Rainforest Canopy Hike at Arenal
Experience a fascinating tour of the rainforest with a walk over the treetops along Arenal’s famed hanging bridges. After an early breakfast in your hotel, take a comfortable half-hour ride to the hanging bridges in the company of the guide. Enjoy a leisurely hike along the two-mile-long trail of bridges that crisscross the dense forests spread out below. If you’re lucky, you could spot howler monkeys, spider monkeys, capuchin monkeys, flocks of colorful birds, butterflies, armadillos, and a host of other wildlife on your jungle canopy walk! (Half Day Trip; Time of Day: Morning; Duration: 2 hrs; Private Activity & Transfer; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring comfortable boots, insect repellent and sunscreen).
Private Arenal Volcano Hike
If you’re fascinated by volcanic landscapes, this trip may be your opportunity to watch an active volcano from a perfectly safe vantage point. From your hotel, drive over to the northwestern end of the Arenal volcano, which is less than a half-hour drive away. Get off ahead of the Las Coladas Trail and enjoy a leisurely hike through tropical rainforests and an old lava flow formed nearly three decades ago. Note the interesting lava formations along the trail, while your guide relates the region’s natural history. Watch out for local plants and wildlife too. If you’re lucky, you may come across a variety of primates, sloth bears, and birds, including toucans and hawks on your hike. The walking trail ends at an observation area that offers spectacular views of the volcano. Weather permitting, one can spot the fiery lava trickling down the mountainside! (Half Day; Private Activity & Transfer; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring comfortable boots, insect repellent, and sunscreen; You will be accompanied by a bilingual guide).
Volcano Hiking, Hot Springs and Dinner at Arenal
If you’re fascinated by volcanic landscapes, this day trip may be your opportunity to watch an active volcano from a perfectly safe vantage point. After lunch at your hotel, drive over to the northwestern end of the Arenal volcano, which is less than a half-hour drive away. Get off ahead of the Las Coladas Trail and enjoy a leisurely hike through tropical rainforests and an old lava flow formed nearly three decades ago. Note the interesting lava formations along the trail, while your guide relates the region’s natural history. Watch out for local plants and wildlife too. If you’re lucky, you may come across a variety of primates, sloth bears, and birds, including toucans and hawks on your hike. The walking trail ends at an observation area that offers spectacular views of the volcano. Weather permitting, one can spot the fiery lava trickling down the mountainside. After the day’s hike, make your way to the Ecotermales Hot Springs. You could take a dip into the heated mineral waters of the spring to rejuvenate yourself. Explore the lush tropical gardens here, dotted with natural waterfalls and heated pools. Relish a delicious dinner before heading back to your hotel. (Full Day; Time of Day: Afternoon; Duration: 6 hrs; Private Activity & Transfer; Meals included: Dinner; Fitness Level: Easy; Please bring comfortable boots, insect repellent and sunscreen; Note: A bilingual guide will accompany you).
Sky Tram Ride and Sky Trek at Arenal
Here’s your chance to take wings and fly high above a rainforest canopy on this adventurous trip. Experience an adrenaline rush as you take a Sky Tram ride, followed by a Sky Trek over the dense cloud forest cover of the Arenal reserve below. Much like riding an open-air gondola in the sky, watch out for the singular plant and animal life that thrive above the canopy. Stop at an observation platform perched on the highest point of the reserve for panoramic views and spectacular photo ops. As you return over the same thick forest cover, get ready for another exciting ride over the treetops. The Sky Trek at the Arenal reserve uses zip lines hung from mountain tops. Ride past thick forest canopies, between canyons, and over tropical treetops. Stop by multiple observation towers along the way to take in the grand views and more photographs. (Half Day Trip; Time of Day: Morning; Duration: 4 hrs; Shared Activity & Transfer; Fitness Level: Moderate; Please bring comfortable boots, insect repellent and sunscreen; Note: A bilingual guide will accompany you).
