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Monteverde Tours
Tico Paradise offers a wide variety of Monteverde Tours Experiences. Explore emerald green forest canopies on zip lines and suspension bridges. Meet all manner of wildlife – by day and night –, including hummingbirds, butterflies, and frogs. Have a second childhood when you climb trees, and so much more!
Tropical paradise surrounded by abundant nature
Chained between two carefully preserved cloud forests, this thin corridor of civilization consists of the Tico town of Santa Elena and the Quaker settlement of Monteverde, each with a cloud forest reserve of the same name. Cloud forests are prime destinations for everyone from budget backpackers to wealthy retirees.
On a good day, the Monteverde area is a place where you can be inspired by the possibility of a world where organic farming and alternative energy sources are the norm; on a bad day, it can feel like Disneyland at Birkenstocks. Take heart in the fact that the local community continues to fight the good fight to maintain the fragile balance between nature and commerce. During your visit to Monteverde, you will be able to enjoy attractions such as walks through Hanging Bridges, Biological Reserves, bird watching, frogs, snakes, coffee tours, and of course the most popular attractions of Santa Elena, canopy tours and night walks.
Don Juan Coffee Tour
This coffee plantation doesn’t just produce an incredible cup of coffee, it’s also a vitally important part of the community. Learn how family, sustainability, and attention to detail all combine to nurture coffee from cherry, to bean, to brew on this educational tour that’s part local history and part culture. Yes, you will enjoy samples of see the coffee, cocoa and sugar cane plants
2 to 3 hours
Since 8am to 3pm
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$55
Sky Trek Monteverde
It is located 3.7 miles from the town of Santa Elena and about 1.8 miles from the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve. Flying across the misty cloud forest you will get your heart pumping with this zip line adventure through the Costa Rican forest canopy; zoom along cables strung between canyons, take in incredible views, fly over and through trees for an adrenaline rush like you've never experienced before.
3 to 4 hours
Since 8am to 2:30pm
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$101
Selvatura Canopy Tour
25 thermal water pools Nestled amid the vegetation of the humid tropical forest, and fed by crystalline waterfalls, there are 25 thermal water pools that welcome all visitors. The purity of the water will lead you to feel that nothing in therapeutic backwaters, accompanied by the singing of the birds, the sound of the falling water that invite you to rest and relaxation to recover well-being and quality of life.
2 to 3 hours
Since 8am to 2:30pm
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$60
Extremo Zip Line
Combine three adventure activities in one excursion: a hike to the Arental Volcano, visit to the Hanging Bridges and exploration of La Fortuna Waterfall. Perfect for nature lovers, this full-day tour from La Fortuna includes hiking and swimming amidst the beautiful natural landscapes of Costa Rica. Hotel pickup and transfer to hotel and lunch are included.
2 to 3 hours
Since 8am to 2pm
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$54
Arenal City Pass: Volcano, Waterfall & Hanging Bridges
Combine three adventure activities in one excursion: a hike to the Arenal Volcano, visit to the Hanging Bridges and exploration of La Fortuna Waterfall. Perfect for nature lovers, this self guide tour incluide ticket admission to places as Mistico Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal 1968 Trail Park. It is important you know transport, guide and food is not incluide in the price.
6 to 8 hours
Only the Tickets
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$70
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Mistico Hanging Bridges Guide Tour
Observe Costa Rica's bountiful wildlife from the hanging bridges of Mistico Park in Arenal. Trek along ground-level forest trails and suspended walkways in this private, family-owned nature reserve that’s home to a vast array of birdlife, monkeys, reptiles, and tropical plants. Learn about the area’s rich biodiversity from a naturalist guide as you explore different levels of the rain forest, from floor to canopy, and enjoy commanding views of Arenal Volcano.
1 to 3 hours
8am, 9am, 10am, 2pm
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$75
Arenal Volcano Guide Walk
Arenal volcano hike is the most popular experience in La Fortuna. Our guide will take you from your hotel to the bases of the volcano during along 3 hours, where the remains of rock and lava from the last great exploration are found. During the tour you will see animals like monkeys, tucans or snakes around the walking trail and of course you will take incredible photos of the volcano.
2 to 3 hours
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
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$75
Rio Celeste Guide Tour
This full-day excursion begins with a hike through the primary forest in the Tenorio Volcano National Park. While walking the trails you will find a great variety of species of flora and fauna. The walk continues until you reach the waterfall that is really impressive and is located near the most intense area of blue color of the river. This tour is recommended for people who like to walk or who love outdoor activities.
6 to 8 hours
Only at 8:00 am
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$120
Arenal Sloth Tour
This tour will bring you up close and personal with some of Costa Rica’s most- adorable, furry critters as they simply hang out among the treetops. This tour has been developed for nature enthusiasts who would like to take an easy going drive around the picturesque Arenal Volcano. And as a bonus, you’ll also have the chance to see monkeys, brightly- colored toucans, elusive iguanas, and poison dart frogs.
of stamina.
2 to 3 hours
5:30am - 01:30 pm
Birdwatching Tour
Our refuge has an exuberant gallery of birds calculated in about 150 species including some migratory that are observed by times, but the most important thing is that the vast majority of them reside within the reserve all year round and unlike other places most of these are easy to find throughout the day. That is why we have created the option to take this tour at 5:30 a.m.
2 to 3 hours
Only at 5:15 am
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$75
Rafting class II-III in Sarapiqui River
Your professional, certified guide will get you ready to challenge yourself as you paddle down 10 kilometers of fun, rolling rapids! You’ll combine exciting rapids with the chance to admire lush greenery and exotic birds and animals as you descend down this beautiful class 2-3 river. Your eagle-eyed guides will even point out the monkeys, sloths, and toucans along the way!
5 to 7 hours
Only at 10:30 am
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$81
Rafting class III-IV in Sarapiqui River
This is for experienced rafters who can paddle hard and are comfortable in the water! This Arenal Rafting trip is guaranteed to get your adrenaline pumping! You'll hit the water and your adrenaline levels will soar as you experience over 40 exciting rapids along 22 km of lush, vibrant rainforest! Our "paparrazzi" photographer will be ready to snap the best shots.
6 to 8 hours
Only at 08:30 am
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$107
Sky River Drift Rafting Personal
Essential for all those adventurers looking for unique and fun activities in Arenal. Sky River Drift combines zip lines and an incredible ride along a meandering river deep in the forest. Explore the mountain in a fun and very exciting way with the adrenaline rush of speed over the trees while enjoying great views of the local landscape and amazing Piedras Negras River - an explosive and fun river.
3 to 4 hours
9am - 11:30am - 2pm
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$84
La Fortuna Waterfall & El Salto Swimming
La Fortuna Waterfall is one of the best things to see when you come to the Arenal Area! You will love the hike down to this waterfall because you can see all of the natural beauty of the rainforest as well as the birds and wildlife that live there. You will also be able to swim and take amazing photos! This popular attraction on TripAdvisor's "Top Things to do in La Fortuna" is great for the whole family.
2 to 3 hours
10:00 am
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$75
Pure Trek Canyonning
This half-day canyoning tour will take you deep inside of the Arenal Mountains 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 the headquarters to enjoy in a delicious, garden-fresh lunch
2 to 3 hours
7:00 am - 12:00 pm
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$115
Canyonning in the Lost Canyon
We get many requests from visitors who want to experience the REAL Costa Rica -- and that's what the Lost Canyon is all about! You'll rappel down huge waterfalls, jump into pools, downclimb the canyon walls and river boulders, and hike up through the rainforest. We pack all kinds of adventure into the best canyoning waterfall rappelling experience in Costa Rica!
2 to 3 hours
07:30 am - 10am - 1pm
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$107
Safari Float River
The Safari Float on the Rio Penas Blancas is a great tour for observing wildlife in the Arenal Volcano area. Often referred to as the Monkey Tour, this tour is perfect for anybody that does not want to travel all the way to Cano Negro in search of exotic animals. This part of the river is rated only Class 1 for easy paddling over light rapids but it flows at a steady speed to push you gently along.
2 to 3 hours
7:00 am - 2:30 pm
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$75
Club Rio Multi Adventure
This tour has different parts: hiking, swimming, lunch at the club and two adventure activities you will get to pick. The tour is at an activity center that faces the Arenal River. While you explore the hiking trails, you will encounter some hot springs. Take a dip in these hot springs after you swam in the cold river pools. You can also choose to add a visit to the wildlife preserve.
4 to 5 hours
According to availability
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$125
ATV La Pradera del Arenal
We will go to a private farm, through a beautiful view of nature, trees, birds and animals, we will enjoy all the way to the panoramic view of the the volcano, we visit a viewpoint located at the base of the volcano, from there you can see the all area of the Arenal and of course the Majestic Arenal Volcano, there we will have a drinks and after a break we are all set for the rest of the adventure.
2 to 3 hours
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
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$120
Sky Trek Zipline
The Sky Trek zip line circuits start at the top of the mountains, you will travel by cable car to this point while taking in the best views of the surroundings and even more. From there, the zip line circuit will begin going down the mountain. The cables stretch from mountain to mountain, reaching incredible lengths and heights, crossing canyons, through forests, and sometimes even through clouds.
3 to 4 hours
From 7am to 2pm
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$84
Ecoglide Canopy & Tarzan Swing
If you like adventure, visit one of the attractions that makes Costa Rica famous as a worldwide tourist destination, the Canopy tour. It consists of 11 cables, 13 platforms and a suspension bridge, the tour is divided into two sections. Nine of these platforms are in the trees, where visitors can have greater contact with nature, while releasing adrenaline in a healthy and safe way.
2 to 3 hours
8am - 10am - 1pm - 3pm
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$80
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Mundo Aventura Canopy Tour
Ama Ride begins with a 20-minute wagon ride, a walk on a forest path with the purest air in the area will revitalize the energy to live the experience of knowing life in the treetops, 12 specially created canopy cables For your enjoyment, beautiful waterfalls and a spectacular canyon will be part of the amazing views that you will contemplate. A visit to Villa Maleku will show you the cultural richness of the native peoples of the area.
2 to 3 hours
8am - 10:30am - 1:30pm
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$79
Stand Up Paddling at Arenal Lake
Enjoy the best way to explore the beautiful Lake Arenal and get amazing views of the colossal Arenal Volcano. You'll feel like you're walking on water as you cross Lake Arenal from one side to the next! If you're a first-timer, no worries! This activity is perfect for all adventure enthusiasts! As we embark on our journey out to the middle of Lake Arenal, you’ll be blown away by all of the natural beauty of Volcano Arenal.
2 to 3 hours
8:00 am - 01:30 pm
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$81
Kayaking at Arenal Lake
The view is spectacular with Lake Arenal on one side of you, and the majestic Arenal Volcano and amazing lush rainforest on the other. We use high-quality kayaking gear like Ocean Kayak single and double kayaks, lifejacket and paddle. We start at the town of Fosforo across the Southern edge of the lake with paddling instructions. We then we go out and explore secluded bays and isolated islands.
2 to 3 hours
8:00 am - 01:30 pm
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$81
Cooking Class & Salsa Dance
Learn to cook and dance like a local in this unique night out in La Fortuna! The perfect way to get to know Costa Rican culture and take part in some of our most important activities in Costa Rica: cooking, eating and dancing! People are starting to really take to learning about new cultures and the best way to do that is to learn about what the locals eat. Turns out, Costa Rica has amazing cuisine and easy to learn how to cook it.
1 to 2 hours
05:30 pm
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$75
Caño Negro Wild Life Refuge
Caño Negro is a vast territory of wetlands, lagoons, rivers and streams, it constitutes an important habitat for birds, reptiles, fish and mammals. We offers you the unique opportunity to visit a secret place where most of the animals live and also the part where nature is most exuberant, unspoiled and impressive. On our trip we will see herons, monkeys, alligators, iguanas, bats and a variety of flora.
6 to 8 hours
07:30 am
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$75
Jungle Night Walk Tour
Experience Arenal´s only wild frog sanctuary at night, when colorful tree frogs and other rainforest wildlife are most active and most easily observed. At least 28 frog species have made their home the ponds of Arenal Oasis. The needed frog habitat in this private wildlife reserve of fresh spring water fed ponds; within a rainforest refuge connecting the rainforests of the Arenal Volcano and El Rio Burio.
1 to 2 hours
05:30 pm
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$58
Horse Back Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall
Go on a horseback ride from La Fortuna to see the lush rain forest around Arenal Volcano and other natural attractions. Your guide matches you with a suitable horse, then leads a ride on a scenic trail. See Pino Blanco Waterfall and La Fortuna Waterfall, and have time for a swim in the waterfall pools. Conclude by learning about Costa Rica’s indigenous heritage at the Maleku Indian Cultural Rescue Center.
2 to 3 hours
8am - 10:30am- 1:30pm
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$75
Don Juan Coffee Tour
If you had to travel a long way from home or if you are planning to visit Arenal soon, you cannot miss the opportunity of being part of the 1% of people around the world who really knows about Coffee. We promise you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself into the Costa Rican culture and traditions, with us you’ll get the chance to learn the importance that brought us the coffee and cacao to our country as “ticos”
2 to 3 hours
10:00am- 02:00pm
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$55