Arenal Nature Things to Do
Set near the Nicaraguan border in a marshy, jungle-like area, the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is one of the most difficult places to independently visit in Costa Rica. It is set in a remote area of the country and is often submerged in water from flooded rivers. Although this isn't necessarily a destination you visit on the spur of the moment, getting here is well worth the effort. Visitors of Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge are richly rewarded by the areas plants and animals, who thrive in the region, noticeably absent from the usual human interference which encroaches upon such areas.
Arenal 4-in-1 tour: safari float, La Fortuna Waterfall, a volcano park hike and hot springs (Tabacón, The Springs or Eco Termales), with local lunch.
This Safari Float & Tortilla Making Tour is all about authentic Costa Rica. See the animals of the Peñas Blancas River, and cook in the home of Doña Mara's
Sky Tram & Sky Trek in Arenal: ride a gondola to volcano and Lake Arenal views, then ride back down or zip-line. 45 min from La Fortuna; zips for ages 8+.
Enjoy all that nature has to offer on Arenal, Costa Rica's El Silencio Mirador Trails & Hot Spring Tour. Explore the forest and end your day with a warm soak
You've never experienced the forest like this. Zip line through Costa Rica's jungles at top speeds on these exciting Arenal canopy tours. Beginners welcome
Make your Costa Rican vacation complete when you go on an Arenal Volcano hike, one of the nation's most popular tours. Enjoy nature, see amazing wildlife
Baldi Hot Springs day pass guide - 25 hot and cold pools with volcano views, connected by walking paths, outside Arenal's risk zone.
Go on a wet and wild adventure as you navigate class 2 and 3 whitewater rapids on this Costa Rica Balsa River rafting tour
This adventurous tour will have you rafting over the class 2 and 3 whitewater rapids of Costa Rica's Balsa River. Bonus: you'll see some amazing wildlife
You have to be an early bird if you want to see the early birds. Rise and shine for this 5:00 am Costa Rica birdwatching tour, and be rewarded by nature
Caño Negro day trip from Arenal: a Río Frío boat safari just outside the refuge for caimans, monkeys, sloths and birds. Hotel pickup and lunch included.
The Don Tobias horse tour is an adventurous horseback ride through forests and fields with stunning views of the Arenal Volcano
The Eco Terra Shuttle and Crocodiles Tour starts you off with a scenic view of Costa Rica's landscapes, then takes you on a safari float of the Tarcoles River
Did you know that 60% of Costa Rica's wildlife is most active at night? The Ecocentro Danaus Night Tour will let you greet the country's nocturnal creatures
Costa Rica's Ecocentro Danaus allows you to experience nature at your own pace when you take a self-guided tour and see plants and animals too numerous to name
Get the best view possible of Costa Rica's famed Arenal Volcano when you get up close on this guide led 3 hour history walk of Arenal Volcano
Stunning views, island hopping, and wildlife observation: these are just a few of the things awaiting you on Costa Rica's Lake Arenal Kayaking Tour
The horseback ride to La Fortuna Waterfall is an exciting way to explore Costa Rica. You'll visit the Reserve and learn about indigenous culture
The Lost Hill Trek takes you through Costa Rica's Tilarán Mountain Range along the way, you'll enjoy hot springs, rivers, and waterfalls
Over 700 species of plants, 350 plus species of birds, 6 hanging bridges, 1 amazing adventure: this is Costa Rica's Mistico Park Hanging Bridges tour
Take a 4x4 ride through the wilderness, and rappel from a series of waterfall canyons, top height 60 m (195 ft), on this Costa Rican Pure Trek Canyoning Tour
Adventure and chocolate. What's not to like? The Pure Trek & Chocolate Tour has you rappelling down waterfalls one minute and learning about cacao the next. Wow!
Spend a full-day exploring Costa Rica's Tenorio Volcano National Park, and enjoy the beauty of the incomparably blue Río Celeste: a natural chemical reaction
Expert guides will help you navigate class 3 and 4 rapids on this Costa Rica Sarapiqui River Rafting tour which includes an authentic Costa Rican lunch
Explore Arenal's ecosystem from a unique vantage point on this Costa Rican Sky Tram air gondola through the forest. Visit animals in their home
What's a Sky Trek? One of the most memorable tours you can take of Costa Rica's jungle, when you zip line across the canopy and canyons. Beginners welcome
See a level of the forest usually restricted to animals and researchers when you go on this Sky Walk suspension bridge tour of Costa Rica's jungle canopy
This fun tour lets you see one of Costa Rica's most popular animals, sloths. You'll see insects and frogs too. Bring your camera and binoculars
Soar through the forest canopy and get splashed by class 2 and 3 Balsa River whitewater rapids on this Costa Rica Zip Line & Rafting Adventure Tour
Costa Rica has amazing amphibians, but some only come out after dark. Meet frogs and other nocturnal animals on an Arenal Oasis Frog Watching Night Tour
Leave this rugged driving to experienced professionals and book transportation.
Choose comfortable accommodations, and go back to a hot bath or shower after your day of adventure.
Better yet, go for a soak in nature's bath tub at a hot spring.