CAÑO NEGRO TOUR
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. 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 2 ½ hour floating safari through Tropical Rain Forest and pastures until we arrive at the marsh. An experienced English - Spanish speaking guide leads the tour. Some birds are residents in the area and it is possible to see hundreds of them especially during the dry season, like for example the Anhingas or Snake-birds, Roseate Spoonbills, Wood Storks, and the Olivaceous Cormorant. Caño Negro has the largest colony of cormorants in Costa Rica. Along the river we can see howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white-faced monkeys, also the three-toed sloth and some reptiles like caimans, Jesus Christ lizard and turtles.
Duration: 8 hours
Departure time: 7:30 am approx.
Includes: Transportation, guide, boat, typical Costa Rican lunch, natural juices, water and cookies.
Recommendations: Light clothing, comfortable shoes, camera, binoculars, sun cream and repellent.
RAFTING
The Sarapiquí River is known as the scenic river of Costa Rica's tropical rain forest, with 35 kilometers through forest reserves, stunning views and full of enjoyment for all: A first section with 11 km of truly white waters for the expert and physically fitted; then 13 km of Classes II and III for adventure enjoyment, and the lower section for nature enjoyment at its fullest. Safety rules and instructions presentation at our private dock on the property.
Duration: approx. 2 hours on the river
Includes: Top of the line equipment (Hiside or similar), energizing fresh local fruits by the river at a swimming spot , a ride back for shower and changing, certified, experienced guides
Ages recommended: 9 to 60 years old.
Recommendations: Shorts or swimming suits, tennis shoes or rubber sole sandals.
ARENAL VOLCANO HIKE TOUR
Before the active period of 1968, a lavish canopy of vegetation covered the Arenal Volcano. People that climbed Arenal's summit told 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 south west side of the volcano, at Los Tucanes Trail, this trail will take us through the forest over recent lava flows and the area destroyed in 1968 now in the process of regeneration.
Duration: 2.5 - 3.5 hours
Departure time: 8:00 or 14:00 aprox.
This tour includes: Round trip transportation from hotel, bilingual guide (English - Spanish), entrance fee to Arenal Volcano National Park, refreshments, water and cookies
Recommendations: Long pants, hiking shoes, camera, binoculars, raincoat and repellent.
HORSEBACK RIDING TO LA FORTUNA WATERFALL
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 we need 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.
Duration: 4 hours
Departure time: 8:00 or 13:00 aprox.
Includes: Round trip transportation from hotel, local guide, horses, water, entrance fee to the Waterfall
Recommendations: Repellent, pants, comfortable shoes, raincoat, binoculars, camera, swimsuit, towel
VENADO CAVES TOUR
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.
Duration: 4.5 hours
Departure time: 8:00 or 14:00 approx.
Includes: Round trip transportation from hotel, bilingual guide (English - Spanish), water, refreshments and cookies, entrance fee to the caves, equipment (flashlights, helmets, cords and rubber boots (optional)).
Recommendations: Hiking shoes and extra clothing to be able to change after the exploration of the caves (you might get wet).
MOUNTAIN BIKING
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; biking 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 to 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.
Duration: 4 hours
Departure time: 8:00 or 14:00 aprox.
Includes: Round trip transportation from hotel, bikes, bilingual guide (English - Spanish), refreshments, water and cookies, assistance vehicle
Recommendations: Light clothing, camera and sun lotion.
PEÑAS BLANCAS SAFARI FLOAT
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. This is half day tour specially designed for people with limited amount of time.
Duration: 4 hours
Departure time: 8:00 or 13:00 aprox.
Includes: Transportation, bilingual naturalist, guide, entrance fee, fruits, water & sodas
Recommendations: Short pants, t-shirts, sandals, sun screen, repellent, camera, binoculars and towel.
ARENAL HANGING BRIDGES
Arenal Hanging Bridges is a new tourism attraction in La Fortuna, only 4 km ( 3 miles ) west of Hotel Arenal Kioro within a 250 hectare (618 acre) reserve of primary forest. Visitors who love nature can enjoy 15 bridges from 5 to 100 meters long with a friendly design along a 3 km rain forest circuit of interpretive trails built with paving blocks to prevent slipping. The bridges are built 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 you will explore the fascinating and colorful Tropical Rain Forest world. The imposing views of the Volcano from the hanging bridges over the forest, make a perfect combination for an unforgettable experience.
Duration: 4 hours
Departure time: 08:00 or 14:00 aprox.
Includes: Round trip transportation from hotel, naturalist bilingual guide, water and refreshments, hanging bridges entrance fee.
Recommendations: Short or long pants, comfortable shoes, camera, binoculars and raincoat
CANYONING
This half day adventure will get your adrenalin flowing and let you experience some of the exciting rappelling and hiking options this region offers.
Duration: 5.5 hours approx.
Departure time: 7:00 or 12:00 approx.
Includes: Transportation, hiking, 5 rappels one waterfall one dip canyon, all necessary equipment, certified experienced guides, lunch.
Recommendations: "Hiking" shoes or sandals, quick dry clothing (surf or synthetic), extra clothing, camera
SPORT FISHING ARENAL LAKE
Aventuras Arenal offers 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 where it is 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. This tour operates with a maximum of two people per boat.
Duration: 4 or 8 hours
Departure time: 5:30 a.m. aprox.
Includes: Snacks and drinks, fishing equipment, guide. Full day tours include lunch.
Recommendations: Warm cloths or sweater, comfortable shoes, camera, binoculars, sun lotion and repellent.
BOAT RIDES ON LAKE ARENAL
Lake Arenal is the largest and the most important lake in Costa Rica, it was man made in 1974 to provide hydroelectric energy for the country. It is also a place where you can find different kinds of resident and migratory birds. Sometimes mammals can be seen in the surroundings. This tour offers a combination of the Arenal Lake and the Arenal Volcano, it starts at the Dam, and from there we will have the chance to enjoy a 2-hour boat ride. Going around the lake we will see the burned site of the Arenal Volcano. On a clear day it is also possible to see incredible eruptions from the Arenal Volcano.
Departure time: to be confirmed (before 4:00 pm)
RIO CELESTE TOUR
We leave at 7:30 a.m. from La Fortuna. After a typical breakfast in route to Rio 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 get to "Los Teñíderos" of the Rio Celeste, the site where two streams of crystalline water come together and form the heavenly color blue that gives the river its name. We'll return through trails, rich with 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 the Tenorio Volcano. We will then 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 Rio Celeste waterfall whose color makes it one of a kind. Our final reward is an exquisite lunch at the end of our journey and after that the ride back to the hotels.
Departure time: 7:30 a.m. from La Fortuna.
Includes: Transportation, bilingual guide, breakfast, entrances to park and lunch.
Recommendations: Good physical condition, long pants, swimsuit, hiking shoes, binoculars, sun lotion and repellent.
FOUR TRAX ADVENTURE
Our professional guides will lead you to discover lush tropical rainforest, beautiful rivers and wildlife, all on your fourtrax (four-wheeled motorcycle). We will stop en - route at a fantastic waterfall when you may take a swim or just enjoy nature.
Includes: Transportation to and from your hotel, bilingual guide, Fourtrax, snacks
Recommendations: Camera, towels, bathing suit tennis shoes.
SKY TRAM & SKY TREK
Placed in a unique transition area between the rain forest and the Monteverde Cloud Forest you will find the Arenal Reserve. Experience the most spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano & Lake from the Sky Tram or the Sky Trek (zip lines) or take a nice hike trough trails full of flora and fauna. Whatever your choice, this reserve you will always remember.
Duration: 4 horas approx.
Departure time: 8:00 or 14:00 aprox.
Includes: Transportation, guide, entrance fee, drinks and cookies.
Recommendations: Long pants, hiking shoes, camera, binoculars, sun lotion, repellent and raincoat.
