This is a guide to the many tours, activities and things to do in the Arenal Volcano area in Costa Rica. In Arenal there is something for everyone. Things to do range from adventure excursions such as white water rafting and canyoneering down waterfalls, to relaxing in natural hot springs. Of course, a hike to see the lava at Arenal Volcano is a must! Arenal Volcano Tours can help you reserve in advance or assist you with your itinerary, answering questions you may have concerning your visit to Costa Rica. We can also help you arrange extensive package vacations in Costa Rica and short 3 day day actiuvities such as the new 3 Day Adrenaline Blast!
Canyoneering (Rappeling down waterfalls and hiking)
'A must' for all those seeking advenutre! Desafio Adventure Company is happy to offer the newest addition to our collection of adventure tours. Explore, hike, rappel, get wet and get the adrenaline going on our Lost Canyon Adventure. This great tour is for everyone with a sense of adventure - no experience needed!
Coming from San Jose? Ask about our new Adventure Connection which will save you time and money! |
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White Water Rafting (Safe and Fun Tours in the Arenal area!)
Desafio is a pioneer in white water rafting in Arenal. We offer all types of trips. Class I to class IV. From floating safaris to hard paddling - heart pounding rapids.
Also available are our special Mambo Combo #1 Tours which allows you to go canyoneering and rafting on the same day!
Coming from San Jose? Ask about our new Adventure Connection which will save you time and money! |
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Horseback Riding to Monteverde, Local Horseback rides and Horseback Riding Vacations Costa Rica
Traveling on from Arenal to Monteverde (or vice versa)? Turn a travel day into an adventure! Consider this fun alternative route. Ride 3.5 hours around the Arenal Lake with great views of the volcano. We have excellent tack and healthy-well cared and loved horses. Helmets are provided. Fully insured.
Local horseback rides to La Fortuna waterfall can also be arranged.
Horsetrek Monteverde offers a wide range of horseback riding vacations in Arenal and Monteverde. |
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Owned and operated by award-winning Desafio Adventure Company with over 15 years of safe and pure adrenaline in the Adventure Zone of Costa Rica!
Excellent full-day Combo Adventure with our Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering and Class 2-3 rafting tours. |
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Taxi-Boat-Taxi
Arenal Volcano to Monteverde. Taxi-boat-taxi . Boat and Land Transport. |
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Mountain Biking in Arenal
Choice of two great tours: a local nature tour and volcano base tour at Arenal Lake. Brand new professional suspension bikes and helmets included. |
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Culture, Community & Conservation tour
A fascinating look at projects in the Arenal area. AMURECI woman’s co-op tolearn about recycling paper. Proyecto Asis Animal Rescue Shelter - see wild animals such as wild boars, kinkajous & monkeys. Learn how injured, abandoned animals are rehabilitated & released back to their environment, if possible. Luna Nueva organic farm - walk through a medicinal plant garden to learn about “miracle” natural cures and the 'sacred seed project'. |
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Make the most of your time in Arenal! Don’t miss the new all day 6x1 Nature Combination guided tour which includes 6 great nature-based activities. Tours include a butterfly farm, 4x4 transport, hike to the Lost Canyon Waterfall, lunch, Arenal Volcano hike, ‘The Springs’ Hot Springs and buffet dinner. |
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Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge
Cano Negro, located north of Arenal near Los Chiles and the Nicaraguan border, is a refuge with abundant wildlife. Take a guided boat trip down the Rio Frio. Great birding. Also many reptiles, mammals and all around beautiful scenery. The best way to see wildlife in the area! |
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Safari Nature Float
Check out this amazing rainforest river float. Perfect for those looking for a peaceful encounter with the plentiful wildlife that abounds along the Peñas Blancas river, only 25 minutes from the Arenal Volcano... |
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Sport Fishing Lake Arenal
Imagine yourself in boat at sunrise watching and listening to a live volcano! Fishing on Lake Arenal is definitely a unique experience to be appreciated by all fishermen worldwide looking for new places to explore. Fish for the prized guapote and other fresh water fish found in Arenal Lake.
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Arenal Hot Springs
Relax, sit back and watch the pyrotechnics of the volcano. Swim up to the bar for a drink or visit the spa for a massage. Natural thermal hot springs in Arenal are a must see. Great after a horseback ride! |
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Arenal Volcano Hikes (Lava Vieiwng at Night)
This tour combines a hike in the protected area around the Arenal Volcano anda visit to the Baldi Hot Springs. Transportation, guide, admissions and refreshments are included. Walk over old lava flows, hike the trails and hopefully view an eruption! |
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Arenal Hanging Bridges
Suspended brides offer a view of the canopy and its inhabitants. View birds in the tops of trees at eye level. There is a lot of activity in the forest at this level. Many orchids and other flora and fauna can be found. |
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Sky Tram / Sky Trek Canopy
The Sky Trek in Arenal Costa Rica offers plenty of thrill on its cables through the canopy and over the valleys. Take a zip line adventure and/or maybe the more chill gondola ride on their Sky Tram. |
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Spelunking in Venado Caves
Go spelunking in the Venado Caves. Get dirty and learn a little about Costa Rican geology on this excursion. Experienced bilingual guides and all equipment included. |
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Cerro Chato Hike
Hike up the inactive volcano Cerro Chato, neighboring the Arenal Volcano. Cerro Chato has a lake in what was its crater where you can go for a dip. Offers great views of the active Arenal. |
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La Fortuna Waterfall
This spectacular waterfall located near the town of La Fortuna is a thing to do near town. A reminder of the wonder and power of nature. Visitors can swim in the natural pool at the base of the fall and explore the river. |
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Arenal Bungee: Bungee Jumping in Costa Rica!
Arenal Bungee has been called an adrenaline rush, a thrill, a challenge, a crazy thing to do and the above all amazing fun! Located in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano insight, Arenal Bungee offers various options at nearly anytime of day. Fully certified by the North American Bungee Association and Costa Rica Tourism Board. |
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Rio Ceste- River, Jungle, Hot Spring and Waterfall Hike
If you are willing to take a trip off the normal tourist circuit you are in for a treat!
Rio Celeste is an amazingly colored beautiful light blue river that winds itself around the rainforest of the Tenorio Volcano National Park, The water is coloured due to a chemical reaction of minerals from the Tenorio Volcano. |
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In Arenal there are ATV tours and Jet Ski rentals for the lake. We don't book a lot of these tours and have mixed feelings on motorized activities. A large part of the attraction to this zone is the abundance and diversity of wildlife. If you don't want to walk we suggest taking a bike, horse or canoe. You will be guaranteed to see more that way. We hope operators are conscious of the possible negative effects to the flora and fauna that certain activities can cause.
That said four wheelers are a lot of fun. We think there is a place for these activities and just hope it does not adversely affect the other, more nature orientated activities, via noise pollution or what have you. If you are interested in arranging one of these activities when in Arenal we can refer you to: Four Trax for ATVs, and Wave Runner for Jet Skis.
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