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Original Arenal ATV: Arenal Volcano Experience

Our adventure begins when we pick you up at your hotel in our comfortable passenger van. (Please note pick up will be ONLY in La Fortuna area hotels;. The pick up time depends on the Hotel location). Then we travel to our private farm located next to the Arenal Volcano and National Park where you will have wonderful views of the biodiversity of the area. Here you will be introduced to our professional bi-lingüal guide who will give you all the information you will need to begin your adventure. You will start out in open plans where you can warm up with your quad. Our farm is located between the Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake. You will enjoy during 2 hours driving through the rain forest and mountains, you can have a look on the impact craters of the last eruption in 1968, next, you will go to the shallow water rive to the volcanic mud for a facial mask and finally have a great view to the Arenal Lake.
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From $105
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Cooking and Salsa Dance Lesson Combo

The perfect way to get to know Costa Rican culture and take part in some of our most important activities in Costa Rica: cooking, eating and dancing!
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From $74
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Maleku Indigenous Reserve Tour

The Maleku Indigenous Reserve is located in the Northern Region of Costa Rica. The reserve is home to three different villages, known as Palenques Margarita, Tonjibe y El Sol, all within the 2993 hectares (7395 acres) territory. The population is 1000 indigenous, and 80% speak the native dialect called Maleku Jaica. The purpose of this tour is to allow you to learn about the way of life of these indigenous groups in the present day and what they have done to keep their customs and traditions alive.
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From $98
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Costa Rica Campesino Farm Tour

We will start the tour with a delicious welcome drink prepared with the fresh fruits of the area. Our guide will highlight the main objectives of the farm, which include the promotion of the sustainable use of natural resources and preservation of Costa Rican customs and traditions. After this warm welcome, we will get to try milking cows by hand. Anyone can participate in this experience, especially the little ones. Next, we will participate in the process of extracting cane juice and have the opportunity to taste the juice with combined with a variety of ingredients such as liquor, peppermint, and other products obtained from the farm. We will visit a small archaeological ranch where we can observe different indigenous pieces and use them in the creation of artisanal cocoa. At the end of the tour, we will share a lunch made with farm-fresh products such as cheese, tortillas, hash, and more. Undoubtedly, this is an experience full of culture, tradition, and Costa Rican customs.
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From $80
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Hanging Bridges Nature History Private Walking Tour

Traluxu Travel is a local economy committed with our environment, well known for offering the best nature, culture, and relaxing experiences, which encourages us to share with all visitors the beauty of our country, focused on accomplishing and performing Responsible Travel practices.
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From $97
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SUPER COMBO 2: Safari Float + Waterfall Hike + Farm Lunch + Volcano Hike & Baldi

Aventuras Arenal promotes the development of sustainable tourism projects, understanding by sustainability, the group of practices that reduce the negative impact in the social, economic and environmental areas.
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From $297
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Arenal Observatory Hike + Hot Springs

The tour stars at 8:00 am. After the pick up, the hike begins at the Arenal Observatory Lodge , walking approximately for 2 hours on flat trails through primary and secondary rainforest in natural open areas. Then, you will cross two hanging bridges and visit Rio Danta Waterfall where you can swim and relax in it's refreshing water.There is a possibility to see monkeys, parrots ,racoons, oropendolas , frogs and some other wildlife. Our guide will explain you interesting facts and stories about the Arenal Volcano and biodiversity you can enjoy an amazing viewpoint to see the Volcano. After this experience we will drive you to natural hot springs to relax for about one hour. Taking you back to the hotel about 1:30pm or before. Picture of viewpoint: Courtesy Arenal Observatory Lodge
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From $75
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La Fortuna Waterfall & Villa Maleku (Indigenous Tribe visit)

Discover the majestic scenery of the La Fortuna Waterfall and the culture of the authentic indigenous Maleku tribe. This half-day experience combines one of La Fortuna's highlights and the culture of the native Costa Ricans. The adventure starts with a 1-mile tractor ride all the way to the entrance of a lush rainforest trail which you will walk accompanied by a naturalist guide for about 0.5 miles, crossing a hanging bridge and watching out for local wildlife. Once you arrive at the spectacular La Fortuna waterfall, you will be able to take a refreshing dip in the waterfall lagoon and simply immerse yourself in the crystalline water of this 70-meter high fall. The tour ends with a visit to the Maleku village; an authentic cultural site where you will learn about the roots and customs of Costa Rica's natives. This combo of La Fortuna's best to offer in nature and culture promises to be one of the greatest moments experienced during your Costa Rica vacation.
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From $68
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Extreme Volcano Lava Trails Hike in la Fortuna. (ONEDAYCOMBO)

Our tour includes the most attractive places to visit in la Fortuna Area, you can take a walk at the Arenal Observatory Lodge where you can enjoy beautiful trails full of rain forest , two small hanging bridges and a visit to Rio Danta waterfall which is one of the refreshing waterfalls in the area .If you wish you can swim on it to relax for some minutes. After this, we hike the trails for about one hour and a half finding some of the wildlife of the zone like frogs, birds, and luckily monkeys getting to an amazing viewpoint to see and take pictures of the Arenal Volcano and Lake. After this we visit an Organic Farm where we can enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch. Ready to continue, we will start with a more intense hiking at the Arenal Volcano lava fields trails where we can explore the old volcanic rocks from the big eruption in 1968. You must climb in some areas making it a great volcanic experience. We will be back around 5:30 pm to the hotels.
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See Details → Duration :8 to 9 hours
From $99
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Arenal Volcano Lava Fields and Natural Hot Springs

Our tour starts at 1:30pm. We drive for 20 minutes to the entrance of the Arenal Volcano.Then , you will hike up adventurous trails to the highest part allowed explore , right there you can see the lava fields from the last eruption of the Volcano in (1968 and 2010) . Around 6 miles of extreme natural trails will be explored by you, there is a big possibility to find frogs,snakes, parrots and lots more. There is abundance of nature and the Arenal Volcano view is impressive. After the hike, we will take you to the Natural Hot Springs, relaxing in this place for about 1 hour. The drop off time at the hotels is around 5 30 pm.
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See Details → Duration :4 to 5 hours
From $89
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Ecocentro Danaus Maleku Indigenous Presentation

Best way to learn Maleku Art & Culture. Our Presentation includes Earth & Sun Prayer / Maleku traditional songs / Traditional ¨Chicha¨drink degustation and Painting Jicaras.
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From $60
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Hanging Bridges Private Walk

The Hanging Bridges Park Nature Reserve is private property. We offer a relaxation space, a private tour or in small groups in which we generate an atmosphere of tranquility and real nature, we invite participants to relax in special areas
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Full day tour, 3 en 1 Puentes Colgantes, Catarata y Volcán

This Tour is a unique experience to see and feel the world wide known Volcan Arenal, this activity is also perfect to have the chance to walk by the Great Arenal and hear some of the histori it hides. You can also enjoy a waterfall of clear water hidden in the middle of the forest where you can swim
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From $195
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Volcano Hike

This tour is a Unique oportunitie for the people that love to hike, and to know about the history and enjoy of the siteseeing
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From $70
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Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs Full-day Private Tour in San Jose

Visit 2 of La Fortuna’s most magnificent natural wonders! You will discover Sarchi town, tucked in the hills of the Valverde Vega Canton. It was officially declared as the cradle of national craftsmanship in 1983. Next stop- Arenal Volcano. The impressive and magnificent natural wonder. You will learn about the history of the area and the volcano. You will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake. Final stop- Baldi Hot Springs. It is the largest hot springs resort in the world! In the natural oasis of healing, you will have a wonderful time to relax. You will have lunch and/or dinner and enjoy the thermal waters. Scenic beauty surrounded by diverse and rich local vegetation.
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From $361.15