Immerse yourself in a tropical paradise on foot — the most intimate way to experience Rafiki's private reserve.
Rafiki sits in a lowland tropical forest, and the most intimate way to experience it is on foot. Choose a guided waterfall hike or explore Rafiki's private reserve on your own through a network of trails ranging from 1 to 5 kilometers.
The guided Waterfall Hike is our signature route: a river crossing, a private trail with valley views, a 340-foot suspension bridge, stream navigation, a swim under a waterfall, and lunch at Los Campesinos, a local rural-tourism project.
Expect phenomenal flora and fauna throughout — hardwoods, exotic palms, and ocean vistas from the ridgeline. It's challenging in places, so come ready to sweat.
Rafiki is home to a lowland tropical forest. Much of the property is still in primary state, giving guests the opportunity to witness phenomonal flora and fauna. You can choose a guided hike or go on your own adventure.
This excursion takes you to "Los Campesinos", a rural tourism project featuring a 340 ft suspension bridge, home cooked meals, and gorgeous waterfalls. The trip starts with a ferry to far bank of the Savegre River, it then makes its way up a private trail to a look out of the Savegre Valley and the Pacific Ocean. You will then descend to a stream that leads to a massive waterfall. After swimming in the pool below, you will have lunch, then cross a huge suspension bridge, go through a spice farm before walking back to meet a 4×4 truck to take you to camp. This is a challenging hike and participants should be ready to sweat! We can do a modified version of the trip using a 4×4 vehicle, but it does have an extra fee.
Price includes a professional guide, lunch and 13% Costa Rica sales tax. Transportation is not included, but can be arranged if you are not staying the night with us. Signing up for a package will save you money on activities and lodging!
Explore Rafiki's private reserve. There is a network of trails into the primary forest that can be done alone with a naturalist guide. Witness giant hard woods, exotic palm trees, vistas of the Pacific Ocean and all of the biodiversity found in the Paso de la Danta, Biological corridor. Hikes range from 1 to 5 kilometers and vary from flat to difficult terrain. A naturalisat guide can point out flora and fauna. They will also carry first aide and show you the most interesting parts of the property. Contact us to arrange a guide!
Hiking boots – shoes with good grip, Watershoes – something that can get wet! (for the waterfall hike), Camera with lots of memory, Small back pack (you might want to change clothes and some money to bring back spices!), Sunscreen, Bug spray
"We have had some absolutely fantastic days at Rafiki and can only recommend it to others. The place is far away from everything and you really feel like you are in one with nature. We were on a rafting tour one of the days that was very fun and the guide was absolutely fantastic and told about Costa Rica's nature and history"
Check availability for your hike or add it to a full package.
