Arenal Hanging Bridges

One of the most beautiful environmental project in Costa Rica. Located within the corridor followed by birds migrating between North and South America, the trails and bridges of this project will bring you as close as you could ever hope to get to the birds, the flowers and the lush vegetation of the primary rain forest.

You will be able to walk right into the forest, thanks to the imposing hanging bridges and the beautiful trails that are safe and easy to walk on.

Arenal Volcano & Tabacon Hot Spring

The Arenal Volcano is active since 1968, it constantly ejects gases, water, fumaroles and explosions with pyroclastic material emissions, and sometimes the eruptions are accompanied with powerful thunders.

The lava flows come out of the crater with a temperature of about 1 000 Centigrade. As the lava flows down it slowly cools off.

At the hot springs our customers can enjoy a healthy and relaxing soak, it is also possible to see the Arenal Volcano erupting from a comfortable spa.
With the improvement of the road from Quesada City to La Fortuna, the number of local and foreign visitors has increased. Today it is possible to find all kinds of tourist facilities and the friendliness of the people in La Fortuna.

Arenal Volcano Hike

Before the active period of 1968, a lavish canopy of vegetation covered the Arenal Volcano. People that climbed Arenal’ s summit related that inside the crater there were big trees and at night, they slept in places where there was some heat due to small steam outlets.

Right now the green area is located at the east side of the Mountain, and other little green parts can be seen on the north and the south of the volcano.

Enjoy the most extraordinary view of the Arenal Volcano on a gentle Hike along the base of this marvelous “Mountain of Fire”., The Hike begins on the active side of the volcano, that takes you through the forest over recent lava flows and to the destroyed area now in the process of regeneration.

Boat Rides On The Arenal Lake

Arenal Lake is the largest and the most important lake in Costa Rica, it was man made in 1974 to provide hydroelectric energy for the country. It is also a place where you can find different kinds of resident and migratory birds. Sometimes mammals can be seen in the surroundings.

This tour offers a combination of the Arenal Lake and the Arenal Volcano, it starts at the Dam, and from there we will have the chance to enjoy a 2-hour boat ride. Going around the lake we will see the burned site of the Arenal Volcano.

Also it is possible to see incredible eruptions when the Arenal Volcano is clear.

Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge

The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Frío are biological humid areas considered to be one of the richest in biological diversity in Costa Rica.

The tour starts at 7: 30 a.m. when we pick up all “Nature Lovers” from the hotel in a very comfortable bus for the 1-½ hour Transfer to Los Chiles, a culturally mixed village only 4-km from the Nicaraguan border. Here your boat waits for your river adventure, at that time we begin our 4-hour floating safari through Tropical Rain Forest and pastures until we arrive at the marsh. An experienced English - Spanish speaking guide leads the tour.

Some birds are residents in the area and it is possible to see hundreds of them especially during the dry season. Some of them are Anhinga or Snake - bird, Roseate Spoonbill, it is possible to see little groups of this bird eating in the surroundings of the river. Wood Storks, the Jabiru, the largest bird in Central America and very endangered. Also the Olivaceous Cormorant, that makes its nest in the area, it is also the most popular bird in the refuge. Caño Negro has the largest colony of cormorants in Costa Rica.

Along the river we can see howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white-faced monkeys, also the three-toed sloth and some reptiles like caimans, Jesus Christ lizard and turtles.

Hiking To Celeste River

We leave at 7:00 a.m. from La Fortuna. After a typical breakfast in route to Rio Celeste, we’ll arrive at the Tenorio Volcano National Park, were we’ll begin our 7 k.m hike (approximately 4 hours) through the tropical rain forest. We’ll arrive “Los Teñíderos” of the Rio Celeste, the site where two streams of crystalline water come together and form the heavenly color blue that gives the river its name. We’ll return through trails, rich with ecological wonders, that lead us to the “OLLAS” -- openings in the earth where we can excavate healing muds, take a mud bath, and a dip in the natural hot springs all while observing the attractions of Tenorio Volcano.

We’ll continue our hike through the jungle to seek out the volcano’s furnace vents that expel gases of extreme high temperatures. On our decent we will get to see the spectacular Rio Celeste waterfall whose color makes it one of a kind. Our final reward is an exquisite lunch at the end of our journey.

Horseback Ride La Fortuna – Monteverde (either direction)

Travel the old-fashioned way to or from Monteverde. We take a very scenic and safe trail along Lake Arenal where you’ll get several glimpses of the famous and very active Arenal Volcano and ride beside lush and beautiful rainforest – try and spot toucans, Monteczuma Oropendulas, sloths, the elusive tepotzquintle and other tropical creatures. The lake trail is safe all year-round, plus.

Inflatable White Water Kayaking

We have one of the most-beautiful river canyons right in our own backyard – full of birds, tropical waterfalls and plenty of rainforest wildlife – experience the independence of your own kayak through Class 2-3 rapids – perfect for beginners and those looking for half-day river fun and adventure.. Trips run all-year.

La Fortuna Waterfall by Horseback

Get spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano and the green countryside as you travel by horseback to the 140-foot Río Fortuna waterfall. Then take a 20-minute hike to the river to cool off in the rushing waters beneath the waterfall.

Mountain Biking

This is one of the tours we offer for those who want to go on a bike trip to the area where the forest, the Arenal Volcano and the Lake meet and leads trough a beautiful trail.

The tour starts from the Arenal Lake Dam, where we take an old trail into the forest. At the end of the trail we will arrive at the entrance of the Arenal Volcano National Park and then get on the way to the Observatory and back in the main road.

On this trail we will have the chance to see many different birds, for example: Squirrel Cuckoos (Piaya cayana), Keel Billed Toucans (Ramphastos sulfuratus), Crested Guans (Penelope purpurascens), Slaty Tailed Trogons (Trogon massena), Black Headed Trogons (Trogon melanocephalus), Bare Throated Tiger Herons (Tigrisoma mexicanum), Laughing Falcons (Herpetotheres cachinnans); as well as howler monkeys and raccoons.

White Water Rafting Rio Sarapiqui Class III

Río Sarapiquí is a picturesque and fun Class 3 river – the perfect river for first-time rafters with a sense of adventure! Departs: 8:30am -- Returns 3:30pm. Includes: typical Costa Rican lunch and fruit fiesta.