Arenal National park., sky trams, suspensions bridges, hot springs, canopy , horse back ridding, ATV quad adventures………….
Arenal Hanging Bridges
We’d love to invite you all to visit our beautiful facilities near one of the most active volcanoes in the world: The Arenal Volcano, in Costa Rica, Central America.
This amazing project is located in a wonderful rain forest Private Reserve with 250 hectares protected land. You can go into the natural paradise along walking trail of three kilometers passing 15 bridges; six of them are hanging bridges with an spectacular design as a secure – enjoyable adventure to see the forest from the ground.
One of our hanging bridges is called The Waterfall Bridge and is over 60 meters high off the ground. Another one is called The Tyra Bridge and is 98 meters long, just to give you an idea.
In this heaven of nature live over 250 species of birds, including the White Hawk, Great Curassow, Rufous Motmot, Rufous-tailed Jacamar, Black-throated Trogon, reptiles like the: Fer-de-lance Snake, Boa Constrictor, Basilisks Lizard, Glass Frog, Poison Dart Frog… and amazing mammals like: Howler Monkeys, Spider Monkeys, Tyras, Coatimundis, Three-toed Sloths, White-collared Peccary…Some of our clients have the fortune of seeing some of them.
Thousands of beautiful insects like: Butterflies, colorful Beatles, amazing Leaf-cutter Ants, or the artistic Web-making Spiders…
That’s just the animals, but the diversity of trees plants like, Orquids, Palms or Elephant Ears is tremendous and incredible.
Tour duration: 2 ½ hour
Bird watching and Wildlife Tour
The areas around the Arenal Volcano are fantastic for serious bird watchers.
Our expert bilingual naturalist guides will find a wide variety of species for early morning birders.
You are likely to see toucans, parrots, oropendolas, colorful tanagers and parakeets. For the more experienced birdwatcher, we can focus on seeing royal flycatchers, white- fronted nunbirds, cinnamon woodpeckers and other less commonly seen species.
Departure: 5:30 a.m. or 3:00 p.m.
Return: 10:30 am or 6:00 p.m.
Includes: Transportation and bilingual guide, cookies, coffee.
What to bring: Binoculars, insect repellent, camera and light cloth.
Description: Birds are most active early in the morning and become active again as the day cools into evening.
Join us for one or both of these walks in the La Fortuna area or near your hotel, for amazing display of tropical birds.
We will tailor the tour for you. “Early Bird Walks” include coffee and a fruit snack. We will wrap up both by listing and discussing the birds we have seen.
Caño Negro “Río Frío Section”
Great for all ages – A MUST for wildlife lovers!
The tour begins with a 90 minute-drive in our air-conditioned minivan through some of Costa Rica´s richest farmland.
Your certified bilingual naturalist guide will point out some of Costa Rica´s agricultural bounty, including orange groves, papaya, pineapple, yucca and ornamental plants.
Following a 15 minutes break at El Caiman Restaurant you will board a comfortable motor boat and here our tour really starts.
The area is particularly important because it provides refuge for the largest colony of Neotropical cormorants in the country. Other migratory birds found especially during the rainy season are: Wood Stork, Jabirus Stork and Roseate Spoonbill. The forest, grasslands and marshes are shelter for monkeys, sloths, caimans and many other species.
After the tour we will have a delicious Costa Rican lunch at the Cayman restaurant at the river bank.
Tour includes: transportation, certified guide, refreshments, lunch and motor boat ride.
What to bring: Comfortable clothes, long or short pants, tennis shoes or
Strap-on sandals, camera, binoculars, insect repellent, and hats during
Sunny days.
Cerro Chato Volcano Hike
It´s a hike for active hikers!
Cerro Chato is the beginning of the Arenal Mountain Range.
It´s an old dormant volcano with similar characteristics to the Arenal Volcano. Cerro Chato´s last active period was 3500 years ago.
You will hike through lush rain forest and pasture lands, and witness spectacular scenic views. The tour begins at the Observatory Lodge. This is a transition forest area where you will begin to see the Tropical Rain Forest (taller trees, dense vegetation and rich biodiversity). Then we will witness the Cloud Forest; see epiphytes, ferns, orquids, sometimes spot toucans and birds, very similar to Monteverde´s cloud forest characteristics.
During the hike our guide will keep you going offering you chocolate or granola bars and water.
After a little rest we begin to descend to La Fortuna waterfall, this is the result of an emerging area of the formation of the Cerro Chato and Arenal Volcanoes.
After we arrive at Fortuna´s waterfall we will enjoy a delicious box lunch including sandwiches and fruit. Your reward, at the bottom, if you wish, is a swim in the magnificent and powerful, la Fortuna Waterfall.
Tour includes: door to door minivan service, A/C, certified bilingual guide, snack, lunch, Fortuna´s Waterfall, private entrance to Cerro Chato trail and beverages.
What to bring: Wear comfortable clothing and hiking shoes, raincoat, binoculars, camera and insect repellent.
Departure time: 7.00 a.m.
Recommended only for Active hikers
Combination Tour With
Hanging Bridges or Safari Float
1- Arenal Hanging Bridges(a) or Safari Float(b)
2- La Fortuna´s Waterfall
3- Lunch Restaurante
4- A Volcano Hike
5- Tabacon Resort’s Hot Springs u0026amp; Spa
6- Buffet Dinner at Tabacon Resort
We will star our day
– (a) With a visit to the Arenal Hanging Bridges, this amazing project is located in a wonderful rain forest Private Reserve with 250 hectares protected land. You can go into the natural paradise along walking trail of three kilometers passing 15 bridges; six of them are hanging bridges with an spectacular design as a secure – enjoyable adventure to see the forest from the ground.
One of our hanging bridges is called The Waterfall Bridge and is over 60 meters high off the ground. Another one is called The Tyra Bridge and is 98 meters long, just to give you an idea.
In this heaven of nature live over 250 species of birds, including the White Hawk, Great Curassow, Rufous Motmot, Rufous-tailed Jacamar, Black-throated Trogon, reptiles like the: Fer-de-lance Snake, Boa Constrictor, Basilisks Lizard, Glass Frog, Poison Dart Frog… and amazing mammals like: Howler Monkeys, Spider Monkeys, Tyras, Coatimundis, Three-toed Sloths, White-collared Peccary…Some of our clients have the fortune of seeing some of them.
Thousands of beautiful insects like: Butterflies, colorful Beatles, amazing Leaf-cutter Ants, or the artistic Web-making Spiders…
That’s just the animals, but the diversity of trees plants like, Orquids, Palms or Elephant Ears is tremendous and incredible.
– (b) With a brief 20 minute-drives to the lower Peñas Blancas River in an air-conditioned van. From there, we launch inflatable rafts on this slower moving section of the river. Enjoy a relaxing 2 hour float with no motor, only the incredible sounds of nature around you. Our bilingual naturalist guide will describe species of flora and fauna of the region.
The second part of the tour includes a stop at farm of Don Pedro. This is the highlight of the trip for most tourists. Shake his hand; calloused by hard manual labor on what most considered useless farmland, and without roads, electricity, or running water. Our guide will translate his speaking as you enjoy talking with this fascinating man and his family.
Our guide will tell you on the many medicinal purposes of plants in the rainforest.
Finally we re-board the rafts for our final 40 minute-floats to Boca Arenal while we continue to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The return trip to La Fortuna allows you to see the extensive agriculture system of San Carlos County.
Now we head back past town to the La Fortuna Waterfall. Look around as we head up the road, and take in the beautiful panoramic views of the San Carlos lowlands. A short hike down a steep trail (with steps and a handrail) leaves you only a few feet in front of this powerful waterfall. Time to relax. Sit on the huge rocks around the falls, admire the beauty of the surrounding flora, take a refreshing swim in several pools, or get a massage the natural way under several smaller waterfalls.
By now you are looking forward to a great lunch at restaurant. A fantastic typical Costa Rican lunch will get your energy back for the next part of your tour.
The final stop of Tabacón Resort is just a few minutes away. We start with a guided walk along the trails of past lava flows. Hear eruptions and lava tumbling down the face of this mighty volcano. Occasionally we also see lava rocks on this side of the mountain. Now it’s time to relax in what most will agree is the best thermal hot springs in the world. Enjoy thermal rivers with large waterfalls to sit under for a wonderful massage, or stand behind as a natural sauna. There are also 7 different temperature pools, a cold water pool, Jacuzzis, swim-up bar, a first class Spa, perfectly manicured grounds with many grass areas to relax, an unbelievable variety of flowers and trees, paths along the edge of the rainforest, and more. All of this with the volcano right in front of you. It’s not hard to see why this is the number one attraction in Costa Rica. Top it all off with a buffet dinner at the resort.
*Wear long pants and hiking shoes. Bring bathing suit, towel, repellent, poncho, camera, binoculars, and plenty of film.
Don Juan Eco Farm
Located 5 minutes from Fortuna we will take you to Finca Burio, own by Don Juan, the real Costa Rican farmer. Just to say hi and talk to this character It is worth the tour!. As soon as we arrive he will give us a tour of all the plantations, fruits you never seen in a supermarket and all the uses for cooking, health benefits and industrial uses. A paradise for birds in the wild because the design of the land and the plantation attract them in a natural way, so will experience real rainforest wildlife.
In the same property they have a “trapiche” you will see from firsthand the process of sugar cane, drink it and enjoy the process sugar cane liquor: “guaro”
After this nice day of proper use of the land and enjoy creation you will have the healthiest, organic and delicious lunch done by Don Juan’s wife, Yamileth.
Tour includes: door to door minivan A/C service, certified bilingual guide, entrance fee to the farm tour and lunch.
What to bring: comfortable clothing and shoes, raincoat, camera and insect repellent.
Duration: 2 ½ hours
Tour organized at request, personal services and real Costa Rican hospitality.
Venado Caves
Get ready for an adventure unlike anything you have ever done before.
You will never be the same!
We start with a 45 minute drive to the private farm where the caves are located. Upon arrival you will be given a flashlight u0026amp; helmet, and fitted for rubber boots (size 11 or larger must wear their own shoes). Our expert bilingual naturalist guide will start with a brief history of the caves.
A short hike later and you are standing in amazement at the river flowing from the cave entrance. There are no lights or walkways, so you will feel as if you are the first person to discover them. Turn on your flashlight, jump into the river, and watch out for those spiders on the walls! There is no turning back now.
It’s a little difficult to walk up the river, but that’s just part of the adventure. Be prepared to squeeze through small holes, crawl through tight passages, climb small rock formations, crawl on your stomach with only your head above water in a narrow tunnel as fish swim by, or walk up small waterfalls. Feel the air move around your face as of bats fly just above your head. Notice how they have carved their nests out of solid rock. We seldom lose a tourist!
Enjoy the numerous stalactites, stalagmites, coral, and chimneys as you journey back in time. The “Papaya” formation is spectacular.
This is an experience you will never forget! Recommended only for people in good shape.
**Please wear old shorts and T-shirt, NO jewelry, bring cotton socks for the rubber boots, a change of clothing, towel, u0026amp; soap. (The owner does not allow cameras because of almost certain damage!)
Daily 8:00 to 12:00 or 2:00 to 6:00
TORO RIVER WHITEWATER RAFTING
FULL DAY TOUR
“NATURE, ENTERTAINMENT AND ADVENTURE”
TOUR DESCRIPTION:
Our journey begins with a scenic drive through the Eastern portion of central Costa Rica. We will travel through the beautiful pineapple, papaya and yucca fields with Volcano Arenal set in the backdrop. Once we reach our destination, our trained/skilled guides will review the rules and safety guidelines for the river. Then we will take the PLUNGE and head down river.
We will enjoy the spectacular scenery and a thrilling ride, Halfway through our journeys we will ¨re-fuel¨ on the river and enjoy some delicious tropical fruit white soaking in tropical surroundings. At the end of journey we will indulge in ice cold refreshments followed by a Typical Costa Rican lunch filled with Gallo Pinto and fresh fruits. So come challenge yourself and RIDE THE BULL!
DEPARTURE HOUR:
8:30 a.m. from La Fortuna (Please inquire departure time from your hotel)
INCLUDES:
Transportation on A/C minibus, and experienced bilingual guide, rafting equipment, lunch, fresh fruits and beverages.
WHAT TO BRING:
Change of clothes, towels, strap on sandals tennis shoes, and bathing suit, shorts, sunscreen, and rain gear during rainy days.
Sunset Lake Tour
Arenal Lake is a place that counts with many natural attractions and from which you can watch the impressive eruptions of ash and lava of Arenal Volcano.
Journey: Due to the beauty of the landscape and lush vegetation, Arenal Lake surrounding areas have become an excellent spot to take boat tours. Here you will enjoy a ½ hour motorboat ride on the lake where you will have the opportunity to see a huge variety of resident and migratory birds, and mammals like the monkeys, coatis, and sloths. While riding on the lake, you will observe the west side of Arenal Volcano and flashes of eruptions when the sky around the peak of the cone is clear.
Departures: Most advisable at 3:00 P.M (Some other times available on request )
Duration Time: Allow 2 hour of boat ride
Includes: Two way-transportation on A/C minibus to and from your hotel, local guide, a motorboat ride, and beverages.
What to bring: Comfortable clothes, long or short pants, tennis shoes or strap-on sandals, camera, binoculars, insect repellent, and hats during sunny days.
Safari River Floating u0026amp; Don Pedro´s Farm
We star with a brief 20 minute-drives to the lower Peñas Blancas River in an air-conditioned van. From there, we launch inflatable rafts on this slower moving section of the river. Enjoy a relaxing 2 hour float with no motor, only the incredible sounds of nature around you. Our bilingual naturalist guide will describe species of flora and fauna of the region.
The second part of the tour includes a stop at farm of Don Pedro. This is the highlight of the trip for most tourists. Shake his hand; calloused by hard manual labor on what most considered useless farmland, and without roads, electricity, or running water. Our guide will translate his speaking as you enjoy talking with this fascinating man and his family.
Our guide will tell you on the many medicinal purposes of plants in the rainforest.
Finally we re-board the rafts for our final 40 minute-floats to Boca Arenal while we continue to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The return trip to La Fortuna allows you to see the extensive agriculture system of San Carlos County.
Tour includes: Door to door minivan A/C services, certified bilingual naturalist guide, coffee break and beverages.
What to bring: wear comfortable clothing with tennis shoes or sandals, camera, binoculars, insect repellent and rain poncho.
Departure time a.m.: 7:30 a.m. – Return at 12: 30 p.m.
Departure time p.m.: 1: 00 p.m. – Return at 5:00 p.m.
RAFTING SARAPIQUI CLASS III
A dream come true for white water rafting lovers or for a first experience delightful day more than 20 rapids in a spectacular setting within the tropical rainforest, surrounded by an awesome flora and fauna a real rain forest rafting trip.
The flows for any particular month of the year are more reliable than those in North America. The rugged terrain combined with the drainage network and the great volume of runoff, provide more opportunities for whitewater paddling than any other area of comparable dimensions.
Three hours rafting into a jungle, thru the vibrant journey, you will enjoy swimming and refreshing yourself in the many peaceful ponds, in addition to the thrill of defying rapids.
Departs every day from La Fortuna
Tour Includes: transportation, guide, lunch equipment and fruits.
Bring towel, sandals, extra clothes, suntan lotion and repellent.
Minimum 2 persons
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Our client prior departure, are informed on all of the instructions and procedures to perform in case of any emergency situation on the river.
The fact that we have local guides allows us to keep constant vigilance of the river to ensure the optimal conditions for your trip.
Each group is escorted by a safety kayak to insure the rescue of anybody that may fall from one of the boats during the trip.
We use high-quality equipment from well-know brands, such as: Northwest River Supplies and APEX.
We have a strict trip cancellation policy in the event that the river conditions present a potential danger to participants.
Horseback to La Fortuna Waterfall
After picking you up at your hotel, we will take you towards Fortuna downtown, and drive you to Mundo Aventura a Private Reserve, where a local guide and horses will be waiting for you to take you into a horseback riding journey towards the Waterfall.
While riding along the pastureland, tropical rain forest, and rolling hills, you might be able to see the eastern flank of the panoramic views of the Northern Plains.
After a relaxing 1 hour horseback ride, you will arrive at the upper part of the falls, from here you will contemplate the 230 foot waterfalls.
Then, we will begin our hike down onto a beautiful trail a hanging bridge, with handrails through a wonderful rain forest until we reach the cascading pool. Here you might consider going swimming into these cold waters or rest on the several rock outcroppings found along the river banks.
While relaxing yourselves in this place, you are welcomed to enjoy the surrounding tropical rain forest which provides a breathtaking natural setting with the majestic waterfalls on the background.
What to bring: Wear comfortable clothing and hiking boots. Don’t forget binoculars, camera with plenty of film, insect repellent and swimming suit.
Departures: 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Please inquire departure time from your hotel in the area)
Includes: Round trip transportation on A/C minibus. Local guide, horseback-ride, entrance fee to the private reserve where the waterfalls are located, and beverages.
FISHING HALF DAY
Lake Arenal:was formed in 1978 when the waters of Rio Arenal were diverted to fill and stock what is today a 40,000 sq acre impoundment. Water depth near the dam runs up to 190 feet: the water depth in the channels will run up to 120 feet.
Sport Fishing: There are two primary sport fish in our lake. The Guapote (Chichlasoma Dowii of Cichclidae family), rainbow bass.
Lake Arenal offers one of the best fresh water fishing conditions in Costa Rica, fishing throughout the year for Guapote, a hump-back fish also known as rainbow bass as well as machaca. and tilapia fish.
The price is for 2 persons
Departure: 5:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m.
Return: 4 hours later
Includes: Experienced bilingual guide, fishing vessel and equipment, fresh fruit, beverages and transportation from and to your hotel.
What to bring: Comfortable clothing with tennis shoes or sandals, binoculars, camera, hat sunscreen and poncho.
Description: We will depart from your hotel in La Fortuna depending on your chosen time. Then we will head toward Lake Arenal´s dam, at the dock, our fishing guide, a vessel and fishing equipment will be waiting to take you on the fishing journey of your choice.
| FISHING SEASONS |
| MONTHS GUAPOTE MACHACA |
| JAN- FEB GOOD EXCELLENT |
| MARCH- JULY EXCELLENT GOOD |
| AUG-DEC FAIR EXCELLENT |
CELESTE RIVER HIKE
TENORIO VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK
We leave La Fortuna at 7am for this fascinating adventure combining a discovery of nature’s magic with the chance to observe wonderful flora and fauna. The tour lasts approximately 10 hours all together and on clear days it’s possible to get a view of the Arenal, Tenorio and Miravalles Volcanoes and sometimes even Lake Nicaragua.
The Celeste River zone is one of the most beautiful areas of Costa Rica. On the way we stop for a rest in a picturesque village and then continue on towards the “Rio Celeste” in the Tenorio Volcano National Park. On arriving at the park we set off on a 7km (approximately 4 miles) hike which passes by the River Celeste Lagoon, a great place for taking photographs. Finally we arrive at the river itself where mother nature magically mixes the water of two crystal-clear streams, changing the water’s color to a beautiful bright, light-blue (hence the name “Rio Celeste” or Light-Blue River).
Next we continue on to an area with cavities in the earth known as “las ollas” (the cooking pots), full of a clay with therapeutic properties. We get the chance to cover our bodies with this clay and then wash it off in the Tenorio Volcano Thermal Waters!
The hike continues on through the mountains on rough paths into the jungle discovering an area of the volcano where gases are expelled at very high temperatures. At the end of a steep but interesting walk down, we get to see, in all its splendor, the Rio Celeste Waterfall which is impressive not for its size but for its unique colors.
After the waterfall there is a tough hike back to the park entrance where we are served a delicious, well- deserved lunch.