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Lake Arenal Sport Fishing Incl. Boxlunch

Lake Arenal is one of the best places in Costa Rica for the reproduction of the Parachromis dovii or Rainbow Bass, besides the opportunity to catch this incredible fish, the activity offers a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano and the Tilaran Mountain Range. 4 people can travel on this tour, but only 2 fishing at the same time.
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See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $233.91
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Private Transportation from LA FORTUNA to SAN JOSE AIRPORT or hotels

SAFETY RESPONSIBLE ALL INSURANCES BILLINGUAL DRIVERS NEW MODELS MINIBUSES OR CARS WITH FULL AIR CONDITIONED FLEXIBLE STOPS
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based on 45 reviews
See Details → Duration :2 to 3 hours
From $200
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Sloth Watching Trail

It’s an outdoor hiking tour through the rain forest with the help of a naturalistic guide to look for the sloths in the wild. We’ll be finding an average of four to six sloths in the area. We have about 2 miles trails with a rich biodiversity so we also be able to appreciate some birds, frogs, insects and other wildlife around. This adventure takes almost two hours to be done but it’s a gentile hike in a flat land 30 acres property. The trails are mostly under shade with some open areas so you only we’ll need some bug spray.
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See Details → Duration :130 to 2 hours
From $69
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Adrenaline Pack (Zipline + Rafting)

You have the opportunity to combine adventure, wildlife experience and adrenaline in a one day trip. You will fly through the air in an exciting zipline tour and then you will conquer Balsa River on a whitewater rafting adventure. 
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based on 31 reviews
See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $145.77
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Half Day Adventure from Arenal -2 tours in 1, 4 options to choose

Mix and Match! Make your own Combo Adventure and enjoy 2 beautiful attractions in Arenal volcano area with this Half Day Tour. With La Fortuna Waterfall Hike you can choose the second activity with the following options: 1) The Hanging Bridges Walk at Mistico Park 2) Arenal Volcano Hike 3) Safari Float 4) Chocolate tour This Adventure Day includes Transportation, a Certified and Naturalist Guide, Lunch, Entrances, and Water refill (you must to bring your own bottle of water). What to bring: • Insect repellent • Binoculars • Light clothing/shorts • Camera • Trekking shoes • Raincoat or Umbrella • Water of bottle • Swimsuit (for waterfall) Indispensable practice friendly to the environment: BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE.
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See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $130.38
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Rio Celeste Waterfall Hike from Arenal

Discover the celestial blue waters of Tenorio Volcano National Park on this day trip from La Fortuna. Trek through a jungle, learn from an expert guide about the rainforest’s plant and animal life, and come upon Río Celeste waterfall and its glowing azure lagoon. Find more magic at Los Teñideros, where two rivers merge — and watch the water turn turquoise before your very eyes. Uncover the secret behind this transformation and after the hike, tuck into a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Air-conditioned hotel transport is included.
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See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $108
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Morning Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot Springs

On this 6hour nature adventure you will see all the stunning beauty of the Arenal area. It doesn't come easy though. Narrow jungle trails and huge lava rocks need to be conquered. The reward is definitely worth the effort. Getting out of the jungle you reach the lava rocks right at the foot of the volcano. With the impressive Arenal looming over you, you realy get an idea of the immensity of this now silent giant. Making our way down your bilingual guide tells about the eco system and the wildlife we may encounter. Reaching the bottom part of the trek a emerald green clean water lake awaits us. You can jump in with a Tarzan swing and take time for a refreshing swim in this magnificently beautiful place. After this break we have a typical style lunch. To finish our experience we go to a small resort where we relax in natural hot water pools for about an hour.
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See Details → Duration :6 hours 30 minutes
From $60
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Canopy & Tarzan Swing In The Base of The Arenal Volcano

- 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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See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $85
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Skip the Line: Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket w/ Optional Lunch or Dinner

Great for relaxing without the crowds, perfect for couples and for friends looking for a special revitalizing experience. Spend a day at Paradise Hot Springs Resort and relax in natural thermal water pools and jacuzzis of different temperatures (35ºC/95ºF to 41ºC/104ºF) with focused hydromassage for back, legs, and feet. The Resort also respects a maximum capacity of visitors to provide a peaceful atmosphere. There is a parking area within the property, changing rooms and toilets, showers, SPA, restaurant, and swim-up bar. Pool areas are designed to provide relaxation; you will find reclinable beds, sun umbrellas, and soothing music. All of the necessary elements for a magnificent and relaxing experience.
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based on 101 reviews
See Details → Duration :1 to 10 hours
From $42
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Safari Float

A unique way to experience Costa Rica's natural beauty and wildlife. Slowly floating down the Peñas Blancas River in a raft. With rainforest on both sides of the river, makes you surround by nature and wildlife. Family friendly experience, you bilingual nature guide will explain step by step about the environment. The drive to the Peñas Blancas river is only 20 minutes. The float takes about two hours with a small fruit break half way down. When we get back to La Fortuna, we provide a typical organic Costa Rican lunch. We make you homemade coffee and take you for a small walk up behind the restaurant, to show you how we grow organic. We finish with a sugarcane demonstration where you get to take the pure sugarcane juice and alcohol.
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See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $65
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Shuttle from La Fortuna to San Jose

This shuttle is scheduled to leave regardless of the minimum number of bookings. All of our vehicles are custom-designed so that you can sit comfortably and so that your luggage can be stored inside. We equipped the shuttles with comfortable reclining seats as well as a comfortable, clean pillow. Enjoy our onboard WiFi and under-the-seat power outlets, so you can stay connected during your ride.
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based on 18 reviews
See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $55
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Arenal Hanging Bridges in Mistico Park

This is one of the most beautiful environmental projects in Costa Rica, Arenal Hanging Bridges is a combination of trails and hanging bridges situated near Volcano Arenal. This nature preserve shelters a great variety of flora and fauna including many native and migratory birds. These 3.1 kilometers of trails include views of Arenal Volcano, crossing of 14 bridges (6 are hanging bridges), and an opportunity to appreciate the great diversity that is typical of the rain-forest. With our local experts guides we will try to find animals around the paths and explain about their environment.
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See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
From $70
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Kayaking at Arenal Lake - La Fortuna

This paddling experience provides a full body workout as you travel the uneven coasts of the lake, bays, and peninsulas
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based on 16 reviews
See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $82.49
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White Water Rafting Canyoning Combo Maquique Adventure

Offers a unique experience with nature, rappelling through waterfalls as you traverse a canyon creek. Along the way you will come across water springs, jump into naturally formed water pools, and zip line past the forest trees. Maquique offers a total of 5 rappels, 3 of which descend through waterfalls, and one zip line as you trek through the canyon’s creek, cacao. At the end of the tour we will hike through the rainforest for about 13-16 minutes. If you are looking for adventure near to the Arenal con with us an enjoy the waterfall rappeling. An incredible experience in the tropical waters of the rainforest where you will stop watching and become an extreme adventurer 10 kilometers from the river, enjoy the best guides
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based on 42 reviews
See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $170
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Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping Canyoning

Looking for an exciting twist on rappelling down waterfalls? Then sign up for this waterfall-jumping and canyoning adventure from La Fortuna, one of Costa Rica’s most extreme tours. Expert guides take you to a secret canyon location deep in the jungle, where you'll rappel down and leap off a series of waterfalls and cliffs, jumping into the exhilarating, fresh water below. Do some river tracing and bouldering, hike along an amazing rainforest canyon, and take a dip in crystalline, blue pools. This small-group, multi-activity tour limited to 10 thrill seekers is not for the faint of heart, and yes, you will get your hair wet.
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based on 80 reviews
See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $142