Northern Region Tours
Tours in Sarapiqui
Hike in La Selva Biological Research Station
Explore the La Selva Biological Station accompanied by a naturalist guide and learn about the interesting ecosystems of the rain forest and its flora and fauna.
Rapids on the Sarapiqui River
Raft through a raging river surrounded by a spectacular rain forest. Sarapiqui is a dream for rafting: crystalline waters and rough rapids. Enjoy the natural splendor and abundance of wildlife. Class II and III, La Virgen - Chilamate section.
Boat ride on the Sarapiqui River
Ride one to three hours on this magnificent river in a comfortable boat with a roof. The vessel embarks from Puerto Viejo downstream where you can see monkeys, sloths, waterfowl, and alligators.
Hacienda Pozo Azul
Go on the lifetime adventure at a former 2000-acre working ranch. Enjoy a horseback ride through pristine forest or a canopy tour ending with a electrifying 900-foot zip line across the Sarapiqui river. Or, go white water rafting and descend a 90-foot wall on the Sarapiqui river canyon. A one-day tour from San Jose includes your choice of two of the four adventures. The tour from Arenal includes one of these activities coupled with a visit to the spectacular La Paz Waterfall Gardens. Either tour includes breakfast, lunch and fruit.
Chocolate Tour
(Biological Reserve La Tirimbina)
Visitors will discover the secrets and marvels of making one of mankind’s favorite treats - chocolate. The three-hour guided tour includes a hike through the Tirimbina hanging bridge, a visit to the cacao plantation, a lesson on the history of cacao beans (harvesting, fermentation and drying), and a fresh chocolate tasting.
Tours in Arenal
Bicycle ride
Explore the rain forest, the Arenal volcano, the Arenal lake and a picturesque mountain road during a four-hour bike ride. Observe a large variety of birds, howler monkeys and red coati along the way. Tour includes transportation, assisting vehicle, bicycles, snacks and soft drinks.
Canopy in the Arenal area
Experience the forest from a bird’s eye view, gliding from steel cables among the birds in the treetops. Choose between the Arenal Paraiso, La Fortuna and Eco-Lodge canopy tours.
Venado Caverns
Explore caverns that were formed in the Miocene period some fifteen to twenty million years ago. Once submerged in the depths of the ocean, the caverns rose to form part of the surface due to the movement of tectonic plates. Discover the limestone rock, stalactites, stalagmites and corals which make up the caves.
Arenal Hanging Bridges
Observe flora and fauna closer than ever on hanging bridges in the rain forest. The area has breathtaking views of the Arenal Volcano and the Arenal reservoir that feeds the largest hydroelectric plant in Costa Rica. Tours available include the natural history walk, early birds trip or a night tour.
Fishing on the Arenal Lake
Enjoy a day of exhilarating fishing and challenge Guapote, the great fighter of the lake. From Arenal Lake, you can also witness breathtaking eruptions of ash and lava from Arenal Volcano. Tour includes snacks.
Caño Negro Wetland
Explore the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Frio, two areas considered to be some of Costa Rica’s richest in biological diversity. Discover a great variety of resident and migratory birds and three different species of monkeys. The tour beings in the morning with an a hour and a half bus ride to Los Chiles, a culturally-diverse village, only four kilometers from the Nicaraguan border. Next embark on a four-hour floating safari through tropical rain forest and pastures until you reach a marshland. The tour includes an experienced guide, a typical Costa Rican lunch, regional fruits, drinks, bottled water and cookies.
Arenal Volcano and the hot springs
Get up close and personal with the great colossus of Costa Rica and witness a fireworks show you’ll never forget. Then head to the hot springs to relax and rejuvenate. This tour departs at 4:00 pm from different hotels in the area. Tour includes entrance fee and dinner.
Hike the Arenal Volcano slopes
Hike the lower slopes of the colossus, while observing the active sector of the volcano on a trail that leads to lava streams on the mountain’s side.
Horseback riding to the La Fortuna waterfall
Take a four-hour horseback ride ( five and a half kilometers) from the town of La Fortuna, across picturesque farms and forests, to the fabulous 70- meter waterfall. Enjoy a refreshing swim in the river and pools beneath the waterfall. Entrance fee included. Bring insect repellent, rain gear, binoculars, camera, swimsuit and towel.
ATV Tours Arenal
Cruise through the tropical forest, between the town of La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano. Along the way, pass through banana, papaya, yucca, avocado, black pepper and fruit tree plantations. Tour includes a fully-equipped four wheeler, spectacular views of the waterfall, a visit to a wonderful butterfly farm and transportation. Children under parental supervision are permitted.
Sky Tram and Sky Trek
Appreciate the majesty of the Arenal Volcano with a bird’s eye view inside the aerial tram. The guided tour includes a hike into a rain forest. The tram is wheelchair accessible and suitable for persons of all ages. Visitors have the option of descending the tram platform via the SkyTrek canopy tour.
Arenal Mundo Aventura
Explore the vibrant flora and fauna of the ecological tropical park located near the Arenal Volcano. Guided tours offered include rappelling from an 80-meter waterfall, canopy, horseback riding through the forest, bird watching, sunset and volcano tour and nature history trails. From here, you can also observe the magnificence of the volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall and Pino Blanco.
Tours San Ramon
The Los Angeles Cloud Forest
The perfect tour for those interested in nature, medicinal plants and bird watching in the cloud forest. You will have the opportunity to visit a hummingbird gallery with 27 species.
Horseback riding in the Los Angeles Cloud Forest
The perfect tour on horseback through rugged and muddy terrain. Custom-made for those interested in nature and agriculture.
The San Ramon Cultural/Historical Tour
Visit a traditional sugar can mill and learn about other cultural and historical attractions of the town. The tour is hosted by Villa Blanca bilingual guides who grew up in the same community.
Canopy San Lorenzo
Glide through the rain forest on steel cables, while enjoying magnificent landscape views.
The tour consists of steel cables more than 2 km in length among 12 platforms.
