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Directory of Tours and Attractions in Arenal
Costa Rica
This directory is a listing of the many activities available in
Arenal. Things to do range from adventure excursions to
relaxing in natural hot springs. Desafio Adventure Company can
help you reserve in advance or assist you with your itinerary,
answering questions you may have concerning your visit to Costa
Rica. info@arenalvolcanotours.com
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Canyoneering
Desafio Adventure Company is happy to offer the newest
addition to our collection of adventure tours. Explore,
hike, rappel, get wet, and get the adrenaline going on our
Lost Canyon Adventure.
Greetings,
I just wanted to let you know I very much enjoyed the Canyoneering
tour on the afternoon of Thursday January 24, 2008 with Desafio.
Brian and Carlos were most hospitable, and excellent guides.
The canyon is beautiful. The meal afterwards was top-notch.
I believe I speak for everyone in our group... we had a BLAST!
Thanks for everything, from ease of reservations, to a beautiful
adventure. I'll be back again.
Wishing you Pura Vida,
Robert Spivey
Richmond, Virginia |
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White
Water Rafting & Kayaking
Desafio is a pioneer in white water rafting and kayaking in
Arenal. We offer all types of trips. Class I to
class IV. From floating safaris to hard paddling - heart
pounding rapids.
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Horseback
Riding (to Monteverde)
Traveling on from Arenal to Monteverde? Consider this
fun alternative route. Ride 3.5 hours around the Arenal
Lake with great views of the volcano. We have excellent
tack, and healthy - well cared for horses.
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Cano Negro Wildlife
Refuge
Cano Negro, located north of Arenal near Los Chiles and the
Nicaraguan border, is a refuge with abundant wildlife.
Take a guided boat trip down the Rio Frio. Great
birding. Also many reptiles, mammals, and all around beautiful
scenery.
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Safari Nature
Float
Check out this amazing rainforest river float.
Perfect for those looking for a peaceful encounter with the plentiful wildlife that abounds along the Peñas Blancas river, only 25 minutes from the Arenal Volcano... |
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Hot Springs
Relax, sit back and watch the pyrotechnics of the
volcano. Swim up to the bar for a drink or visit the spa
for a massage. Natural thermal hot springs in Arenal are
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Volcano Night
Hike
This tour combines a hike in the protected area around the
Arenal Volcano and a visit to the Baldi Hot Springs. Transportation,
guide, admissions, and refreshments are included. Walk
over old lava flows, hike the trails, perhaps view an
eruption.
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Hanging
Bridges
Suspended brides offer a view of the canopy and its
inhabitants. View birds in the tops of trees at eye
level. There is a lot of activity in the forest at this
level. Many orchids, and other flora and fauna can be
found.
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Sky Tram / Sky
Trek Canopy
The Sky Trek in Arenal Costa Rica offers plenty of thrill
on its cables through the canopy and over the valleys.
Take a zip line adventure, or, maybe the more chill gondola
ride on their Sky Tram.
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Spelunking in
Venado Caves
Go spelunking in the Venado Caves. Get dirty and
learn a little about Costa Rican geology on this
excursion. Experienced bilingual guides and all
equipment included.
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Cerro Chato Hike
Hike up the inactive volcano Cerro Chato, neighboring the Arenal Volcano. Cerro Chato has a lake in what was its
crater where you can go for a dip. Offers great views of the active Arenal.
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La Fortuna Waterfall
This spectacular waterfall located near the town of La
Fortuna is a thing to do near town. A reminder of the
wonder and power of nature. Visitors can swim in the
natural pool at the base of the fall and explore the river.
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Take a look at our restaurant
guide to Arenal.
For activities in Monteverde click
here. For packages in Costa Rica check out our Packaged
Tours.
In Arenal there are ATV tours and Jet Ski rentals for the lake. We don't book a lot of these tours and have mixed feelings on motorized activities. A large part of the attraction to this zone is the abundance and diversity of wildlife. If you don't want to walk we suggest taking a bike, horse or canoe. You will be guaranteed to see more that way. We hope operators are conscious of the possible negative effects to the flora and fauna that certain activities can cause. That said four wheelers are a lot of fun. We think there is a place for these activities and just hope it does not adversely affect the other, more nature orientated activities, via noise pollution or what have you. If you are interested in arranging one of these activities when in Arenal we can refer you to: Four Trax for ATVs, and Wave Runner for Jet Skis.
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