On 21 March, the world is encouraged to support International Day of Forests. A day designed to celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests around the world.
To celebrate the day, Rickshaw Travel is highlighting the following trips.
Banff National Park, Canada
The Banff National Park is a picture-perfect natural playground, high up in the Rocky Mountains, filled with jagged peaks, lush forests and impossibly blue lakes. You’ll stay in central Banff, where the atmosphere is bustling and you’ll have easy access to the highlights of this beautiful area. Explore the walking trails or glide across Lake Louise in a kayak – you are not short of wonderful options here.
Rickshaw Travel offers a 3 day/2 night bite-sized trip in Banff National Park from £375 per person. Price includes accommodation based on two people sharing, full day trip to Banff National Park, Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, gondola ride, lunch and transfers. Please note: This trip must be booked with two or more bite-sized trips to create a full itinerary
Koyasan, Japan
One of the most sacred regions in Japan, the atmospheric town of Koyasan is not to be missed. Ride the cable car, sleep in an ancient Buddhist temple, and explore with your local guide. They’ll lead you through an enchanted forest cemetery and take you to the must-see spots. Enjoy traditional Japanese hospitality as you are served vegetarian meals in your room.
Rickshaw Travel offers a 2-day/1-night bite-sized trip in Koyasan from £475 per person. Price includes accommodation based on two people sharing, vegetarian breakfast and dinner, Koyasan Heritage Ticket including cable-car, meet and greet at Koyasan station and a guided tour of Koyasan. Please note: This trip must be booked with two or more bite-sized trips to create a full itinerary.
Boco Tapada, Costa Rica
In this rural part of northern Costa Rica take the opportunity to escape the real world, spot wildlife, and relax. You’ll stay in a lodge with bungalow and treehouse rooms surrounded by jungle, and right next to the river. It’s the perfect combination to attract wildlife and with the lodge’s expert guides on hand, you’ll learn all about the flora and fauna from this beautiful part of the world. The forest comes alive as the sun rises.
Rickshaw Travel offers a 3-day/2-night bite-sized trip in Boca Tapada from £255 per person. Price includes accommodation based on two people sharing, breakfast, lunch and dinner, nature walk, use of kayaks, planting a tree, visiting a local school (if in term time.) Please note: This trip must be booked with two or more bite-sized trips to create a full itinerary.
Monteverde, Costa Rica
The lush cloud forest of Monteverde is high on the list of Costa Rican must-sees for many travellers. Here, the morning mist lasts most of the day, continuously filtering through this dense, tropical jungle. Standing amongst primitive trees in the swirling mist feels like you’ve stepped back into the land of the dinosaurs.
Rickshaw Travel offers a 3-day/2-night bite-sized trip in Monteverde from £168 per person. Price includes accommodation based on two people sharing, breakfast, tree-top walk with English-speaking guide, park fees and transport to the park. This trip must be booked with two or more bite-sized trips to create a full itinerary.
For more information, visit https://www.rickshawtravel.co.uk/ or call 01273 934823. Photos, c. Rickshaw Travel.
