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Pure Trek Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling Tour in La Fortuna

Pure Trek is La Fortuna’s most popular canyoning & waterfall rappelling operator. Since 2001, our professional and certified guides have lead thousands of clients of all ages through our well maintained canyon for an adventure of a lifetime. This half-day canyoning tour will take you deep inside the Pure Trek canyon to experience a series of waterfall rappels, and activities like rock climbing and the “Monkey Drop” – you will get wet! Keep your eyes open for a chance to see toucans, sloths, monkeys and other exotic wildlife. After canyoning, you’ll head back to Pure Trek’s headquarters to enjoy in a delicious, garden-fresh lunch. Pair Pure Trek canyoning with any of our combo options for a full day of fun and adventure.
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From $119
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Sloths Observation and Coffee, Chocolate, Sugarcane Experience

This activity will lead to our Sloth Park to start, we will walk trough the rainforest 1.5 to 2 hours inside the trails and you can get to see two and three toes sloths and some poisonous froags and snakes even birds. Done with the hike we will visit the second section of the the park to get your amazing chocolate coffee and sugar tasting along all the information provided in by our tour guides. Very instructive and educative tour!!
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See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
From $95
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Rainforest Night Walk and Authentic Costa Rican Dinner from La Fortuna

This tour is ideal for those who want to take advantage of every minute in Costa Rica, discovering some of the country’s nocturnal wonders in a night hike. We will begin our tour in a small town known as La Tigra, located just 30 minutes from La Fortuna. Once we arrive, we will take the trail in to a small patch of rainforest in the process of regeneration with some mirrored lakes, which facilitate wildlife observation. You can expect to see species like nocturnal birds and mammals, insects, amphibians, bats, and more.
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From $65
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Arenal ATV and Zipline Adventure Tour

We will start with a challenging ATV ride through a private farm with amazing views of the Arenal Volcano, followed by the opportunity to fly through the trees at Arenal Canopy
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From $146.9
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La Fortuna Wildlife Safari Float Tour

Come lets Float Down the Peñas Blancas river, trying to see any type of wildlife and mother nature will fulfill all of our needs, in the land where we are "Pura Vida".
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based on 110 reviews
See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $71
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Costa Rica Sloth Tour in La Fortuna

This tour will bring you up close and personal with some of Costa Rica’s most-adorable, furry critters as they simply hang out at among the treetops near the Arenal Volcano. The sloth is one of our most-endearing icons here in the rainforests of Costa Rica and this tour has been developed for nature enthusiasts who would like to take an easy going drive around the picturesque Arenal Volcano area as your eagle-eyed, professional, bilingual guide finds the favorite hiding places of the 2-toed, and 3-toed sloth. And as a bonus, you’ll also have the chance to see monkeys, brightly-colored toucans, elusive iguanas, and poison dart frogs. What to bring: rain gear, camera, insect repellent, and binoculars. Includes: Transportation, certified nature guide, water, and costarricense coffee break.
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From $67.8
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Wildlife Safari Float by Inflatable Raft in Peñas Blancas River

Our safari will take us to see the best landscape along the forest of the 'Peñas Blancas' river. The great variety of flora and fauna are the main attractions and we will enjoy the peace and harmony of nature in the northern region of Costa Rica. We will have the opportunity to visit Don Pedro's farm where we can observe the lifestyle of the Costa Rican farmers and enjoy a delicious homemade snack. Indispensable practice friendly to the environment: BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE.
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From $72.93
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Afternoon Arenal Volcano and Natural Hot Springs River

We take you to the base of the Arenal Volcano where you hike about 2 hours to the old lava fields, then we go to the green lagoon for a swim and we ended up right at the natural hotsprings river for an hour to relax in the hot river springs
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based on 199 reviews
See Details → Duration :4 to 5 hours
From $59
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Wildlife Safari Float by Kayak in Peñas Blancas River from Arenal

Discover the exuberant Flora and Fauna of the Tropical Forest with this Safari Float Kayak tour; an excellent alternative for travelers looking for activities with social distancing. The Tour starts from your hotel, where your Naturalist Guide will pick you up to start the activity. The Peñas Blancas River is located 15 minutes from downtown La Fortuna and is considered an animal sanctuary due to its extensive sighting. You will discover a great variety of species; Monkeys, Alligators, Crocodiles, Jesus Christ Lizard (it really walks on water), a variety of Birds, Sloths, among other species. At the end of the tour, Tita Yolanda will welcome us to her home where we will discover Costa Rican customs and its exquisite cuisine. This Tour is recommended for the whole family. Indispensable practice friendly to the environment: BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE.
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From $78.23
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Pure Nature Safari Float

Experience the tranquility of the forest as you float down the Frio River in a silent and stable raft, with minimal physical effort, while observing a wide variety of mammals, reptiles and birds.
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From $96.05
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Sky Tram: Sky Trek and Sky Walk From Arenal

Is a guided tour perfect for nature lovers. Is an excellent combination between walking in the exuberant rainforest of the Arenal area and the extreme adventure of the suspended bridges.
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based on 54 reviews
See Details → Duration :5 hours
From $162
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Peñas Blancas River Safari Float

Experience the peacefulness of the forest floating down the Frío River with the opportunity to observe plenty of wildlife along it. Many different animals such as monkeys, sloths, iguanas, turtles, caimans and numerous bird species can be spotted. Our boat doesn’t use a motor, so, you can enjoy the sounds of nature as we paddle down the river offering you the best opportunity to take marvelous photos. Our naturalist guide will help you to find the secret living treasures of this world and describe them to you.
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From $83.62
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Small Group Twilight Wildlife Boat Tour in La Fortuna

The ultimate river trip and truly one of a kind in its nature is the Twilight Safari Deluxe. You will ride your raft at dusk, as the sun is just starting to fall and enjoy the mystical way the light disappears from the sky, leaving you in the peaceful darkness, Our bilingual and certificated river guides, trained as naturalists will do the rowing while you relax and enjoy the abundant nocturnal wildlife of the Peñas Blancas River.
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From $70
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Arenal Volcano Hike La Fortuna

One of the highlights of La Fortuna is the Arenal volcano and You can have an amazing experience walking through the jungle and reaching the lava fields of the last eruption in 2010. Our guides are Nature lovers born and raised in La Fortuna so they know everything about this place. Come to enjoy the Best hikes of Costa Rica.
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based on 11 reviews
See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
From $35
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Arenal Volcano Guided Hike Experience

The Arenal Volcano Hike is the most traditional and popular tour for Jacamar Tours, wonderful volcanic landscapes and lakes, perfect for photography. Visiting this tourist destination without doing this volcano hike is like never having come.
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From $73.45