Arenal Activities
- There are five tours a day starting at 8 am, 9 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am,
- and 1 pm.
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - Zipline (Canopy)
Costa Rica is world-famous for its amazing ziplines or, as some people call them, canopy tours. This is a fun and safe activity to do while in the Arenal area. For a thrill zipping on a 750 meters long (almost 3,000 feet) cable or ask about a calm Gondola ride to see the views. Private family tours are available.
- Various times daily
- Day Passes Available
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - Hot Springs
Costa Rica is world-famous for its rejuvenating volcanic hot springs. While in Arenal enjoy the ultimate in relaxation. Day passes and Full Meal and Bar packages available. Contact the Costa Rica Info Center for more information.
- Two tours a day
- 8:30am and 12pm
- Approximately 2 hours
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - Safari River Float
Birders, the Safari River Float is the tour for you. Your naturalist guide will point out animals, birds, and plant life while you gently float down the river next to the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. You may see the Costa Rica Black River Otter, Sloths, Monkeys, or maybe a Crocodile. Birdlife includes Herons, Parrots, Macaws, and Osprey just to name a few.
- Two tours a day. 7:30 am and 1:30 pm and lasts approximately 3 hours.
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - Arenal Volcano National Park Guided Hike
Hike the base of the Arenal Volcano one of the most active volcanos in the world until 2010!!! This professionally guided tour is leisurely and very educational including the history of the volcano, La Fortuna, and the abundant animal and plant life. The pathways will take you to viewing points offering amazing photo opportunities.
- Tour departs daily at 8 am and 12 pm.
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - Waterfall Hike & Swim
When in the Arenal area you can enjoy a 2-hour hike and waterfall swim. The picturesque 45-meter (150 foot) waterfall is in the middle of the rainforest at the end of a beautiful hike. Once there you are encouraged to dive in, cool off, enjoy the sounds and sights of nature before heading head back for a delicious meal.
- Tour starts at 5:45 pm
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - Night Jungle Tour
Did you know that 80% of the Costa Rica wildlife comes out after the sunsets? This night jungle tour is a fantastic and easy way to see as many as 28 different frog species in one place. The private reserve is the only natural frog reserve in the Arenal area. Not only is it home to frogs, but you will also be surprised how much more there is to see.
- The 3-hour tour is available twice a day at 6 am and 2 pm.
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - Sloth Tour
Everyone loves sloths! And there is no better way to admire them than with this tour that guarantees you see sloths in the wild or you get a full refund! Private family tours are available.
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- Twice a day at 10 am & 2 pm
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - Coffee Chocolate Tour
Would you love some rich chocolate and a great cup of coffee? This Coffee & Chocolate Plantation is the must-do tour for you. Educational and tasty perfect for the whole family. Start at the coffee plantation and learn the process for growing, harvesting, and roasting famous Costa Rican coffee then see how chocolate is grown, harvested, and processed.
- Two tours a day at 8 am and 1:30 pm.
- Tour is approximately 5 hours.
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - Kayaking on Lake Arenal
Enjoy kayaking or Stand Up Paddle on Lake Arenal with amazing views of the Arenal Volcano. Along the shoreline, you may see many different types of birds and animals. Keep your eyes open for Howler monkeys. You can combine this tour with freshwater kayak fishing.
- Start time is 6:30 am and lasts approximately 5 hours,
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - Waterfall Jumping
Are you up for an adventure? Would you consider waterfall jumping in Costa Rica? This exciting tour includes a 43-meter (140 foot) waterfall rappel and five waterfall jumps with the tallest being 9 meters (30 feet). Below are pristine and clear mountain water swimming holes. Also included is a meal and slideshow of you in the wilds of Cosa Rica.
- There are five tours a day at 8 am, 9 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, and 2 pm.
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - Hanging Bridges
There is no better way to get close to and view the beautiful nature and animals living around the Arenal volcano than a guided hike through the canopy within tropical rain forest on pathways and hanging bridges some are 236 meters (774 feet) long and 70 meters (230 feet) high. Keep your eyes open for sloths.
- There are three tours a day at 7 am, 10 am, and 1 pm.
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - Canyoning
Waterfall rappelling or Canyoning, as some call it, is a safe and thrilling adventure in the Arenal area. This adventure will give you thrills from hiking through the jungle to the river, jumping into swimming holes, and rappelling down a 61 meter (200 feet) waterfall. Wait until you see the photos, you won't believe what you just that!
- 7 am
- Approximately 8 hours.
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - Palo Verde River Boat Tour
The Palo Verde River Boat Tour is the best way to see amazing animals and birdlife in Costa Rica. The tour is on the Tempisque river with the 10,000 square hectare (24,700 aches) Palo Verde national park on the North river bank and Puerto Humo, the largest private reserve in Central America on the South bank making this area rich in animals, flora, and fauna. There are 232 different species that call this river home. Keep your eyes open for crocodiles that are up to 8 meters (26 feet) long. You may see three species of monkeys in the area, sloths, and many other animals including big cats. This is the ideal tour for birders, children, or people with limited mobility.
- Departure 8:30 am or 9:30 am daily depending on conditions and location
- Class 3-4 approximately 8 hours
- Class 2-3 approximately 6 hours
- Credit Cards Accepted
- PayPal Accepted
Arenal - White Water Rafting
White water rafting in Costa Rica, what a thrilling experience in this class 3-4 river (class 2-3 also available). No matter if this is your first time or you are very experienced. This is a must-do tour for everyone looking for an adventure in Costa Rica. *The certified guides and operators for this adventure is very professional and highly rated for security and your safety is the priority. The tour will be canceled (with refund) if the conditions are not ideal.