo and dinner
- Lodging for the first night in San Jerónimo (parking available)
Day 2
- Breakfast before starting the climb.
- Transport from accommodation, or the office of ATURENA, to the trailhead
- Entrance to the park for three days
- Start of the ascent
- A trained naturalist guide will accompany the group for the duration of the trek
- Snacks during the trek
- First night of lodging at the mountain lodge, Los Crestones
Day 3
- Guided summit of Cerro Chirripó
- Explore other points of interest within the park.
- Second night stay at the mountain lodge
Day 4
- Guided descent
- Transport back to San Jerónimo
- Lunch on arrival to San Jerónimo
PARTIAL PACKAGE
(If booked online entrance fees, accommodation on the mountain and meals on the mountain prior)
Day 1
- Dinner on arrival to San Jerónimo
- Lodging for the first night in San Jerónimo (parking available)
Day 2
- Breakfast before starting the climb
- Transport from accommodation, or the office of ATURENA, to the trailhead
- A trained naturalist guide will accompany the group for the duration of the trek
- Snacks during the trek
Day 3
- Guided summit of Cerro Chirripo
- Explore other points of interest within the park.
Day 4
- Guided decent
- Internal transport
- Lunch on arrival to San Jerónimo