Mahogany
Park - San Mateo
"Canopy Tour"
Only
an hour and 20 minutes from San Jose is Mahogany Park, aptly named
because of the large quantity of Mahogany trees growing on the property.
This and other rare hardwood species are abundant here due to the
fact that this area has been protected since the early 1900's when
the landowners set most of it aside as a private reserve. At the
reception area expert guides will outfit you with harnesses and
other equipment. The "Canopy Tour" itself is situated
in the primary jungle area only a 10 minute hike from the tourist
center and consists of nine platforms and 8 traverses. The climate
at Mahogany Park is very warm and usually humid. This is a tropical
transition forest between the dry lowland forests of the north and
the wet rain forests of the south and is therefore rich in biodiversity,
both plants and animals. Shorts and t-shirts are recommended as
well as a change of clothes. Tour duration approx. 3 1/2 hours.
Cost: $75.00 per person, includes round trip transportation,
lunch, and "Canopy Tour"
Mountain Biking ExtensionThis
is exactly the same itinerary as above, with the addition of a mountain
biking tour option which you'll do first upon arrival at the park,
instead of going straight to the "Canopy Tour". The mountain
bike trails are for intermediate to advanced level riders and are
considered "challenging" by both groups. The bike tour
lasts about 1 1/2 hours and includes refreshments and energy snacks.
Following the bike tour will be the "Canopy Tour"
Cost: $145.00 per person, includes includes round trip transportation,
lunch, Mountain Bike tour and "Canopy Tour"
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Min 6 persons required for mountain biking extension
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