This is the quintessential Arenal Volcano tour to do when you’re in La Fortuna! The Arenal Volcano Rainforest & Natural History tour takes you through lush rainforest along the base of Costa Rica's most famous volcano. Our experienced, bilingual naturalist guide will point out interesting plants and wildlife in the vibrant primary and secondary rainforest of the nature reserve that skirts the Arenal Volcano National Park.You’ll then arrive to the observation point of  he Arenal Volcano -- this is the closest you can get to the base of the Arenal Volcano -- and the perfect vantage point to take remarkable photos as the sun sets behind the Arenal Volcano. Then it's time to head to the Baldi Hot Springs. Enjoy more than 15 different volcanic hot  pools, swim-up bars, free lockers, restaurant, with friendly, personalized service at this Arenal hot springs location. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious dinner at the resort resturant.

A horseback ride over beautiful places in the middle of the tropical rain forest will be the beginning of this activity, in the company of the guide you will start a walking tour along the forest path, which will take you to the paradisiacal La Fortuna Waterfall, at this point you can enjoy the views, as well as a refreshing swim in these wonderful waters, to start the ascent to the trail again.
At the end of the tour, a healthy fruit plate at La casa de don Chico will enliven the closing of this relaxing activity.

On this 4 km (2.4 miles) walk along the trails of Arenal National Park we will enter into the tropical forest and areas which were once devastated by the fury of the volcano.
During the hike, it is possible to see a great variety the area’s characteristic flora as the Ceiba Tree, an impotent tree that survived all volcanic activities of the last years, as well we’ll visit more sites of interest the lava slides of 1992 and the large accumulation of solidified volcanic material ejected from the crater of this mighty colossus, during the very active period of that year. On clear days, you will enjoy incredible views of the impressive Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, the Tilaran Mountain Range, and Cerro Chato.
Our Naturalist Guide will provide you with important and interesting information about the main characteristics of the volcano, which has been active since 1968 and many other details about all of the things you will encounter along the trail. At the end of the walk we will take a delicious fresh tropical fruit snacks to return to your hotel.
If you choose, you can purchase entrance tickets with us to any of the different hot springs of the area, according to your preference. We will drop you off there after the tour, so you can relax and we will pick you up a couple of hours later to take you back to your hotel.

Depending on your choice we start the adventure at Arenal Volcano National Park to hike through 4 km (2.5 miles) trail called "Lava Slides of 1992" which will take us as close to the Mighty Arenal as possible without risking your safety. From there, if the skies are clear, the views of the Arenal Lake, the secondary forest, and the areas devastated by previous eruptions will be impressive but if your choice was the Hanging Bridges we will go to Mistico Park where we will go for 2 miles Hike and with some luck, we will be able to see: howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white faced cappuccino monkeys, Lots of birds, snakes, armadillos, coatis, and other animals the third option is to start the day with a raft ride by the river Peñas Blancas where you will enjoy one of the best places to appreciate nature and wildlife; After our hike on the rain forest or the Safari trip we will continue our journey to La Fortuna Waterfall a beautiful place with a lot of vegetation around it, once there we will hike down (500 steps with some resting areas) to the waterfall base to go for a swim On the cool pristine waters of La Fortuna river, after all this exercise you will be hungry so we will take to a nice restaurant near by to enjoy a delicious lunch.

Our certified naturalist Guides, are experts at locating wildlife and extremely knowledgeable in their field. Arenal area is well known for its very diverse  wildlife, including the two different sloth species living in Costa Rica. During this tour our main goal is to find as many sloths as possible in the wild.
On the search for these beautiful animals our knowledgeable guide will drive you around la Fortuna's beautiful spotting areas for more wildlife. Toucans, Red Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frogs, hummingbirds,  iguanas and monkeys are among the animals that we might encounter. 

The Hanging bridges forest reserve comprises 243 hectares (600 acres) of protected forest. It is ideal for hikers who would like to discover and admire the unique characteristics of the tropical rainforest.
On the 3.1-kilometer (1.9 miles) circuit you will go across 15 impressive bridges, some of them suspended over the forest, and others stationary. The bridges have different lengths and heights and were made with the intention of accessing the flora and fauna from different perspectives as you go through the different levels of the forest.
From these bridges, you will have great views from the heights of the forest’s canopy making it easier to spot birds and animals. The topography of the terrain is relatively easy with some short inclines, making this tour apt for all types of people. Some of the animals that inhabit this type of forest include three species of monkeys, multiple species of birds, serpents, wild boars, frogs, and more.

Especially for those who visit La Fortuna with limited time, or for those who want to do it all, we have designed this in combo, to allow you to visit the most important attractions around the area. Our incredible Arenal Volcano are not to be missed, so we start the adventure at the Arenal Volcano National Park to hike through 4 km (2.5 miles) trail called “Lava Slides of 1992” which will take us as close to the Mighty Arenal as possible without risking your safety. From there, if the skies are clear, the views of the Arenal Lake, the secondary forest, and the areas devastated by previous eruptions will be impressive.
At around 11:30, we will arrive at the second place of interest, La Fortuna Waterfall, famous for its height of 70 meters (230 feet). There you can take a refreshing swim in its cool waters or take pictures of its beauty. Afterwards, around 1:00 pm we will stop at a restaurant near downtown La Fortuna for a delicious a la carte lunch with 5 options to choose from.
Later, at 2:30 pm, we will head to the Arenal Hanging Bridges, to hike through the 3.1 km (1.92 miles) trail circuit high above the tree canopy, and across a circuit of 15 impressive hanging and stationary bridges trying to find wildlife as our main objective
In the evening, we will make our last stop at the hot springs of your choice. Choose the hot springs of your preference, with or without dinner at the time of reservation. You can enjoy the springs from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm, then we will pick you up and take you back to your hotel or Airbnb in our modern minivans.
 

Let's walk on water!!
This Pedal Board tour will take you gliding across the calm and peaceful waters of Lake Arenal that sits at the foot of the breathtaking Arenal Volcano, just outside of La Fortuna.  
As you glide across the water with precision and ease, you can use the intuitive steering system to go where you want to go and use the pedals to glide at two different speeds - step forward for a slower, easier pace or step backwards for a faster ride and harder workout.
Your professional guide will lead your group, pedalling towards the Arenal Volcano and pointing out interesting wildlife that you may find on the shore or birds flying over head. Half way through the tour, we’ll pull up on shore and take a break, having a chance to go for a swim, take photos, and enjoy some refreshments.

Get the best Adventure Tour in Costa Rica. Start your day with a bang with our Rafting and ATV Adventure Combo in Arenal. In the morning, we will pick you up at your hotel for your ATV adventure. After safety instructions and a bit of practice, you'll soon be off and running. You will experience the beauty of the canyon walls on your morning ATV Quad tour. Relish breathtaking views of Arenal Volcano as you pass through tropical plantations of banana, papaya, yucca, avocado along with black pepper and fruit trees.
Nextstop; White Water Rafting in Rio Balsa. Your rafting guide will teach you everything you need to know and give you some time to demonstrate your skills before taking off on an action-packed two-hour rafting tour, which winds through the heart of the Rain forest. Known for its fun, thrilling white-water rapids including “Magnetic Rock” and “Dredges,”
the Balsa River is one of the best in the area. Don't forget to take in a natural beauty between rapids! Perhaps you will spot a monkey or sloth along the route.
Your guide will stop along the way, so you can jump off the banks or take a swim. They will prepare fresh tropical fruits and offer you a refreshing ice-cold drink. At the end of the tour, you will be treated to a well-deserved Costa Rican lunch

• This workshop is two hours, in which you will be sitting and standing with Ishmael, moving around his workshop and working together to make chocolate.
• We ask for at least two people in this workshop to help support Ismael, and are flexible to accommodate groups as large as you wish.
• Ishmael is a long-time friend, and loves to share his passion for chocolate with our guests.

The Children's Eternal Rainforest is the largest private reserve in Costa Rica, with an area of 22,500 hectares of protected tropical forest in the
Cordillera de Tilaran, northwestern region of Costa Rica. Here we will find trails through the jungle to walk and discover all the wonders it has.
After a 30-minute trip in a four-wheel truck on mountain roads, we will arrive at the Pocosol station, a scientific center created for the investigation of flora and fauna and located next to a lagoon of volcanic origin. 800 meters above sea level, where we will enjoy seasonal fruits and prepare ourselves to start the adventure.
The purpose of visiting the area is to walk through 4-hour trails (10km), admiring the primary forest, the volcanic soil with its fumaroles, the Pocosol waterfall with a height of more than 80 meters, the observation platform that allows us to See its fall in a canyon river, as well as the incredible flora and fauna including a wide variety of animals, such as wild boar, coatis, agoutis, howler monkeys and many types of birds.
Finishing our adventure with a delicious typical lunch at the reserve station.

Take advantage of our serene location out in the Costa Rican countryside, far away from the noises of town-life, and join us for an amazing bird watching experience. Our guide will lead you walking out from the hotel grounds on an easy-going stroll down secluded paths that are beautiful and accessible to all (the paths are mostly flat and not strenuous). Along the way, we will teach you about the flora and fauna present in the surrounding area, answer your questions, and show you how to sight birds through our guide-provided telescope and binoculars. Who knows, we might even find one of the sloth families that are our neighbors!

We are happy and flexible to schedule this whenever in the day you would like, but our expert recommendation is to go bird-watching either early in the morning or late in the afternoon. These are the two times of day the birds are out eating, and more of their activity means more to spot for us.

Baldi is located in La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica on a privileged site at the base of the imposing Arenal Volcano and sorrounded by exuberant nature, is the largest resort of the world with its 25 pools of thermal water, rich in minerals and healing properties
Fun, pleasure, relaxation, all in the same place, specially designed for lovers where excitement goes hand in hand with its pools, waterfalls and excellent service. At Roca Di Baldi Sports Bar you can enjoy your favorite games surrounded by cascades to lower stress while soaking in a soothing warm pool at just the right temperature to keep up their adrenaline
The effects of the minerals in our water provide immediate benefits to our body. By increasing its temperature it helps us eliminate germs and viruses. This helps increase blood circulation while eliminating toxins through oxygenation
While taking advantage of all the benefits of thermal waters, your children can have fun playing games and using the water slides inside the special kid’s pool. The pool area includes a beautiful and colorful game park, while adults can enjoy the adventure of whirling bowl slide right next to the kid’s area. 
Extreme adventure lovers seeking an adrenaline rush and extraordinary experiences have the perfect challenge of sliding and bumping through whirling and curved pipe water slides. These Xtreme slides are fun for the entire family as it is impossible not to laugh and share the excitement of people splashing out from the pipes.

• The first consists of 6 cables and 7 platforms, with lengths up to 210 meters long and an average height of 25 meters.
• At the end of this second stage is the Tarzan Swing.
• And the second consists of 5 cables and 6 platforms, with lengths ranging from 100 meters to 430 meters.

• The whole tour takes approximately 2 hours.

We start at La Pradera Hotel, after a little explanation of how to drive, the security rules and a driving practice, we will go to a private farm, through a beautiful scenario of nature, trees, birds and animals, we will enjoy all the way to the a very high point on the base of the volcano, there you can see the all area of the Arenal and of course the Majestic Arenal Volcano, there we will have a drinks and after a break we are all set for the rest of the adventure. We will drive to the Arenal River going through La Guaria town.

Going deep into the insides of the earth is possible on this tour. Underground trails will lead us through grottos and chambers exploring a world indifferent to light.
With flashlights to light our way and all the gear for the adventure, we will enter into this labyrinth of ancient underground rivers and sea beds, exposed now after thousands of millions of years. We will visit rock formations with names like, “the birthing canal”, “the papaya”, “the coral”, and “the altar”. Numerous stalactites and stalagmites are very common inside the caves, some hanging from the rocks overhead, and others surging up from the ground. An enormous colony of bats inhabits the caves, as well as frogs and river crabs.
After the tour we will enjoy a buffet of fresh fruit. Reserve this unique experience in Costa Rica and get ready to get wet, dirty and see this astonishing unique world that will astound you, and take you on a very emotional journey.

During your visit, you will receive a brief introduction about Proyecto Asis from one of our trained naturalist tour guides. Then you will have the opportunity to explore the reserve with our guide to get to know each animal and its story. You will learn about why animal conservation is important, how it should be done, and what impact you are making while enjoying yourself with our friendly guide, who will engage you and help you to think about conservation in a new way. Then you will have the opportunity to learn how to prepare the animals' diet to increase engagement. After preparing the food, you will help us by making enrichment toys that provide a different daily routine for the animals. To follow the directions from our Ministry of Environment, only our staff is allowed to feed the animals. However, this kind of experience is a magnificent way to learn about animal welfare. You will go home with a greater knowledge of the local wildlife.

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This activity begins by descending the 500-meter (0.31 miles) trail to the magnificent La Fortuna Waterfall, renowned for its 70 meter (230 feet) high falls and its crystal clear waters. Along the trail, you will observe plants, trees, and animals, which inhabit the area like sloths, toucans, orioles, butterflies, and more. You can choose to swim in its refreshing waters, take amazing photographs, or simply relax and take in all of the beauty of the La Fortuna Waterfall. At the end of the trail we will enjoy a delicious fruit break to recharge our batteries.
When you visit the La Fortuna Waterfall you not only get to enjoy this marvelous natural wonder, you will be helping to support the Development Association of the community. 100% of the entrance fee goes towards social projects to benefit schools, nutritional centers, the orphanage, recycling center, roads, security for our visitors and more.