The Arenal Volcano constitutes one of the places of greater tourist interest of Costa Rica. Enjoy the stunning activity and beauty of this volcano as well as the exotic exuberance of the Thermal Waters and the Arenal Lake. The active Arenal Volcano and the surrounding Tropical Rain Forest provide the perfect setting for a unique and relaxing experience. You will enjoy the healing powers of the thermal mineral water and the deep cleaning characteristics of volcanic mud. During this tour we will drive through the panoramic route of one of the wealthiest regions of the country. We will also stop in Sarchí –famous crafts town- to admire the ox- carts.

If you are taking the tour combination Arenal Volcano and Tabacón Hot Springs, you will enjoy a buffet dinner served at this famous Spa, while admiring the nocturnal spectacle of the volcano. Lunch is served at Hotel Arenal Volcano Inn.

If you are taking the tour combination Arenal Volcano and Baldí Hot Springs, you will enjoy lunch and dinner at Hotel Arenal Volcano Inn. From this Hotel, you will enjoy the night activity of Arenal Volcano.

This 11 hours tour departs from Hotel Aranjuez at 8:00 a.m. and returns to San José at 10:45 p.m.

Located in the north of Costa Rica, the impressive Arenal Volcano is a natural phenomenon that attracts thousands and thousands of tourists due to its permanent and extraordinary volcanic activity, which on clear nights resembles fireworks with intermittent explosions of ash and lava.

On the way to the imposing Arenal Volcano there will be a stop in the famous town of Sarchi, known as the Birthplace of Costa Rica’s Artisans, the journey will continue passing by diverse plantations with agricultural products, ornamental plants and cattle ranches until arriving to La Fortuna Town, for lunch at a cozy restaurant right in front of the volcano. This excellent location will allow you the best view to see any volcanic activity. Later on, you will relax at one of the best hot springs in the area where it is also possible to enjoy an optional massage or other special treatment that must be reserved ahead of time. Before going back to San José, a wonderful dinner will be served with a great view of the volcano so that you do not miss any opportunity to look out for the incandescent light explosions.

Tour includes

• Transportation
• Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
• Entrance fee to Baldi Hot Springs
• Lunch
• Dinner

Recommendations

• Swimsuit
• Towel
• Suéter (Jersey)

Definitely an adventure you can’t miss!

Depart the city towards the mountains that surround the Central Valley, with sceneries of spectacular vegetation, extensive coffee plantations, ornamental plants and picturesque Costa Rican villages.

Canopy San Lorenzo is located in the middle of a tropical forest reserve, in a beautiful area full of orchids, bromeliads and other ornamental plants.

At the Canopy San Lorenzo you will slide along steel cables joined to platforms built into the trees many feet above the ground. The first part of the canopy starts with shorter cables to make you gain confidence and to give you the opportunity to admire the beautiful forest. The second part of the canopy tour will rise your adrenaline with much longer cables making you to experience a real jungle adventure.

The San Lorenzo Canopy has 19 platforms and the total length of the cables is 2500 meters or 8.202,10 ft. One of the cables is 750-meter or 2.460,63 feet long, being one of the longest ones in the country. From one platform to the other the guide will explain the most important features of the surrounding forest. Finally, after a short walk you will enjoy a delicious lunch in the restaurant of Land in Love.

Tour includes

• Transportation
• Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
• Entrance fee to canopy tour
• Lunch

Recommendations

• Camera
• Cool comfortable clothes
• Comfortable shoes
• Insect repellent

We depart San Jose towards the Central Pacific coast of Costa Rica including a stop for breakfast. On route, there will a boat tour along the Tárcoles River where we will observe crocodiles, water birds and migratory birds

After our jungle adventure with the crocodiles, we continue to Punta Leona, a beautiful resort with a white sand beach, blue ocean and a protected area of 750 hectares of transitional tropical wet forest to tropical dry forest; definitely an exotic paradise.

Once at Punta Leona you will have enough time to swim on the ocean or on the swimming pool, bask on the beach, take a walk or relax under a coconut palm.

The tour includes a delicious lunch that will be served in one of Punta Leona Resort’s restaurants. Sunset in Punta Leona is an extraordinary experience, which we will enjoy before heading back to San Jose.

Tour includes

• Transportation
• Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
• Boat tour on the Tárcoles River
• Entrance fee to Punta Leona Resort
• Lunch

Recommendations

• Hat
• Sun block
• Insect repellent
• Binoculars
• Camera
• Shorts
• Sandals
• Towel
• Swimsuit

This tour immerses you in the rich Costa Rican culture and history by experiencing the beautiful museums and historical sites of San José. It begins with an orientation and drive through the beautiful Sabana Park. Next, we will take a walking tour through the historic National Theater. Completed in 1897, the theater is a masterpiece in art and architecture. Afterwards we will visit one of the many unique museums of Costa Rica.

We will continue heading to the University of Costa Rica, the Supreme Court and various sites of interest. A brief stop will be made in a beautiful art craft shopping store allowing you to browse through it before returning to your hotel and why not, buy some souvenirs for those who are expecting you back at home.

We take the Panamerican Highway South, to start ascending the large “Iztaru”. The winding road travels through fertile lands cultivated with all kinds of vegetables, providing a lovely panoramic view. From the top of the volcano you can observe the main craters and on a clear day both Atlantic and Pacific Oceans can be seen.

As we descend to the city of Cartago we will stop at the Virgin of the Angels Basilica that according to religious custom is a peregrination site for many believers. After visiting the Basilica we will stop at Lankester Gardens, a University of Costa Rica Center for investigation that protects more than 800 species of orchids, bromeliads and countless species of other plants.

We will continue to the Valley of Orosi where creation overflows in unparallel beauty. We will be able to visit one of the few remaining colonial churches and we will stop for lunch in one of the local restaurants. During our tour we will be able to observe La Casa Del Soñador an example of Costa Rican primitive art.

Tour includes

• Transportation
• Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
• Entrance fee to Irazu Volcano National Park
• Entrance fee to Lankester Gardens
• Lunch

Recommendations

• Hat
• Suéter (Jersey)
• Walking shoes
• Insect repellent
• Binoculars
• Camera

This excursion goes to the Province of Cartago, former capital of Costa Rica until 1823, for a visit to the Basilica of our Lady of the Angels, home of the Patron Saint of Costa Rica and a peregrination site for many believers.

After visiting the Basilica we will stop at Lankester Gardens, a University of Costa Rica Center for investigation that protects more than 800 species of orchids, bromeliads and countless species of other plants. We will continue to the Valley of Orosi where creation overflows in unparallel beauty. We will be able to visit one of the few remaining colonial churches and we will stop for lunch in one of the local restaurants. During our tour we will be able to observe La Casa Del Soñador an example of Costa Rican primitive art.

Tour includes

• Transportation
• Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
• Entrance to Lankester Gardens
• Lunch

Recommendations

• Hat
• Jacket
• Walking shoes
• Insect repellent
• Camera

The trip begins ascending the breathtaking summit of the Irazu Volcano for a view of the massive crater. On a clear day you can actually see the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans!

After an exciting tour at the volcano, we will descend to the historical city of Cartago. Here we will visit the mysterious ruins of the old Parish and view the beautiful Basilica of our "Virgen de los Angeles" with rich displays of carvings, statues and art.

Suggested Equipment: sweater, camera, binoculars and comfortable shoes.

Drive to Sarapiquí area, through the extraordinary rain forest of Braulio Carrillo National Park, one of the most important rainforest reserves of Costa Rica. On arrival to Sarapiqui, a beautiful area known for its impressive natural richness, you will board a boat for a relaxing ride on the Sarapiqui River where you will feel in close contact with nature and admire the inspiring surroundings.

After the boat ride you will continue with a walk on Selva Verde eco lodge’s private trails which are a heaven for nature enthusiasts, hikers, bird and wildlife watchers. Following lunch and on route to San Jose, a visit to the famous Rainforest Aerial Tram is included, for a ride on a gondola through the tree canopy in company of a naturalist guide that will talk to you about the wonderful rainforest.

The Rain Forest Aerial Tram – Atlantic is a 475-hectares (1,200-acre) private reserve that shares a 10 km border with Braulio Carrillo National Park, constituting a buffer zone between the park and farming lands.

Tour includes

• Transportation
• Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
• Boat ride on the Sarapiqui River
• Guided walk on Selva Verde Trails
• Rain Forest Aerial Tram Tour
• Lunch

Recommendations

• Comfortable clothes and shoes
• Hat
• Sun block
• Insect repellent
• Camera

To get to the different attractions included during this excursion we will drive by the city of Alajuela passing by the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria and the famous Mango Park.

As we ascend towards the Poás Volcano we will notice the change in temperature and vegetation; we will see coffee plantations as well as fern, flower and strawberry farms along the way, creating a beautiful landscape.

On the way to the volcano we will visit Doka Coffee Estate for a delicious breakfast and a coffee tour, in an actual coffee plantation where we will learn about the ancient techniques used by the experts to produce one of the best coffees in Costa Rica. Learn about the careful process involved on the cultivation, harvesting and roasting of the Golden Bean.

After the coffee tour we will continue to Poás Volcano where we will not only admire the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles, but also learn about the different ecosystems in this beautiful national park.

Following the visit to the volcano we will continue to La Paz Water Fall Garden for lunch and tour. On arrival to the La Paz, we will walk through a trail, leading to a spectacular waterfall in the middle of the rainforest. Inside the park we will also visit the largest butterfly observatory in the country, the impressive hummingbird gallery, the serpentarium, the bird house and the frog’s exhibit.

Tour includes

• Transportation
• Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
• Entrance fee to Poás Volcano National Park
• Entrance fee to La Paz Waterfall Gardens
• Entrance fee to Coffee Tour
• Breakfast
• Lunch

Recommendations

• Hat
• Jacket
• Walking shoes
• Insect repellent
• Binoculars
• Camera

On route to the Poás Volcano National Park we will drive by the city of Alajuela to see the Agriculture Monument, the Monument to Juan Santamaria and the famous Mango Park. As we ascend towards the volcano we will notice the change in temperature and vegetation, preparing us for the pleasure of the exuberant cloud forest of the Poás Volcano.

On the road to the volcano besides coffee plantations, we will also see fern, flower and strawberry farms along the way.

At the Volcano we will not only have time to admire the impressive main crater with its sulfur fumaroles, but also to walk to the beautiful Botos Lagoon, and to learn about the different ecosystems in the park.

Following the visit to the volcano we will continue to Doka Coffee Estate, an actual coffee plantation where we will learn about the ancient techniques used by the experts to produce one of the best coffees in Costa Rica. Learn about the careful process involved on the cultivation, harvesting and roasting of the Golden Bean.

After the coffee tour enjoy a delicious lunch followed by a visit to Grecia, considered one of the cleanest towns of Latin America and home of the only Metal Church in Central America, a national monument that the inhabitants of this town feel proud of. The tour of Grecia will end with a visit to its Central Market.

This excursion will continue to Sarchí, known as the Cradle of Costa Rican Artisans because of its fine workshops. Here we will have time to enjoy the artistic work of the local artisans, learn about the famous hand painted Costa Rican oxcart and shop for that special souvenir to take home.

Tour includes

• Transportation
• Bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
• Entrance fee to Poás Volcano National Park
• Entrance fee to Coffee Tour
• Lunch

Recommendations

• Hat
• Jacket
• Walking shoes
• Insect repellent
• Binoculars
• Camera

The Poás Volcano is located 37 kms away from San José and it is one of the world's largest geysers with an awesome crater over a 1.5 kilometer wide and 300 meters of depth. This volcano is located in a 9.884 acres rich in tropical vegetation and wildlife. This tour includes a hike through the trials and the Boto’s tropical lagoon. This lagoon was formed in an old crater surrounded by a strange vegetation of trees twisted by the wind and precipitation. This tour lasts 5 hours and leaves from the Hotel Aranjuez at 7:30 a.m.

If you are in San José and you want to do something that is unusual and fun, but without the long drive, then the Monte Zurquí Canopy is the perfect tour for you.

Monte Zurquí is a great place located at only 15 minutes from San José, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and lush vegetation where you will experience a great adventure. Begin with a Canopy Tour that includes 2 extreme games, continue with a rappel from a 30 feet high suspension bridge and end with a 656 yard Superman Zip Line, reaching an estimated speed of 44mph.

This thrilling canopy tour is located in Santa Elena, San Isidro de Heredia, it features 8 Zip Lines and 11 Platforms, offering the opportunity to slide through the trees, make your adrenaline rise, get in close contact with nature and feel the wind in your face.

If you are in San José and you want to do something that is unusual and fun, but without the long drive, then the Monte Zurquí Canopy is the perfect tour for you.

Monte Zurquí is a great place located at only 15 minutes from San José, surrounded by beautiful landscapes and lush vegetation where you will experience a great adventure. Begin with a Canopy Tour that includes 2 extreme games, continue with a rappel from a 30 feet high suspension bridge and end with a 656 yard Superman Zip Line, reaching an estimated speed of 44mph.

This thrilling canopy tour is located in Santa Elena, San Isidro de Heredia, it features 8 Zip Lines and 11 Platforms, offering the opportunity to slide through the trees, make your adrenaline rise, get in close contact with nature and feel the wind in your face.

 

Admire beautiful scenarios and feel your adrenaline rush with a combination of two to the best adventure tours in Costa Rica: the Canopy Tour in the middle of a secondary forest with tall trees and the River Rafting in the white waters of the Sarapiquí River.

Marvel at the impressive natural beauty of the Braulio Carrillo National Park on the way to Sarapiquí and discover the wonders of this beautiful destination, located in the northern part of the country, with crystalline rivers, abundant scenic beauty and quaint towns full of hard-working and friendly people.

Once in Sarapiquí, your adventure will begin with an exciting Canopy Tour, followed by a delicious lunch and finishing with a thrilling River Rafting.

The Canopy tour lasts one and a half hour as you slide from side to side of the forest through ten cables of different lengths. The Rafting on the Sarapiqui River is a class II-III along 8 miles of vibrant scenery and unexpected rapids, combined with slow relaxing stretches which will make this an unforgettable experience for birdwatchers and nature lovers.

Tour includes

• Transportation
• Naturalist bilingual guide (English/Spanish)
• Canopy tour
• White water rafting tour
• Lunch

Recommendations

• Lightweight clothes
• Insect repellent
• Comfortable walking shoes (canopy tour)
• A pair of shoes that can get wet (Rafting)
• Towel
• Extra change of clothes

A rafting experience that you were waiting for! Located in Cartago, the rapids of this river will give you fun for around 3 hours.

 

Experience the full explosion of excitement which is the thrill of white water rafting!. The scenery while rafting is just marvelous. The vegetation that will surround you plus the power of the waters will transport you into a great wild adventure. The equipment will be given, and a specialized guide will instruct you on how to manage yourself into the strong currents of the river. (Breakfast & lunch included).

Suggested Equipment: camera, sandals, sunscreen, towel, extra clothing.

Depart from San Jose at 6:30 am for a pleasant journey to Tortuguero National Park, after a scenic drive by the Braulio Carrillo National Park, there will be a stop for breakfast at a restaurant in the area of Guápiles, to continue later towards the embarkation dock, located next to the La Suerte River.

Once at Tortuguero National Park you will enter the amazing Palma canal to marvel at the wonders of Mother Nature. The journey continues with a visit to the Caribbean Conservation Corporation for the sea turtles (C.C.C.). After learning about the history of conservation, there will be a walk, in company of a naturalist tour guide, along the beach where every year between the months of July and October hundreds of green sea turtles arrive to lay their eggs, a way to ensure the future of their specie.

This walk will take us to the charming and picturesque village of Tortuguero where there will be time to for some souvenir shopping, followed by a boat ride to the Rana Roja Hotel to enjoy a typical lunch of the area.

After lunch and some rest, continue with a guided walk on the rainforest and be in close contact with this beautiful ecosystem, its flora and its fauna.

After the guided walk is time to board the boat and return to San Jose. Estimated arrival time to San José: 6:30pm

Tour includes

• 1 breakfast + 1 lunch & welcome cocktail
• Bus & boat transportation
• Visit and entrance fee to the Caribbean Conservation Corporation
• Entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park
• Visit to Tortuguero village
• Naturalist walk on the rain forest
• Boat tour along the canals for wildlife watching
• Naturalist guide along the tour

Recommendations

• Cool comfortable clothes
• Walking shoes
• Insect repellent
• Sunblock
• Binoculars
• Camera.

 

Twenty minutes outside of San Jose you will cross the Continental Divide and enter Braulio Carrillo National Park. After a half hour trip through the park, the bus will reach a 1000 acre private reserve of virgin forest.

Open-sided vehicles shuttle passengers from the parking area to the Visitor's Center. The shuttle trip provides an introduction to the forest, as visitors pass a small river and numerous tree snags with nesting holes of various birds - the White Hawk is regularly seen here, as well as the Pale-billed Woodpecker and many others.

After a quick briefing on canopy exploration and the construction of the tram, visitors divide into smaller groups for a 45 to 90 minute (optional) nature walk with a trained naturalist guide. The trails are well-groomed and provide an excellent introduction to the rain forest.

Time now to board the Aerial Tram. The Open-sided cable-cars hold 5 passengers and a guide. The guides are quite knowledgeable about flora and fauna. They'll point out orchids and different species of trees and are quick to identify the calls of the many birds that inhabit this unique environment.

The tram ride lasts about an hour and fifteen minutes. The lower, outbound leg of the tram journey takes you skimming over hilltops and in and out of the sub-canopy, a dark world of overburdened tree limbs dripping with mosses, ferns, and orchids. Lianas and vines drape over branches and traverse forest spaces, and act as highways for birds and insects. The ride will stop several times as passengers board at either loading station.

The return leg of the ride reveals the most dramatic portion of the trip as the cars glide on a breath-taking journey through and above the airy canopy.

 

 

After a 1 ½ hour drive from San José to Puntarenas Dock and a stop for breakfast on route, you will board the 71-foot Catamaran Manta Raya for an unforgettable trip to Tortuga Island (Turtle Island).

Tortuga is a paradisiac island with a white sand beach, coconut palms and a beautiful blue ocean, located in the Golf of Nicoya on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. On the way to Tortuga while cruising on the calm waters of the Gulf of Nicoya there is always a possibility of watching dolphins, sea turtles and aquatic birds.

Once at Tortuga Island you can bask on the beach, swim on the blue ocean, walk on the island trails or take an optional tour, before enjoying a succulent lunch served with chilled white wine and live marimba music.

The Manta Raya has an expansive deck area, fresh water showers and a bow ramp allowing an easy disembarkation directly onto the beach.

This excursion departs from San José very early in the morning towards Puntarenas where you will board the yacht to Tortuga (Turtle Island), a beautiful island located in the Gulf of Nicoya, Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica.

At Tortuga Island you will experience a day full of beautiful skies, great ocean views and live music. On board the yacht tropical fruits and natural drinks will be served and at the island there will be time to explore the surroundings, sunbathe, swim, take an optional tour like kayaking and canopy; and enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the crew.

Tortuga Island has an area of 120 hectares with 4 main hills, and a 500 meter beach granted with the blue flag certification. On the way to Tortuga Island you will see the San Lucas Island which in the past was a security prison where no human rights existed, a dark age in Costa Rica´s history.

The journey to Tortuga Island will be on board a yacht with 2 Cummins Marino 300 HP motors, radar, satellite navigation systems, VHF marine radio, bathrooms and drinking water.

Bay Island is committed not only to give you a enjoyable journey but also a safe trip, the yacht’s captain has more of 10 years of experience and an international maritime license and the crew is trained for emergency situations.