Activities & Tours: Central Valley

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Rafting + ATV Adventure (Arenal Volcano)

The adrenaline, the variety of gear, and amazing landscapes make this combo an excellent adventure for families and couples.

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based on 17 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $158.77

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

La Fortuna Waterfall is located within Arenal Volcano National Park, where the temperatures are between 18° and 35° Celsius, which generates abundant vegetation and diversity of fauna. This natural monument is admired by more than 100,000 tourists from around the world every year. La Fortuna Waterfall is generated by the waters of the Fortuna River and its small tributaries, which are born in the mountains of the park. Among the reliefs that can be mentioned are the Cerro de los Perdidos, Placas de Mayo, and Cerro Chato, which are supported on rocky bases of great geological value and enrich the scenic beauty of the place.

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based on 430 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 to 2 hours
From $20

Pura Vida Cooking Class in La Fortuna (From farm to table)

Being a Good Tourist you must “Try and learn to prepare local cuisine.” If you are visiting a new country and you want to learn about its customs and traditions, you need to look into their meals and popular recipes. We are what we eat, so the best way to understand Costa Ricans, is taking traditional cooking classes. Come and discover the Costa Rican kitchen with us. Have fun in this fascinating tour that will allow you to take new recipes home to prepare for your family and friends.

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based on 35 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $84.75

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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based on 88 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $83.62

Wildlife Boat Trip Caño Negro

Unique Caño Negro is one of the most amazing trips for incredible birdwatching in Costa Rica. Our tour starts in La Fortuna at 7:30 am. On the way to Caño Negro you will have the opportunity to learn about numerous agricultural plantations of Costa Rica such as yucca, papaya, pineapple, sugar cane and oranges. Then we will arrive at the "El Caiman" restaurant, where we will enjoy a welcome drink and snack, before the boat tour on the "Rio Frio" river. Here we will have 2 hours to see egrets, herons, monkeys, caimans, iguanas, bats and a variety of flora. An excellent Costa Rican typical meal will be waiting for us, back at El Caiman Restaurant and while we have lunch, we can talk about the unforgettable experiences on the river. Indispensable practice friendly to the environment: BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE.

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based on 178 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours
From $86.93

Hike & Nature (Hanging Bridges and Fortuna Waterfall) Incl Lunch

This experience is designed for nature lovers. You can visit 2 of the most popular attractions in just one day and learn a bit about their natural history.

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based on 20 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $150.29

White Water River Rafting Class II-III from La Fortuna-Arenal

After receiving instructions by your certified guides, practice your rafting skills before embarking on this rafting tour. Paddle along the scenic, and exciting Balsa river. Stop along the way for lunch, fresh fruits, beverages, or to take a refreshing plunge in the Balsa River.

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based on 427 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $91.81

Mambo Combo Canyoning and Rafting near the Arenal Volcano

The Desafio MAMBO COMBO Canyoning & Rafting adventure is one of the most-popular full-day tours in Costa Rica. There are very few places in the world where you can rappel down incredible waterfalls and raft down an exciting jungle river. Start by doing TripAdvisor's top experience Lost Canyon Adventures canyoning and then head out to raft the fun Class 2 and 3 Balsa River. And to top it all off, you get an all-you-can-eat all-natural, tropical buffet lunch at Desafio's Hunters and Gatherers restaurant right next to the famous El Salto swimming hole of the Río Fortuna.

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based on 86 reviews

See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $175

Arenal Tour: River Safari, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike

Start the day with a unique experience at Penas Blancas River and join a safari float! See wildlife in their natural environment during your 2-3 hour float. Afterwards, visit La Fortuna Waterfall, a perfect place to take pictures, swim in the pristine water, and look at the wonderful scene. Enjoy a late lunch and hike before heading back to your hotel.

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based on 71 reviews

See Details → Duration :9 hours 30 minutes
From $210.82

Waterfall Rappelling and White Water Rafting

On this combo you'll experience two of La Fortuna's most exciting tours - Pure Trek Canyoning & White Water Rafting! You'll start in the Pure Trek canyon, rappelling down tropical waterfalls, rock climbing, hiking, and participating in a Monkey drop (zip line & rappel). After canyoning you'll enjoy a quick snack and then head to the Balsa River for white water rafting. This river provides the perfect mix of nature viewing and excitement. After rafting you'll head to a local restaurant for a delicious Costa Rican style meal.

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based on 63 reviews

See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $185

Aquatic Tubing on the Celeste River

It is a unique tour in Rio Celeste, you will enjoy the adventure of tubing, relaxation and tranquility in the river, in the silence you can hear the river and the magnificent birds sing.

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based on 34 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $45

Night tour through the Tropical Forest at Tifakara

Our tour takes place on trails adjacent to the tropical forest. First we will visit a frog sanctuary where Red-eyed frogs abound. Then we will walk through trails to see more species of amphibians and surprises from the jungle. The concert offered by the frogs will accompany you throughout the tour!

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based on 123 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $32

Moonshine Sunset Cruise on Lake Arenal

Enjoy a quiet sunset while swigging Costa Rican "moonshine" on Lake Arenal! This is a great way to spend a late afternoon during your visit to La Fortuna. Your nature guide will take you on a boat ride on Lake Arenal and point out wildlife as the sun starts to set. This is your chance to try some local "fire water" and homemade snacks as you admire the breathtaking and photogenic Arenal Volcano.

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based on 28 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $74

Canyoning in the Lost Canyon, Costa Rica

The Lost Canyon was voted as the TOP Travel Experience in the world by TripAdvisor! The Lost Canyon has the largest waterfalls for rappelling in Costa Rica's wet and wild Northern Zone near the Arenal Volcano. Go big in the Lost canyon as you rappel down a series of four tropical waterfalls and dip into refreshing pools. You will hike and downclimb through the lush, verdant jungle canyon, and learn about the intricate nature hidden in the rainforest during this daring 4 hour adventure. Plus, enjoy a delicious, all-you-can-eat, fresh and natural Costa Rican buffet lunch at the Hunters & Gatherers operation base and take a swim in the El Salto local swimming hole. The tour includes hotel pickup, drop-off, an amazing lunch and experience of a lifetime.

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based on 216 reviews

See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $112

Combo La Fortuna Waterfall Arenal Volcano & Mistico Hanging Bridges

The tour begins at 8:00 AM— First we visit the Famous and stunning Fortuna Waterfall, hiking about 500 stairs and if you feel like go for a refreshing swim. Then will head out to the Arenal Volcano where you will hike for about 2 hours to the closest viewpoint and over the old lava fields, on the way down we will enjoy lunch and will go for a swim on the Tabacon green lagoon at the foot of the Volcano refreshing temperature. Next we will go to the Mistico Hanging bridges park, you will walk over 16 different bridges at the tree tops and amazing views. To finish, we will go to the Natural Hot springs River for about 1 hour to relax at the end of this entire day. Then we will drop you off in the place we picked you up or in town as you may prefer.

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based on 59 reviews

See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $199

Activities & Tours: Central Valley

Rafting + ATV Adventure (Arenal Volcano)

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

Pura Vida Cooking Class in La Fortuna (From farm to table)

Peñas Blancas River Safari Float

Wildlife Boat Trip Caño Negro

Hike & Nature (Hanging Bridges and Fortuna Waterfall) Incl Lunch

White Water River Rafting Class II-III from La Fortuna-Arenal

Mambo Combo Canyoning and Rafting near the Arenal Volcano

Arenal Tour: River Safari, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike

Waterfall Rappelling and White Water Rafting

Aquatic Tubing on the Celeste River

Night tour through the Tropical Forest at Tifakara

Moonshine Sunset Cruise on Lake Arenal

Canyoning in the Lost Canyon, Costa Rica

Combo La Fortuna Waterfall Arenal Volcano & Mistico Hanging Bridges

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