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Ample outdoor activities, amazing forests, lake and hot springs.

 

One of the nicest volcanoes in Costa Rica, cloud forests, a lake world-famous for windsurfing and an incredibly diverse population of wildlife is just part of what you will find in this amazing area of Costa Rica. Probably the biggest attraction is its famous Arenal volcano. 

There are a couple of hiking tours avialble in the area which takes you to the closest point to admire this magnificent colossal. Near the volcano you will find the largest lake in Costa Rica, Lake Arenal. On Lake Arenal you will be able to practice windsurfing, kayaking, boating and fishing. Very close you can take a horseback riding tour to La Fortuna Waterfalls, an impressive 230 feet (70 meters) waterfall where you can take a refreshing plunge in its crystalline waters. 

The Tabacon River hot springs are another important attraction in the area where visitors can soak into its healing waters after a day of adventure in the area. Close to Arenal visitors can also experience canopy tours, white water rafting trips, a boat ride to Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the adventure of exploring the Venado Caverns.

Arenal Paraiso Canopy Tour
Ziplining is the quintessential tour everybody must do when you come to Costa Rica. You will love the personalized attention. 
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$57
Arenal Volcano Hike
The Arenal Volcano tour starts with a drive to the Western side of the volcano. Once there you will embark on a hike on the Trail which traverses the rainforest and crosses over a ...
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$68
Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs
Your vacation in Costa Rica will not be completed without visiting La Fortuna area with its outstanding volcano and its Rainy and Humid Forest, the best way to enjoy this volcano w...
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$136
Balsa River Rafting Tour - Class II - III
Experience the excitement and adrenaline of the white water tour on this half day adventure. Located at 50 minutes from La Fortuna, Balsa River provides an excellent setting to enj...
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$75
Bird Watching near The Arenal Volcano
Birds are most active early in the morning in the late afternoon as the day cools into evening. Join us for one or both of these walks in the La Fortuna area or near your hotel, fo...
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$73
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge by Canoe
This is a wonderful and easy trip to enjoy exploring the nature living among the unique landscapes of the Rio Frio. The river is calm, allowing you to steer the canoe very close to...
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$108
Canyoning - Waterfall Rappelling
Canyoning experience includes 4 Rappels (3 waterfalls and 1 rock wall), Monkey Drop (zip line and rappel) and a Rock Climb in a beautiful rain forest slot canyon. This tour is for ...
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$101
Celeste River Hike
Mysterious and imposing, in the very bowels of the Tenorio Volcano, manifestations of hidden power transform the union of the Buena Vista and Roble rivers into a sky blue stream, g...
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$136
Combo Tour (Hanging Bridges+Fortuna waterfall+Volcano+Hot Springs)
This tour, which begins at 7:30 a.m., gives you the opportunity, in a single day, to sample the attractions that have made the Arenal region famous.
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$249
Danaus Ecocenter
Danaus Ecocenter is a Biological Reserve that develop conservation programs, training environmental education, sustainable use of the land and production. There are trails through ...
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$71
Don Tobias Horseback Riding
All the route is made on a private cattle farm on the slopes of the Volcano passing through pristine creeks along lush primary forest and pasture land where is posible observe herd...
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$74
Ecoglide Canopy & Tarzan Swing
This tour consists of 11 cables, 13 platforms and a suspension bridge, the tour is divided into two sections. Nine of these platforms are in the trees, where visitors can have grea...
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$75
El Castillo Mountain Biking Tour
On this 13km or 26km ride (if you ride both ways) you will enjoy being surrounded by lush rain forest that is rich in a variety of flora and fauna. Along the ride there is often th...
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$80
Frog Watching Night Walk
Live the experience of the only natural frog sanctuary in La Fortuna at night, when the colorful frogs and other wild animals of the rainforest are more active and more easily obse...
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$50
Hiking Lovers
In this tour, which begins at 7:30 am, you will visit the hanging bridges option consists of a hike on a 1.9 mile (3.1 km) trail on which you can enjoy the rainforests flora and ...
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$160
Indigenous Territory Maleku
The Maleku Indigenous Reserve is in the Northern Region of Costa Rica. The reserve consists of 3 different towns that are called Palenques; Margarita, Tonjibe and El Sol, all withi...
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$99
Kayak on Arenal Lake
Depart from La Fortuna to enjoy a pleasant day of kayaking on Lake Arenal and breathtaking views of the Arenal Volcano. After a short drive, you will get to the Arenal Lake. Your...
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$56
La Fortuna Waterfall Horseback Riding / Hike
La Fortuna Waterfall Reserve, where over 4 000 ml precipitation a year give you the chance to enjoy this majestic 210 feet high fall. A five hundred meters downhill hike will give ...
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$85
La Pradera ATV Tour
We start the tour in a private farm just right in front of the hotel La Pradera. When you get there, our stuff is going to give the instructions of how to ride and safety rules. In...
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$96
Natural History Walk in Arenal Hanging Bridges
Enjoy the magnificent Arenal Volcano views while strolling comfortably through the beautiful Tropical Rain Forest at Mistico Park surrounded with lush nature and wildlife. A natura...
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$64
Original Sloth Tour
This tour will bring you up close and personal with some of Costa Rica’s most-adorable, furry critters as they simply hang out at among the treetops near the Arenal Volcano.
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$60
Peñas Blancas Safari Float
Don’t miss this outstanding tour on the quiet waters of Peñas Blancas River. This tour begins with a brief paddling instruction by our experienced guide to ensure your safety an...
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$59
Pure Nature Exclusive Safari Float Adventure
Experience the peacefulness of the forest, floating down the Frío River with the opportunity to observe plenty of wildlife along it. Many different animals such as monkeys, sloths...
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$76
Rainforest Mysteries at Finca Luna Nueva
This is an educational walk along a handicap accessible path, where you will enjoy nature while learning about one of the world´s most diverse habitats. Accompanied by an expert g...
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$92
Rainforest Night Walk at Mistico
Costa Rica currently makes up 5% of the biodiversity of the world and that allows visitors to have a rich observation of species in its forest reserves. If we compare, for example,...
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$73
Safari Tres amigos & Maquenque
Come and enjoy a unique experience in the Tres Amigos River, where we have the opportunity to observe the rich flora and fauna of Costa Rica and our beautiful landscapes that visit...
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$163
Sarapiqui River Whitewater Rafting (Class III-IV)
Join us and get prepared for an exciting and thrilling time witha full day of challenging class III & IV white water rafting!.  Set deep in the Costa Rican rain forests, Sarapiquí River, declared as Nation...
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$95
Sky Tram & Sky Trek
Sky Trek starts with a tour in the Sky Tram to reach the top of the Arenal reserve, then begins a tour of adventure full of adrenaline above the treetops, which co...
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$71
Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Boarding
Stand Up paddle boarding (SUP) is a fantastic activity that the whole family can enjoy. With all action s...
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$56
Sunset View on Boat at Arenal Lake
Escorting by a naturalist guide, embark upon a relaxing boat ride on Arenal Lake and enjoy the splendid colors of the sunset with a good wine and cheese.
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$103
Tour + Volunteering (Proyect Asis)
This is a unique opportunity to be near the wild animals and also help in their rehabilitation. You will help with their diet by preparing their food and feeding them. Begins with an introduction about th...
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$109
Trekking Laguna de Hule
Popularly referred to as the Hule Lagoon, the beautiful lagoon with 55 hectares (136 acres) of diameter is located at the base of the Cerro Congo Volcano, 11 km (6.83 miles) from t...
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$105
Unique Caño Negro
Unique Caño Negro is one of the most amazing trips for incredible bird watching in Costa Rica. Our tour starts in La Fortuna at 7:30 a.m. We will drive to the northern side of the...
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$65
Venado Caves
The caves were formed during the Miocene period, 15 or 20 million years ago. For many years they were under sea level and due to tectonic movements they surfaced. The Guatuzos abor...
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$85
Vida Campesina
Enjoy a guided journey guided of the Arenal Vida Campesina property where you can appreciate traditional and non-traditional cultivations and take part in activities like milking a...
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$87