About: A true off-road experience, you will ride around muddy trails and roads near Arenal Volcano, stopping to see the volcano, the river, the lake, and a local farm. You can choose between single- and double-rider. If you’re lucky you may even spot wildlife along the way. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to…
Category: Alajuela
Jaguariders ATV Tour
About: You are guaranteed to have a blast on this tour riding through the countryside. First you get to ride around the muddy trails before you take off for a long loop. There is a stop about half-way at a river that you also get to ride through. It is very exhilarating but a safe…
Costa Rica ATV and Horseback Riding Adventures
About: This ATV tour is near Rio Celeste and therefore offers different scenery than the ATV tours closer to La Fortuna. Here you will appreciate views of the Tenorio Volcano as opposed to the Arenal Volcano. They offer single- or double-rider ATVs, but no buggies or side-by-sides. At the end of the ATV tour there…
ATV Super Quads
About: This ATV tour takes you through private farm land near Arenal Volcano. You can choose either single- or double-rider. There are 2 stops during the tour, one at the middle where you can swim in the river, and one at the end where you can swim in a natural pool. Province: Alajuela Starting from:…
Arenal ATV Wheels
About: They offer single ATVs, double ATVs, and side-by-sides (also called buggies) which sit 4-5 people. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: 5 minutes Time needed for activity: 2.5 hours Kid friendly: Yes, 5+ can ride on the double ATV with an adult. Under 5 can ride in the…
La Fortuna Aerial Trams
Options for aerial trams in La Fortuna:
Sky Adventures Arenal Sky Tram
Note: There are two Sky Adventures locations: Arenal and Monteverde. They offer similar activities but there are some differences in what tours they offer. Make sure you book the right one. Also, the climates are different, making the experience at each one unique. About: A relaxing and unique way to get up in the canopy…
Arenal Volcano Hikes
Note: These are hikes that specifically allow you to hike up the volcano to the base of the old lava flow. Other hikes around La Fortuna are included in this list. Options for hiking up to the lava around Arenal Volcano:
Mirador El Silencio
About: There are several trails you can take starting from two different parking lots, a lower one and an upper one. The trails from the lower parking lot will reach the upper parking lot and are good options if you want longer hikes. If you just want to see the old lava, you can drive…
Arenal Volcano Peak
About: Hiking to the peak of Arenal Volcano is not available to the public. However, there are private guides that organize sunrise hikes. It is a long, strenuous and difficult hike. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: Time needed for activity: 6 hours Kid friendly: No Wheelchair accessible: No…