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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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From $82.49
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Mistico Hanging Bridges Tour with Lunch and hotsprings

The Mistico Hanging Bridges Tour in La Fortuna is an exciting way to experience the lush and diverse rainforest ecosystem. This guided tour takes visitors on a scenic walk through the treetops, crossing a series of impressive hanging bridges, ranging in length from 98 to 410ft, high above the forest floor. The tour lasts around 2.5 hours and covers about 2.5km of trails. Traversing the bridges, you have the opportunity to spot a wide variety of flora and fauna, including colorful birds, sloths, playful monkeys, and rare insects. Knowledgeable and well-equipped guides are there to help spot and explain about animals and the rainforest ecosystem. Mistico is also known for its impressive panoramic views of the Arenal volcano and Lake Arenal. As an addition option, you can also choose to take a delicious and traditional Costa Rican lunch. Paying a small extra you can add a relaxing visit to the small but nice "Palmera real hot springs" that can be found behind the restaurant.
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See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $65
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Private Transfer to/from Liberia Airport to La Fortuna Area (Arenal Volcano)

Booking private airport transportation from Liberia Airport to Arenal Volcano is an excellent option for travelers seeking comfort and convenience. Upon booking, our professional team will be ready to greet you upon arrival and take you directly to your hotel in La Fortuna near the Arenal Volcano. Our private transportation services ensure a stress-free start to your vacation, providing a seamless and comfortable journey. As you relax and enjoy the scenic views en route, you can feel confident that you will arrive at your destination safely and comfortably. Book with us and experience the luxury of hassle-free travel to Arenal Volcano.
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From $213.34
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Costa Rica Cooking, El Fogon de Chela

With the help of Doña Chela, you will learn about the preparation of traditional Costa Rican dishes with products from the garden and the oldest way in the heat of the wood-fired kitchen.
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From $50
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Full Combo! Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall

Maximize your time in La Fortuna! Discover the TOP Things to do during your Stay in Arenal. With this Full Combo Day you will visit the famous the three top Parks: Mistico Park, The Arenal Volcano National Park, and La Fortuna Waterfall. Your day starts with your Hotel Pick Up by a Naturalist Guide, who will take you to the first stop: the amazing Hanging Bridges Walk; a perfect way to explore Nature from the six Hanging Bridges with 50 meters of height. The second stop is The Arenal Volcano National Park, where you will discver the history of one of the most famous worldwide Volcano. This full day continue with the last stop: La Fortuna Waterfall!, included in the top five things to do in Costa Rica. This tour is sure to be the highlight of your stay in La Fortuna!. If you´re a Nature lover, you can´t miss this opportunity to discover the wonders of Arenal. Indispensable practice friendly to the environment: BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE.
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See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $184.2
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Arenal Oasis Night Walk from Arenal

Experience Arenal´s only wild frogs sanctuary at night, when colorful tree frogs and other rainforest wildlife are most active and most easily observed.
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based on 60 reviews
See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $67
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Day Trip to Caño Negro Including Río Frio Boat Experience from La Fortuna

Nature Lovers! This tour will take you for a boat ride on the Río Frío, starting at Los Chiles, near the Nicaraguan border. This river is part of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge – a Ramsar site- here you will find one of the most diverse flora and fauna habitats in Costa Rica. Along the river you can see lots of birds like the snake-bird, herons, cormorants and animals such as: howler, spider or even white face monkeys, three-toed sloth’s and some reptiles like caimans, Jesus Christ lizards and turtles.
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See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $93.79
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Lake Arenal Private Paddle Board Experience

Paddle board is the most ecological and nature loving way to connect with our two lakes, we offer private exclusive experience with a professional instructor and guide Jose chops (life guard learnings, sup surfer for over 15 years, ex fire fighter trained in national parks ) . With us you will reach unique jungle spots with no crowds, I will take you alone no group needed or with your friend or family, the photos and profesional edited video is a gift included in your tour. Cote Sup Safari offers personalized private unique adventure... we are your most special sup option and we are very happy to receive you.
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See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $77
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Rio Sarapiqui Rafting Class III (afternoon tour)

The only afternoon rafting tour in Arenal Volcano. If you are one of those people who sleeps late or want to take advantage of the morning for another activity, then this is the best rafting option for your family and friends. The Sarapiqui River is the perfect couple or family adventure, with fewer participants than the morning tour, giving a more private feeling. The rapids are perfect for first-time paddlers looking for a challenge or families interested in fun, set in the lowlands of the rain forest, you’ll get breathtaking views of tropical birds and lush jungle landscapes.
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See Details → Duration :5 hours
From $75
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Safari Float and wild life experience in Arenal

Come and enjoy this unique excursion on the Peñas Blancas River, immerse yourself into a rainforest river ecosystem watching a variety of arboreous and aquatic animals. You will enjoy the best animals behavor and feel the real wild life in this amazing experience.
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See Details → Duration :4 hours
From $70
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Canyoning and Arenal Rafting (COMBO TOUR)

This tour starts at a local farm where the locals will give you a warm welcoming, after the guides dress you up with the harness, helmet and gloves, we will take a short hike of 5 minutes to immerse in the dense vegetation in order to find our hidden canyon, once we get the first training rappel the guides will offer a safety speech, and start going down the first rappel of 49 ft. As skills progress and confidence grows, you will descent 3 more rappels every one with different challenges. The heights of the waterfalls on this tour are between 49 ft and 131 ft. First, you’ll descend into a breathtaking world of cascading waterfalls, hidden trails, and rocky cliffs. Rappel down vertical drops, leap into refreshing pools, and navigate through narrow gorges, surrounded by the lush tropical rainforest. After an invigorating canyoning session, it’s time to take on the untamed rivers of Costa Rica in a thrilling white water rafting adventure.
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See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $160
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Slothies and Birds Sightseeing

Guaranteed observation of sloths, one of the most emblematic animals of Costa Rica. Besides the big diversity of conspicuous bird species, you can also watch insects, mammals, and small reptiles.
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based on 30 reviews
See Details → Duration :1 to 2 hours
From $77.97
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Sloth watching in La Fortuna with a local tour guide.

Sloth watching is not easy when you don't know how to find them but You can come with me and learn all about sloth and facts of this Unique species of mammals. As well we can see all different kinds of wildlife during the walk.
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based on 18 reviews
See Details → Duration :1 to 2 hours
From $35
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Airtime Zipline in Arenal

We are right in town, next to the sloth watching trail our tour has a lot of advantages, it is near town easy to find so you don't spend much of time getting there, the canopy tour was build with many recycled materials and the view of the volcano on clear days is amazing, it is perfect for families with kids. You will live the experience of the zipline without being scared of the heights so that makes it perfect for beginners as well. Important as well that it will take only a couple of hours of your time and on clear days you can see the volcano while flying over tree tops team of experts will take care of you the entire time and will offer their expertise to you.
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based on 24 reviews
See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $55
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Morning Volcano Hike and Mistico Hanging Bridges

Enjoy the most extreme hike of the area in the jungle (rainforest), plus beautiful waterfalls. Bring out your inner child in the volcanic mud ponds, look for the red eyes nocturnal frog, the best views of Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake; finally relax at the thermo mineral hot springs river. This tour is recommended for people in very good physical condition; hiking time is about 6 hours in the middle of the rain forest, a unique option to explore the Costa Rican jungle combine with other attractions a total of 10 hour tour. 
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based on 154 reviews
See Details → Duration :10 hours
From $145