Arenal Tours and Activities: Things to do in Arenal Volcano Costa Rica area
The Venado Caves Arenal Costa Rica are unique in the zone and an alternative actiivity to do in the Arenal area. The Guatuzos aborigines discovered the Venado caves which were formed during the Miocene period, 15 or 20 million years ago. For many years these amazing caves were under sea level, only surfacing after extensive tectonic movements. Limestone rocks, stalactites, stalagmites and corals, form most of the caves, sculpted by an underground river. The Venado Caves in Arenal Costa Rica have not been commericalized with fairy lights and other props and they are dark and natural.
Tour time is about 5 hours including transport and breaks. Brace yourself for a totally different experience! Prepare to get wet and dirty, walking and crawling through rivers and waterfalls with an experienced bilingual guide. Remember to bring your waterproof camera for pictures of the papaya and coral formations and other great structures.
The following equipment for the tour will be provided:
Flashlights
Helmets
Rope
Rubber Boots (optional)
Transport
Water and refreshments
Entrance fee
Please wear light clothes, hiking shoes and bring an extra set of clothes. The tour includes hotel pick-ups from La Fortuna and most hotels in Arenal (some hotels such as the Arenal Observatory Lodge have an extra pick-up fee, please check). There are two tours a day: 8.00am and 2.00pm (returning at 1.00pm and 6.30pm respectively).
Price is $65 per person
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