Canopy Tour “El Vuelo del Tucán”
Even children as young as five and some octogenarians have enjoyed it.
The canopy tour through the rainforest imitates the flight of the toucan, known as the Quioro, as it takes off from a branch, flies through the forest, and lands on another tree.
On this tour, 7 zipline rides will take you from one point to another, over valleys and streams. There are 13 platforms on the ground and one platform in a tree with views of the coast.
The Vuelo del Tucán canopy tour is both an ecological experience and a canopy adventure. This tour is suitable for the whole family.
Most groups see wildlife and birds, like monkeys, sloths, and toucans, during the 45-minute ecological walk to the first zipline. It’s an excellent way to observe and learn about the tropical rainforest while enjoying the adventure.
$78
Price: $78 per person.
Duration: 2 – 3 hours.
Schedule:8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, Monday to Sunday (subject to availability).
Capacity: Groups of 2 to 8 people.
Requirements: Fill out a waiver at reception (passport number required), bring closed shoes, and be in good physical condition for the ecological hike.
Includes:
• Specialized guide
• Entry to Barú National Wildlife Refuge
• Water and personal portion of fruit.
• 45-minute ecological walk.
Bird Watching 3 Hours
Immerse yourself in the incredible wildlife of the Barú National Wildlife Refuge!
Explore a forest full of wonders:
The Barú Reserve covers 330 hectares of lush tropical forest, home to fascinating species like trogons, motmots, antshrikes, manakins, tinamous, and curassows.
Connect with history and nature:
Explore the remnants of ancient cacao fields while hearing stories that intertwine wildlife and local culture, inspired by tales like Monkeys are Made of Chocolate.
Unique trails in the Barú reserve:
We have 8 km of trails surrounded by an extensive protected area, perfect for nature and adventure lovers.
Important: During the rainy season, some trails may be closed for safety, ensuring your well-being.
Reserve your adventure today and experience the magic of the mammal world at the Barú National Wildlife Refuge!
$70
Price: $70
Duration: 2 – 3 hours.
Schedule: 6:00 AM, Monday to Sunday (subject to availability).
Limit: Minimum 2 people, Maximum 8 people.
Requirements: Fill out a waiver at reception (passport number required) and bring closed shoes.
What to bring: Walking shoes or sneakers, binoculars, sunscreen, hat, camera, water, and insect repellent.
What our tour includes:
• Expert naturalist guide to help you discover the secrets of the jungle.
• Entry to Barú National Wildlife Refuge, a biodiversity paradise.
• Access to the Observation Tower (subject to availability), perfect for observing wildlife from above.
• A delicious personal portion of fruit to recharge your energy during the tour.
Wildlife Tour 3 Hours
Immerse yourself in the incredible wildlife of the Barú National Wildlife Refuge! 🐾🌿
Discover the kingdom of mammals:
Step into 330 hectares of tropical forest, where you can observe fascinating creatures like howler monkeys, sloths, agoutis, armadillos, and even peccaries. With a bit of luck, you may spot traces of felines like ocelots or jaguars!.
Connect with history and nature:
Explore the remnants of ancient cacao fields while hearing stories that intertwine wildlife and local culture, inspired by tales like Monkeys are Made of Chocolate.
Trails full of life:
Walk the 8 km of trails immersed in a protected reserve, perfect for mammal and nature lovers.
Important: During the rainy season, some trails may be closed for safety, ensuring your well-being.
🌎 Reserve your adventure today and experience the magic of the mammal world at the Barú National Wildlife Refuge! 🐒✨
$70
Price: $70
Duration: 2 – 3 hours
Schedule: 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, Monday to Sunday (subject to availability).
Limit: Minimum 2 people, Maximum 8 people.
Requirements: Fill out a waiver at reception (passport number required) and bring closed shoes.
What to bring: Walking shoes or sneakers, binoculars, sunscreen, hat, camera, water, and insect repellent.
What our tour includes:
• Specialized guide who will reveal the best-kept secrets of the forest.
• Entry to Barú National Wildlife Refuge, home to an amazing variety of tropical mammals.
• Access to the Observation Tower (subject to availability), the perfect place to observe wildlife in its natural environment.
• A delicious personal portion of fruit to recharge your energy during the tour.
Rainforest Bird Watching Hike – Long Version
Birdwatching begins with your Naturalist Guide, he’ll take you through old cacao plantations, where the Monkeys are Made of Chocolate story begins, and you’ll end on the ridge overlooking the lowlands and the Pacific Ocean beyond.
Your birdwatching tour begins just after daybreak. After a couple of hours of early morning jungle and its birds, you will arrive at the Hacienda Barú Campsite where you may continue to look for birds at your leisure or take off your boots and bird from a hammock while your guide heats up and serves a typical Costa Rican breakfast. After breakfast you will hike through primary forest in search for the birds that forage in this habitat.
The dense forest provides unlimited hiding places, and birding here is definitely hard work. With a little luck, you will be rewarded with sightings of some of the more elusive birds such as: trogons, motmots, antshrikes, manakins, tinamous, curasows and others.
From the campsite you will bird all the way back to the guide center where your tour began.
$52
Price: $52 per person.
Duration: 6 hours.
Times: 6:00 AM, Monday – Saturday.
Limit: Minimum 2 people, Maximum 8 people.
What to bring: Hiking Shoes or Tennis Shoes, Binoculars, Sunblock, Hat, Camera, Water Bottle, and Bug Spray.
What’s included: : Guide, Admission Fee to Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge, Bird Watching Tower, Breakfast.
Requires prior reservation
Night Hike
Bugs, Spiders, Frogs, Snakes, and Caimans! Have you ever wondered what happens in the jungle after the sun goes down?.
Your night hike begins just before dark at the Hacienda Baru reception. Experiencing a trail at night is completely different than during the day. Your local Naturalist Guide will begin the tour in the gardens around the lodge where you will begin discovering the world of tropical insects and arachnids. Your next stop is a lightly wooded area where there are often frogs in natural ponds, owls and night jars may be out hunting. Next, hike along a waterway where your guide will look for caimans, tree frogs, owls, kinkajou, and if you’re up for it, even snakes. If reptiles and amphibians are exciting for you, you’ll be delighted with the number of species that can be seen. They are especially numerous during the rainy season (May-November).
End up back at the Hacienda Baru restaurant where a refreshment is on the house. Rain is a strong possibility for this hike, so be prepared.
$41
Price: $41 per person.
Duration: 2 hours.
Times: 5:30 – 6:00 PM, Monday – Friday.
Limit: Minimum 2 persons, Maximum 12 people.
What to bring: Hiking or Tennis Shoes, A Good Flashlight (Let Us Know If You Don’t Have One), Water Bottle, Bug Spray and Rain Gear during the Rainy Season.
What’s included: Guide, Admission Fee to The Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge, Bird Watching Tower.
Requires prior reservation
Night Walk
Experience the magic of the most exotic nocturnal creatures on a unique night walk at Hacienda Barú. Explore our trails surrounded by stunning biodiversity, a perfect setting to discover local reptiles, toads, insects, and tree frogs, while immersing yourself in the vibrant nocturnal symphony of this tropical jungle sanctuary. This natural paradise works as a living research lab, created by Mother Nature herself.
Join our team of naturalist guides and adventurers for an unparalleled Costa Rican experience. Tours are available in both English and Spanish.
During the tour, you may also see caimans, snakes, sloths, peccaries, and other species.
$80
Price:$80 per person.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.
Schedule: 6:00 PM, Monday to Sunday (subject to availability).
Capacity: Groups of 2 to 8 people.
Requirements:Fill out a waiver at reception (passport number required) and bring closed shoes.
Includes:
• Specialized guide
• Entry to Barú National Wildlife Refuge
• Water (available at the restaurant) and a smoothie.
Rainforest Experience – Hike in the Hacienda Barú Wildlife Refuge
Your Rainforest Experience is a four-hour hike with a local Naturalist Guide. You’ll have time to track wildlife you spot on the way. Then continue hiking the ridges and creek beds of the refuge.
Exploring this tropical environment with an experienced, local naturalist guide has been described by many of our guests as an unforgettable experience. Your mere presence in the habitat that contains more life, in terms of biomass and biodiversity, than any other on the planet is overwhelming. You will first hike through secondary forest then primary forest and spend much of the morning in remote parts of Hacienda Barú.
This hike involves walking over hilly terrain and requires a certain level of physical fitness, if you have doubts if you can do it, please give us a call and we’ll help you decide.
$44
Price: $44 per person.
Duration: 3 – 4 hours.
Times: 7:30 AM, Monday – Saturday.
Limit: Minimum 2 persons, Maximum 8 people.
What to bring: Hiking Shoes or Tennis Shoes, Camera, Water Bottle, Bug Spray, Binoculars, Light Clothing.
What’s included: Guide, Admission Fee to Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge, Bird Watching Tower, and the Medicinal Plant Garden.
Hike to Chilamate
Discover nature at its best at the Barú National Wildlife Refuge! 🌿✨
A journey full of biodiversity:
Step into breathtaking landscapes and walk through secondary forests and lowland areas. This tour, ideal for all types of visitors, will allow you to enjoy a natural setting with plenty of opportunities to observe diverse wildlife and fascinating details of nature.
During the rainy season, you will also witness a unique spectacle in nearby areas where some species nest.
A vibrant ecosystem:
Throughout the tour, you will learn about the importance of local vegetation and its role in the natural balance. This environment is home to an incredible variety of fauna, including mammals, reptiles, and many other species, making it a unique refuge.
🌎 Book now and experience an unforgettable adventure in Barú’s nature! 🌟
$85
Price: $85 per person.
Duration: 3 – 4 hours.
Schedule: 6:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Monday to Sunday (subject to availability).
Capacity: Groups of 2 to 8 people.
Requirements: Fill out a waiver at reception (passport number required) and bring closed shoes.
What to bring:
• Comfortable shoes or sneakers
• Water bottle
• Insect repellent
• Camera
• Light clothing
Includes:
• Specialized guide
• Entry to Barú National Wildlife Refuge
• Access to the Observation Tower
• A delicious personal portion of fruit to recharge your energy during the tour.
The Monkey Challenge
Some call it a challenge course and others a rope course. Think of is as an obstacle course 33 feet / 10 meters off the ground.
The Monkey Challenge begins with a climb to a platform 6 meters (20 feet) above the ground. There are two climbing options, hand and foot holds like a climbing wall, or a parrot scale like a ladder.
Beginning from that platform you traverse six different elements or bridges of varying difficulty while gradually ascending four meters in the process. All of this takes place in the canopy of a stand of trees at the Hacienda Baru headquarters. With some luck the monkeys will join you in your endeavor. Upon completion of the final bridge you will arrive at a 10-meter (33 foot) platform from which you must jump, putting your trust in the automatic belay that lets you drop slowly to the ground where it all began.
$19
Price: $19 per person.
Duration: 5 to 30 minutes depending on your skill and physical condition.
Times: 8 AM / 11 AM / 2 PM, Monday – Saturday.
Limit: Minimum 2 people.
Minimum age: 10 years and 1.5 meters (4 feet 11 inches tall).
Maximum weight: 114 kilos (250 pounds).
What to bring: Hiking Shoes or Tennis Shoes, Sunblock, Camera, Water Bottle, and Bug Spray.
What’s included: Guide, and the Medicinal Plant Garden.
Self-Guided Trails
Enjoy a unique experience walking the beautiful trails of Hacienda Barú at your own pace.
Immerse yourself in a natural setting where every step reveals new wonders, from majestic trees to fascinating wildlife.
Birdwatching Tower:
Located on a picturesque hill, this 7-meter tower offers stunning views at tree-top level, the perfect place to observe wildlife from above. (Access may be restricted during certain seasons, ask at reception.)
Best time for observation: Before 8:00 AM or after 3:00 PM.
Enjoy magical moments while watching exotic birds in their natural habitat.
Natural Trails at Hacienda Barú National Wildlife Refuge:
Explore a network of trails designed to connect visitors with the region’s diversity:
• Variety of habitats: primary and secondary forests, swamps, wetlands, grasslands, beaches, and mountains.
• Trails for everyone: From easy, short trails to more challenging hikes, the Chirincoco, Pizote, and Saíno trails are flat.
• Informative signage: Learn about the fascinating flora and fauna while immersing yourself in this unique environment.
🌎 Experience an unforgettable adventure at Hacienda Barú! Discover the magic of nature and connect with its incredible biodiversity. 🌟
$17
Free for hotel guests.
Fee for external visitors: $17 per person.
Schedule: Access all day from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Requirements: Fill out a waiver at reception (passport number required) and bring closed shoes; sandals or open shoes are not allowed.
