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Tours of Arenal - La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica
Pura Vida Adventure Tours of Arenal
We specialize in the tours in La Fortuna and the Arenal area and other parts of Costa Rica.
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Arenal Volcano Hike Combo-Observatory Natural Hotsprings
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Arenal Volcano Hike Combo-Observatory Natural Hotsprings
On this very complete tour you get to know the Arenal volcano, it´s surrounding nature and the Tabacon hot water river. We start with a 45 minute drive going into the mountains next to the Volcano. Our destination is the viewpoint of the Observatory lodge which is located at the Arenal´s most active side. From the deck of the lodge you enjoy the panoramic view of the volcano, the jungle, Lake Arenal and the distant mountains of Monteverde. In the daytime you can see the clouds of dust created by the volcanic rocks and on occasion witness a piroclastic avalanche.
After spending some time on the deck we start our hike into the tropical forest that surrounds the lodge. In this tranquil environment its possible to observe various types of birds and see wildlife like monkeys and wildcats. Our experienced guide is there to help spot and explain about the different flora and fauna you see. Following the jungle trail we pass hanging bridges and get to a beautiful waterfall. Here we relax for a while and you´ll have the chance to swim in the pool at the foot of the fall or give yourself a healthy volcanic mud treatment. After some more hiking we stop at the volcano museum. This small but informative museum shows pictures and gives explanation about the history and the working of the volcano.
We are back at the lodge on time to see the sun set over Lake Arenal. With the light gone it´s the perfect time to watch the lava rocks smash down the flanks of the volcano. Being one of central America’s most active volcanoes it is likely that you will see plenty of lava. For everybody to enjoy the spectacle sufficiently we will stay at this comfortable viewpoint for over an hour.
Done watching, we get back into the minibus and go to the Tabacon hot water river. Lit by just flashlights we walk to the river and get comfortable in one of the natural pools. This fast flowing river is heated by the volcano and has a very nice temperature. It´s a perfect place to hang out with fellow travelers or to find an intimate hideout and enjoy the serenity.
When ready we get back to the bus and we take you to your hotel.
Departure time: 2p.m.
Duration: 6 to 7 hours
Tour for: people of all ages with basic fitness, low to medium tough hike.
What to bring: Swimming gear, Towel, flashlight, Drinks, Snacks.
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TOURS FOR ARENAL (All prices are per person)
Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour $57.00
Arenal Hanging Bridges is a new tourism attraction in La Fortuna, only 4 km (2.5 miles) west of Tabacón within a 250 hectare (618 acre) reserve of primary forest. Visitor who love nature can enjoy 15 bridges from 5 to 100 meters long, friendly design along 3 km rain forest circuit of interpretive trails built with paving blocks to prevent slipping.The bridges are build of aluminum, galvanized steel and concrete, to ensure maximum security for their visitors. They were designed by structural engineers with the most demanding safety margins in the world. Guided by a naturalist, who through the natural history will open for you the doors of a fascinating and colorful Tropical Rain Forest world. The imposing vistas of the Volcano from the hanging bridges over the forest, make a perfect combination for an unforgettable experience.
Arenal Volcano Hike Tour with dinner and visit to Hot Springs - $87.00 - $143.00 ($49 for just the volcano hike)
The Arenal Volcano is active since 1968, it constantly ejects gases, water, fumaroles and explosions with pyroclastic material emissions, and sometimes the eruptions are accompanied with powerful thunders.The ash is carried by the wind over long distances especially to the northwest area of the volcano. The biggest and heaviest material falls close to the crater.The lava flows come out of the crater with a temperature up to 1 000 Centigrade. As the lava flows down it slowly cools off.A short hike in one of the trails close to the volcano area will give us the chance to enjoy some forest and the activity around it.At the hot springs our customers can enjoy a healthy and relaxing soak, it is also possible to see the Arenal Volcano erupting from a comfortable spa. On this tour you can choose between: Tabacón, Ecotermales, Baldí or Titokú Hot Springs, make your choice we’ll take care of the rest.
Caño Negro Rio Frio Boat Tour $63.00
The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Frío are biological humid areas considered to be one of the richest in biological diversity in Costa Rica. Here you can find a great variety of resident and migratory birds plus three different species of monkeys, also iguanas, sloths, turtles and caymans.The tour starts when we pick up all “Nature Lovers” from the hotel in a very comfortable bus for the 1-½ hour Transfer to Los Chiles, a culturally mixed village only 4-km from the Nicaraguan border. Here your boat waits for your river adventure, at that time we begin our 2 ½ hour floating safari through Tropical Rain Forest and pastures until we arrive at the marsh. An experienced English - Spanish speaking guide leads the tour.Some birds are residents in the area and it is possible to see hundreds of them especially during the dry season. Some of them are Anhinga or Snake - bird, Roseate Spoonbill, it is possible to see little groups of this bird eating in the surroundings of the river. Wood Storks, the Jabiru, the largest bird in Central America and very endangered. Also the Olivaceous Cormorant, that makes its nest in the area, it is also the most popular bird in the area.
Canopy Zip Line Tour $45.00
The view of the volcano from within this rain and very humid forest is spectacular. The tree top canopy has twelve platforms and ten zip lines. The platforms are 150 feet from the ground. The shortest cable is 195 ft. and the longest is 1200 ft. The adventure begins when you arrive at the stables, then you get fitted up with your equipment, mount up, and ride 45 minutes through a pasture and wooded area that is host to monkeys, sloths, toucans, and other birds. When you arrive at the canopy, you are given the balance of the necessary equipment. Then we continue with a short hike through the forest where a guide gives an informative narration about the forests, plants, and trees that prevail in this kind of tropical area.This activity can also be done with no horses. If you do not wish to horseback ride and would prefer just doing the Canopy Tour, please advice the agent at the time the reservation is made.
Canyoneering Waterfall Rappel $95.00 -$108.00
We trek through the forest on magical trails that lead to some of the most spectacular waterfalls in Costa Rica, a place very few people get to experience. Along the way we will have the chance to discover the secrets that lie hidden deep within the canyon.From the first waterfall we will rappel down from the top into the beautiful and pristine canyon below. We have 5 rappels, 4 of which are along side or right in waterfalls, and one dry rock face. Then a short trek out of the canyon on a magical trail, jump back in the 4x4 vehicles and head back to the base camp.
Your trip begins with a 30-minute 4x4 drive into the tropical rainforest outside the town of La Fortuna, in the shadow of the Arenal Volcano
Wildlife Safari Float $49.00
Enjoy the sights and the sounds of the rainforest and experience its peacefulness as we quietly paddle the Peñas Blancas river. Monkeys, sloths, iguanas, crocodiles and numerous tropical birds await us!Our professional bilingual guide will share with you educational and interesting explanations of the plants and animals we encounter on the floatYou will truly appreciate the wonders of Peñas Blancas river and the surrounding rainforest as we travel down the river without a motor, this way you will enjoy the journey quietly rowing and taking photos. Make sure to bring your camera and binoculars on this tour! This is half day tour specially designed for people with limited amount of time
White Water Rafting – Class II-III – Rio Balsa $65.00
Challenge yourself as you paddle through fun & safe rolling rapids with names like "Morning Coffee" & "Rock around the Croc" and then play around in tranquil river pools in an isolated rainforest river canyon! And only 30 minutes from La Fortuna! Your professional, experienced bilingual guides will give you a safety talk and paddling instruction, 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.
White Water Rafting – Class III IV – Rio Toro $85.00
The Río Toro explodes with a series of over 45 continuous class 3-4 rapids – you'll spend more than 2½ hours rafting through 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 love the Río Toro for full-day, class 3-4 rafting. The Río Toro offers over 45-continuous rapids along more than 16 kilometers of deep-canyon gorges and waterfalls where we often see sloths, monkeys and tropical birds, such as toucans and the Montezuma Oropendula. We operate small, personalized and private tours and we are the only company who runs the Río Toro! Imagine rafting through exciting, action-packed rapids with names like “morning coffee,” "the Danish Taco," “coco loco,” “the eraser,” and the famous “B-F-W!” This thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime adventure leaves at 8:30am from our office in La Fortuna. The Río Toro is the closest class 3-4 river to La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano – only 1 hour away!
Once at the river, our experienced guides will give you a thorough safety talk, 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 ages 13 to 55 and in good physical condition. Although you don't need experience, rafters should know how to swim. Secure shoes and dry clothes to change into.
Lost Canyon Adventure Canyoneering-Rafting Combo - $150.00
Make the most of your limited vacation time! Combine the exciting Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering and Rafting on the Beautiful Río Balsa – For a full-day of pure adrenaline… you’ll get to rappel, down-climb amazing waterfalls and river trace along a pristine, rainforest canyon and then go rafting on the beautiful class 2-3 Río Balsa. This is the perfect blend of whitewater and wildlife, fun, rolling rapids and vibrant jungle. We guarantee more wildlife than any other rafting trip in Costa Rica! You’ll finish off this fun-filled day with a delicious lunch. This unique tour includes the Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering, rafting on the Río Balsa and a delicious, home cooked lunch.
ATV Adventure - $85.00
Our unforgettable Arenal tour leads you and your guests through what is considered by international travelers as one of the top 10 most beautiful and active volcano ecosystems in the world. First of all become familiar with our brand-new Honda ATV’s while our professional bilingual guides give you safety & security instructions, followed by an intense practice.Savor the powerful presence of the Volcano as you visit the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall look-out point and ride through exotic tropical plantations of banana, papaya, yucca, avocado, black pepper and fruit trees. Continue your quest by cooling off in natural, crystal-clear waters at our famous “El Salto” River and Tarzan Swing (try it if you dare) and cascades all year round. If you are lucky, you might also enjoy the farming exhibit of the exotic animal Agouti Pocas or “Tepezcuintles”, a wild species in danger of extinction. Enjoy a filling local meal included in your tour at the Catarata Eco-Lodge as you take a break from the road, swim and pose for the camera to remember your Costa Rican adventure.
Finish your tour driving on mountain paths and scenic trails and visit typical villages like La Guaria and Platanillo.
Biotour-$89.00
Designed for tourists aware of the damage we have caused to the environment and people who are looking forward to new ways and techniques to prevent or release its effects, our Bio-tour is an option where they can visit Eco-TEC, a project developed in the Technological Institute of Costa Rica, one of the best public Universities in the Country, and later the Bio-diesel tour where you can learn how the H&M company makes their own Bio-diesel. The tour is offered only during the mornings, we pick up clients in all different hotels of the area. Eco-TEC is, as they describe themselves, ¨is a unit of attractions regarding different environmental topics going from the protection of Bio topic sources, the value of local biodiversity and its nontraditional use, up to the scientific research, environmental education and the increase of new academic opportunities at TEC Recommendations: light clothing, comfortable shoes, camera, binoculars, sun lotion, repellent and raincoat.
Birdwatching Tour $45.00
After enjoying coffee or any other beverage and some snacks, our guide who is specialized in bird observation and behavior, begins the walk on the Galeria Nature Trail where species like Manakins, Woodcreepers, Tyrants and many others representing several families can be seen. After leaving Galeria Trail, feel the experience of several hummingbird species close to you at our Hummingbird Garden. Afterwards travel across a protected area that is still being used for cattle farming and horse breeding. You can observe birds while you go through pastures, ponds and secondary Forest where species like Toucans, Oropendolas, Tanagers and Hawks can be found. This is a slow walk, good for adults and children of all ages, through trails and terrain easy to walk across. This tour includes: bird list, specialized guide and water. What to bring: binoculars, long pants, hiking boots, insect repellent, sun-block lotion, rain gear and camera. Duration: 3-4 hours approx.
Canopy Tour + Horseback Riding $65.00
This excursion starts with a horse back riding approximately 45 minutes. After we arrive at the observation deck, we will do a 30 to 45 minute natural history walk where you will see and learn about the tropical ecosystems with one of our specialized guides. Once you are at the first cable, we will start the zip line course, 10 in total, which span lengths of 200 meters up to the longest of 800 meters. Each cable offers a different sensation and experience crossing canyons, observing waterfalls, gliding over the tops of trees or enjoying the view from a spectacular Observation Tower 18 meters high. What to bring: Long pants, shoes with laces or hiking shoes, insect repellent, sunscreen. Duration: 4 hours Approx.
Cultural Tour $105.00
Tour begins at 8:00 a.m. when we leave La Fortuna town, during the tour we will learn about the relationship and interaction of the inhabitants with the Arenal Volcano, its effects on land prices, the traditional way of living, agriculture, cattle breeding and its history, the living fences, and much more. Once at La Casona we will make a visit to the Trapiche, then a “tractor” trip to Sonafluca town, here at the local rural grocery store the participants can buy soft drinks or snacks, if they wish so, and interact with the owner and local clients. At Sonafluca’s Primary School, the children will present us a selection of local folk dances and information about the educational system in Costa Rica. We can have a very nice interaction with the children.
Don Carlos Farm Tour $60.00
The Vargas Family invites you to experience being a real Costa Rican Dairy Farmer or “Lechero” for the day! The Don Carlos Farm has been operating in Costa Rica for over 30 years, with lakes, gardens, rivers, medicinal plants, fruit trees, and of course, grasslands where approximately 400 cows have their home and food! After you visit the stable, you will ride in a cart with a guide who will tell you about the flora and fauna of the area. Then, you will visit a cheese and dairy factory. You will learn the process to create such things as cream, cheese, and yogurt. This tour includes: transportation, guide, entrance fee, home-made bread, cheese, fruits and juice or coffee. What to bring: Light clothes, hiking shoes, camera, binoculars, sun lotion, insect repellent, and waterproof jacket. Tour prices are based on the number of persons in your itinerary at the time of booking. However, the actual tour group may include other travelers in the case of public tours. Duration: 3 hours approx.
Kayak On Lake Arenal Tour $49.00
This tour leaves from La Fortuna to enjoy a pleasant time kayaking on Lake Arenal and enjoying breathtaking views of the Arenal Volcano. Arenal Lake is the largest and most important lake in Costa Rica, it was man made in 1974 to provide hydroelectric energy for the country. It is also a place where you can find different kinds of resident and migratory birds, and sometimes mammals can be seen in the surroundings. Experience the beautiful flora and fauna native to Costa Rica while learning basic kayaking techniques our guides will show you. This tour includes: transportation, bilingual guide, kayak, life jacket, oars, fruits snack and drinks. What to bring: Bathing suit, strap sandals, sun block and waterproof camera. Tour prices are based on the number of persons in your itinerary at the time of booking. However, the actual tour group may include other travelers in the case of public tours. Duration: 4 1/2 hours approx.
Maleku Indigenous Reserve Tour-4 pax minimum-$99.00
The Maleku Tribe has substantially decreased in population in the last hundred years. Today the largest remaining group is Tonijibe on their reserves in Los Guatuzos lowlands. The Malekus at Palenque Tonjibe have opened their hearts and their community to all visitors as a way of sharing a part of their culture, language and traditions with us. We will hike through the rainforest with a Maleku guide who will teach us about the medicinal plants and nature from the Maleku’s point of view. The hike will be narrated in the Maleku language (maleku jaica) and translated into English. This tour includes: transportation, bilingual guide, Maleku guide, and lunch. What to Bring: Long pants, hiking shoes, camera, binoculars, repellent, and rain coat. Tour prices are based on the number of persons in your itinerary at the time of booking. However, the actual tour group may include other travelers in the case of public tours. Duration: 6 hour approx.
Natural History Walk $35.00
Take this exploration walk accompanied by a specialized Naturalist Guide to discover from the smallest insect to the biggest mammals and reptiles here in Costa Rica. You will have the opportunity to see howler monkeys, white tailed deer, caimans and iguanas, as well as medicinal and epiphytic plants, trees and everything else in between in this complex Life Zone. The Natural History tour is a small peek into this complex ecosystem that will take us closer to understanding how to live and interact with Tropical Rain Forests. You will learn how rich the ecosystem is and how important it is to save it. This tour includes: bilingual guide, transportation from Fortuna area and beverages. What to bring: long pants, insect repellent, sunscreen lotion, binoculars and camera. Duration: 2 hours approx.
Rio Celeste Tour $85.00- $105.00
After a typical breakfast en route to Rio Celeste, the tour arrives at the Tenorio Volcano National Park, where we begin the 7 kilometer hike through the tropical rain forest. The tour returns through trails that lead us to the “OLLAS”: openings in the earth where you will observe the attractions of Tenorio Volcano. On our hike back, we will see the spectacular waterfall whose color makes it one of a kind. Finally, enjoy a typical Costa Rican lunch before returning to La Fortuna! This tour includes: transportation, guide, entrance fee, lunch, drinks and cookies. What to bring: long pants, bath clothing, camera, repellent, rain coat, towel, hiking shoes and sun lotion. Tour prices are based on the number of persons in your itinerary at the time of booking. However, the actual tour group may include other travelers in the case of public tours. Duration: 10 hours approx.
Sky Tram & Sky Trek Tour $113.00
The Arenal Reserve is a tourism service complex inside the tropical rain forest, which offers adventure tours, bird watching, forest hiking, research and diverse entertainment for all ages. Experience the most spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano & Lake from the sky Tram or the sky Trek (zip lines) or take a nice hike trough trails full of flora and fauna, whatever your choice is, this reserve you will always remember. Sky Tram is a 15 minunte aerial tram tour trought the rain forest to the “Miguel Angel” observatory, where you will have spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano & Lake, and the Tilarán mountain range. Sky Trek is a 3280 foot long zip line system that gives you the opportunity to enjoy the rain forest and its beautiful views in a fun, easy and safe ride. Includes: transportation guide, entrance fee, drinks and cookies. What to bring: long pants, hiking shoes, camera, binoculars, sun lotion, repellent and raincoat.
Cerro Chato Expert Hike $96.00
We begin this adventure transporting us from town to outskirts of La Fortuna Waterfall There we start the hike toward the summit of Chato Hill through a very dense primary forest. When we arrived up we go to visit the lagoon on the top, where you can take photos and discover the surroundings. Then, we continue descending, always enclosed of a very dense forest, where you could appreciate birds, plants, animals, insects and immense trees, as well enjoy the sensation of liberty having a beautiful views of the San Carlos Lowlands as well as of the Arenal Volcano. The end of the walk will be in La Fortuna Waterfall, where we will descend again in order to arrive on the dot base of it and enjoy a beautiful natural landscape that makes it very special. After a refreshing swim we will return to the hotel. The day includes approximately five hours of steep trail hiking, one hour of swimming and 1 ½ hour of transportation time. Recommended only for good fitness levels.
Horseback Riding To Fortuna Waterfall $59.00
What better way to see Costa Rica’s beautiful country side than by horseback to the La Fortuna Waterfall. You will see local cattle farms and agriculture and also have the chance to see some birds such as Oropendolas and Toucans. From La Fortuna we will travel 5 ½ kilometers to the southeast. It will take about 1 ½ hours to get to the rest site of the horses. We will walk about five hundred meters into the forest and arrive at the waterfall, which is 70 meters high. At the base of the waterfall there is a “natural pool” where we can swim in the fresh water of La Fortuna River for about one hour. This tour includes: transportation, guide, horse and entrance fee. What to bring: long pants, hiking shoes, bathing suit, towel, camera and binoculars. Tour prices are based on the number of persons in your itinerary at the time of booking. However, the actual tour group may include other travelers in the case of public tours. Duration: 4 hours approx.
Kayak On The Peñas Blancas River $49.00
Enjoy the sights and the sounds of the rainforest and experience its peacefulness as we quietly kayak down the Peñas Blancas River. Monkeys, sloths, iguanas, crocodiles and numerous tropical birds await us! The professional bilingual guide will share with you educational and interesting facts of the plants and animals we encounter on the tour. You will truly appreciate the wonders of Peñas Blancas river and the surrounding rainforest as we travel down the river without a motor, enjoying the journey quietly paddling and taking photos. Experience the beautiful flora and fauna native to Costa Rica while learning basic kayaking techniques our guides will show you. This tour includes: transportation, bilingual guide, kayak, life jacket, oars, fruits snack and drinks. What to bring: Bathing suit, strap sandals, sun block and waterproof camera. Duration: 4 1/2 hours approx.
Mountain Biking Backroads & Don Carlos Farm Tour $68.00
We will board our tour van that will take you to Lake Arenal surroundings with its impressive views. Here we will start our bike tour by riding across a country road called “The Old Trail” towards Arenal Volcano National Park and El Castillo area. On this country road, during our expedition you will be allowed plenty of time to observe the magnificent views of Arenal Volcano. While crossing the tropical rain forest, we will let you explore the sights and enjoy the great variety of flora and fauna found here and be able to hear the sounds of nature around you. At certain point, you will do a river crossing where you might want to take a dip into the water and then continue onto the road around Lake Arenal as we take the regional paved road leading back towards La Fortuna. This tour includes: transportation, helmet, bike, fruit, and guide. What to bring: shorts, t-shirt, sport shoes, and sun lotion. Duration: 4.5 hours approx.
Night Walk Natural Reserve $45.00
As night falls, the Tropical Forest becomes a different eco-system, where in, the sounds that different life forms emit can be deafening. During this night tour, we will use lanterns to search along the path for frogs like the red eyed Leaf frog, Dink frogs of different species, and giant predator frogs like the Smoky Jungle frog. Venomous and non venomous snakes can be found as well. We will also be searching for various species of mammals like Sloths, Kinkajous, Armadillos, and others. Finally, we will be looking for owls like the Spectacled owl, Screech-owls and Pigmy owls that will be a delight for bird lovers. With your specialized guide you will learn the details of the sounds and species that you come across as you adventure into this different world. This tour includes: transportation from Fortuna area and bilingual guide. What to bring: long pants, hiking shoes, insect repellent. Duration: 2 hours approx.
Mountain Biking Tour $68.00
Take a trip through a beautiful trail where the Arenal Volcano, the forest, and Arenal Lake meet. The tour starts at the dam at Arenal Lake where we take an old trail into the forest. On the trail, we will have the chance to see many different types of birds, for example: Squirrel Cuckoos, Keel Billed Toucans, Crested Guans, Slaty Tailed Trogons, Black Headed Trogons, Bare Throated Tiger Herons, and Laughing Falcons. Also you will have the chance to see Howler Monkeys as well as raccoons. When we reach the end of the trail we will arrive at the entrance of the Arenal Volcano National Park. This tour includes: transportation, guide, bike, helmet, drinks and assistance vehicle. What to bring: shorts, t-shirt, sport shoes, and sun lotion. Tour prices are based on the number of persons in your itinerary at the time of booking. However, the actual tour group may include other travelers in the case of public tours. Duration: 4 hours approx.
Other Tours
Nature Combination 6 in 1 Tour La Fortuna/Arenal Desafio $150.00 $128.00 $22.00
Cerro Chato Extreme Hike (without waterfall visit) La Fortuna/Arenal Desafio $75.00 $68.00 $7.00
Cerro Chato Extreme Hike (with waterfall visit) La Fortuna/Arenal Canoa Aventura $77.00 $70.00 $7.00
White Water Rafting 1-Day (Pacuare River) La Fortuna/Arenal Exploradores Outdoors $99.00 $99.00 $0.00
White Water Rafting 1-Day (Reventazon River) La Fortuna/Arenal Exploradores Outdoors $79.00 $79.00 $0.00
White Water Rafting 2-Day (Pacuare River) La Fortuna/Arenal Exploradores Outdoors $249.00 $249.00 $0.00
White Water Rafting 3-Day (Pacuare River) La Fortuna/Arenal Exploradores Outdoors $329.00 $329.00 $0.00
Tortuguero Expedition 2-Day La Fortuna/Arenal Exploradores Outdoors $199.00 $199.00 $0.00
Tortuguero Expedition 3-Day La Fortuna/Arenal Exploradores Outdoors $285.00 $259.00 $0.00
Canopy Tour (without horseback ride) La Fortuna/Arenal Mundo Aventura $60.00 $55.00 $5.00
Canopy Tour (with horseback ride) La Fortuna/Arenal Mundo Aventura $65.00 $60.00 $5.00
Horseback Riding to the La Fortuna Waterfall La Fortuna/Arenal Mundo Aventura $40.00 $36.00 $4.00
Horseback Riding to the La Fortuna Waterfall La Fortuna/Arenal Mundo Aventura $40.00 $36.00 $4.00
Canopy Tour & Horseback Ride to the Waterfall La Fortuna/Arenal Mundo Aventura $90.00 $80.00 $10.00
Canopy Tour & Rappel Tour Combo La Fortuna/Arenal Mundo Aventura $105.00 $95.00 $10.00
Rappel Tour & Visit to the Waterfall Combo La Fortuna/Arenal Mundo Aventura $90.00 $80.00 $10.00
Canopy, Rappel & Visit to the Waterfall Combo La Fortuna/Arenal Mundo Aventura $120.00 $108.00 $12.00
Villa Maleku Visit La Fortuna/Arenal Mundo Aventura $22.00 $20.00 $2.00
Night Walk La Fortuna/Arenal Mundo Aventura $45.00 $42.00 $3.00
Local Birdwatching Tour La Fortuna/Arenal Mundo Aventura $45.00 $42.00 $3.00
Natural History Walk La Fortuna/Arenal Mundo Aventura $35.00 $32.00 $3.00
Sky Tram (Day Tour) La Fortuna/Arenal Sky Adventures $55.00 $52.00 $3.00
Sky Tram (Night Tour) La Fortuna/Arenal Sky Adventures $55.00 $52.00 $3.00
Sky Tram with Dinner (specific menu) La Fortuna/Arenal Sky Adventures $63.00 $60.00 $3.00
Sky Tram with Dinner (open menu) La Fortuna/Arenal Sky Adventures $85.00 $82.00 $3.00
TOUR NAME: Nature Combination 6 in 1
TOUR OPERATOR: Desafio
1.Costa Rican Farm - We start out with a visit to a local farm to learn about rural life in Costa Rica and have a leisurely walk to see to enjoy the gardens.
2. Lost Canyon Waterfall Take a fun 4x4 ride up a country road at the top of the canyon, we hike down to the base of one of the largest waterfalls in the Northern Zone
3. Lunch and return to the center of La Fortuna to visit a local artist, do some shopping and relax before heading out on your volcano hike.
4. Visit and Hike the Arenal Volcano This tour would not be complete without a visit to the Arenal Volcano to do an easy-going hike along the base of this active volcano.
5. Natural Volcanic Hot Springs Nows the time to relax in a series of hot springs with swim-up bars and isolated areas pools and waterfalls.
6. Hot Springs and Dinner
Find out why Costa Rica is like no other place on Earth! Youll learn about Costa Rican natural history as you walk through a typical Costa Rican Farm and spot a variety of butterflies and birds such as the Blue Morpho, Monarchs, Swallow-Tails, and many more. From there we get to go where few people have the privilege to visit the Lost Canyon Waterfall. We head by 4x4 up a bumpy country road. Your naturalist guide will hike with you to the base of some beautiful waterfalls you can even go for a swim in the deep cool pools. Its about a 20 minute hike back up and we take our time and learn about more of the flora and fauna in this beautiful jungle canyon. If clients have difficulty hiking, we may suggest a visit to the La Fortuna Waterfall. Its lunch time! Enjoy an "All You Can Eat" natural homemade lunch (vegetarians love this meal, too!) right in the canyon with great views of the volcano and rainforest. Return to the center of La Fortuna to visit a local artist, do some shopping and relax before heading out on your volcano hike.
Its time to enjoy the quintessential reason you came to La Fortuna a visit to the Arenal Volcano! Youll have a front-row seat to one of the most-active volcanoes in the world as you take a guided hike through secondary and primary rainforest. Youll get close enough to even feel the rumble of the mountain. And to finish off your day, we head to the hot springs. Spend your time lounging around in the beautiful tropical gardens and swim-up bar with an amazing view of the volcano. Have dinner. We then take you back to your hotel when you're ready to go.
TOUR NAME: Cerro Chato Extreme Hike (without waterfall visit)
TOUR OPERATOR: Desafio
The Cerro Chato hike near the Arenal Volcano is an intense 4-5 hour hike through lush rainforest to the rim of the crater of the extinct volcano called Cerro Chato. Once you arrive at the crater, you then drop down to an emerald-green lagoon. Catch your breath and take some photos because this is a "Kodak Moment." You then hike back out and descend down to the base.
Desafío employees enjoying the aqua-green lagoon inside the craterIf it's clear, you'll get great views of the majestic Arenal Volcano along the way and then have an opportunity to visit the stunning 150-ft La Fortuna waterfall. Have a swim in the refreshing, clear river pools at the base of the waterfall. There are changing facilities as you come back up to the top.
Recommended for people in good shape and willing to hike in extreme conditions.
TOUR NAME: Cerro Chato Extreme Hike (with waterfall visit)
TOUR OPERATOR: Canoa Aventura
We begin the tour in Fortuna and ride in a minibus around Volcano Arenal to the Hotel Observatory Lodge. There we start the steep hike to the summit of Cerro Chato. On the way we cross a very compact first rainforest. From the summit we walk down to the green lagoon, an old volcano-crater, where we can swim, take pictures or discover the surroundings.
Another short climb and we walk down through rainforest. With a bit of luck we discover birds or other wild animals. Alone to see the huge plants make this tour worthwhile. The hike down gives us a beautiful view of Arenal and the valley of San Carlos.
To finish this exciting tour we visit the waterfall of Fortuna. This asks for a 15-minute hike downwards; the beautiful landscape and a refreshing bath in the river reward us for the effort. After about 2 hours we return to Fortuna.
TOUR NAME: White Water Rafting - Pacuare River
TOUR OPERATOR: Exploradores Outdoors
The Pacuare River is one of the best choices for your adventure treks in Costa Rica. Another trip in the country does not exist that offers you a perfect blend of wilderness exposure and excitement, both in one day. Pacuare is world famous for its sheer beauty. A true river gorge, it is flanked by steep, green walls. Here you enjoy the feeling of total isolation from urban life and the realness of being connected with nature. You see waterfalls cascade into the river from both sides as colorful, tropical birds fly right over your head. Amazing views of this virgin tropical rainforest area, appear before your eyes as you descend this true exploratory land. Wildlife is abundant, with sloth, toucans, parrots, coatis, morpho butterflies and colorful frogs being common sights.
The white water that is equally exciting. It is not an overly challenging river, but it has a lot rapids, therefore giving you an adventure filled with lots of fun. The 18 mile one day run includes a total of 52 rapids. Few rivers in the world can offer you so many. Upon arrival to the river we will gear you up with a life jacket, helmet and paddle and then brief you with a full safety orientation talk. Finally, it is time to take off down the rapids!
TOUR NAME: Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour
TOUR OPERATOR:
Arenal Hanging Bridges is a beautiful, environmentally -friendly project l ocated near the Arenal Volcano.
There are trails and bridges that bring you as close as you could ever hope to get to the birds, the flowers and the lush vegetation of this primary rainforest. Walk right into the forest along over 3 km. of hanging bridges overlooking the tree canopy and along easy, safe, and beautiful trails with views of the Arenal Volcano.
TOUR NAME: Horseback Riding to the Arenal Volcano
TOUR OPERATOR:
A great tour for horse lovers!
Well-trained, healthy horses take you through various terrains including the beautiful rainforest, across small rivers, and to the look out point of the ever-active Arenal Volcano.
See an amazing sample of wildlife along the way. Adaptable for all ability levels.
TOUR NAME: Lake Arenal Kayak Tour
TOUR OPERATOR: Desafio
Bring your camera because this 2 hour paddle on Central Americas second-largest lake gives you the best views of the behemoth Arenal Volcano and Costa Rican wildlife!
Enjoy a pleasant time kayaking on Lake Arenal with breath-taking view of the Arenal Volcano and during your trip, you may observe different species of birds like the Flycatcher, Kingfisher, Great Blue Heron and Anhinga and may also possibly hear and see
TOUR NAME: Venado Cave Spelunking Tour
TOUR OPERATOR:
Explore Earth's inner-depths during a 2-hour trek through underground waterfalls & smooth, stone passage-ways see prehistoric, marine fossils & exotic cave formations.
TOUR NAME: Adventures Canyoneering
TOUR OPERATOR:
Canyoneering is a brand new sport thats becoming very popular the world over! Near the Arenal Volcano, our rugged, mountainous terrain is ideal for incredible canyoneering options & huge, breathtaking waterfalls!
This unique, multi-sport adventure combines rappelling, down-climbing and river tracing in a deep, tropical canyon. Our Lost Canyon Adventure is an experience of a lifetime go where very few have had the privilege to roam! Imagine yourself in the midst of thick rainforest at the top of a magical canyon full of tropical waterfalls with surprises each step of the way.
Travel the old-fashion way! Youve heard about Costa Ricas famous backroads youll start off by doing a fun 4x4 off-road adventure as you climb about 15 minutes up into a quiet mountainside community. Prepare to get wet! Your guides will give you a thorough safety talk to explain important rappelling and down-climbing techniques. You will be provided high-quality technical climbing gear such as a harness, helmet, gloves and you will get to practice your 1st descent on a mini, 15-ft waterfall, to get the hang of things. Take a deep breath! And there you are, on a sturdy, government-approved platform looking down into the depths of a 150-ft massive waterfall. Youll rappel down for the thrill of a lifetime! Make your way along the river bed by down-climbing and rappelling a series of six waterfalls that get gradually bigger and BIGGER! Save the best for last! The biggest and most-exciting waterfall is your last descent youll finish with a 200ft-guided-rappel at the end!
The hike back up takes about 10 minutes, but take your time to enjoy the intense rainforest that surrounds you! At the top, you'll arrive to our Canyon House where you can change into your dry clothes and then sit down to your best meal in Costa Rica!
Recommended for ages 13-55 in good physical condition. Special arrangements can be made for children between 10 and 13 years at an additional cost. Private trips available.
TOUR NAME: Mambo Combo (Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering & Balsa River Rafting)
TOUR OPERATOR: Desafio
Make the most of your limited vacation time! Combine the exciting Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering and Rafting on the Beautiful Río Balsa For a full-day of pure adrenaline youll get to rappel, down-climb amazing waterfalls and river trace along a pristine, rainforest canyon and then go rafting on the beautiful class 2-3 Río Balsa. This is the perfect blend of whitewater and wildlife, fun, rolling rapids and vibrant jungle. We guarantee more wildlife than any other rafting trip in Costa Rica! Youll finish off this fun-filled day with a delicious lunch.
This unique tour includes the Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering, rafting on the Río Balsa and a delicious, homecooked lunch.
Tour White Water Rafting - Toro River
TOUR OPERATOR: Desafio
Tour Description
The Río Toro explodes with a series of over 45 continuous class 3-4 rapids you'll spend more than 2½ hours rafting through 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 love the Río Toro for full-day, class 3-4 rafting. The Río Toro offers over 45-continuous rapids along more than 16 kilometers of deep-canyon gorges and waterfalls where we often see sloths, monkeys and tropical birds, such as toucans and the Montezuma Oropendula. We operate small, personalized and private tours and we are the only company who runs the Río Toro!
Imagine rafting through exciting, action-packed rapids with names like morning coffee, "the Danish Taco," coco loco, the eraser, and the famous B-F-W!
This thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime adventure leaves at 8:30am from our office in La Fortuna. The Río Toro is the closest class 3-4 river to La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano only 1 hour away!
Once at the river, our experienced guides will give you a thorough safety talk, 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 ages 13 to 55 and in good physical condition. Although you don't need experience, rafters should know how to swim. Secure shoes and dry clothes to change into.
TOUR NAME: White Water Rafting - Balsa River
Challenge yourself as you paddle through fun & safe rolling rapids with names like "Morning Coffee" & "Rock around the Croc" and then play around in tranquil river pools in an isolated rainforest river canyon! And only 30 minutes from La Fortuna!
Your professional, experienced bilingual guides will give you a safety talk and paddling instruction, 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.
TOUR NAME: Lake Arenal Sunset Cruise
TOUR OPERATOR: Desafio
The beauty and lush landscape around Lake Arenal and the surrounding areas makes for the perfect for a leisurely boat ride on one of Central America's largest lakes. Enjoy a 2-hour motorboat ride on Lake Arenal where you will have the chance to see a variety of resident and migratory birds, and may be able to spot some mammals like the monkeys, coatis, and sloths on the lake shores. While on the boat ride on the lake, you will observe the west side of Arenal Volcano and possible eruptions when the sky around the peak of the cone is clear.
TOUR NAME: Monteverde 1-Day Tour
TOUR OPERATOR: Desafio
This is a great chance to visit the world-famous Monteverde Cloud Forest, do either a Canopy Tour or hanging bridges at Selvatura Park with a visit to the Hummingbirds garden, the butterfly farm or the insect museum all in one, fun-filled day! This full-day adventure puts you up close and personal with some of the flora and fauna indigenous to the area while visiting the areas best attractions.
TOUR NAME: Volunteering at Proyecto Asis
TOUR OPERATOR: Desafio
This hands-on one-day volunteer project puts you in direct contact with local fauna and flora in a very down-to-earth environment.
We start with an easy 30-minute orientation walk through secondary rainforest that surrounds the wild animal rescue shelter to get to know the story behind this grassroots endeavor. Proyecto Asis was established about 12 years ago - Proyecto Asis founder Don Jaime del Castillo and his son Alvaro had a dream to turn the once-abandoned farm back into vibrant rainforest while providing a sanctuary for hundreds of species of birds and other wildlife.
You will be put to work feeding a few of the animals such as wild boars, kinkajous, monkeys, caimans & more along the way, plus other helpful activities such as trail repair, cage building, painting, planting trees and more.
Throughout the day, you'll get a good understanding of how Proyecto Asis works to rehabilitate injured and abandoned animals & release them back to their environment, as well as educational programs underway to help prevent hunting and poaching of the surrounding Children's Eternal Rainforest that connects with Monteverde.
*Tour proceeds donated to Proyecto Asis
TOUR NAME: Community, Culture, & Conservation Tour
TOUR OPERATOR: Desafio
Culture, Community & Conservation tour puts clients in direct contact with some of the promising projects happening in and around the area.
The visit includes a stop at the Proyecto Asis Animal Rescue Shelter where you'll be treated to an easy 30-minute walk through secondary rainforest. You'll then help feed wild animals such as crocodiles/caimans, wild boars, and monkeys and learn about local efforts to rehabilitate injured, abandoned animals and release them back to their environment, as well as educational programs underway to help prevent hunting and poaching of the surrounding Childrens Rainforest.
The next stop is the Luna Nueva organic farm to walk through a medicinal plant garden to learn about miracle natural cures like ginger, turmeric and other good-for-you things found right in our backyards. You'll then get a taste of becoming a gourmet organic cook by choosing products straight from the farm and learning how to cook them up in a natural way.
TOUR NAME: Rainforest Mysteries Tour
TOUR OPERATOR: Desafio
Visit the organic/biodynamic herbal estate called Luna Nueva for a great opportunity to learn about all aspects of the rainforest and how it relates to us as humans and what we eat. A wonderful, relaxing, informative day tour with organic lunch and bilingual guide.
We start with a welcome refreshment and fresh fruit and introductions. We then head out on an all-access Interpretive Rainforest hike. You'll get a chance to taste the local harvests of fresh vegetables and herbs and learn about medicinal plants and sustainable agriculture.
We finish up with a vibrant, super healthy organic lunch straight from the farm.
TOUR NAME: Birdwatching Tour
TOUR OPERATOR: Desafio
All of us at Desafío Adventure Company are bird-enthusiasts. Whether you're doing a volcano hike, river tracing along of canyon, mountain biking or rafting, we're bound to make a point of showing off our amazing birdlife in Costa Rica -- it's not unusual to see a Keel-Billed toucan, a Montezuma Oropenula or a Laughing Falcon along the way. But for you hard-core birders, we have a special team of birding experts to take you out to some of our favorite spots.
Depending upon the season and the best birding options, we sometimes head up near the Arenal Volcano by the Arenal Lake, other times we visit the El Silencio Nature Reserve or we head toward Proyecto Asís Animal Rescue Refuge for its amazing concentation of birdlife or locally on other private reserves. You'll be amazed at our guides' eagle eyes!!
TOUR NAME: Mountain Biking - Arenal Volcano Tour
TOUR OPERATOR: Desafio
Take a moderate-level guided ride near the base of Volcano Arenal and along Lake Arenal.
Alternative Moderate-level guided ride near the base of Volcano Arenal with an experienced guide. The La Fortuna area is ripe with amazing back roads for easy-going, fun rides. Along the way we make a stop at nature reserve to learn about the surrounding rainforest and then head out again for a swim in a local river.
TOUR NAME: Mountain Biking from La Fortuna to Monteverde Tour
TOUR OPERATOR: Desafio
Bicycling as a means of transport between La Fortuna and Monteverde. People who love to ride mountain bikes can now do so as a means of transport up to Monteverde do an adventure on the way to your next destination, as a part of the innovative Desafío Adventure Connection.
We have two riding options, depending on your adventure level:
The first and more-intense ride is about 3-hours long or about 25 miles. Well start at the Lake Arenal Dam where you drop off your luggage with Captain Marquez, our boat driver. From there we ride past the rural community of El Castillo until we get to the pristine Caño Negro river that runs alongside Rancho Margot. From here we do a technical river crossing and continue riding through rolling hills along the edge of picture-perfect Lake Arenal until ride to the small town of Río Chiquito.
We also offer, a slightly-more-expensive, but shortened, 15-mile ride that includes a boat ride across the Lake Arenal to the mid-way point. This man-made lake is the second-largest lake in Central America. To get from one side of the lake to the other by land, there are several bridge-less river crossings. The scenery is a combination of secondary rainforest, farmland and great views of the lake and volcano. Your eagle-eyed bike guide will help point out some of the local wildlife indigenous to the area, such as wild boar, sloths, toucans, Oropendolas and iguanas.
Upon arrival to Río Chiquito, you will be reunited with your luggage and Freddy, our driver, will drive you in his mini-van the remaining 1.5-hours up the steep, gravel roads to your hotel in Monteverde. We also have an office up in Monteverde should you need any advice on what else to do in the area.
This is a truly adventurous ride the terrain is rugged, the scenery is incredible but this is the perfect way to travel between La Fortuna and Costa Rica.
TOUR NAME: Horseback Riding from La Fortuna to Monteverde Tour
TOUR OPERATOR:
You'll travel the old-fashioned way Our horseback ride is recommended for horse lovers and adventurers of all levels. We take a very scenic and safe trail along the Arenal Lake where you'll get several glimpses of the famous and very active Arenal Volcano and ride beside lush and beautiful rainforest try and spot toucans, Montezuma Oropendolas, sloths, monkeys, the elusive "paca" and other tropical creatures. The lake trail is safe all year-round, plus we have excellently-cared-for-horses guaranteed!
Please let us know your level of riding ability from novice to expert and your approximate weight and height, so we can properly fit you for your horse.
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