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Canyoning: Rappel down the waterfalls in the rainforest

A must' for all those seeking adventure! Desafio Adventure Company offers an exciting combination of exploring, hiking, rappelling in their 'Lost Canyon' in Arenal. No experience is needed, just a sense of adventure, so get wet and get the adrenaline going today!

White Water Rafting!

Desafio Adventure Company is a pioneer in white water rafting and offer full-day and half-day tours from floating safaris to hard paddling - heart pounding rapids! Also check out our Adventure Connection and go rafting from Arenal on the way to the beach (or vice versa)!

Late Afternoon/Evening Guided Arenal Volcano Hike + Hot Springs

Learn about the history of the Arenal Volcano Costa Rica, the surrounding flora and fauna and hike over old lava flows and forest trails. Although the volcano has not seen much lava activity over the last few months, tours are still highly interesting and can be combined with a visit to the Hot Springs.

Horseback Ride from Arenal to Monteverde

Traveling on from Arenal to Monteverde (or vice versa)? Turn a travel day into an adventure! Consider this fun alternative route by horseback. Ride 3.5 hours around the Arenal Lake with great views of Arenal Volcano on well-cared for horses. Helmets are provided. Fully insured.

La Fortuna Tours Ziplines Canopy

The sensation of flying into the forest is really unique with 12 platforms, 11 cables over 350 meters long and 80 meters heights make this adventure in La Fortuna Arenal, unforgettable.

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Get Ready to "Walk on Water!" with the newest and easiest paddle sport ever that originates from ancient Polynesia. Standing on a wide and super buoyant surfboard you use a long paddle to glide across the water. You can SUP on lakes, rivers, pools and any other large body of water.

Caño Negro wildlife refuge and reserve

Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is located north of Arenal near Los Chiles and is a protected area with abundant wildlife. Take a guided boat trip down the Rio Frio for great birding and to see reptiles, mammals and beautiful scenery. The best way to see wildlife in La Fortuna area!

Venado Caves

The Venado Caves Arenal Costa Rica are unique in the zone and an alternative activity to do in the Arenal area.

6 x 1 Nature Combination Tour

Don’t miss the new, all day 6x1 Nature Combination guided tour which includes 6 great nature-based activities! Tours include a butterfly farm, 4x4 transport, hike to the Lost Canyon Waterfall, lunch, Arenal Volcano hike, ‘The Springs’ Hot Springs and buffet dinner.

Peñas Blancas Safari Float

The Safari Float is the ideal rainforest river float for those looking for a peaceful encounter with the plentiful wildlife inhabiting the Peñas Blancas river. As you paddle along a smooth, class-1 river a professional guide will tell you all about the various plants and animals.

Information About the Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica

The volcano is some 3000 years old and has an elevation of 1660 meters. Arenal Volcano is what's called a Stratovolcano meaning it is composed of both lava flows and pyroclastic material.

Reservations Arenal Volcano Hotels Costa Rica

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Reservations Arenal Volcano Tours Costa Rica

This reservation request requires little personal information, is quick and does not ask for any payment information. After processing your request one of our staff will will respond with a quote as well as details on how to complete your reservation.

Desafio Adventure Company

Arenal Volcano Tours is a part of the Desafio Adventure Company, a tour operator with offices both in Monteverde Costa Rica and Arenal Volcano Costa Rica.

La Fortuna Arenal Volcano Tours

Tours in Costa Rica Must Include a Visit to Arenal! Guide to Best Arenal Tours, Adventure Sports, Hot Springs & Arenal Activities in Arenal Volcano

The Lost Canyon! Canyoning in Costa Rica: Rappel down waterfalls

Lost Canyon Adventures! Canyoneering Arenal Costa Rica. No experience needed...just imagine rappelling in the rainforest down a magic jungle waterfall

White Water Rafting Costa Rica

Whitewater Rafting Costa Rica near Arenal Volcano. Great rapids and lots of fun with experts Desafio! Half day and full day trips.

RIO TORO - CLASS 3 - 4 White Water Rafting

Come join us for the hottest full day white water rafting trip in the Costa Rica - on the mighty Rio Toro. River rafting in Costa Rica is a lot of fun!

RIO BALSA Rafting in Arenal | White Water Rafting in Costa Rica

River Rafting in Arenal. The Rio Balsa is great for first-time rafters with smaller rapids but still exciting! White water rafting in Costa Rica is fun!

RIO TENORIO - CLASS 2 - 3 White Water Rafting

River Rafting in Costa Rica on the Rio Tenorio. Save time and money! Our new Adventure Connection from Arenal, takes you rafting on the way to the beaches!

Guided Arenal Volcano Hike + Hot Springs

Arenal Volcano Hike: Informative guided night hike to see Arenal Volcano and surrounding rainforest. Combine with a visit to Arenal Costa Rica's famous Hot Springs.

Horseback Ride from Arenal Volcano to Monteverde

Arenal Volcano to Monteverde by horseback. Turn a travel day into an adventure! Beautiful route around Arenal Lake Costa rica.

Arenal Paraiso Ziplines Canopy

Arenal Paraiso Canopy Tour. Great Choice of Canopy Tour in Arenal. Fly through the rainforest canopy in Arenal Costa Rica - unforgettable adventure!

Arenal Volcano Lake Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Arenal Tour: Stand Up Paddle Boarding Lessons & Tour - Get Ready to "Walk on Water!" Try the newest & easiest paddle sport ever, in Arenal Costa Rica

Caño Negro wildlife refuge and reserve

Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, often called the everglades of Costa Rica is a day trip from Arenal, one of the best areas to see wildlife in Costa Rica

Sportfishing on Arenal Volcano Lake

Sport Fishing on Arenal Lake in Costa Rica. Watch active Arenal Volcano as you fish on the rainforest edged Arenal Lake. Peaceful & beautiful fishing

6 x 1 Nature Combination Tour Arenal Tour

Arenal Volcano Costa Rica. 6 x 1 Nature Combination Arenal Tour. Great combo of 6 tours in one day! Guides, lunch and transport included.

Taxi-boat-taxi Between Monteverde and Arenal Volcano

Taxi Boat Taxi Service (or sometimes called jeep-boat-jeep) is a very scenic one-way transfer between Monteverde and Arenal Volcano.

Peñas Blancas Safari Float

Safari Float on the Penas Blancas River, Arenal Costa Rica. Gentle float in a raft with a naturalist guide viewing monkeys & more. Safe for all ages

Arenal Volcano National Park Morning Hike tour

Feel an active volcano under your feet taking a guide hike at the Arenal Volcano National Park (Arenal Park) in Costa Rica

Arenal Tours Hanging Bridges

Arenal Hanging Bridges - guided tours along suspended bridges through the primary rain forest at the foot of Arenal Volcano. Photos and reservations

Athica Rainforest Canopy Tour

Athica Camopy - Newest adrenaline-rushing canopy zipline tour Arenal Volcano Costa Rica! With 12 platforms and 8 cables (the longest one being 750m long)

Mountain Biking from the Arenal Volcano to Monteverde

Mountain Bike Tour Costa Rica: Travel from Arenal Volcano to Monteverde by mountain bike, taxi and boat. Scenic & adventurous way to get to Monteverde

Cerro Chato Extreme Hike Arenal Tours

Cerro Chato Extreme Hike. Neighbouring Arenal Volcano. Guided hike through the rainforest. Climb to the crater & lake. Includes La Fortuna Waterfall

Community, Culture & Conservation

Arenal Costa Rica Community, Culture & Conservation Tour. Visits include an organic farm and a wild animal rescue shelter plus more

Night hike at Danaus-Eco Center wildlife reserve Arenal

Night hike at Danaus-Eco Center Arenal Costa Rica. Two hour guided hike with nature guide, transport included. Arenal Tour in Costa Rica

Rainforest Mysteries Tour at Finca Luna Nueva

The Rainforest Mysteries Tour at Luna Nueva is a unique tour in the Arenal area where you can have a hands-on approach learning about medicinal plants, vegetables and herbs.

Hot Springs in Costa Rica

Hot Springs in Costa Rica - Arenal Hot Springs. Packages with Transport, Dinner and Guided Volcano and Rainforest Hikes .

Baldi Hot Springs Arenal Tours

Baldi Hot Springs Arenal Volcano. Popular Arenal Hot Springs: many pools with tropical flowers & plants. There is also a swim-up bar, spa & restuarant

The Springs Resort Hot Springs: Arenal Volcano Costa Rica

The Springs Resort is the latest addition to the hot springs collection in the Arenal Volcano area. The hotels, hot springs and spa are pure luxury! The resort is perched on a mountain ridge one thousand foot above the Arenal Valley about 6km north of the volcano and has a spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano. The resort offers natural hot and cold springs, four unique dining experiences and an impressive full service spa.

Los Lagos Resort Hot Springs: Arenal Volcano Costa Rica

Los Lagos Hot Springs has a great view of Arenal Volcano. The various pools are surrounded by lush tropical plants. There is also a spa & restuarant

Eco-Termales Hot Springs

Eco-Termales Hot Springs. Arenal Hot Springs - Great Way to Relax! Small Springs with Personalized Service & natural surroundings

La Fortuna Waterfall

La Fortuna Waterfall in the rainforest near Arenal Volcano Costa Rica. Hike, horseback rides, and swimming in the river.

Mambo Combo Tour Arenal Acitivity

Fun in Arenal Costa Rica! Excellent full-day Combo Adventure with Canyoneering and Class 2-3 rafting tour on the Rio Balsa.

Great Choices on Mountain Biking Tours

Mountain Biking in Arenal Costa Rica – choice of guided tours on new mountain bikes to explore the beautiful countryside of the Arenal Volcano area

Rio Celeste Turquoise Blue River & Waterfall + Hiking + Hot Springs

Rio Celeste Tour in the Arenal Costa Rica area. Amazing turquoise colored river and waterfall. The ‘Jewel’ of Costa Rica off the beaten tourist track

Canopy Tours: Skytram Arenal and Skytrek Arenal Zip Line

Arenal Volcano Costa Rica Canopy Tours.Great Ziplines! Online Reservations. Arenal Skytram and Skytrek Arenal Zip Line and Costa Rica Zip Lining Tours

Venado Caves Arenal Tour

Venado Caves. Youngest cave system in Costa Rica. Fun Arenal tour choice! Get dirty and learn a little about Costa Rican geology on this excursion

Volunteering-at-Asis: Animal Rescue Shelter Arenal Tour

Arenal Activity. Volunteer for half day at Proyecto Asís - jobs could include feeding animals, constructing or cleaning cages, planting trees & more!

Kayaking on Lake Arenal

Kayaking on Lake Arenal Costa Rica. 2-hour paddle with a nature guide. Best views of Arenal Volcano and chance to observe the Lake's beautiful birds

Hotels in Arenal Costa Rica

Most hotels in Arenal Costa Rica (Arenal Volcano area) are located in and surrounding the town of La Fortuna and the area towards Arenal Lake

Economy Arenal Hotels

Economy Arenal Hotels and Lower Price Range Lodging in the Arenal Volcano Area. Bed and Brealfasts in Arenal. Comfortable, Clean and Safe Recommendations

Villas Eco Arenal

A helpful and friendly couple own and operate Hotel Villas Eco Arenal (formerly called Villas Sanchal). The Villas are located approximately one kilometer's walk from the center of the town of La Fortuna. Villas Eco Arenal is a tranquil place to relax, swim, or play in the sun...

Hotel Rossi

Hotel Arenal Rossi is located just outside the town of La Fortuna in the Arenal Volcano area and offers a number of basic clean rooms. Some rooms are configured with queen size beds. Hotel Rossi is a good option for travelers on a budget.

Hotel Arenal Carmela

Hotel Arenal Carmela is located in downtown La Fortuna hotel. Arenal Carmela has great views of the gardens that surround the town church and attractive rooms with balconies overlook the bustling town during the day and the near empty streets at night. Hotel Carmela Arenal offers good...

Hotel La Pradera

Hotel La Pradera in the Arenal Volcano area has spacious and spotless rooms which are brightly lit with natural light that pours through large windows. Overflowing, colorful gardens frame each of La Pradera's cabins. Ferns, heliconias, birds of paradise and many other varieties of Costa Rica...

Hotel Arenal Green

Hotel Arenal Green is a family run hotel located between La Fortuna and the famous La Fortuna waterfall, less than 25 minute’s walk away. This cozy Arenal hotel is small with 7 charming wooden cabins.

Hotel Campo Verde Arenal

Hotel Campo Verde Arenal Costa Rica. Rooms with great Volcano views! Affordable accommodation located between La Fortuna and Arenal Hot Springs.

Hotel San Bosco

Hotel San Bosco is a modern stone and stucco hotel with good size rooms. Located on the edge of the town La Fortuna and 20 minutes from the hot springs in the Arenal Volcano, Hotel San Bosco is a good choice for comfort and convenience. While at this time the lava flow is very rarely...

Mid-Range Arenal Hotels

Mid-Range Arenal Hotels $56 - $75: Recommended guide to best Arenal Hotels and Resorts.Where to stay in Arenal Volcano Costa Rica. Photos & Prices

Hotel Sueño Dorado

Hotel Sueno Dorado is a mid-range priced Arenal Hotel located near the Baldi Hot Springs and about 10 minutes from the town of La Fortuna

Hotel Arenal Rabfer

Arenal Rabfer is a small family run hotel located a few blocks from the La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano area. Being centrally located Arenal Rabfer is close to many shops and restaurants and only 15 minutes drive to the Arenal hot springs.

Hotel Arenal Jireh

Arenal Jireh is a perfect choice for those wanting a centrally located hotel in La Fortuna, near to all the tours and attractions of Arenal Volcano. Costa Rica. Arenal Jireh is a comfortable Arenal hotel with all amenities expected of a hotel in this price range. Newly remodelled and with...

Hotel La Fortuna

Hotel La Fortuna is one of the first hotels in La Fortuna, Arenal. When it was knocked down and completely re-built a couple of years ago the hotel decided to concentrate on offering a wheel chair accessible hotel with the motto ‘tourism without limits”. Hotel La Fortuna has...

Arenal Paraiso Hotel

Arenal Paraiso. Popular resort in Costa Rica with great views of Arenal Volcano. Hotel with its own hot springs, spa, trails, bars and restaurants.

Hotel Miradas Arenal

Hotel Arenal Miradas - friendly cabins in Arenal Costa Rica. Quiet, Volcano views, a/c and pool. Located between La Fortuna and Arenal Hot Springs

Hotel Arenal Lodge

Hotel Arenal Lodge is a cosy lodge located on a 2000-acre property, surrounded by lush gardens and rainforest. Great Arenal Volcano and Lake views.

Arenal Hotels with Upper Range

Arenal Hotels. Upper range hotels in the Arenal Volcano Area of Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano Inn

Arenal Volcano Inn a great Arenal Hotel choice! Comfortable rooms, Arenal Volcano views, pool and spa, wifi, good restaurant and bar. Friendly service!

Hotel El Silencio del Campo

Hotel El Silencio del Campo is a pleasant mid-priced accommodation in the Arenal Volcano area. A family run Arenal Hotel with 19 spacious villas set in nicely landscaped gardens. The Zuñiga family and hotel staff are attentive and helpful....

Hotel Arenal Springs Resort

Comfort and location has made Arenal Springs Resort a popular resort. Arenal Springs faces Arenal Volcano and offers spectacular volcano views. Its lush tropical gardens and quiet location off the main road makes it wonderful retreat yet it is not far from the famous Tabacon Hot...

Volcano Lodge Hotel

Volcano Lodge in Arenal Costa Rica. Rooms have a terrace with great volcano views, AC, TV and phone. Volcano Lodge has restaurants, WiFi, pool and spa

Hotel Lavas Tacotal

Hotel Lavas Tacotal is wonderfully situated in terms of Arenal Volcano views, offering uninterrupted views of the famous volcano. It is conveniently located a short drive away from the Tabacon Resort Hot Springs and the small town of La Fortuna. Hotel Lavas Tacotal has:

Casa Luna Lodge

The relatively new Casa Luna Hotel, built in a modern colonial style, is surrounded by farmland and lush gardens. The hotel is conveniently located between La Fortuna and the famous La Fortuna waterfall (just a short walk away). Casa Luna Hotel is dominated by the view of Arenal Volcano, which...

Hotel Lomas del Volcan

Hotel Lomas del Volcan is one of the more comfortable and beautiful places to stay with great views of the green side (non active side, though this is always changing) of Arenal Volcano. The name of the hotel refers to the hump on a Brahmin cow, the "loma" in...

Hotel Montaña de Fuego

Montaña de Fuego is a luxury Arenal Hotel, located in a vast forest. Great panoramic views of Arenal Volcano. Resort with pools, spa and restaurant.

Hotel Arenal Country Inn

Hotel Arenal Country Inn is situated near the base of Arenal Volcano, less than a mile from the center of La Fortuna. The hotel is located on a former farm of 10 acres and has spacious gardens and a beautiful pool area with a view of Arenal Volcano.

Luxury Arenal Hotels

Luxury Arenal Hotels in the Arenal Volcano area. Recommendations, prices and photos of Arenal Hotels

Hotel Arenal Manoa

Hotel Arenal Manoa is located just seven kilometers west of La Fortuna and has an impressive view of Arenal Volcano. All rooms are super-comfortable, well-appointed junior suites and have been designed so that each has a...

Hotel Los Lagos

Los Lagos is one of our favorite hotels, well-suited for families or individuals. In addition to large comfortable cabins with excellent views of Arenal Volcano. Los Lagos features a fantastic newly re-modeled spa (Fangus Spa), cold water and thermal water pools (with slides), Jacuzzi (fed...

Nayara Hotel

Arenal Nayara Hotel and Gardens located in the area of Arenal Volcano Costa Rica, is a wonderful luxury retreat, located just 15 minutes from the small town of La Fortuna with its many amenities. Hotel Arenal Nayara is set on a hill surrounded by lush tropical...

Hotels near the Arenal Lake and El Castillo, Costa Rica

Hotels near the Arenal Lake and El Castillo, Costa Rica

Hotel Linda Vista del Norte

Hotel Linda Vista del Norte is located in El Castillo, 26 km from La Fortuna, THE place to view Arenal Volcano at this time. All rooms are comfortable and have balconies wityh great views. The hotel has an international restaurant, pool and a wet bar surrounded by tropical gardens...

Arenal Vista Lodge

Arenal Vista Lodge has a beautiful location on a hill top allowing spectacular views of Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake. Located in a secluded quiet area near the village of El Castillo, some 25km from La Fortuna, the Arenal Vista Lodge offers a restful place to enjoy the Arenal Area. The...

Arenal Observatory Lodge

The Arenal Observatory Lodge is less than 3km away from the famous Arenal Volcano (Volcàn Arenal). The hotel offers a unique view of the volcano and lava and spectacular views of Arenal Lake and the surrounding area. The Arenal Observatory Lodge has...

Arenal Volcano and Costa Rica Transportation

Costa Rica has various transport options and how you travel place by place often depends on time, cost and convenience. Desafio Adventure Company can arrange any private transport, and shuttles to most parts of the country.

How to get to the Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna

Transportation around the Arenal Volcano area, Costa Rica

Domestic Flights within Major Costa Rican Cities

Domestic Flights in Costa Rica... There are two principal domestic carriers in Costa Rica: Sansa and Nature Air.

Taxi-boat-taxi Between Monteverde and Arenal Volcano

Taxi-boat-taxi Service is the fastest one-way transfer between Monteverde and Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna. Or vice versa.

Horseback from Arenal Volcano to Monteverde

Horseback Riding is a wonderful way of traveling between Monteverde and Arenal Volcano or vice versa

Shuttles Transfers and Private Transport

Shuttles (collective transfers) operated by various companies such as Interbus and Gray Line’s Fantasy Bus and others, Private transfers, Some public transport routes.

Getting to Monteverde Cloud Forest area and Santa Elena

There are limited travel options as far as getting up to Monteverde, the one you choose will depend on your budget

Public Bus Schedule of Costa Rica

Public Bus Schedule of Costa Rica

Car Rental in Costa Rica

Car Rental Monteverde Costa Rica. Do you need a rental car in Monteverde? Tips, road conditions, safety and other advice about driving in Costa Rica

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