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Arenal Tour Descriptions


Arenal Hanging Bridges
A total of 14 bridges and a network of trails are immersed in the tropical rain forest, about 2.5 miles from the Arenal Volcano National Park.
Bridges and trails were made considering all type of visitors and their security, this is a family oriented attraction were people from all ages can appreciate the biodiversity of the rain forest and enjoy the great views of the Arenal Volcano from the bridges.

DURATION: 4 hours.
INCLUDES: Transportation, entrance fee, bilingual guide and water.
WHAT TO BRING: Comfortable shoes, raincoat, binoculars, camera and insect repellent.
REMARKS: This tour requires minimum 2 people to operate.

Arenal’s Sky Tram & Sky Trek
The Sky Tram is a 15-minunte aerial tram ride through the rain forest where you will have spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano, the Arenal Lake, and the Tilarán mountain range. After you ascend on the Sky Tram, you will descend on the Sky trek, a 9.186-foot long zip line system that gives you the opportunity to enjoy the rain forest and its beautiful views in a fun, easy and safe way.
Both rides are located at the Arenal Reserve, a transition reserve between the rain forest and the cloud forest, where the visitors can practice hiking and bird watching as well.

DURATION: 4 hours.
INCLUDES: Transportation, bilingual guide, equipment, entrance fee and snacks.
WHAT TO BRING: Long pants, hiking shoes or tennis, raincoat, binoculars, sun block, insect repellent and camera.
REMARKS: This tour requires minimum 2 people to operate. Recommended for people with good physical conditions. Children under 8 years old are not allowed. Waiver is required.

Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall
Great pastoral countryside unfolds as you gently ride your horse to the Arenal Volcano’s foothills. When you dismount, you will hear the distant rumble of a hidden waterfall so you have to hike through the forest for about 500 meters before it is revealed to you.
The fall is a 70 meter silver ribbon that emerges from an emerald-colored jungle cliff into a natural pool where you can swim in the cold mountain waters.

DURATION: 4 hours.
INCLUDES: Transportation, horses, entrance fee and bilingual guide.
WHAT TO BRING: Swimsuit, towel, comfortable clothes and shoes, raincoat, insect repellent, binoculars and camera.
REMARKS: This tour requires minimum 2 people to operate. Children under 6 years old are not allowed. Waiver is required.

Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Boat Tour
After picking you up from your hotel and ride the bus for approximately 1.5 hours, we will arrive to Los Chiles; a culturally mixed village located only 2 miles from the Nicaraguan border. From here, we will start our journey on a 4-hour boat safari through the rainforest and pastureland to the huge Cano Negro Marsh. Cano Negro is considered one of the most important nesting sites for migrant waterfowls in Costa Rica. Our experienced guide will bring the area alive for you, and you might see literally hundreds of birds while
you’re out there. Some other species like monkeys, iguanas, sloths, turtles and caimans can be seen in this area.

DURATION: 9 hours.
INCLUDES: Transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee, snacks and box lunch.
WHAT TO BRING: Light clothes, binoculars, camera, sun block, insect repellent and hat.
REMARKS: This tour requires minimum 2 people to operate.

Arenal Volcano: Hike & Hot Springs
The Arenal Volcano is considered one of the most active volcanoes in the world; it has been active since 1968 when it suddenly exploded, destroying all vegetation that covered the cone. Nowadays, trees and vegetation are starting to regenerate in some areas of the volcanoes base. Volcano hot springs are the result of rainwater heated by magma in the Earth’s interior. Once heated, the waters rise to surface, taking with them minerals found in the earth’s rocky crust; this way, waters become very benefic to our bodies because of its temperature that helps to relax muscles, clean pores and rejuvenate the skin.

Hiking and visiting the Hot Springs are two activities that can be complemented in one; you can visit the National Park and walk through the lava paths while admiring the imposing perfect cone, and then take a dip into the natural mineral hot springs that descend from the volcano. You can also, enjoy these activities separately. At the hot springs, you will find different warm pools filled with mineral water, surrounded by impressive well-manicured tropical gardens and wooden bridges over a hot-water river that crosses the entire property. Dinner will be served at an open restaurant where you can admire the red lava and gases that are constantly ejected from the crater of the volcano.
HIKE TOUR
DURATION: 4 hours.
INCLUDES: Transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee and snacks.
WHAT TO BRING: Comfortable clothes, hiking shoes, binoculars, camera, sun block, and hat.
REMARKS: This tour requires minimum 2 people to operate.

TABACON HOT SPRINGS
DURATION: 6 hours.
INCLUDES: Transportation, bilingual guide, entrance fee and dinner.
WHAT TO BRING: Swimsuit, binoculars, camera, sun block, and hat.
REMARKS: This tour requires minimum 2 people to operate.

Safari Float at Peñas Blancas River
The Peñas Blancas River is a very scenic river, surrounded by the rain forest and rich in wildlife. While you quietly paddle down the river on an inflatable boat, the peaceful sound of nature will give you a sense of relaxation while the boat passes by and some monkeys, iguanas, sloths, crocodiles and numerous tropical birds will appear on the threes and riverbanks.
This is a soft nature experience that will give you the opportunity to immerse in the daily life of a river.

DURATION: 4 hours.
INCLUDES: Transportation, bilingual guide, equipment and snacks.
WHAT TO BRING: Change of clothes, sandals, binoculars, camera, sun block, insect repellent and hat.
REMARKS: This tour requires minimum 2 people to operate. Children under 6 years old are not allowed. Waiver is required.

Updated 05-23-09