Combination Tours with Hanging Bridges you will start the tour visiting the hanging bridges option consists of a hike on a 1.9 mile (3.1 km) trail on which you can enjoy the rainforest flora and fauna. The trail crosses nine fixed bridges and six suspension bridges and is laid out at a maximum grade of seven degrees so that anyone can walk it. Our next stop is the La Fortuna Waterfall. From the trailhead you will hike approximately 15 minutes before reaching this majestic waterfall where you can swim or just enjoy its beauty. Lunch is next and Arenal Vida Campesina is the place. Following lunch you’ll have the opportunity to rest before embarking on the volcano hike. You will enjoy a very educative walk, the naturalist guide will introduce you to the geological formation of the area and the regeneration of flora since the last volcano eruption. Important: activity recommended for people in regular shape, activity lasting: 14 hours approx. Recommended for children over 7 years old. Includes: transport, entrance fees, naturalist guide, lunch, drinks, equipment.
Sky Limit is a high performance circuit that combines a high ropes course, zip lines, canyoning, rappel, Tarzan swing, bridges and many challenging activities in the heart of the rainforest. Sky Limit begins with an ascent in our aerial tram Sky Tram, to then start a circuit – that can also serve for competition – consisting of twin zip lines, and other defiant challenges as it is walking a tightrope, descending a ladder hanging on trees and other activities in which you will need all your skills and instincts. Break your limits with activities that require maximum physical delivery and ability. An adventure where the nature of the tropical forest will inspire you to overcome the challenges that arise. Restrictions: Sky Limit is a high intensity activity not recommended for people with any kind of health problems. Maximum weight 98 kg (216 lb). Height: 150 cm (4’11’’)
Departure La Fortuna area and take you on an exciting 4x4 ride on a mountain road to our first ranch house. We put your gear on, give you a short safety and rappelling explanation and then a short trek on a beautiful rainforest trail to the first waterfall rappel where you will descend into to canyon! The 5 rappels range in heights of 13 mtrs (25 ft) to 55 mtrs (165 ft). Our Monkey Drop Zip Line is approx. 25 mtrs (82 ft) long. After rappelling down the first waterfall you will climb up the side of the canyon wall, 10 mtrs (20 ft), to a short trail. Then zip line across the canyon and rappel down from the cable 25 mtrs (82 ft) to the canyon floor again. Then continue through short trails from waterfall to waterfall through the canyon, it's like being in a National Rainforest Park! Then a short trek out of the canyon to the second ranch house where you meet up with the 4x4 vehicles and then back to our base offices for a delicious Costa Rican style lunch just outside La Fortuna with a view of the famous Arenal Volcano. We have beautiful installations with changing rooms, towels, and hot showers. You can also stroll through our organic tropical gardens and spot birds and tropical plants and flowers everywhere. We also grow as much as we can for your lunch on our land, all organic of course! Make sure to check out the "Earth Hut" where we have earthworms, compost, compost tea and a station where we make our own microorganisms. Includes:
- 4 rappels (3 waterfalls and one rock wall)
- Monkey Drop (zip line and rappel)
- Rock Climb
- Hiking on beautiful trails in the canyon between rappels
- Professionally trained bilingual guides
- Waterproof Jackets
- Delicious Costa Rican Lunch (vegetarian option available)
- High quality gear used in canyoneering and rock climbing
- Photographer (Photos for purchase after tour)
For those who don’t mind getting wet and muddy, this fascinating underground adventure will take you through a labyrinth of passages and chambers in which you will see an interesting rock formation called, “La Papaya,” stalactites, stalagmites, bats, spiders, and proof that the caves were at one time at the bottom of the ocean. The caves are located only 45 minutes from La Fortuna. Includes: bilingual guide, rubber boots, helmet, flashlight, transport, water.
The day will start a hike down the stepped path of high basaltic rock walls, taking about 15 minutes to reach the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall, where you can swim or just take pictures and enjoy its beauty. Lunch is the next step, a delicious traditional meal will be waiting for you in our restaurant “La Finquita”, near downtown La Fortuna. After lunch, you will have some time to rest or hang out in town, before we begin the Volcano hike. We will choose one of several trails through the tropical rainforest and cross the solidified lava trails from the massive 1968 eruption. We will observe a variety of plants, animals, and rock formations. At the top of the trail we will have an amazing view of Lake Arenal. Our hike will come to an end at a lookout point where, if weather permits, you will be able to see a little vapor of pyroclastic gases coming out of the fissures at the top of the volcano. Along the hike, your guide will share interesting information about the history of the majestic volcano and its impact on the region. Important: the activity is only recommended for people in regular shape. The trail to the waterfall takes between 20 to 30 minutes, there are about 500 steps in total. The return time will depend on the physical capacity of the visitors, as well as their agility in climbing steps. Includes: bilingual guide, transport, entrance fee, water, fruits, lunch.
Kayak on Arenal Lake is perfect for your vacations in Costa Rica and see the beautiful views that the lake offers us. Depart from La Fortuna at 8:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. to enjoy a pleasant day of kayaking on Lake Arenal and breathtaking views of the Arenal Volcano. After a short drive, you will get to the Arenal Lake. Our guides will give you the equipment such as life jacket and a paddle. The tour begins with an orientation to paddling. You will learn basic paddle strokes, safety and rules of the water. Once on the water, our guides will lead you along the shoreline for an incredible view of the volcano. On your journey you may observe different species of birds like the Great Blue Heron, Kingfisher, Flycatcher, Anhinga and may also possibly hear the howler monkey. Includes: equipment, transport, fruits and water, bilingual guide.
From the operations center located in La Fortuna, we move to the place where the tour on the Peñas Blancas River begins at the height of the village of La Vega. Road to the river is given the explanation of the guide, on the equipment to be used, safety aspects, and guidance on situations that could be found downstream. An explanation will be given about the operation of the rafts that are used. The route is very quiet and does not have white water rapids. The main objective of the tour is to appreciate the fauna and flora of the area. Includes: equipment, tansport, snacks and water, specialized guide.
The Sky Tram gondolas rise smoothly through the rain forest, offering up endless views during their mountainous ascent. This tour is perfect for people who want to take a different approach on admiring nature, without much physical effort but still be on spot where natures exhibits all its magic. Sky Trek is a thrilling zip line circuit. Once you’ll be dropped off at an observation area you´ll observe fantastic views. From this area, you will start riding down on a zip line track stretching across canyons and in between treetops, the exhilarating adventure of zip lining down the mountainside begins; ultimately returning you to the starting point at the main building. This is the most thrilling zip line in the country. Recommendations: hiking shoes or tennis, comfortable clothes (long pant is required), jacket or raincoat, sunscreen. Restrictions: high intensity activity not recommended for people with any kind of health problem, minimum height 120cm (3’11’’), maximum weight 136 kg (300 lb.).
Hiking To Rio Celeste tour, we leave early in route to Rio Celeste, we’ll arrive at the Tenorio Volcano National Park, where we’ll begin our 5 miles hike (approximately 4 hours) through the tropical rain forest. We’ll arrive “Los Teñideros” 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 continue our hike through the jungle to seek out the volcano’s furnace vents that expel gases of extreme high temperatures. On our descent 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. Includes: transport, lunch, guide, entrance fee to the park. NOTE: We offer this activity without transportation, for those who have rented car.
The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is considered to be of the best sites on the continent for bird watching. In addition to an abundance of birds, Caño Negro is also home to many exciting animals, such as sloth, three types of monkeys, caimans, lizards, bats, and a variety of flora native of the wetlands. The tour to this beautiful region leaves from La Fortuna and travels approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to Los Chiles, a rustic village just three kilometers from the Nicaraguan border. Then starts the boat ride to the wetlands. On the way up, you will see many bird and animal species. Around noon we will stop along the river for a typical Costa Rican lunch before heading back to Los Chiles to take the bus back to La Fortuna. This tour can be done also on Kayaks or Canoes. Includes: transport, guide, lunch, entrance fee.
The Arenal Volcano tour starts with a drive to the active Western side of the volcano. Once there you will embark on a hike on a trail, which traverses the rainforest and crosses over a large lava flow from 1992. It is possible to observe a great variety of plants, wildlife and magnificent lava rock formations. Once on the top of the lava flow you will have a beautiful view of the Arenal Lake. The hike ends up at a viewpoint, where if the weather allows, you will be able to feel and see the different factors that makes the Arenal an active Volcano. During the tour, our experienced guides will provide interesting and educational information regarding the history of the majestic mountain and the Arenal Volcano National Park. Includes: bilingual guide, transport, entrance fee. What to bring: comfortable clothing, hiking boots or tennis shoes, camera, sunscreen lotion, insect repellent
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