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Arenal Volcano Tours
Arenal Hiking Tour
The Arenal Volcano Hiking Tour begins with transfer service from your hotel to the active Northwest side of the volcano. From here you will enjoy a relaxing hike either to the "Los Tucanes" trail at the National Park, or the trail leading to El Silencio Mirador. Now days there is a new private reserve named 1968 right next to the National Park that is being used by some of the local operators.
During the hike it is possible to observe a wide variety of species of plants, wildlife, and even lava rock formations. The views of the Arenal Lake are auspicious, and sunsets there are a must see. The tour includes an experienced guide that will provide insightful and educational information regarding the magnificent mountain range and the adjoining Arenal Volcano National Park.
The tour concludes with a stop at one of the natural mineral hot springs in the area to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul (optional). Note: Entrance fees to the hot springs are not included.
| Departures at | 8:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. from La Fortuna |
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| Return at | 12:00 a.m., 6:30 p.m. to La Fortuna |
| Included | Comfortable transportation, bi-lingual naturalist guide, park entrance fee and cold beverages. |
| What to bring | Shorts, swimsuit, camera and insect repellent |
Hike (Entrance fee, transportation and guide) US$44.10 per person.
The options below include: Dinner, entrance fee to the reserve or National Park, entrance fee to the selected hot springs resort, transportation and bilingual guide)
Hike with Tabacon hot springs US$117
Hike with The Springs Resort US$136
Hike with Baldi Hotsprings US$77.5
For those guests that have their own car, we offer special packages with dinner included at the some hot springs resorts.
Arenal Volcano Hanging Bridges
This amazing project is located in a lush rain forest preserve amid 250 hectares of protected land.
You will be able to trek along 3 kilometers of walking trails, passing 15 bridges, 6 of them are hanging bridges with a secure and unique design – and view the forest and wildlife.
One of the hanging bridges is called The Waterfall Bridge and is over 60 meters high off the ground. Another one is called The Tyra Bridge and is 98 meters long, just to give you an idea.
In this tropical paradise you can find 250 species of birds, including: The White Hawk, Great Curassow, Rufous Motmot, Rufous-tailed Jacamar, Black-throated Trogon, just to name a few..
Many reptiles like the: Fer-de-lance Snake, Boa Constrictor, Basilisks Lizard, Glass Frog, and Poison Dart Frog inhabit the area. Amazing mammals like: Howler Monkeys, Spider Monkeys, Tyras, Coatimundis, Three-toed Sloths, White-collared Peccary, coloful butterflies can also be spotted.
One of our major attractions is the Night Walk where you can see a lot of wildife, such as Olingos, Kinkajous, Bird-eating Tarantulas and beautiful Coral Snakes. Once you´re at the Pilón Bridge you are treated to a perfect view of the surrounding area.
All in all the hanging bridges are a must do..
| Departures at | 7:50 a.m. y 2:10 p.m. |
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| Included | Transportation, naturalist guide, entrance fee, beverages |
| What to bring | Comfortable trekking shoes, comfortable clothing, drinking water, insect repellent, camera and binoculars. |
Horseback Riding La Fortuna Waterfall
This is a combination of horseback riding and hiking amidst a lush and beautiful landscape. These horses are trained to take you all the way up to the waterfall through green pastures, forest and high hills. The views of the San Carlos valleys and the Tropical Forest that surround the waterfalls are spectacular. At the end of the road we will dismount from the horses and walk down a path all the way to the base of the water fall, which is 65 meters. high. This area is very quiet and special and allows one to relax and enjoy a good time.
On the way back we will come visit a private farm of 400 hectares, where will be able to see Toucans, Oriels, and a large variety of flora and fauna. Also, we will be able to see one of the larges trees in the area
We will ride through different cattle ranches and cross 3 different rivers.
Come and enjoy with us this wonder full tour!
| Departures at | 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. |
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| Tour duration | Approximately 3 hours. |
| Included | Transportation, entrance fee to the waterfall, horse and local guide. |
| What to bring | Long pants, hiking chooses, bathing suit, towel, hat, sun block and camera. |
If you require transportation we can pick you up at your hotel for free arround La Fortuna or the Arenal Volcano area.
Canopy Tour
Located in La Fortuna, in the town of San Carlos you will find the Arenal Ecoglide Park, one of Costa Rica's newest adventure parks. The Arenal Ecoglide Park canopy was constructed with the highest standards in mind, and approved by the I.C.T. (Instituto Costarricense de Turismo) and insured by the I.N.S. (Instituto Nacional de Seguros) with the intent on providing a high level of security to adventure enthusiasts.
The canopy tour not only offers you a great adventure but also an opportunity to observe all the animal life in its natural habitat. Each platform has been designed so that you can observe the forest from different angles allowing you to photograph the impressing scenery. Discover what adrenalin really means to nature lovers and experience the rush of the Canopy tour..
The Tarzan Swing
On our tour you will find one of our major attractions the Tarzan Swing, which guarantees you will have an intensely enjoyable experience. You will forget about work, and all your worries will disappear while you enjoy your vacation, as you fly thru the trees like Tarzan.
| Schedule | 8:00 a.m. o 3:00 p.m. |
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| Tour duration | Approximately 2 to 3 hours depending on how many people participate. |
| Included | Transportation, Tarzán swing, free soft drinks of your choice after the tour when you arrive at our reception area |
| What to bring | Long pants, closed toed shoes or hiking boots. We suggest you use a sun block and insect repellant |
Sky Adventures
Sky Tram: In this secure cableway, you can have experience the Arenal Volcano and lake from a different vantage point. An experienced and bi-lingual guide will accompany you. The Sky tram leads you to an observation platform where you can take in the landscapes of the surrouding area..
Sky Trek: The tour includes 8 cross-sectional cables that together have a total length of 2.8 kilometers with a distance from 30 to 750 meters, and with a maximum height of 200 meters.
Children and adults can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and also learn about the life cycle of butterflies, their feeding schedule, habits and more..
| Schedule | 8:00 a.m., 10.00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. |
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| Tour duration | Approximately 2 and 2.5 hours. |
ATV Tours
The best way to discover Arenal and La Fortuna is on Fourtrax ATV`s!
Savor the powerful energy of the Arenal Volcano as you ride through exotic tropical plantations composed of banana, papaya, yucca, avocado, black pepper and fruit trees – all under the professional guidance of an experienced bi-lingual guide. Travel through the tropical cloud forest of the La Fortuna ecosystem, located between the typical town of La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano, and delight once again in Costa Rica’s diverse flora and fauna.
During your adventure, feel free to cool off in a natural, crystal-clear pool situated at the base of a waterfall, with stunning views any time of the year.
Continue your unique journey to an impressive, secluded Butterfly Farm where you can observe a distinct variety of local butterflies and study their complete life cycle – all in their natural environment. If you are lucky, you can also enjoy the farming exhibit of the exotic animals, the Agouti Pocas or “Tepezcuintes”, which actually helps protect other local endangered species.
With a visit to our unique Butterfly Farm and our primary tropical rain forest -- all during your Arenal Volcano adventure on ATV`s – you will be treated to a Costa Rican experience not to be missed!
| Departures at | 07:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 02:30 p.m. |
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| Tour duration | Approximately 3 hours |
| Included | All Terrain Four-Wheel Vehicles (ATV`s) fully equipped, safety helmets, experienced bi-lingual guides, terrific local snacks during the tour, round-trip transportation from most La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano locations (call for pick up times) |
| What to bring | Comfortable/active clothing, bathing suit and towel, sneakers or water shoes, insect repellent, sun block and camera |
Notes: Minimum age for ATV drivers is 16 years
Rafting in Sarapiqui
Enjoy the best rafting trip in the Sarapiqui River. The rafting adventure takes place between two little communities, La Virgen and Chilamate. It is a very safe section as it is formed by continuous rapids of crystal clear still water pools. On this trip you can experience 4 class II and 20 class III sets of rapids, all of these ranging from beginner level to moderately experienced.
The Sarapiqui River is characterized by its crystal clear non polluted waters, this allows the adventure enthusiast to enjoy a landscape teeming with life which can be discovered, often with the assistance of our naturalist guide.During the middle of the trek, a stop will be made on the side of one of the rivers; a still water area where visitors will be able to swim and then stop to taste the delicious tropical fruits of the season.
| Departures at | 08:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 01:00 p.m. |
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| Tour duration | Approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. |
| Included | Each person will be provided with a helmet, a row and a life jacket which rafters should have on during the whole trip. |
| What to bring | Sandals, tennis or water shoes, shorts, t-shirt and sunblock. |
Note: Minimun age 8 years old
Río Toro Rafting
The Río Toro explodes with a series of over 45 continuous class III-IV level rapids – you'll spend more than 2½ hours rafting through a mostly unexplored, tropical wilderness on a personalized (small group) tour. The exciting Río Toro is located only 1 hour from La Fortuna.
Experienced and first-time rafters will revel at the Río Toro during a full-day of class III-IV rafting. The Río Toro offers over 45-continuous rapids along more than 16 kilometers of deep-canyon gorges and waterfalls where one can often see sloths, monkeys and tropical birds, such as toucans and the Montezuma Oropendula.
Imagine rafting through exciting, action-packed rapids with names like "the Danish Taco," “Coco Loco,” “The Eraser,” and the famous “B-F-W!”
This thrilling, adrenaline based adventure departs at 8:30am from our office in La Fortuna. The Río Toro is the closest class III-IV river to La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano – only 1 hour away!
Once at the river, our experienced guides will go over in detail safety issues, get you set-up with your helmet, life jacket and paddle and then you're off – you'll be paddling for more than 2½ hours – we'll stop along the way for a nice, tropical fruit break and afterward we take you out for a typical Costa Rican “casado” lunch. You'll return to La Fortuna and the Arenal Area around 3:30-4:00pm (the Río Toro is located only 1 hour from La Fortuna – it is much closer than the Sarapiqui).
Rafters should be within the ages 13 to 55 and in good physical condition. Although you don't need experience, rafters should know how to swim and take with you secure shoes and dry clothes to change into.
Please note: if river conditions are unsuitable for the Río Toro, our lead guide might make the call to change to a back-up river of equal level and/or offer our half-day whitewater inflatable kayak or raft tour – you're always guaranteed a fun day on the river!
| Departures at | 08:30 a.m. |
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| Arrival | 03:30 p.m. |
| Included | All transportation, entrance fees, naturalist guide, lunch, cold drinks and equipment |
| What to bring | Comfortable clothes, hiking shoes, bug repellent, bathing suit, camera and binoculars. |
Río Balsa Rafting
The Rio Balsa whitewater adventure takes place in class II-III rapids, and is more family friendly then the higher class level rapids.
Imagine yourself paddling through fun & safe rolling rapids with names like "Morning Coffee" & "Rock around the Croc" and then taking time to relax in tranquil river pools situated in an isolated rainforest river canyon! And only 30 minutes from La Fortuna!
Your professional, experienced bi-lingual guides will go over safety issues and paddling instructions, and then provide you with lifejackets, helmets & then you're off…
Hopefully you'll get to see lots of wildlife like monkeys, sloths and tropical birds such as ospreys, oropendolas and toucans. This unique river trip is the best way to combine adventure and nature.
| Departures at | 10:50 a.m. |
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| Duration | 4.5 hours approximately |
| Included | Guides & safety kayaker, tropical fruit, famous Desafío lunch and an exclusive, small-group tour experience. |
| What to bring | Clothes to get wet in, secure shoes & dry clothes for after the trip (recommended for ages 10 to 55) Our Río Balsa is dam-controlled, so we are guaranteed good water levels all-year long!. |
Jungle Safari Float
This relaxing float trip takes you on the beautiful Río Peñas Blancas. You will be surrounded by the lush green foliage and fauna and are bound to spot tropical birds, monkeys, poison dart frogs, and more!
Trips run all-year long.
| Departures at | 8:00 a.m. or 1:00 p.m. |
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| Arrival | 12:30 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. |
| Included | Transportation & bi-lingual naturalist guide. |
Canyoning
The Lost Canyon trek is an experience of a lifetime – go where very few have had the privilege to roam: Imagine yourself in the midst of a thick rainforest at the top of a magical canyon full of tropical waterfalls with enchanting surprises each step of the way.
Prepare to get wet as our experienced guides help you into your safety harness, and you rappel and downclimb a series of 8 waterfalls that get gradually bigger and bigger!
We save the best waterfall for last… you’ll finish with a 200ft-guided rappel at the end!
This adventure is perfect for those looking to experience the thrill of descending breath-taking waterfalls in a deep, jungle canyon while taking in the beauty of the surrounding rainforest!
| Departures at | 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm |
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| Duration | 4 hours approximately |
| Included | Bi-lingual guides, specialized canyoneering equipment for the highest level of safety, transport, famous home-cooked Desafio lunch, rappelling & hiking. |
| What to bring | Keen-style sandals or watershoes, clothes to get wet in & change of clothes for after the tour |
Recommended for ages 13-55 in good physical condition. Special arrangements can be made for children under 13 at an additional cost
Expedition to Chato Hill
We will begin the journey on a transfer from La Fortuna, as we are wisped around the Arenal Volcano to get to the hotel "Observatory Lodge," From here we start the hike toward the summit of Chato Hill through a very dense primary forest. When we arrive, we will visit the lagoon that is perched on the top of the hill, where we can swim besides the edge of the lush environment, taking photos and discovering the natural surroundings. Then, we continue descending, 
through a very dense forest, where one can appreciate birds, plants, animals, insects and immense trees, as well enjoy the sensation of liberty having the beautiful views of the San Carlos Valley and Arenal Volcano as a backdrop. The end of the walk will be in La Fortuna Waterfall, where we will descend again in order to arrive at the base of the Chato Hill and enjoy an auspicious natural landscape. After a refreshing swim we will return to La Fortuna town by car.
| Departures at | 8:00 a.m. |
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| Arrival | 2:30 p.m. |
| Included | Transport, bi-lingual guide, drinks, sandwiches and entrances. |
Recomendations: For people in good physical shape
Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve
The wildlife reserve Caño Negro is one of the most important reserves for bird watching and nature enthusiasts in Costa Rica. Caño Negro is also home to many sloths, monkeys, caimans, bats and numerous tropical plants.
After a warm welcome, drink and a snack, we will slowly and silently cruise to this exceptional national refuge in our comfortable boat where you can enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna.
Upon our return you will be served a typical, delicious lunch in the charming restaurant “El Caiman” which is nicely situated on the riverbank of “Rio Frío”.
| Departures at | 7:30 a.m. |
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| Arrival | 4:00 p.m. |
| Included | Transport, naturalist guide, welcome drink and snack, water, entrance fee, and a typical Costa Rican lunch. |
| What to bring | Light and comfortable clothing, tennis or trekking shoes, sunhat, sun cream, camera and binoculars. |
Combination Tour with Hanging Bridges
This tour begins at 8:00 a.m. and is a new and exciting way for visitors to see the Fortuna area; a combination that was created for lover natures. At Danaus Eco-Center, our first stop, you will enjoy and learn about the natural history of the butterflies of Costa Rica, like the Blue Morfho, Monarch, Owl butterfly, Swallow tail and many more. You will also see a great variety of tropical plants and traditional crops, organically farmed in the gardens. Our next stop is in La Fortuna Waterfall. This waterfall has a huge swimming hole with large rocks nearby, perfect for a rest after and invirogating swim. Then we drive back to town to have lunch at the “Lava Rocks Restaurant.” About 3:00 p.m we start the tour to the volcano. We have a choice of which natural trails to choose from. Either way you will see a great variety of plants, wildlife, the magnifecence of Arenal formed lava rock and the surrounding forest. We walk up the lava formations and watch the sunset as we await darkness. A sight not to be missed. A full active day ! Now, put on your bathing suit again to relax in the thermal waters of Tabacón Resort for a few hours and then get ready for a scrumptious dinner that will be served there.
| Departures at | 8:00 a.m. |
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| Included | All transportation, entrace fees, naturalist guide, lunch, dinner, cold drinks and equipment. |
| What to bring | Confortable clothes, hiking shoes, bug repellente, bathing suit, camera and binoculares. |
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