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Arenal Volcano National Park [Zip-lining, white-water rafting, mountain biking & hiking]: Recommended tours & tickets

  • La Fortuna

Our experienced, top of the line, certified guides are the best! They will treat you like family since they are all locals and will take you on a journey that you won't forget! Tell them what you are hoping to see or do and they will do their best to make your wish come true. Also, you will have a cultural experience by visiting the Rodriguez Family which is where lunch will be provided, you can seat with them, eat together, talk and make new, amazing friends, always in company of nature!

Price $173

Min age 0

Rating 4.96 / 5 [65 ratings]

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  • La Fortuna

Set a course for adventure with this ziplining/white water rafting tour! Zip through the jungle canopy before paddling down fun Class II-III rapids, all under the watchful eyes of your guides/instructors. Pick-up/drop-off, lunch and refreshments are included; professional photography will be available for purchase separately if you choose.

Price $140

Min age 8

Rating 4.96 / 5 [240 ratings]

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  • Costa Rica

Explore several attractions and sites on this full-day Arenal Volcano Combo Tour from San Jose. Enjoy views of waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforests, plantations, and wildlife on the way to Arenal. Learn about Costa Rican Coffee and food; taste some of the best coffee in the world and Costa Rican authentic cuisine. Do zip lining & rappelling in the rainforest and learn about the indigenous culture of Costa Rica. Relax in the thermal mineral waters of the Arenal Hot Springs at the base of the volcano, near the town of La Fortuna. Lunch and dinner are included.

Price $185

Min age 5

Rating 4.92 / 5 [3245 ratings]

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  • Playa Hermosa

Jump start your Costa Rica holidays with White Water Rafting Class III & IV from La Fortuna. Costa Rica is known for world-class rafting and the Class II & IV of the Sarapiqui River won’t disappoint. Your Costa Rica rafting adventure tour begins with a 1-hour scenic drive that winds through plantations of papaya, pineapple, and yucca at the base of the majestic Arenal Volcano. Once you reach the “put-in” spot, Wave Expedition’s skillful, trained guides will go over the safety procedure and rules to prepare you for your paddling responsibilities. Once you know the rules and show you are familiar with the commands – you are ready to start your Costa Rica tour. Your rafting trip with Wave Expeditions is sure to be one of the highlights of your Costa Rica tour. Pura Vida!

Price $102

Min age 12

Rating 4.91 / 5 [145 ratings]

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  • La Fortuna

perfect for nature lovers. perfect for active travelers ideal if you don't have many vacation days. you will see the 3 best attractions in the area You will visit the best parks in the area start of activities early, to avoid the largest number of tourist groups small groups good food you can take photos of monkeys, sloths amphibians reptiles birds and many beautiful landscapes

Price $150

Min age 0

Rating 4.91 / 5 [1370 ratings]

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  • La Fortuna

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.

Price $211

Min age 0

Rating 4.91 / 5 [80 ratings]

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  • La Fortuna

"Elevate your adventure with a unique and captivating half-day journey. Join our small-group guided experience and prepare to be amazed as you soar above canyons, through pristine forests, and alongside cascading waterfalls. We're the only zipline that crosses above one of the most visited natural wonders in Arenal, the famous La Fortuna Waterfall, offering a unique and breathtaking point of view. Feel the adrenaline surge as you conquer our thrilling zip line course and take in the awe-inspiring scenery of the Arenal Volcano. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the beauty and excitement of Costa Rica's natural wonders. Don't miss out!"

Price $104

Min age 7

Rating 4.86 / 5 [628 ratings]

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  • La Fortuna

The complete combination of the cable car with the zip line circuit makes this tour one of the best options to practice the maximum adventure of flying from mountain to mountain over the canopy of the cloud forest without hikes between platforms.

Price $143

Min age 8

Rating 4.85 / 5 [110 ratings]

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  • Costa Rica

See more of the Arenal Volcano region with the convenience of a full-day tour from San Jose. Take a scenic route to Arenal with views of farms, rain forests, and small towns. Stop at a coffee plantation and sample coffee, as well as traditional snacks. Stop at a waterfall, look for wildlife, and learn about the Costa Rican Native Culture, then have the afternoon to soak in hot springs set in a lush garden near the Arenal Volcano. Lunch, dinner and coffee tasting are included on this trip.

Price $159

Min age 3

Rating 4.85 / 5 [1018 ratings]

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  • La Fortuna

Elevate your adventure with a unique and captivating half-day journey. Join our small-group guided experience and prepare to be amazed as you soar above canyons, through pristine forests, and alongside cascading waterfalls. We're the only zipline that crosses above one of the most visited natural wonders in Arenal, the famous La Fortuna Waterfall, offering a unique and breathtaking point of view. Feel the adrenaline surge as you conquer our thrilling zip line course and take in the awe-inspiring scenery of the Arenal Volcano. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the beauty and excitement of Costa Rica's natural wonders. Don't miss out!

Price $82

Min age 7

Rating 4.81 / 5 [290 ratings]

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  • La Fortuna

The tour that has it all!! In this tour we will proudly show you the spectaculair nature that La Fortuna area has to offer. We will take you allong rivers, over high hanging bridges, jungle staircases, mountain trails, the magnificent la Fortuna waterfall, butterfly garden, Maleku Indian village, giant tree forest, el lago verde, lava rock fields, the highest scenic Arenal viewpoint, Wildlife watching and to end visit a Hot spring resort with natural mineral hotwater. All of this including, entrance fees, expert guide, warm typical lunch, fruitbreak, coffee break, cacique cocktail

Price $99

Min age 6

Rating 4.80 / 5 [1820 ratings]

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  • La Fortuna

The road is on a private estate with privileged views of the Arenal Volcano. Horses are in perfect health and have appropriate training for children to enjoy the tour.

Price $66

Min age 0

Rating 4.76 / 5 [143 ratings]

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  • La Fortuna

The combo offers the best of La Fortuna in one sigle tour. Zip line, tubing and Hot Springs.  You will enjoy different platforms where you can see the impressive Canyon of the Arenal River and the extraordinary flora and fauna of the rain forest. You will have the opportunity to see the three kinds of monkeys that live in this zone, toucans, hummingbird and sloths. Enjoy 9 aerial platforms, 7 zip lines, forest views. Fly high over the canopy of the rain forest and feel what adrenaline means for nature lovers. After the Zip Line enjoy the tubing tour, rafts class 2 and 3. After a 5-minute walk through the forest you will arrive to the Maleku Village at the bottom of  the Arenal RiverAfter Afterwards, you will take the tubes and hike for about 10 minutes until you get to the river, where you will enjoy the tubing adventure and have a short briefing about security.Relax after tour at the hot springs. 

Price $166

Min age 10

Rating 4.70 / 5 [37 ratings]

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  • Liberia

Start the day with an energizing breakfast at Café Macadamia, right next to the Arenal Lake. Catch impressive views of Arenal Volcano while surrounded by Costa Rica’s scenic landscape on this full-day trip from Guanacaste. Take a walk through the rainforest of Arenal Volcano and the hanging bridges of Mistico Park, as you learn about the flora and fauna of the diverse ecosystem. Then, spend the afternoon relaxing in the mineral Hot Springs and enjoy a typical Costarrican lunch.

Price $210

Min age 0

Rating 4.56 / 5 [172 ratings]

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  • La Fortuna

Our adventure begins at the private farm La Naciente, just minutes from La Fortuna downtown. Here, we’ll set off on muddy trails through the primary rainforest. We start with a safety briefing and a practice circuit to get comfortable with the ATVs. Then, we head out onto the crazy trails of La Naciente, driving through challenging paths surrounded by lush vegetation and local wildlife. Along the way, we stop at Quebrada Platanillo, a micro-basin of the Arenal River that supplies water, and this is also where we can spot the impressive Watusi bulls, famous for their distinctive horns. Next, we visit the picturesque village of La Guaria which keeps the “fortuneños” culture, where we explore its church and its old local store (pulpería). We continue along open trails, crossing natural puddles, until we reach the Arenal River, where we take a break to capture photos and enjoy the scenery. On the way back, we stop at Rancho La Poza for a snack and some relaxation in its outdoor pool.

Price $105

Min age 13

Rating 4.53 / 5 [212 ratings]

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  • San Jose

The Arenal Volcano with Baldi Hot Springs tour is by far a favorite among travelers. This tour offers the auspicious site of the imposing Arenal Volcano and the soothing thermal waters of Baldi Hot Springs. Not to mention the lush vegetation and unforgettable views that make this place one to remember.

Price $197

Min age 0

Rating 4.44 / 5 [206 ratings]

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