PEÑAS BLANCAS RIVER WHITE WATER RAFTING
This is the most adventure you can have in a half-day
tour!! Close to the magnificent, active Arenal Volcano. At just 30 minutes from
la Fortuna, the Peñas Blancas River is one of the last free flowing rivers in
Costa Rica. After a through paddle talk and explanation of the equipment we are
ready for the river. This section of the river has 20 class III rapids to get
you moving. Along the way we stop for a swim and to have some fruits.
What to bring: Appropriate shoes, light jacket, bathing suit or swim
trunks, change of clothes, towel, and waterproof camera.
ARENAL VOLCANO & HOT SPRINGS
The Arenal Volcano is active since 1968, it constantly ejects gases, water,
fumaroles, and sometimes the eruptions are accompanied with powerful thunders.
The ashes are carried by the wind over long distances especially to the
northwest area of the volcano. The lava comes out of the crater with a very high
temperature and it cools off as it flows down. At the Hot Springs enjoy a
healthy and relaxing soak.
What to bring: Comfortable shoes, swimming suit, towel, and camera.
ARENAL VOLCANO HIKING TOUR
Enjoy the most extraordinary view of the Arenal Volcano on a gentle Hike along
the base of this marvelous “Mountain of Fire”.
The Hike begins on the active side of the volcano that takes you through the
forest over recent lava flows and to the destroyed area now in the process of
regeneration.
What to bring: Hiking shoes, camera, binoculars, and raincoat.
CAÑO NEGRO WILDLIFE TOUR
The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio
Frío, both biological humid areas, considered to be one of the richest
in biological diversity in Costa Rica. Here you can find a great variety of
resident and migratory birds plus three different species of monkeys, also
iguanas, sloths, turtles and caymans. All “Nature Lovers” will have
a 4-hour floating safari through Tropical Rain Forest and pastures.
This trip includes a homemade box lunch, regional
fruits, soft drinks, natural juices, bottled water and cookies.
All served in the surroundings of the green country site.
What to bring: Light clothing, comfortable shoes, camera,
binoculars, sun cream and insect repellent.
MOUNTAIN BIKE TOUR
Specially for those who want to
go on a bike trip to the area where the forest, the Arenal Volcano and the Lake
meet and leads through a beautiful trail. The tour starts from the Arenal Lake
Dam, where we take an old trail into the forest, where we will have the chance
to see many different birds, for example: Squirrel Cuckoos, Keel Billed
Toucans, Crested Guans, Trogons, howler monkeys and raccoons. This tour will be
about four hours.
What to bring: Shorts pants, camera and sun lotion.
SAFARI FLOAT PEÑAS BLANCAS RIVER
Enjoy the sights and the sounds of the rainforest and experience its peacefulness as we quietly paddle the
Peñas Blancas River. Monkeys, sloths, iguanas, crocodiles and numerous
tropical birds await us! Our professional bilingual guide will share educational
and interesting explanations of the plants and animals we encounter on the
float. You will truly appreciate the wonders of Peñas Blancas River
without a motor.
What to bring: Short pants, t-shirts, sandals, sunscreen, insect repellent, camera and binoculars.
VENADO CAVE TOUR
The caves were formed during the
Miocene period, 15 or 20 million years ago. For many years they were under sea level and due to tectonic
movements they surfaced. The Guatuzos aborigines discovered the caves. Limestone rocks, stalactites,
stalagmites and corals, form most of the caves.
The underground river forms the whimsical stone formations.
In the caves we will find marine fossils, and also bats, spiders and crickets.
We will walk through the river and waterfalls from the upper part of the cave.
What to bring: Hiking shoes and extra clothes to be able to change
when they finish the exploration of the caves.
WATERFALL HORSEBACK RIDING TOUR
Lets get inside the forest with our horses searching
for the beautiful waterfall 70 meters high. After some hours riding and
discovering the exuberant flora and fauna, have the opportunity to swim at the
“natural pool” at base of this majestic waterfall.
What to bring: Insect repellent, pants,
raincoat, binoculars, camera, swimsuit, towel.
TORO RIVER WHITE WATER RAFTING
This is a highly technical section recommended only
for those with great deal of rafting experience. The first five miles are full
of exciting Class IV and Class III rapids. Along this section, you can see many
cliffs, beautiful falls, and lush tropical vegetation. After one hour on the
river, we will stop on one of its banks to eat tasty fruits of the region.
What to bring: Appropriate shoes, light
jacket, bathing suit or swim trunks, change of clothes, towel, and waterproof camera.
