
ARENAL TOURS
Caño Negro & Rio Frio

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Price :$60.00 U.S.D.
Pick up time : 7:30 a.m. approximately.
Duration :8 hours
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 at 7: 30 a.m. 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 4-hour floating safari through Tropical Rain Forest and pastures until we arrive at the marsh. An experienced English - Spanish speaking guide leads the tour. This trip includes a typical Costa Rican lunch, regional fruits, canned drinks, natural juices, bottled water and cookies. Don't forget to bring light clothing, camera, binoculars, sun cream and insect repellent. |
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Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
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Price:$79.00 U.S.D.
Pick up time: 4:00pm . approximately.
Duration: 8 hours
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 of about 1 000 Centigrade. As the lava flows down it slowly cools off. 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. With the improvement of the road from Quesada City to La Fortuna, the number of local and foreign visitors has increased. Today it is possible to find all kinds of tourist facilities and the friendliness of the people in La Fortuna. This tour leaves usually at 4:00 p.m. from the different hotels, but the hour can change depending where the people are lodged. The tour also includes: Transportation,Bilingual guide (English - Spanish) Hot Springs entrance fee, Dinner. |
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Arenal Volcano Hike Tour
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Price :$45.00 U.S.D.
Pick up time: morning for longer hike, afternoon for short hike.
Duration: between 2 – 4 hours
Before the active period of 1968, a lavish canopy of vegetation covered the Arenal Volcano. People that climbed Arenal ' s summit related that inside the crater there were big trees and at night, they slept in places where there was some heat due to small steam outlets. Right now the green area is located at the east side of the Mountain, and other little green parts can be seen on the north and the south of the volcano. Enjoy the most extraordinary view of the Arenal Volcano on a gentle Hike along the base of this marvelous “Mountain of Fire”. The Hike begins on the active side of the volcano, that takes you through the forest over recent lava flows and to the destroyed area now in the process of regeneration. We offer two different Hikes: the first one is a 3 ½ hour trail and gets as close as five hundred meters from the lava flows, the other one is a 1 ½ hour trail, and from this trail we can see the Volcano about one kilometer far. If the customers want to take the long Hike it will be better to start it in the morning. The short one could be done in the morning or in the afternoon. This tour includes: Transportation,Bilingual guide (English - Spanish),Entrance fee,Refreshments , water and cookies. |
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Mountain Biking
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Price :$.00 U.S.D.
Pick up time:
Duration:4 hours
This is one of the tours we offer for those who want to go on a bike trip to the area where the forest, the Arenal Volcano and the Lake meet and leads trough a beautiful trail. The tour starts from the Arenal Lake Dam , where we take an old trail into the forest. At the end of the trail we will arrive at the entrance of the Arenal Volcano National Park and then get on the way to the Observatory and back in the main road. On this trail we will have the chance to see many different birds, for example: Squirrel Cuckoos, Keel Billed Toucans Crested Guans, Slaty Tailed Trogons, Black Headed Trogons, Bare Throated Tiger Herons (Laughing Falcons; as well as howler monkeys and raccoons).
The whole trip will be about four hours if we leave from La Fortuna. The tour includes: Transportation from and back to the hotel ,Bikes,Bilingual guide,Refreshments , water and cookies. Assistance vehicle |
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Venado Caves

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Price : $59.00 U.S.D.
Pick up time: 8:00am
Duration:4 hours
This tour leaves from La Fortuna at 8: 00 a.m. for one-hour transfer to the Venado Village . 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 aborigines discovered the caves. Limestone rocks, stalactites, stalagmites and corals, form most of the caves. The whimsical stone formations are formed by the underground river. The length of the tour into the caves is 1 ½ hour, during this time we will find marine fossils, and also bats, spiders and crickets. Because we will have to walk through the river and waterfalls from the upper part of the cave, we recommend our customers to take light clothes, hiking shoes and extra clothes to be able to change when they finish the exploration of the caves. The equipment for the tour will be provided and it includes: Flashlights, Helmets, Cords, Rubber Boots (optional)
The tour also includes:
Transport
Bilingual guide (English - Spanish)
Water, refreshments and cookies.
Entrance fee to the caves. |
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Horseback riding to La Fortuna Waterfalls

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Price :$50.00 U.S.D.
Pick up time:anytime before 2pm
Duration: 4 hours
The length of the tour is approximately four hours; from La Fortuna we have to go 5 ½ kilometers to the southeast. We spend 1 ½ hours to get to the rest site of the horses. After that you have to walk five hundred meters into the forest to get to the waterfall, which is 70 meters high. At the base of the waterfall there is a “natural pool” where we can swim for about one hour. This tour can leave at any time before two in the afternoon. We recommend our customers to take:Insect repellent , Rain coat , Binoculars , Camera , Swim suits , Towel.
The tour includes:
Local guide
Horses
Entrance fee to the Waterfall |
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Peñas Blancas Safari Float

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Price : $57.00 U.S.D.
Pick up time:7:00am
Duration:4 hours
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 float. You 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.
Tour includes: Air-conditioned transportation, Bilingual naturalist guide , Fruits, water and sodas.
What to bring:
Short pants
T-shirt and sandals
Sunscreen, insect repellent.
Camera and binoculars .
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Rio Toro Class III-IV Rafting

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Price :$70.00 U.S.D.
Pick up time: 8:00am
Duration: 7 hours
This is one of the most exciting white water trips in the area, offering over 45 continuos rapids (Class III-IV). You will spend almost three hours on the river along these 16 kilometers of deep canyons and gorges, combining the action of the rapids and the unique tropical wilderness. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to see sloths , monkeys, waterfalls, and more. The trip includes tropical fruit, lunch, transportation, bilingual guides and safety kayakers on all trips. |
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Sportfishing Lake Arenal

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Price : $170 half day, $320 full day U.S.D.
Pick up time:morning or afternoon for half day
Duration: 4 hours
We offer tours to catch & release fishing of the Rainbow Bass, the incredible fighter of the Arenal Lake . Besides, the lake is a very attractive place, from here it's possible to see the Arenal Volcano with its impressive ash and lava eruptions. Our motorboats are equipped with gyratory boat seats, electric motors, radar, equipment for trolling and casting, expert guides and life jackets. The tour also includes refreshments, like beer, sodas, water, coffee, orange juice, cookies and sandwiches. The full day fishing trip is divided into five hours in the morning and three hours in the afternoon. It does include lunch. |
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Arenal Hanging Bridges

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Price : $45 U.S.D.
Pick up time:morning or afternoon
Duration: 2 hours
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. Tour includes:
Round trip transportation from hotel
Naturalist bilingual guide.
Water and Refreshments .
Hanging Bridges entrance fee. |
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Maleku Indegenous Reserve

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Price : $77 U.S.D.
Pick up time:morning or afternoon
Duration: 5 hours
Centuries ago, The Maleku Tribe – a branch of the Chibchas -, where divided in 23 different groups, however in the last hundred years, their population has decrease substantially; today we can find only three at Palenque El Sol, Margarita and the bigger one: Tonjibe , all this reserves are located in Los Guatuzos lowlands. The malekus at Palenque Tonjibe had open their harts and their community to all visitors, this way, sharing with us a little of their culture, language and traditions, they are giving us the chance to know the roots of our Costa Rican been. By taking a hike with a maleku guide through enchanting rainforest and pre- Columbian burial grounds of their native lands, we'll get to learn about medicinal plants, nature from the maleku's point of view and also visit one of their cemeteries. This hike is narrated in the Maleku language ( maleku jaica ), and translated into English. Actually most malekus speak Spanish, but they also learn about their culture and take classes in maleku jaica since primary school. Tour includes: Round trip transportation from hotel. Bilingual naturalist guide and Maleku guide. Lunch: typical Costa Rica casado. |
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For honeymoon travel,
family travel,
and non surf trips,
we recommend
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