For exceptionally fit clients who enjoy particularly challenging physical adventures, Costa Rica's Mount Chirripo is one choice destination, Corcovado National Park another. Many companies provide trekking tours. One such company is Sunny Land Tours, Hackensack, N.J., which introduced trekking tours at both destinations this year. Moonlight Trek
"Moonlight Over The Mountain" is a three-night guided Mount Chirripo trek for experienced hikers only and porters available for an extra fee. Includes transfers from San Jose, overnight at El Pelicano Lodge, two nights at National Park Shelter, all meals, tour of Finca de los Quetzales, Mount Chirripo hike. Equipment requirements: large backpack and sleeping bag rated to freezing.
The Survivor Tour
Four-night guided trek through Corcovado National Park. Rugged hiking in varied terrain � sandy beaches, coastal headlands, through streams, muddy slopes; includes a six-hour hike in the sun.
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