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From La Fortuna: Río Celeste Waterfall, Tubing Tour and Lunch.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Volcan Tenorio National Park with a thrilling combo of hiking, tubing, and a delectable lunch. Trek through lush rainforests, witness exotic wildlife, and indulge in the turquoise waters of Rio Celeste on a tubing adventure. Finally, replenish your energy with a delicious lunch amidst the tranquil surroundings. It's an unforgettable experience that combines adventure and culinary delights in one remarkable day.
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See Details → Duration :8 hours 30 minutes
From $285
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Night Walk Experience at Natura Eco Park, (frogs snakes mammals insects birds)

Discover the depths of nature at nightfall on this tour through the Arenal Natura Ecological Park. See nocturnal animals in their natural habitat as you walk with your guide for 2 hours through the rain forest.
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From $56
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Jungle Safari Float on Sarapiqui River from La Fortuna

Families love this La Fortuna Safari Float. A perfect tour for all ages! One of the best Arenal tours for families visiting La Fortuna and those who want to take it easy on their vacation in Costa Rica.
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See Details → Duration :6 hours
From $90
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La Fortuna: Arenal Hanging Bridges Hiking Tour

The hanging bridges in the Arenal Volcano Region are a perfect place for travelling the forest comfortably in revitalizing paths full of nature and wildlife. A professional and bilingual tour guide will navigate this wonderful hike through the rainforest and across hanging bridges. The trail is well marked and there is a 3.2 km of trails in total, which allows comfortably enjoying the Rain forest. With a majestic Arenal Volcano right in front, you can admire its beauty and the wonderful forest that surrounds it, as well as this reserve populated with thousands of species that inhabit this reservation, trees, flowers, plants, insects, mammals, reptiles, frogs and many others live in an ecosystem in perfect balance. This tour is a great option for families, older adults or couples who want to enjoy a closer experience through the rainforest in Costa Rica.
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See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
From $78
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La Fortuna white water rafting + Lunch at Monkey Park Private Natural Reserve

Get ready for the ultimate adventure! Join us on our white-water Rafting tour and experience the rush of paddling through the rapids of the Balsa River, surrounded by lush rainforest and breathtaking scenery. Along the way, you'll have the chance to take a refreshing dip in the cool waters of the river and relax in the beauty of nature. And after your adventure is done, indulge in a delicious Costa Rican-style lunch at the Monkey Park Natural Private Reserve. This full-day guided tour promises excitement, beauty, and unforgettable memories. Come join us for the ride of a lifetime!
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From $175
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Rafting Costa Rica + Wildlife Safari Experience & Paradise Hot Springs

We begin with the Exclusive Costa Rica Whitewater and Wildlife Rafting Class III Experience at a magestic outdoor viewing point where sloths can be found in their natural habitat. You will be able to spot two-toed, three-toed sloth, frogs, different species of birds then jump into a refreshing natural swimming hole. Afterwards, we drive for 45 minutes while our guide will taught you about Costa Rica's history. Be ready to paddle down 10 kilometers of adrenaline, rolling rapids. Then float down by kayak or raft and paddle the quiet waters of the Peñas Blancas river. Surrounded by a rich ecosystem, ideal to observe monkeys, birds, sloths, caimans, iguanas and various other species. So be prepared to enjoy the tropical rain forest. To finish at Paradise Hot Springs a mineralized underground, surrounded by rainforest gardens grown on site, which decorates this unique gem.
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From $300
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Witness the Spectacular Arenal Volcano on a Guided Hiking Tour

Join us on an exciting guided hike to admire the majestic Arenal Volcano. This tour takes you through the lush tropical forest of Arenal National Park until reaching the base of the volcano, where you can enjoy stunning panoramic views of the volcano and its surroundings. Your expert guide will provide interesting information about the history of the volcano and its impact on the region. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to observe local flora and fauna in their natural habitat. Whether you are an experienced hiker or a beginner, this tour is suitable for all skill levels. Book now and experience one of Costa Rica's most impressive natural wonders on this guided tour to Arenal Volcano!
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See Details → Duration :3 hours 30 minutes
From $73
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Mistico Park Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall | Best Tours for families

This tour combines a walk along Arenal’s hanging bridges and a visit to the La Fortuna Waterfall. It offers travelers exposure to some of Arenal’s best attractions. Starts at 7:20 am you’ll be picked up from your hotel and head towards the Hanging Bridges. These bridges are set within one of the most important reserves in the area. The reserve has trails that run through the heart of the rainforest, as well as treetop suspension bridges. The suspension bridges extend through the forest canopy and give you the chance to see the forest from a different perspective. As you walk along the bridges, be on the lookout for birds, monkeys, and other animals. La Fortuna Waterfall is representative of the Arenal area and is absolutely stunning. The 195-foot fall creates a natural fresh-water pool, which is perfect for travelers who are up for swimming. The waterfall is surrounded by lush rainforest and is extremely scenic. It’s a good place to take photographs and appreciate the scenery.
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See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
From $169
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Private Caño Negro Tour

Traluxu Travel is a local economy committed with our environment, well known for offering the best nature, culture, and relaxing experiences, which encourages us to share with all visitors the beauty of our country, focused on accomplishing and performing Responsible Travel practices.
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See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $235
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3-in-1 Arenal Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike

Spend a full day exploring Costa Rica’s notoriously active crater on this 3 in 1 Arenal combo adventure. Hike through the jungle surrounding Arenal Volcano on a series of nature trails and hanging bridges, and trek down to the base of La Fortuna Waterfall to appreciate the height and power of the cascade and swim in a natural pool. Finish with a majestic perspective as you explore the lava fields of former eruptions and look for native wildlife along the trails of Arenal Volcano National Park.
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See Details → Duration :9 hours 30 minutes
From $240
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Wildlife Safari Experience by Raft

Personalized service, small groups, flexible start, wildlife spotting, kids and family friendly. Don't miss this once in a lifetime experience.
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From $75
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Ecocentro Danaus Guided Tours

Finding wildlife at night requires a great knowledge, Our Tour guides will make of this experience something unique. Learn about rain forest and let us help you get stunning pictures of the frogs, lizards, and get to know about sloths, bats natural behaviour and much more...
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From $60
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Entrance fee to Arenal Volcano Ecological Park

Trails to the volcanic lavas, two tourist class options with a 2-kilometer route to the base of the volcano and for the more adventurous 3 kilometers in the jungle. //// Two trails to get to the volcano lava flows. Tourist class 2 kilometers of amazing views and wildlife observation. Also 3 kilometer of trails for the more adventures in the jungle. Outdoor and indoor camping areas. We have tent rental service. In addition, showers, kitchens, toilets and the basics for the camping experience.//// Outdoor and indoor camping areas. We have tents rental service. Also showers, kitchens, toilets and the basics for the camping experience. Go wild for a while
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See Details → Duration :3 to 5 hours
From $50
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Rio Celeste National Park Hike

At a two hour drive from La Fortuna we visit the Tenorio volcano national park. After some hiking we will get to the Rio Celeste (blue river). The blue color you can see is the result of a chemical reaction between two merging rivers containing different volcanic minerals. (Foto tenideros) It’s a very rare phenomenon which creates a fairytale- like beauty. The hike itself is medium tough and takes about 4 hours. It will take you to a waterfall, a lookout point and the place where the river changes colors. (Foto waterfall)With the help of the guide there is a good possibility of seeing wildlife. After the hike we’ll have lunch and start our drive back to la Fortuna.
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See Details → Duration :5 to 7 hours
From $99
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Rafting La Fortuna the highlight of your vacation in Costa Rica - Lunch Included

The service and profesionalism, safety and fun will be together. People will do an extreme outdoor activity and at the same time our staff will take care of them.
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From $77