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Bird Watching Tour Arenal Mundo Aventura

Set your sights on a huge variety of Costa Rican birdlife with a morning birdwatching tour at Mundo Aventura Natural Park near Arenal, where half of all the country’s native species can be found. Get an early start to catch the birds’ most active time of day, and trek through diverse habitats like grasslands, forest, and streams to see birds including hawks, kingbird flycatchers, and great kiskadees. If you're looking for a specific bird, let the guides know and they can recommend the best place in the area to watch for it. - Take advantage of Costa Rica's abundant birdlife with a morning birdwatching tour near Arenal - Start the day right with a light tropical breakfast - Explore different bird habitats and get help spotting and identifying species from a guide - Eight different tour locations are available to match specific birding interests
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Exclusive Night Walk in La Fortuna and Natural Frog Garden .

When it gets dark, a new world of sounds, sensations and colorful animals awakens in the forest with things you can't even imagine. We will visit a private trail, it is owned by a local family, which with a lot of love and dedication has worked to develop this trail through the forest full of natural beauties.
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From $98.4
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Combined Tour all day Bridges + Volcano + Lunch + Waterfall

If you want to see the main attractions of La Fortuna - Arenal this is without a doubt your best option, we will start by picking you up at your hotel, then we will start with one of the most important sites, the Mistico Hanging Bridges where we will travel 3.2 km of trails and 10 stable and 6 suspended bridges with magnificent views. We will continue our trip to the Mirador El Silencio Park where we will observe our local symbol, the Arenal Volcano where we will walk through the 1968 lava flow until we reach the viewpoint where we will have a beautiful view of the volcano, Lake Arenal and the tropical rain forest. Once this tour is completed, we will recharge our energy with a delicious lunch at a local restaurant and then culminate our activity with a refreshing swim in the beautiful Fortuna River Waterfall with a drop of 70 meters.
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From $180
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2-in-1 Best of La Fortuna. Hanging Bridges & Arenal Volcano + Traditional Lunch

Discover La Fortuna with One with nature by exploring the natural wonders from a different perspective. Learn about the rainforest and its interactions between the Flora and Fauna by visiting Arenal hanging bridges. This 250 ha of protected land allows you to explore the forest from all of its levels, from the ground on its paved trails to the treetops on its 6 suspended bridges. This walk takes approximately 2 ½ hours and its suitable for all ages, even for people with disabilities were they are able to enjoy up to %50 of the trails. They day continues with a visit to El Mirador el silencio trails, were you are going to be able to walk over a lava flow from 1968. During it first eruption after a long resting period Arenal awaken on July 29th, 1968, destroying a couple of villages on its way. Learn more about the history of Arenal volcano and geography of Costa Rica while exploring the 68 lava flow. Lunch would be in a Soda to support the local economy.
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Kayak Safari

We start at the Flow Trips office which is the meeting point, we will travel to the starting point which is the Peñas Blancas River subsequently receiving the handling and safety instructions so that our experience is pleasant and safe This safari features allows you to floating down peñas Blancas River with a leisurely kayak. As you float into the river exploring you will find Monkeys, Iguana, birds, This guided tour is the perfect way to observe La Fortuna's wildlife in its natural habitat. Suitable for all ages and skill levels, allows us to enjoy this beautiful experience in single or double kayaks. We include a taste of Costa Rican food and drinks. Choice of departure in the morning or in the afternoon.
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From $55
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Rio Celeste Waterfall Hike and Swimming at the River 9 people max

• The dazzling centrepiece of the Tenorio Volcano National Park, the Rio Celeste is most famous for its shockingly bright blue color, the result of a natural reaction of volcanic sulfur and calcium carbonate, which turns the clear waters a powder-blue shade. Reached by hiking through the surrounding rainforest, there are a number of sights of interest located along the Rio Celeste, most notably the Rio Celeste Waterfall, a favorite photo spot where the river tumbles into a striking blue lagoon; the Tenideros, where two rivers merge in the Celeste; and the Poza Azul, the most renowned "dye pool," where the reaction is most noticeable. The river’s startling color change is best viewed during the dry season (December to April), as excess rainfall can dilute the reactive chemicals leaving the waters with a less-appealing muddy hue.Four-in-one adventure in Costa Rica •
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Frogs and Wildlife Private Night Tour In La Fortuna Arenal

Embárcate en una aventura Privadamente guiada, prometiendo una experiencia enriquecedora e inolvidable en La Fortuna Arenal. Pasea por un bosque meticulosamente preservado, un refugio para la vida silvestre local, en un sendero de 1 km diseñado para familias, parejas e individuos curiosos. Asigna de 1 a 2 horas para tu visita, para saborear plenamente la riqueza de este santuario de 3 hectáreas dedicado a la conservación y educación ambiental. Deambula a un ritmo tranquilo, sumergiéndote en la diversa flora y fauna que prospera en su hábitat inalterado. Embárcate en un viaje de descubrimiento sin prisas entre las maravillas de la naturaleza en Ecocentro Danaus. Camina lentamente, observa con atención y deja que el encanto impredecible del entorno se despliegue, revelando la verdadera esencia de este ecosistema bien conservado; una opción imperdible en La Fortuna Arenal.
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From $85
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Horseback Riding La Fortuna, San Carlos

The tour last about 2,5h. Go explore the local life and beauties outside of downtown Samara. Climb a mountain and walk on a desert beach. Perfect tour for nature lover. Keep your head up for birds and monkeys watching.
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2-in-1 Arenal Hanging Bridges + La Fortuna Waterfall

Enjoy a wonderful outdoor adventure including two great activities in Arenal. If you have limited time or simply you don’t want a full day tour; this one is specially designed for you. It will allow you to see and explore the beauties of the rainforest on a hike in the jungle on the Arenal Hanging Bridges and look for native wildlife along the trails. We will continue an exciting journey to trekking down to the base of La Fortuna Waterfall to appreciate the height and power of the cascade, perfect for those who love swimming and connect to nature. Cristal water nature pools surrounded by lush rainforest will create a memorable scenario in your mind. After this energetic and enchanting morning, it’s time to eat; we are visiting a local Restauntant for our delicious Costa Rican traditional lunch experience.
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From $188
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Caño Negro Wetlands by Boat|Small groups 8 max

Only one operating this tour from La Fortuna, Arenal. This is the best place to see wildlife in the northern region of Costa Rica, but what makes this area so especial to observe wildlife? Caño Negro are protected wetlands not only by the government of Costa Rica there are non-governmental ORG´s like RAMSAR giving it a category as one of the most important wetlands in the world, that´s because this aquatic ecosystem is home of many endangered species such like the garfish, spider monkey, the tapir, the jaguar the Jabiru. Caño Negro it´s 2hrs from La Fortuna once we get to town we make a short walk to get to the boat that will take us over the float land when we are able to point all diverse animals where monkeys, caimans, Jesus Christ lizards and many birds species are easy to watch, Caño Negro it´s fill or surprises. This is a great tour for nature lovers, birders or customers who want to avoid long or hard hikes
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Amazing Red-Eyed Frog Night Walk La Fortuna

You will meet with the naturalist guide at Ecocentro Danaus Ecological Reserve to star our tour. The best way to explore the forest at night to see amazing animals and learn to preserve nature, with professional guides that will make your trip safe. There are trails through secondary forest, where you can see in his natural habitat a wide variety of plants and animals. Note: This tour does not include transportation service but it can be organized with an additional cost if you require it.
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From $60
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Arenal Hanging Bridges with Professional Guide

1- Private and new minivan transportations just for the travelers of the tour. 2- Profesional guides with equipment like telescopy and binoculars for the travelers. 3- It is not a tour, It is a experience for locals, we have more than 25 years of leaving on La Fortuna.
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From $89
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Best Birdwatching Tour in La Fortuna Ecocentro Danaus

BEST BIRDWATCHING SPOT IN LA FORTUNA. GREAT AND KNOWLEADGEABLE TOUR GUIDES FAMILIAR WITH THE BIRDS OF THE AREA. JOING US DAILY AT 6:00AM TO 9:00AM or from 2pm to 5pm
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Sunrise Nature River Float Half-Day Tour in La Fortuna

We created a unique activity that will let you see animals such as howler monkeys, toucans, sloths, egrets, and much more on an easy morning river float. After the river, we will visit a family to enjoy a delicious breakfast to finish our morning half-day adventure.
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Canopy Tour + Tarzan Swing + Night Walk

- You will enjoy the only canopy tour on the slopes of the Arenal Volcano - You will be on the only canopy tour that uses the double rope system, using a sliding and an extra one for added security. - We are a 100% accessible park, so anyone can do the activity. - The whole family can do it, in Ecoglide we accept children from 3 years, to adults of 90 years. - On the tour, you will have incredible views of the Arenal Volcano, the town of La Fortuna and the Rain Forest. - Being in the forest, you can almost always observe different animals in the area. - At the end of the tour, you will have a complimentary drink. - If you have nothing to keep the memory with, you can opt for our professional photographers to take care of it.
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From $187