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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Start the day with a unique experience at Penas Blancas River and join a safari float! See wildlife in their natural environment during your 2-3 hour float. Afterwards, visit La Fortuna Waterfall, a perfect place to take pictures, swim in the pristine water, and look at the wonderful scene. Enjoy a late lunch and hike before heading back to your hotel.
National Park fees
Driver/guide
Lunch
All activities
Hotel pickup and drop-off only from Arenal/La Fortuna
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off outside Arenal/ La Fortuna
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
We pickup from all hotels in the Arenal and La Fortuna area, if you come from a different destination please let us know, we can arrange that too.
Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, Costa Rica The day will start with an early pick up, right after breakfast so you can have the right energy for the amazing day that awaits you!
We will drive for about 20 minutes to the beautiful River of Penas Blancas, close from La Fortuna where our journey will begin...
Once at the river, after the guide's talk and the safety life jackets and helmets are on you will seat on a raft that can fit up to 5-6 people and your assigned guide, this will be a peaceful ride flowing down the river, slowly overlooking and experiencing what is like to be in the middle of the rainforest.
Pay attention to the sounds and the fabulous animals that the guide will point out for you to see, among others, there will be monkeys, sloths, iguanas, toucans, birds and much more!
A refreshing snack with tropical juices and fruits will be provided in the middle of the river at a nice clear, it can't get any more natural than this! 120 minutes
La Fortuna Waterfall, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica This is an opportunity that you cannot miss, when visiting the Arenal area you must visit La Fortuna Waterfall! This outstanding natural fall is what you need to do so you can say you have experienced the rainforest of Costa Rica!
Once at the park, there are main facilities so you can put on your swimming suit and get started with the 500 steps hike down for about 20 minutes. Take your time, breath in the fresh air and enjoy the views of this amazing canyon, pay attention to the birds near you and lookout for little animals to see!
At the bottom you will presence the magnificent natural waterfall that lies right in front of you... what are you waiting for? Jump in to the water and swim! Go explore the surroundings, take pictures and relax!
When is time to go get ready to hike back up for about 25 minutes, change your clothes and after a short drive the most delicious lunch awaits you! 90 minutes
La Fortuna, Alajuela Province, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica It's being a fantastic day so far and it is time for a deserving lunch!
La Familia Rodriguez will be waiting for you with a home cooked traditional meal and refreshing beverages served at a nice family ranch right next to the river!
Flavor every dish, I promise this will be the most delicious and typical meal you will have! Get to know the local family, share some nice moments with them and taste an incredible coffee before getting ready to the last part of the day, the volcano hike! 90 minutes
Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica The Arenal Volcano is the main feature of this unique destination and hike around it is a great experience!
You will start with a hike through the rainforest that was formed around the base of the volcano and will continue to pass through the different areas as you get closer until you reach the old lava trails.
This is not strenuous hike, it will be slow paced so you can see as much wildlife and learn as much about it as possible, but not just that, take some time to overlook the fantastic views that it gives you by being up there, the lake, the forests, the sunset... will be an extraordinary experience! 150 minutes
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Please bring tennis or hiking shoes (watershoes for safari float), a bottle of water, raincoat, comfortable clothes, repellent, swimming suit and camera.
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Gillian M
17 Apr 2023
The best trip with Carlos and team! We did the water float, waterfall and volcano hike. All amazing and Carlos gave us loads of information about the area and Costa Rican life! Special mention for the driver (best driver in Costa Rica!) who spotted an anteater and toucans which were so good to see! He also made sure that our journey was very smooth and always on time! Thanks so much - was a great trip that we will always remember!
amyekprice
07 Apr 2023
This was such an incredible day! Carlos was an amazing guide, we loved every moment. We hiked Arenal learning so much, then saw not one but two waterfalls, and the river float was our favorite! But the lunch… the lunch! Such a lovely way to spend the day with the locals, and hands down the BEST meal we had the entire trip. Muchas gracias Illiana and family! ????
If you’re interested in exploring La Fortuna this is the way! Book it!
Kristina_L
28 Mar 2023
Carlos, Carlos and Johan were wonderful guided for the day. We have 4 children ages 12, 11, 9 & 8 who all had a fun time. Carlos made the volcano hike one of their favorite activities by searching for crystals with them in the rocks and the whole day the kids had a blast with each activity because of the care our guides took to ensure they had fun. We would highly recommend this tour!
This tour in
Costa Rica
is organized by
Rainforest Explorers
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