About: A horseback riding tour on a large private farm near Arenal Volcano. You will experience the countryside with breathtaking views, and hopefully spot wildlife along the way. At the end of the tour you will be given traditional drinks and snacks to enjoy. You have the option of a standard group tour or a…
Category: Alajuela
Arenal Wilberth Stables
About: A guided tour of about 7 kilometers near the base of the volcano and with views of the lake. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 22 minutes Time needed for activity: 2 hour Kid friendly: Yes Wheelchair accessible: No What to wear and bring: Comfortable clothes, walking or…
Arenal Horse Tours
About: This tour company really values their horses and their customers. They offer 5 different horseback riding tours as well as the option of a customized tour. The 5 tours include the standard tour near the base of the Arenal Volcano, the waterfall ride where you visit a waterfall and get to swim in the…
La Fortuna Hikes
Note: These are hikes that are specifically NOT up the volcano to the base of the old lava flow. If you want a list of hikes that allow you to reach the old lava flow, check out this list. Options for hikes in La Fortuna:
Texas A&M Soltis Center
About: This international branch of Texas A&M University serves as a base for research and education for students abroad. Aside from their institutional programs, they offer 3 tours for day visitors: a natural history and waterfall hike, a night tour, and a birding tour. A meal is included for an additional fee. Province: Alajuela Starting…
Tenorio Volcano National Park (Rio Celeste)
About: One of the farther activities from La Fortuna, if you have a free day, it is worth the trip. There are a lot of other activities to do nearby to make it a full day, or even consider staying a night or more in the area. It is a long hike, first to a…
Sendero Los Tucanes
About: They have a trail that is 3 kilometers long and goes over old lava from the Arenal Volcano. There is a hanging bridge, 2 viewpoints of the volcano, and restrooms. You can do the trail by yourself or as a guided tour. They also offer a tubing tour in the nearby river. Province: Alajuela…
Rio Celeste Sendero Las Sorpresas
About: There is a well-maintained path down to the river, where there is a tarzan swing, a bridge, and an innertube on a leash. You can swim in the river and look for wildlife. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 1 hour 28 minutes Time needed for activity: 2…
Red Lava TSC Hike from La Fortuna to Monteverde
About: A unique experience for the more adventurous travelers, this is an overnight guided hike through the mountains between La Fortuna and Monteverde. There is a rustic cabin about halfway through where you will spend the night and have dinner and breakfast the following morning. There is a shower at the cabin. The last part…
Monkey Park
About: Monkey Park offers about 2.5 kilometers of hiking trails. You can choose either a self-guided or guided tour. In addition they offer a farm tour, a night tour, and a birdwatching tour. The farm tour is a unique hands-on experience where you help to harvest crops that you then use in a cooking class…