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La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour

perfect for nature lovers. perfect for active travelers ideal if you don't have many vacation days. you will see the 3 best attractions in the area You will visit the best parks in the area start of activities early, to avoid the largest number of tourist groups small groups good food you can take photos of monkeys, sloths amphibians reptiles birds and many beautiful landscapes
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From $172
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Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

The tour that has it all!! In this tour we will proudly show you the spectaculair nature that La Fortuna area has to offer. We will take you allong rivers, over high hanging bridges, jungle staircases, mountain trails, the magnificent la Fortuna waterfall, butterfly garden, Maleku Indian village, giant tree forest, el lago verde, lava rock fields, the highest scenic Arenal viewpoint, Wildlife watching and to end visit a Hot spring resort with natural mineral hotwater. All of this including, entrance fees, expert guide, warm typical lunch, fruitbreak, coffee break, cacique cocktail
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From $95
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Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience

For this full day tour, we will visit three incredible places that are completely unique to this area. As well as learning more about Costa Rican coffee, we will visit Poás Volcano, one of only five active volcanoes in the country. We will then see over 100 species including rescued sloths and hummingbirds in the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This is my favourite trip in the San Jose area, providing you with a great combination of picturesque scenery and the chance to get up close to many species found in Costa Rica.
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From $165
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Rio Celeste Full-Day Tour From La Fortuna

On this tour you will go to the Tenorio Volcano National Park. In this park you will witness the rare phenomena of the blue river. The hike itself is medium tough and takes about 4 hours. It takes you to the stunningly beautiful waterfall, a high lookout point and the place where you can see the river change color. After the hike you will enjoy lunch and have some free time to take a quick dip in the river before heading back to La Fortuna.
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From $89
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Night Walk Around The Arenal Volcano

This activity will take you to know the wonderful nocturnal secrets of the tropical rainforest accompanied by a Naturalist Guide. We will visit the trails of one of the best areas of La Fortuna to observe the local flora and fauna at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, Senderos and Mirador El Silencio. We will enter the forest in search of the hourglass frog, the Blue Jeans frog, the largest frog in the country, the “Chicken Eater Frog” and the most beautiful in Costa Rica, the red-eyed tree frog. Also in this place it is possible to observe some species of leaf insects, stick insects, snakes, such as the eyelash viper, snails, Velveteens, the Stone Hand Viper and coral snakes, some mammals such as sloths, opossums and anteaters.
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See Details → Duration :2 hours 30 minutes
From $49
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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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Wildlife Safari Float by Inflatable Raft in Peñas Blancas River

Our safari will take us to see the best landscape along the forest of the 'Peñas Blancas' river. The great variety of flora and fauna are the main attractions and we will enjoy the peace and harmony of nature in the northern region of Costa Rica. We will have the opportunity to visit Don Pedro's farm where we can observe the lifestyle of the Costa Rican farmers and enjoy a delicious homemade snack. Indispensable practice friendly to the environment: BRING YOUR OWN WATER BOTTLE.
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From $72.93
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Arenal Combo: Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike

Designed with an outstanding combination for you to explore the best of the wonders surrounding the volcano. This tour is for those who love hiking and walking through the canopy of the forest. The first activity consist of a nature guided hike through trails in combination with suspension bridges where will be able to experience what the rainforest is from above and see plenty of wildlife. Following by the hike to the breathtaking waterfall where you can refresh and swim, later the perfect lunch at a local family ranch awaits to gain energy for the last part... the hike around the volcano!
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See Details → Duration :9 hours 30 minutes
From $214.59
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Rainforest Night Walk and Authentic Costa Rican Dinner from La Fortuna

This tour is ideal for those who want to take advantage of every minute in Costa Rica, discovering some of the country’s nocturnal wonders in a night hike. We will begin our tour in a small town known as La Tigra, located just 30 minutes from La Fortuna. Once we arrive, we will take the trail in to a small patch of rainforest in the process of regeneration with some mirrored lakes, which facilitate wildlife observation. You can expect to see species like nocturnal birds and mammals, insects, amphibians, bats, and more.
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From $65
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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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From $86.93
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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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See Details → Duration :8 hours
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Rio Celeste Horseback Riding Tour

Travelers will be able to swim in the Celeste river in beautiful natural pool something not available and forbidden in the national park. No waiting lines or crawly tourist destination Not a commercial tour, travels will experience a personalize tour by a local guided and owner
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See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $51.29
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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
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Side by Side Tour (Arenal Volcano) 2 - 5 people

Guided Side by Side tour through Private Farms, alongside rivers, and up close and personal to the Famous Arenal Volcano. Side by Sides are well maintained for your safety, tour starts with a small practice course to get familiar with the Side by Sides operation., Experienced guides will help you through rivers, mud and the Costa Rican Jungle, sharing knowledge of Costa Rica’s Intense Bio Diversity found along the way. Tour duration: 2.5 hours 17.4 miles Tour times 7:30AM, 11:00 and 2:30PM
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From $275
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Hanging Bridges Walk in Arenal Volcano

Discover the Costa Rica Rainforest from above. The Arenal Volcano Hanging Bridges hike offers an amazing view of the rainforest. This easy and self guided hike is wonderful for nature lovers of all ages. Along the trails inside this private natural reserve of nearly 250 hectares of Tropical Rainforest, you might encounter leaf-cuter ants, wild boars, vipers, tarantulas, poisonous dart frogs, toucans, monkeys and sloths and other Costa Rica Wildlife.
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See Details → Duration :1 to 2 hours
From $32