Top 20 Experiences in Central Valley
La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
This tour includes 3 different activities: The Volcano hike, La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Hanging Bridges. You will enjoy a secondary forest right in the base of the Arenal Volcano and a primary rainforest with great biodiversity in the hanging bridges, among this forest you will find yourself arriving at 15 different bridges in a variety of levels from the ground which will help you cross the area. Then, La Fortuna Waterfall, you will go to the base where you can enjoy its water by swimming in its natural pool. Please note there are are 500 steps to descend and the same number to return to the car. Remember to bring towel and bathing suit.
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
The tour that has it all!! In this tour we will proudly show you the spectaculair nature that La Fortuna area has to offer. We will take you allong rivers, over high hanging bridges, jungle staircases, mountain trails, the magnificent la Fortuna waterfall, butterfly garden, Maleku Indian village, giant tree forest, el lago verde, lava rock fields, the highest scenic Arenal viewpoint, Wildlife watching and to end visit a Hot spring resort with natural mineral hotwater. All of this including, entrance fees, expert guide, warm typical lunch, fruitbreak, coffee break, cacique cocktail
Tortuga Island Full Day Tour from San José with Lunch
Enjoy a special day surrounded by nature, seeing dolphins, islands, birds and many more species during the journey until you reach Isla Tortuga, our destination where we will give you approximately 5 hours of beach time to relax under the shade of the beautiful palm trees and enjoy its refreshing sea.
Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience with La Fortuna Waterfall
"Elevate your adventure with a unique and captivating half-day journey. Join our small-group guided experience and prepare to be amazed as you soar above canyons, through pristine forests, and alongside cascading waterfalls. We're the only zipline that crosses above one of the most visited natural wonders in Arenal, the famous La Fortuna Waterfall, offering a unique and breathtaking point of view. Feel the adrenaline surge as you conquer our thrilling zip line course and take in the awe-inspiring scenery of the Arenal Volcano. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the beauty and excitement of Costa Rica's natural wonders. Don't miss out!"
North Fields Cafe: Craft Specialty Coffee and Chocolate Tour
North Fields Cafe offers a two hour local family owned experience in Costa Rica, located close to Arenal Volcano area and its hot springs
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
Explore several attractions and sites on this full-day Arenal Volcano Combo Tour from San Jose. Enjoy views of waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforests, plantations, and wildlife on the way to Arenal. Learn about Costa Rican Coffee and food; taste some of the best coffee in the world and Costa Rican authentic cuisine. Do zip lining & rappelling in the rainforest and learn about the indigenous culture of Costa Rica. Relax in the thermal mineral waters of the Arenal Hot Springs at the base of the volcano, near the town of La Fortuna. Lunch and dinner are included.
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
The balsa river is the best white water rafting choice in the northern area of Costa Rica this great class 3 &4 on the upper part, Balsa River for an adventure you won’t forget anytime soon! Stop along the way to rest a bit, do a little swimming, and enjoy some fresh Costa Rica fruit. After white water rafting, you will get a clean towel and a water bottle, and we’ll take you to a local restaurant to have a Costa Rica style lunch Daily tours leave at 08:30 am from La Fortuna for our Class IV White Water Rafting Adventure on the Balsa River and includes round trip transportation from local La Fortuna hotels, all equipment, guides, fruit on the river, towels, water, & costarican lunch. We come back to La Fortuna town at 13:30. This tour is appropriate for anyone with 5 years and older.
Pure Trek Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling Tour in La Fortuna
Pure Trek is La Fortuna’s most popular canyoning & waterfall rappelling operator. Since 2001, our professional and certified guides have lead thousands of clients of all ages through our well maintained canyon for an adventure of a lifetime. This half-day canyoning tour will take you deep inside the Pure Trek canyon to experience a series of waterfall rappels, and activities like rock climbing and the “Monkey Drop” – you will get wet! Keep your eyes open for a chance to see toucans, sloths, monkeys and other exotic wildlife. After canyoning, you’ll head back to Pure Trek’s headquarters to enjoy in a delicious, garden-fresh lunch. Pair Pure Trek canyoning with any of our combo options for a full day of fun and adventure.
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
See more of the Arenal Volcano region with the convenience of a full-day tour from San Jose. Take a scenic route to Arenal with views of farms, rain forests, and small towns. Stop at a coffee plantation and sample coffee, as well as traditional snacks. Stop at a waterfall, look for wildlife, and learn about the Costa Rican Native Culture, then have the afternoon to soak in hot springs set in a lush garden near the Arenal Volcano. Lunch, dinner and coffee tasting are included on this trip.
Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
This 2.5-hour journey with your professional guide down a lush Costa Rican river offers the thrill of big waves and excitement for the whole family. Navigate 10 kilometers of white water rapids, stop along the way to rest a bit, do a little swimming, and enjoy some fresh Costa Rica fruit. After white water rafting, enjoy a Costa Rica style lunch at a local restaurant.
Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory
Sloth’s Territory is a private reserve located in El Tanque, less than 10 minutes away from La Fortuna downtown (Arenal Volcano). The place, managed by the Rodriguez Perez Family, it’s a truly gem with vibrant flora & fauna. The observation hike, a truly enigmatic experience is developed through a safe path. this trail runs the reserve along La Havana River, and offers the opportunity to observe many kind of animals in it’s natural habitat. Two & three-toed sloths, opossums, red frogs, porcupines, different kind of birds such as; Toucans, Tanagers, Royal Flycatchers, Hummingbirds, Parrots, Honeycreepers, Cinnamon Woodpeckers, enrich the activity. Our expert guide will carefully show you, all our different attractions and will give you through a unique lifetime experience. The tour includes a trained guide during the whole hike with professional telescope and it finish with a break to enjoy our more selected seasonal fruits (most of them from our organic field).
Waterfall Rappelling, Ziplining, Pool Jumping, Hiking with Lunch
We have 4 descents, 2 canopy lines, 3 jumps to natural pools, lockers, showers and trails. We maintain the protocols required by the Ministry of Health
Full Day Poas Volcano, La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Coffee Plantation Experience
For this full day tour, we will visit three incredible places that are completely unique to this area. As well as learning more about Costa Rican coffee, we will visit Poás Volcano, one of only five active volcanoes in the country. We will then see over 100 species including rescued sloths and hummingbirds in the La Paz Waterfall Gardens. This is my favourite trip in the San Jose area, providing you with a great combination of picturesque scenery and the chance to get up close to many species found in Costa Rica.
Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Guided Tour
The experts will induce you to discover the wonderful secrets of this forest that is a natural sanctuary. One of the benefits of having the guidance of a specialist is their wide knowledge of the species that inhabit the reserve, which allows you to observe more species both in the canopy and the forest floor. The expert eye of the guide will give you a valuable opportunity to appreciate the balance of the mystical life that happens to every moment during the guided tour.
Night Walk Around The Arenal Volcano
This activity will take you to discover the wonderful nocturnal secrets of the tropical rain forest accompanied by a guide certified by the Costa Rican Institute of Tourism (I.C.T) with more than 15 years of experience. We will visit the trails of one of the best areas of La Fortuna for the observation of the local flora and fauna at the foot of the Arenal Volcano in the Mirador El Silencio. We will enter the forest in search of the hourglass frog, the Blue Jeans frog, the largest frog in the country, the “Rana Come Pollos” and the most beautiful in Costa Rica, the red-eyed tree frog. Also in this place it is possible to observe some species of leaf insects, stick insects, snakes, such as the eyelash viper, snails, Terciopelos, La Víbora Mano de Piedra and coral snakes, some mammals such as sloths, possums and anteaters.
AMA Extreme 7 Zipline Cables in Arenal above La Fortuna Waterfall
Elevate your adventure with a unique and captivating half-day journey. Join our small-group guided experience and prepare to be amazed as you soar above canyons, through pristine forests, and alongside cascading waterfalls. We're the only zipline that crosses above one of the most visited natural wonders in Arenal, the famous La Fortuna Waterfall, offering a unique and breathtaking point of view. Feel the adrenaline surge as you conquer our thrilling zip line course and take in the awe-inspiring scenery of the Arenal Volcano. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the beauty and excitement of Costa Rica's natural wonders. Don't miss out!
Bites and Sights: Walking Food Tour in San Jose
Unmask the beauty and culture of contemporary Costa Rican life on this San Jose walking tour. You’ll get up close and personal, through local food, history, culture even the herbal remedies of folk medicine. Enjoy a hands on lesson on exotic plants, fruits, vegetables in the Borbon Market. We’ll take a stroll through the vibrant Central Market, tasting empanada with cheese and beans. Seeing diverse sites like the Cathedral, National Theater, and the beautiful Morazan parks will help you get to know the country and its rich history and from this experience, you’ll have another sense taste to get more in tune with San Jose. For the end visit Mr. Sloth Coffee Shop where you will find gourmet coffees and chocolates produced by women, in this special place tasting and learn to prepare Cafe Chorreado, enjoy a tamal cooked by local families and wrapped in a banana leaf, learn how to make plantain empanadas with cheese, try our famous Agua de Sapo make with sugar cañe and lemon.
La Fortuna Eden Chocolate Tour
In Eden Chocolate Tour you'll experience an hour and 45 minutes tour. A first part is held in our cocoa organic plantation where the visitor can see the cocoa flower, the cocoa trees, the fermentation and sun-dried process of the cocoa beans. A second part is inside the Ranch where the visitor can roast and grind the cocoa beans; also the conching and refining process of the chocolate. At the end, the visitor can make his own chocolate bonbons.
La Paz Waterfall Gardens and Wildlife Refuge Tour from San Jose
La Paz Waterfall Gardens is the # 1 most visited private ecological attraction in Costa Rica that offers you the best trails near San Jose, the most famous waterfalls in Costa Rica, including the famous La Paz Waterfall, an animal sanctuary and private reserve of wildlife with more than 100 species of animals and environmental education programs. Five waterfalls, cloud forest and rain forest, trails, aviary with 40 species of birds, feeding toucans in the palm of the hand, titi monkeys, insect display, butterfly garden with their laboratory, 2-toed sloths, white-faced or capuchin monkeys, spider monkeys, garden of hummingbirds with more than 26 documented species, feeding hummingbirds in the palm of the hand in the mornings and afternoons, serpentarium, jaguar, pumas, ocelots, tigrillos, cauceles, house of peace with area of domestic animals and cart with oxen. Frog, display of orchids, display of heliconias, bromeliads.
Rio Celeste Full-Day Tour From La Fortuna
On this tour you will go to the Tenorio Volcano National Park. In this park you will witness the rare phenomena of the blue river. The hike itself is medium tough and takes about 4 hours. It takes you to the stunningly beautiful waterfall, a high lookout point and the place where you can see the river change color. After the hike you will enjoy lunch and have some free time to take a quick dip in the river before heading back to La Fortuna.