At Savegre the chances of living an adventure are as vast as the mountains around us.
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The valley’s apple trees bear once a year, and for those few weeks the orchard opens for picking.
Because it depends on the harvest, the dates change every year. Message us on WhatsApp and we will tell you when it is running.
Apples straight from the tree, a juice tasting and a ride up to the Siwö lookout in a safari vehicle. It ends with a glass of sangria and lunch.
Departures at 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. Advance booking required.
The same day in the orchard, with the night included.
The rate varies by room category and day of the week.
Ask us on WhatsApp about rates for children and additional guests. Children under 3 do not pay for the tour, only for their meals.
We explore and open trails through the mountain so that you can go out and discover what Savegre has in store for you.
San Gerardo de Dota is a privileged area for its abundant wildlife, where you can spot many bird species as well as the legendary quetzal. Its call will guide you.
Venture into nature and explore our network of five trails of varying distances and difficulty levels to discover the deepest reaches of the forest.
Exercise alongside incredible views and the purest air. Our trails are ideal for sport.
For those who love capturing unrepeatable moments, our guides will be delighted to help you find the best shots.
Ride through our nature reserve on horseback. Cross the Savegre river and discover the beauty of the forest.
Explore another side of the cloud forest on our fascinating night tour, where the night comes alive and the mountain turns into a mysterious realm full of wonders to discover.
You can also add safari-vehicle transport to the reserve and the Siwö lookout to your tour. Advance reservation required, at an additional cost.
Durations are approximate. Birding tours are charged per booking, for groups of 1 to 4 people; horseback rides are charged per person.
Tour prices vary by season and group size. Write to ventas@savegre.com or call (506) 2740-1028 and we will confirm the price for your dates.
Ask about prices and availability| Tour | Departure | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Quetzal tour | 5:15 a.m. | 2 h approx. |
| Birdwatching — half day | 5:15 a.m. | 4 h approx. |
| Birdwatching — full day | 5:15 a.m. | 6 h approx. |
| Páramo tour | 8:30 a.m. | 5 h approx. |
| Night tour | 5:00 p.m. | 3 h approx. |
| Horseback ride, 1 hour | By arrangement | 1 h approx. |
| Horseback ride, 1½ hours | By arrangement | 1 h 30 min approx. |
| Horseback ride, 2 hours | By arrangement | 2 h approx. |
A full day in the reserve with no need to stay overnight. You ride through the forest in a safari vehicle up to the Siwö lookout, walk the Los Pioneros trail with a guide, and visit the Páramo Plantas succulent nursery. The La Quebrada, Canto de las Aves and Los Robles trails are open to you too, where you can put your arms around a thousand-year-old oak. Lunch and a glass of sangría are included.
Children aged 3 to 11 have their own rate. Children under 3 do not pay for the tour, only for their meals.
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Yes. San Gerardo de Dota is one of the best places in the world to see the resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) in the wild, and the hotel sits within its habitat, next to Los Quetzales National Park. Sightings are never guaranteed with a wild bird, but the odds here are among the highest anywhere.
Savegre is worth visiting year-round: the cloud forest has no bad season. December to April brings clearer days and drier trails. May to November is wetter, mostly in the afternoons, and the forest is greener and in fuller bloom. For quetzals, the best window is January to June.
The hotel offers birdwatching, guided cloud forest hikes, horseback riding, night walks, nature photography, trail running, and seasonal tours. The private reserve has its own trail network and the Siwö lookout. Birding tours leave at 5:15 a.m. and last from 2 to 6 hours depending on the option; the night tour leaves at 5:00 p.m. and lasts 3 hours; the páramo tour leaves at 8:30 a.m. and lasts 5 hours; horseback rides are arranged and last 1 to 2 hours. Birding tours are charged per booking, for groups of 1 to 4 people, and horseback rides per person; prices vary by season and group size, so they are confirmed at ventas@savegre.com.
Yes. Los Quetzales National Park is 25–30 km from the hotel by road: you head out to the Pan-American Highway south towards San José, and the entrance is at Ojo de Agua de Dota, on that same road. Tickets are bought online through the SINAC system. The hotel does not arrange this visit.
Ask about our tours when booking your stay.
Reservations (506) 2740-1028 · info@savegre.com
