Pure Trek Canyoning - Arenal Volcano
(1 day)
Price: ........................$85.00 per person
Pick up time: ..............: 7h am and 12h noon
Duration: ...................4 hours
Your trip begins with a 30-minute 4x4 drive into the tropical rainforestoutside the town of La Fortuna, in the shadow of the Arenal Volcano.
From the first waterfall we will rappel down from the top into the beautiful and pristine canyon below. The adventure includes four rappels, three of which are along waterfalls, and one dry rock face. Then just a short trek out of the canyon, jump in the vehicles and head back to the base camp.
We have two tours a day, 7:00AM and 12:00PM. Both tours include lunch at our baRappel down some of the most dramatic waterfalls in Costa Rica and into a canyon that reminds us of something out of the movie Lord of the Rings! See tropical birds, monkeys and thousands of different kinds of plants and flowers. You do not need experience and this tour is kid friendly.se camp and snacks in the canyon.
What to bring
a change of clothes
Includes
Transportation, lunch, snacks in the canyon, 5 rappels - we will show you how! (4 waterfalls + 1 dry wall), Expert Guides and all Safety gear.
SARAPIQUI WHITEWATER RAFTING
(1 day)
Price: ........................$95.00 per person
Pick up time: ..............8:30 a.m. from La Fortuna (Please inquire departure time from your hotel)
Duration: ...................7 hours
Our journey starts by picking you up at your hotel at around 8:30 a.m., followed by a 1.5 hour ride to Sarapiqui River from La Fortuna. Here you will start you day adventure in one of the country´s most spectacular rivers, flowing past virgin rainforest and winding through magnificent scenery.
Includes
Transportation on A/C minibus, and experienced bilingual guide, rafting equipment, lunch, fresh fruits and beverages.
What to bring
Change of clothes, towels, strap on sandals a tennis shoes, bathing suit, shorts, sunscreen, and rain gear during rainy days.
Horseback Riding - Arenal Volcano
(1 day)
Price: ........................$44.00
Pick up time: ..............8:00 A. M. and 1:00 P. M. (Please inquire departure time from your hotel in the area)
Duration: ...................4 hours approximately
After picking you up at your hotel, we will drive you to a local horse stable located 2 miles from Arenal Volcano where our tour guide and horses will be waiting for you to take you into the horseback riding journey towards the volcano. While riding along the pastureland and forest, you might be able to see the northwestern flank of the Arenal Volcano and the panoramic views of the Northern Plains. You might hear the rumbling and see the lava flows ( occasionally the crater) streaming down the sides.
After a relaxing 1 hour horseback ride in which the riding will necessarily be at a slow pace with some moderate trotting and galloping sometimes, and while surrounding the volcano, you will visit two natural lakes, cross rivers, climb some rolling hills you will arrive at an observation look out point, only 500 meters away from the new lava flows, from here you will contemplate this wonder of nature. While relaxing yourselves in this place, you are welcomed to enjoy the surrounding tropical rain forest which provides a breathtaking natural setting with the majestic Arenal Volcano on the background.
Includes
Two way-transportation on A/C minibus to and from your hotel, local guide, horseback ride, entrance fee to the private reserve where the volcano are located, and water.
What to bring
Comfortable clothes, long pants, hiking shoes, camera, binoculars, insect repellent, and rain gear during rainy days
ATV TOURS
(One day)
Price: ........................$75.00. $ 15.00 per additional rider
Pick up time: ..............7:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.
Duration: ...................3 hours.
On this particular tour you'll travel through the tropical cloud forest of La Fortuna, conveniently located between the town of La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano, where you'll enjoy the vast flora and fauna in their natural habitat.
We invite you to enjoy the most unforgettable tour that the Arenal Volcano area has to offer while riding an ATV, going through banana, papaya, yucca (cassava), avocado, black pepper and fruit tree plantations.
We will also take you to a beautiful natural swimming hole where you can swim and cool off.
Then to an amazing look out point where you will enjoy the spectacular view of the most beautiful waterfall in the area. Then continue our trip to a unique and impressive Butterfly Farm where you will observe a variety of butterflies and their life cycle in a nature habitat, you will also enjoy the exhibit on the farming of the Agouti Pocas (known as Tepezcuintles) which help reproduce local species in danger of extinction.
And remember the ominous presence of the Arenal Volcano following you throughout the trip.
Include
Four-Wheelers full equipped, Bilingual guide with knowledge of the area, snacks, transportation to and from hotels.
What to bring
Light clothing, swimming trunks, sneakers, camera, and binoculars
Notes
Children under parental supervision
Reservation in advance suggested
ARENAL CANOPY TOUR
(One day)
Price: ........................$49.00
Pick up time: ..............8:00 a. m - 11:00 a. m. 1:00 p. m. and 2:30 p.m.
Duration: ...................4 hours.
Journey: Located at 2 kms from the center of the town La Fortuna, we will start our exciting adventure with a horse-back ride of about 40 minutes through a farming and pasture area within the farm La Orquidea, then continue our trip with a short hike through a tropical rain forest where our guide will point out the numerous species of vegetation and animals encountered in their natural habitat. Sometimes it is possible to see different species of animals such as white-faced monkeys, howler monkeys, agoutis, a variety of snakes, and great diversity of birds as well as a large variety of plants species such as orchids and trees. Some of the trees found here have a great grouser and height, and some of them may reach up to 55 meters (180 feet) in height. Among the species of trees present here and where the platforms are located on, it could be cited: Cocora (Billia hippocastanum) with 21 meters (70 feet), Monkey's Comb (Apeiba membranacea) with 33 meters (106 feet), and Capulin (Mortoniodendron apetala) with 38 meters (120 feet) of height. From the first platform, you can slide through the forest canopy via ropes and cables. Our canopy tour location features 7 platforms connected with 5 traverse cables with different length of 112 meters, 78 meters, 100 meters, 60 meters, and 170 meters, and a rappel ending at the edge of a picturesque river bend. All the plataforms have been designed for the observation of life on the treetops and from here you will enjoy spectacular views of the forest and the interaction of plants, birds and insects.
Because your safety is our number one priority, we use only the finest gear available for mountain climbing, which is safe and simple to use.
Included
Transportation, horses, and bilingual guides
What to bring
Long pants, comfortable shoes wear, camera, binoculars, and insect repellent lotion
BIKE ARENAL
(½ Day Tour)
Price: ........................$44.00
Pick up time: ..............8:00 A. M. and 1.00 P.M.
Duration: ...................6 hours.
Arenal Magic
We will board our tour van that will take you to Lake Arenal surroundings with its impressive views. Here we ill 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.
Includes
Bilingual guide, bike, helmet, beverages, and, hotel transfers.
Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
(One day)
Price: .....................$85.00
Pick up time: ..............7:30 am
Duration: ...................8 hours
Caño Negro Nature Preserve offers some of the most abundant bird watching opportunities in the world. Located near the small town of Los Chiles, it's (3 miles) from the Nicaraguan border. The tour begins with a 90 minute drive in our air-conditioned bus through some of Costa Rica's richest farmland. Your expert bilingual naturalist guide will point out some of Costa Rica's agricultural bounty, including orange groves, passion fruit, papaya, yuca, cocoa, rice, corn, beans, bananas, plantains, sugar cane and ornamental plants.Following a 15-minute break in Los Chiles, you'll board a comfortable covered motor launch on the Rio Frio. All seats offer excellent viewing. Frequent sightings include three types of monkeys, bats, and two types of sloth, iguanas, "Jesus Christ" lizards, turtles, caimans, mammals and diverse species of flora and lowland birds. The tico style hot lunch (typicall food, tropical fruits and a selection of drinks) is a chance to relax on the river bank. (Vegetarian food is available on request) After lunch, back on the river for more animal viewing. After a quick break in Los Chiles, enjoy a relaxing return ride to La Fortuna.
Rio Celeste Hike
(One day)
Price: .....................$90.00
Pick up time: ..............7:00 a.m
Duration: ...................5 hours
We leave La Fortuna at 7:00 am for this fascinating adventure combining a discovery of nature's magic with the chance to observe wonderful flora and fauna. The tour lasts approximately 10 hours all together and on clear days it's possible to get a view of the Arenal, Tenorio and Miravalles Volcanoes and sometimes even Lake Nicaragua.
The Celeste River zone is one of the most beautiful areas of Costa Rica. On the way we stop for a rest in a picturesque village and then continue on towards the "Rio Celeste" in the Tenorio Volcano National Park. On arriving at the park we set off on a 7km (approximately 4 miles) hike which passes by the River Celeste Lagoon, a great place for taking photographs. Finally we arrive at the river itself where mother nature magically mixes the water of two crystal-clear streams, changing the water's color to a beautiful bright, light-blue (hence the name "Rio Celeste" or Light-Blue River).
Next we continue on to an area with cavities in the earth known as "las ollas" (the cooking pots), full of a clay with therapeutic properties. We get the chance to cover our bodies with this clay and then wash it off in the Tenorio Volcano Thermal Waters!
The hike continues on through the mountains on rough paths into the jungle discovering an area of the volcano where gases are expelled at very high temperatures. At the end of a steep but interesting walk down, we get to see, in all its splendor, the Rio Celeste Waterfall which is impressive not for its size but for its unique colors.
After the waterfall there is a tough hike back to the park entrance where we are served a delicious, well- deserved lunch.
Safari Adventure Float
(One day)
Price: .....................$43.00
Pick up time: ..............7:30 to 12:30 or 1:00 to 6:00
Duration: ...................5 hours
We start with a brief 20 minute drive to the lower Peñas Blancas River in an air-conditioned van. From there we launch inflatable rafts on this slower moving section of the river. Enjoy a relaxing 2 hour float with no motor, only the incredible sounds of nature around you.
The expert bilingual naturalist guide will describe the many different flora and fauna of the region. Along the way it is possible to see 2 species of sloth's, monkeys, 3 species of Toucans, crocodiles, Jesus Christ Lizards, caimans, different colored iguanas, mammals, and a variety of birds.
The second part of the tour includes a stop at the farm of Don Pedro Farm. This is the highlight of the trip for most tourists. Shake his hand; calloused from many years of hard work. He has endured 65 years on what most considered useless farmland, and without roads, electricity, or running water. Our guide will translate as you enjoy a visit with this fascinating man. His family will prepare wonderful Tico snacks for you to enjoy.
Next we journey into the Primary Tropical Rainforest along his farm.if the weather permits. You will be surrounded by trees over 100 hundred years old as we look for more animals including the "Blue Jeans" Poison Dart Frog. Our guide will educate you on the many medicinal purposes of plants in the rainforest. On the trails you can see one of the smallest flying mammals in Costa Rica. You will also learn of the interesting relationship/comparison between frogs and humans.
Finally we re-board the rafts for our final 40 minute float to Boca Arenal while we continue to enjoy the scenery. The return trip to La Fortuna allows you to see the extensive agriculture system of San Carlos County.
What to bring
Wear comfortable clothing with tennis shoes or sandals. Don't forget to bring your camera with plenty of film, binoculars, insect repellent and poncho.
Venado Caves
(One day)
Price: .....................$49.00
Pick up time: ..............8:00 to 12:00 or 1:00 to 5:00
Duration: ...................4 hours
We start with a 45 minute drive to the private farm where the caves are located. Upon arrival you will be given a flashlight & helmet, and fitted for rubber boots (size 11 or larger must wear their own shoes). Our expert bilingual naturalist guide will start with a brief history of the caves.
A short hike later and you are standing in amazement at the river flowing from the cave entrance. There are no lights or walkways, so you will feel as if you are the first person to discover them. Turn on your flashlight, jump into the river, and watch out for those spiders on the walls! There is no turning back now.
It's a little difficult to walk up the river, but that's just part of the adventure. Be prepared to squeeze through small holes, crawl through tight passages, climb small rock formations, crawl on your stomach with only your head above water in a narrow tunnel as fish swim by, or walk up small waterfalls. Feel the air move around your face as of bats fly just above your head. Notice how they have carved their nests out of solid rock. We seldom lose a tourist!
Enjoy the numerous stalactites, stalagmites, coral, and chimneys as you journey back in time. The "Papaya" formation is spectacular. This is an experience you will never forget! Recommended only for GOOD fitness levels.
What to bring
**Please wear old shorts and T-shirt, NO jewelry, bring cotton socks for the rubber boots, a change of clothing, towel, & soap. (The owner does not allow cameras because of almost certain damage!)
Arenal Volcano Tour Silencio Trail
(One day)
Price: .....................$27.00
The tour begins with a 20 minute trip to the far west side of Arenal Volcano, where you'll spend about one hour exploring the Silencio Trail.
Our expert bilingual naturalist guide will find the animals, point-out indigenous rainforest plants and educate you about their medicinal properties. Frequent sightings include: monkeys, wild boars, two types of toucans, White-Nosed Coatis, Oro Pendula birds, Golden Eyelash Vipers, Boa Constrictors, White-tailed Deer, Great Curassows.
Before dark, you'll continue to the observation point, which offers the closest, most direct lava flow vista. Relax, enjoy a drink and listen to the incredible sounds of the volcano. If cloud cover is high enough, expect to see a dazzling. Your guide will explain the history of this magnificent volcano as you listen to a variety of frogs, toucans, and insects, watch thousands of lightning bugs.
Your tour can end here, or you can continue with a refreshing two - hour thermal hot springs visit.
Tabacon Resort is the number one attraction in Costa Rica, and considered by many as the most beautiful hot spring s in the world.
FISHING HALF DAY
(One day)
Price: .....................$170.00 (2 people)
Pick up time: ..............5:30 a.m.
Duration: ...................4 hours
Lake Arenal: was formed in 1978 when the waters of Rio Arenal were diverted to fill and stock what is today a 40,000 sq acre impoundment. Water depth near the dam runs up to 190 feet: the water depth in the channels will run up to 120 feet. Water temperature varies less them 4 degrees Fahrenheit year around.
Sport Fishing: There are two primary sport fish in our lake. The Guapote (Chichlasoma Dowii of Cichclidae family)
Lake Arenal offers one of the best fresh water fishing conditions in Costa Rica, fishing throughout the year for Guapote, a hump-back fish also known as rainbow bass as well as machaca.
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