La Fortune
Safari Float on Penas Blancas River - $49 per person
This completely relaxing float trip takes you on the beautiful Río Peñas Blancas where you're bound to spot tropical birds, monkeys, crocodiles poison dart frogs, and more!
Canopy Tour - A “must do” while in Costa Rica - $45 per person
This canopy is located at the canyon of the Arenal River for a perfect combination of nature and adventure. From the higher platform and cable you will be able to observe two beautiful waterfalls. This tour is for everyone, no
matter what age; all you need is adventurous spirit.
Just fill out your lungs with fresh air while sliding between the trees and admire the wonderful views of the tropical rain forest of Costa Rica.
Towards the end of the ride you will fly over the Arenal River to the last platform. There our truck will be waiting for you with some snacks before you leave back to the hotel on a very fun ride. So, dare to have fun with this canopy tour!
Arenal Hanging Bridges - $57 per person
This tour is a beautiful , environmentally -friendly project located near the Arenal Volcano.
There are trails and bridges that bring you as close as you could ever hope to get to the birds, the flowers and the lush vegetation of this primary rainforest.
Walk right into the forest along over 3 km. of hanging bridges overlooking the tree canopy and along easy, safe, and beautiful trails with views of the Arenal Volcano.
Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering… Are you ready to go BIG!?! $90 per person
Canyoneering is a brand new sport that’s becoming very popular the world over! Near the Arenal Volcano, our rugged, mountainous terrain is ideal for incredible canyoneering options & huge, breathtaking waterfalls!
This unique, multi-sport adventure combines rappelling, down-climbing and river tracing in a deep, tropical canyon. Our Lost Canyon Adventure is an experience of a lifetime – go where very few have had the privilege to roam! Imagine yourself in the midst of thick rainforest at the top of a magical canyon full of tropical waterfalls with surprises each step of the way.
Travel the old-fashion way! You’ve heard about Costa Rica’s famous backroads – you’ll start off by doing a fun 4x4 off-road adventure as you climb about 15 minutes up into a quiet mountainside community.
Prepare to get wet! Your guides will give you a thorough safety talk to explain important rappelling and down-climbing techniques. You will be provided high-quality technical climbing gear such as a harness, helmet, gloves and you will get to practice your 1st descent on a mini, 15-ft waterfall, to get the hang of things.
Take a deep breath! And there you are, on a sturdy, government-approved platform looking down into the depths of a 150-ft massive waterfall. You’ll rappel down for the thrill of a lifetime! Make your way along the river bed by down-climbing and rappelling a series of six waterfalls that get gradually bigger and… BIGGER!
Save the best for last! The biggest and most-exciting waterfall is your last descent… you’ll finish with a 200ft-guided-rappel at the end!
The hike back up takes about 10 minutes, but take your time to enjoy the intense rainforest that surrounds you! At the top, you’ll arrive to our Canyon House where you can change into your dry clothes and then sit down to your best meal in Costa Rica!
Rio Balsa River Rafting - $65 per person
Class II /III
The best half-day class 2-3 rafting closest to the Arenal Volcano!
Challenge yourself as you paddle through fun & safe rolling rapids with names like "Morning Coffee" & "Rock around the Croc" and then play around in tranquil river pools in an isolated rainforest river canyon! And only 30 minutes from La Fortuna!
Your professional, experienced bilingual guides will give you a safety talk and paddling instruction, lifejackets, helmets & then you're off…
Hopefully you'll get to see lots of wildlife like monkeys, sloths and tropical birds such as ospreys, oropendolas and toucans. This unique river trip is the best way to combine adventure and nature.
Rio Toro Rafting - $85 per person
Class III/IV
The Río Toro explodes with a series of over 45 continuous class 3-4 rapids – you'll spend more than 2½ hours rafting through unexplored, tropical wilderness on a personalized, small-group tour. The exciting Río Toro is located only 1 hour from La Fortuna.
Bring on the adrenaline!!!
Experienced and first-time rafters love the Río Toro for full-day, class 3-4 rafting.
The Río Toro offers over 45-continuous rapids along more than 16 kilometers of deep-canyon gorges and waterfalls where we often see sloths, monkeys and tropical birds, such as toucans and the Montezuma Oropendula.
We operate small, personalized and private tours and we are the only company who runs the Río Toro!
Imagine rafting through exciting, action-packed rapids with names like “morning coffee,” "the Danish Taco," “coco loco,” “the eraser,” and the famous “B-F-W!”
Once at the river, our experienced guides will give you a thorough safety talk, get you set up with your helmet, life jacket and paddle and then you're off – you'll be paddling for more than 2½ hours – we'll stop along the way for a nice, tropical fruit break and afterward we take you out for a typical Costa Rican “casado” lunch. You'll return to La Fortuna and the Arenal Area around 3:30-4:00pm
Rafters should be ages 13 to 55 and in good physical condition. Although you don't need experience, rafters should know how to swim. Secure shoes and dry clothes to change into.
Mambo Combo - $150 per person
Make the most of your limited vacation time! Combine the exciting Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering and Rafting on the Beautiful Río Balsa – For a full-day of pure adrenaline… you’ll get to rappel, down-climb amazing waterfalls and river trace along a pristine, rainforest canyon and then go rafting on the beautiful class 2-3 Río Balsa. This is the perfect blend of whitewater and wildlife, fun, rolling rapids and vibrant jungle. We guarantee more wildlife than any other rafting trip in Costa Rica! You’ll finish off this fun-filled day with a delicious lunch.
This unique tour includes the Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering, rafting on the Río Balsa and a delicious, home cooked lunch.
Arenal Hike and Hot Springs Tour
With Baldii Hot Springs - $59 per person (no dinner)
with The Springs - $109 per person including dinner
To start the famous Desafío Liquid Lava tour, your naturalist guide will pick you up from your hotel and then drive to the El Silencio private reserve, right at the edge of the Arenal Volcano National Park.
Along this informative, beautiful walk, you’ll learn about the behemoth Arenal Volcano, the secondary and primary tropical forest surrounding it and the interesting wildlife of the area. Once we finish the walk, we’ll head to the active side to see if we can spot some of the bright red, molten rock falling from the volcano. And it's here you can partake in sharing some Liquid Lava (a mix of local "fire water" and natural drink.) We always say: "If you can't see the lava, at least you'll be able to feel it..."
With Baldi Hot Springs
On the way back from the view point, we'll pass by the Baldí Hot Springs where your guide will assist you to get your entry bracelet and show you the locker facilities, bar and restaurant areas. There are small lockers for rent and a coat check area. Towels are also available for a small fee. The complex is rather large and the further away from the entrance you'll find quieter hot springs and more-relaxing areas. Beware of the water slide, though. It goes really fast and some clients have come away with cuts and bruises.
Your guide will arrange with you the pick-up time (usually about 9pm or 9:30pm.)
For The Springs Resort and Spa Hot Springs & Dinner
We will then drive about 15 extra minutes to the luxury resort The Springs where you can enjoy a series of natural hot springs pools in the Perdidos Springs section. Take a walk along the Heliconia path to see over 150 different species of Heliconias. There are seven springs of the Los Perdidos ranging from 76 to 98 degrees and are completely surrounded by lush rain forest.
There are 12 other hot and cold free form pools with naturally-heated waters that have an ideal mineral content high in bicarbonate and chlorides, but low sulfur content.?? There are a wet bars throughout the facilities that serve all types of refreshing drinks.
When you’re ready to eat, you may proceed to the delicious dinner buffet for a delicious meal. The meal is automatically included when purchasing your entrance fee.
Suitable for all ages
Volunteering at ASIS Animal Project - $65 per person
This hands-on one-day volunteer project puts you in direct contact with local fauna and flora in a very down-to-earth environment.
We start with an easy 30-minute orientation walk through secondary rainforest that surrounds the wild animal rescue shelter to get to know the story behind this grassroots endeavor. Proyecto Asis was established about 12 years ago - Proyecto Asis founder Don Jaime del Castillo and his son Alvaro had a dream to turn the once-abandoned farm back into vibrant rainforest while providing a sanctuary for hundreds of species of birds and other wildlife.
You will be put to work feeding a few of the animals such as wild boars, kinkajous, monkeys, caimans & more along the way, plus other helpful activities such as trail repair, cage building, painting, planting trees and more.
hroughout the day, you'll get a good understanding of how Proyecto Asis works to rehabilitate injured and abandoned animals & release them back to their environment, as well as educational programs underway to help prevent hunting and poaching of the surrounding Children's Eternal Rainforest that connects with Monteverde.
This unique tour includes transport and refreshment - proceeds donated to Proyecto Asis
Culture, Community and Conservation Tour - $65 per person
Great for Kids!
There are few opportunities to get to know the real Costa Rica, but Desafio Adventure Company’s new Culture, Community & Conservation tour puts clients in direct contact with some of the promising projects happening in and around the area.
The visit includes a stop at the Proyecto Asis Animal Rescue Shelter where you'll be treated to an easy 30-minute walk through secondary rainforest. You'll then help feed wild animals such as crocodiles/caimans, wild boars, and monkeys and learn about local efforts to rehabilitate injured, abandoned animals and release them back to their environment, as well as educational programs underway to help prevent hunting and poaching of the surrounding Children’s Rainforest.
The next stop is the Luna Nueva organic farm to walk through a medicinal plant garden to learn about “miracle” natural cures like ginger, turmeric and other good-for-you things found right in our backyards. You'll then get a taste of becoming a gourmet organic cook by choosing products straight from the farm and learning how to cook them up in a natural way.
6 in 1 Combo - $150 per person
Don Carlos Authentic Costa Rican Finca We start out with a visit to a local farm to learn about rural life in Costa Rica and have a leisurely walk through their private reserve to see an amazing collection of tropical birds, other wildlife and natural organic gardens. Small snack.
Lost Canyon Waterfall Take a fun 4x4 ride up a country road – at the top of the canyon, we hike down to the base of one of the largest waterfalls in the Northern Zone
All You Can Eat Delicious Homemade Lunch We then hike back up about 20 minutes to enjoy a delicious home made lunch with vegetarian options available.
Visit and Hike the Arenal Volcano This tour would not be complete without a visit to the Arenal Volcano to do an easy-going hike along the base of this active volcano
Natural Volcanic Hot Springs Now’s the time to relax in a series of hot springs with swim-up bars and isolated areas pools and waterfalls
Dinner at the hot springs This rounds out a perfect day in Costa Rica – enjoy!
Find out why Costa Rica is like no other place on Earth! You’ll learn about Costa Rican natural history as you spot a variety of butterflies such as the Blue Morpho, Monarchs, Swallow-Tails, and many more. Along the way, the variety of tropical, ornamental and medicinal plants will amaze you. This is a bird watcher’s heaven. And it’s not unusual to spot some sloths or even an elusive Kinkajou!
From there we get to go where few people have the privilege to visit – the Lost Canyon Waterfall. We head by 4x4 up a bumpy country road. Your naturalist guide will hike with you to the base of some beautiful waterfalls – you can even go for a swim in the deep cool pools. It’s about a 20 minute hike back up and we take our time and learn about more of the flora and fauna in this beautiful jungle canyon.
It’s lunch time! Enjoy an All You Can Eat natural homemade lunch (vegetarians love this meal, too!) right in the canyon with great views of the volcano and rainforest.
It’s time to enjoy the quintessential reason you came to La Fortuna – a visit to the Arenal Volcano! You’ll have a front-row seat to one of the most-active volcanoes in the world as you take a guided hike through secondary and primary rainforest. You’ll get close enough to even feel the rumble of the mountain.
And to finish off your day, we head to the luxurious hot springs of The Springs Resort & Spa. Spend your time lounging around in the beautiful tropical gardens and swim-up bar with an amazing view of the volcano. Enjoy a plentiful buffet. We take you back to your hotel when you’re ready to go.
Kayaking on Lake Arenal - $53 per person
Bring your camera because this 2 hour paddle on Central America’s second-largest lake gives you the best views of the behemoth Arenal Volcano and Costa Rican wildlife!
Enjoy a pleasant time kayaking on Lake Arenal with breath-taking view of the Arenal Volcano and during your trip, you may observe different species of birds like the “Flycatcher”, “Kingfisher”, “Great Blue Heron” and “Anhinga” and may also possibly hear and see Howler monkeys! The view is spectacular with the lake on one side of you, and the erupting volcano on the other.
Includes: Transportation, kayak, life vest, paddles, tropical fruit snack, beverages, and bilingual naturalist guide. What to bring: Bathing suit or clothes that can get wet, sandals, sun block, and waterproof camera.
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