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Tours & Activities

Arenal Volcano hike with guide

The tour begins in the northwest area of the volcano was the area with the most volcanic activity in the last period of eruptions. Once there, we start a walk on the trails that crosses the regenerating forest area and crosses over a large block of petrified lava, produced by past eruptions, steep slopes, and sandy soils. It is possible to observe a great variety of plants, wildlife, and magnificent rock formations, in addition to the volcanic landscape, the place offers a wonderful view of Lake Arenal.

During the tour, your experienced guides will provide you with interesting and educational information regarding the history of the Volcano, lithological cycles, forest formation processes, and general volcanology.

Included: Guide – Fruits – Park entrance

Minumun age 6 years old

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Opening Hours

9am – 11am

$74 IVI

Opening Hours

8am – 9am – 10 am

$48 IVI

Hanging bridges with guide

Discovering the wonderful secrets hidden in this forest means finding a wildlife sanctuary; the high density of biodiversity makes our trails a unique place for observing species spotted along the way.

When going on the self-guided tour, pay special attention to the different layers of the rainforest, from the treetops, the understory and the forest floor; this way you will be able to appreciate many of the species housed by this spectacular biological corridor.

Included: Guide – entrance to the park

Free kids: 0-5 years old

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Hotsprings

The hot springs that await our visitors at EcoTermales Fortuna, are of magmatic origin, specifically belonging to the magnesium hyperthermal waters of medium mineralization respectively. This categorization means that those who wish to visit the Fortuna area, in San Carlos, will be able to delight in waters with mineral-medicinal properties, which, thanks to the perfectly and naturally balanced amounts of calcium and magnesium bicarbonates, which guarantee analgesic, anti-inflammatory, relaxing and decontracting.

Included: Entrance to the park

Minumum age 2 years old

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Opening Hours

10am – 4pm & 5pm – 9 pm

$44 IVI

Opening Hours

9am

$85 IVI

Rio Balsa Rafting III & IV

Enjoy a white water rafting tour with rapids II, III & IV, this thrilling adventure of 2 hours is very challenging and highly recommended for adventure junkies. Raft 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) down the Rio Balsa with over 30 continues rapids, while leaving enough time to swim and snack on Costa Rican fruit

Included: Lunch – Fruits – Water – Towel

Minumun age 6 years old

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Zip lines

The best and safest ziplines in Costa Rica with amazing views on zip lines going from mountain to mountain. Constructed under the highest standards of quality plus safety so you can enjoy a unique adrenaline rush at extreme heights, lengths and speeds.

Minumum age 6 years old

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Opening Hours

9am – 11.30 am – 1pm – 3pm

$84 IVI

Opening Hours

9am

$55 IVI

Horse back riding

Enjoy a unique experience through a horseback ride, in 3 hours of travel you can visit 2 waterfalls, have views of the majestic Arenal Lake and an incredible connection with nature.

Minimum age 6 years

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Night walks

Experience Arenal´s only wild frog sanctuary at night, when colorful tree frogs and other rainforest wildlife are most active and most easily observed. At least 28 frog species have made their home the ponds of Arenal Oasis. The Rojas Bonilla family carefully maintains native plants of Arenal, to create needed frog habitat in this private wildlife reserve of fresh spring water fed ponds; within a rainforest refuge connecting the rainforests of the Arenal Volcano and El Rio Burio.

Included: Guide – entrance to the park

Minimum age: 5 years

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Opening Hours

6 pm

$45 IVI

Opening Hours

9am – 10am – 1pm – 2pm

$45 IVI

Tour de Café & Chocolate

Don Juan Tours Arenal is a family business that through its tours teach visitors the whole process behind two very important products worldwide, Coffee and Chocolate.

Our experience: Don Juan – Coffee and Chocolate Tour, will take you to know the entire Coffee process, from the seed to the delicious cup of coffee.

Included: Guide – refreshment

Minumum age: 3 yers old

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Animal Watching

Many companies visit the Caño Negro Wetlands, one of the most important wetlands and natural refuges in Costa Rica. This vast territory of wetlands, lagoons, rivers and creeks constitutes an important habitat for birds, reptiles, fish and mammals. Canoa Aventura gives you the unique chance to visit the best part of the Caño Negro Wetlands, a secret spot where most of the animals inhabit and also the part where nature is more lush, virgin and impressive. Unique Caño Negro is one of the most amazing trips for incredible bird watching ( on dry season ) and wildlife in Costa Rica.

Our tour leaves La Fortuna at 7:30 a.m. On the way to Caño Negro you will have the opportunity to learn about agriculture plantations that Costa Rica raise such as yuca, papaya, pineapple, sugar cane and orange. Then we will arrive to a restaurant called “El Caiman”, where we will enjoy a welcome drink & snack, after that we will start the trip by boat on Rio Frio (cold) river. On our 2 ½ hours journey we will see Egrets, Herons, Monkeys, Caimans, Iguanas, bats and a variety of flora. An delicious Costa Rican typical meal will be waiting for us, back to El Caiman Restaurant.

Included: Transport - Lunch – Guide

Minimum age: 3 years old

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Opening Hours

7 am

$75 IVI

Opening Hours

8am until 3 pm

$25 IVI

Lake activities

Enjoy the variety of activities that we offer you at Lake Arenal. You can find activities such as kayaking, stand up paddle, waterbikes, fishing tours and many more activities. These activities last between 2 to 4 hours. Do not miss out on the opportunity to tour Arenal Lake and enjoy the beauties that it houses.Enjoy the variety of activities that we offer you at Lake Arenal. You can find activities such as kayaking, stand up paddle, waterbikes, fishing tours and many more activities. These activities last between 2 to 4 hours. Do not miss out on the opportunity to tour Arenal Lake and enjoy the beauties that it houses.

Minumum age: 7 years old

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