The Arenal Volcano tour transports guests to the active northwest side of the volcano. The tour begins with a hike and depending upon which side of the volcano the lava is flowing, we go either to the trail “Los Tucanes” at the National Park or Mirador El Silencio.

It is possible to observe a great variety of plants, wildlife, magnificent lava rock formations and the Arenal Lake just in time for sunset!. During the tour, our experienced guides will provide interesting and educational information regarding the history of the majestic mountain and the Arenal Volcano National Park.

Includes: Comfortable transportation, bilingual naturalist guide, park fee and cold beverages.
What to Bring: Shorts, camera and insect repellent.

Experience the peacefulness of the forest traveling on Peñas Blancas river, with the opportunity to observe many animals like: monkeys, sloths, iguanas, tortoises, crocodiles, and several types of birds.

Our boat doesn’t have motor, this way you will enjoy the journey quietly rowing and taking photos, while you enjoy a drink and tropical fruits without disturbing the animals. The tour will be guided by an experienced naturalist, who will explain many fascinating details about trees, plants, birds and other animals.

Includes: Comfortable transportation, bilingual naturalist guide, snacks and cold drinks.
What to Bring: Short pants, bathing suit, camera, binoculars, sunscreen, insect repellent.

This Refuge is considered one of the richest sites on the continent to observe birds. Beside an abundance of birds, Caño Negro is also refuge of many other animals like: sloths, three types of monkeys, caimans, lizards, bats, and a variety of native flora of the wet land.

Our tour to this beautiful region, leaves from La Fortuna, driving for about an hour and a half until Los Chiles, which is a rustic town only 5 kms from the border of Nicaragua, it is here where we take the boat down to Río Frío for about 3 hours.

From the beginning of the trip, our professional guide will explain each one of the plantations that we will see on the way, as well as the flora and fauna of the region.

Includes: Comfortable transportation, bilingual naturalist guide, lunch and cold drinks.
What to Bring: Fresh and comfortable clothes, tennis shoes or sandals, camera, hat, binoculars and sunscreen.

For those people who do not mind to get wet and muddy, this fascinating adventure under ground only 45 minutes from La Fortuna, will take you through narrow passages and incredible labyrinths and chambers where we will see the famous formation of rock named “La Papaya”, and other stalactites and stalagmites which surely will astonish everybody.

Also you will see spiders and bats which are frequent in this place.

Includes: Comfortable transportation, bilingual guide, flash light, helmet, and cold drinks.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes and shoes, insect repellent, extra clothes and good physical condition.

This is a good combination of horseback riding and hiking on a beautiful stage. Trained horses will take you to the entrance of the waterfall through pastures, forest and tall hills. The views of the Valley of San Carlos and the tropical forest are spectacular.

At the end of the road, we will leave the horses and we will descend walking on a natural trail until the base of the waterfall.

This fantastic area is very quiet and good to relax and swim for a while.

Includes: Entrance to the waterfall, horses and local guide.
What to Bring: Long pants, hiking shoes, towel, hat, sunscreen, swimsuit and camera.

We leave from La Fortuna early in the morning to the Arenal Dam. A motorboat takes us to the other side of the Arenal Lake to El Castillo, a town where the horses will be ready for us. We ride for 3 ½ hours, crossing rivers, grasslands and forests. We will climb up over 3300 feet (1 km.) until we reach the cloud forest. This is probably the most spectacular trip you will find in Costa Rica - traveling by horseback on the old trade route used by locals for decades!

On our horseback tour, traveling to or from Monteverde, you avoid some of the worst pothole filled roads in the country. In addition, it gives you the opportunity to see some of the most stunning scenery in the world as you ride nearby the “Children’s Rainforest” Reserve and the Monteverde Cloud Forest! This is a remarkable adventure and you maximize your valuable travel time.

Includes: Fruits, water, local guide and horses.
What to Bring: Long pants, rain coat and camera.

Birds are most active early in the morning and become active again as the day cools into evening. Join us for one or both of these walks in the La Fortuna area or near your hotel, for an amazing display of tropical birds. You are likely to see toucans, parrots, oropendolas, colorful tanagers and parakeets.

For the more experienced birdwatcher, we can focus on seeing, Royal Flycatchers, White-fronted Nunbirds, Cinnamon Woodpeckers and other less commonly seen species. We will tailor the tour for you. “Early Bird Walks” includes coffee and a fruit snack.

Includes: Transportation, book guide and bilingual guide.
What to Bring: Binoculars, insect repellent, camera and light clothes.

We begin the journey with a transfer to the “Observatory Lodge”, there we start the hike toward the summit of Chato Hill through a very dense primary forest. When we arrive, we go to visit the lagoon on the top, where you can swim besides taking 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 as enjoying the sensation of liberty having a beautiful views of the San Carlos Valley 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 La Fortuna town by car.

Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, drinks, sandwiches and entrances.
What to Bring: Insect repellent, swim suit, camera and good physical condition.

The night walk takes place at the Ecocentro Danaus a small reserve which focuses in conservation and education. A visit to the center at night will give you the opportunity to see some of the areas more prominent nocturnal animals in action such as sloths, caimans, spiders, frogs, bats, butterflies and birds and also the way these species interact with each other and the center’s vegetation.

Includes: Transportation, guides, entrance fee and drinks.
What to Bring: Hiking boots, insect repellent and long pants.

We leave at 7:00 am from La Fortuna. After a typical breakfast in route to Río Celeste, we’ll arrive at the Tenorio Volcano National Park, were we’ll begin our 7 km hike (approximately 4 hours) through the tropical rain forest. We’ll arrive “Los Teñíderos” of the Río Celeste, the site where two streams of crystalline water come together and form the heavenly color that gives the river its name. We’ll return on trails, rich of ecological wonders, that lead us to the “Ollas” - openings in the earth where we can excavate healing mud, take a mud bath, and a dip in the natural hot springs all while observing the attractions of Tenorio Volcano.

We’ll continue our hike through the jungle to seek out the volcano’s furnace vents that expel gases of extreme high temperatures. On our decent we will get to see the spectacular Río Celeste waterfall whose color makes it one of a kind. Our final reward is an exquisite lunch at the end of our journey.

Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, breakfast, entrances to park and lunch.
What to Bring: Camera, insect repellent and a good physical condition.

Depart from La Fortuna at 8:00 am or 1:30 pm to enjoy a pleasant morning of kayaking on Lake Arenal and breath taking views of the Arenal Volcano.

On your trip you may observe different species of birds like the “Flycatcher”, “Kingfisher”, “Great Blue Heron” and “Aninga” and may also be possible to hear the Howler monkeys!.

Includes: Transportation, kayak, life jacket, oars, tropical fruit snack, beverages, and bilingual naturalist guide.
What to Bring: Bathing suit, strap sandals, sun block and waterproof camera.

The Arenal Hanging Bridges tour takes place on a 600 acre reserve filled with lush vegetation and a variety of birds and animals which your experienced guide will help you spot.

The trail itself is 1.9 miles (3.1 km) in length, crossing nine fixed bridges and 6 suspension bridges and is laid out at a maximum grade of 7 degrees so that anyone can walk it.

Includes: Transportation, naturalist guide and beverages.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothing, hiking shoes, insect repellent, camera, binoculars, sunscreen (sunny days) or rain gear (rainy days).

Enjoy a pleasant sunset on Arenal Lake and breath taking views of the Arenal Volcano.

Arenal Lake is place that counts with many natural attractions, from where you can watch the impressive eruptions of lava of Arenal Volcano.

Due to the beauty of the landscapes and lush vegetation, Arenal Lake surrounding areas have become an excellent spot for boat rides. On this 2 hour boat ride you will have the opportunity to see a huge variety of birds such as “Flycatchers”, “kingfishers”, “Anhinga” and mammals such as monkeys, coatis and sloths.

During the trip our guide will give you all the information about the area.

Includes: Transportation, naturalist guide, drinks and fruits.
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, camera, and binoculars.

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