Things to do in Arenal
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Tours & day trips
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La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.8 out of 10 with 73 reviews
9.8/10
73 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
7.2 out of 10 with 12 reviews
7.2/10
12 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Brindes La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 55 reviews
10/10
55 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna ATV Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 15 reviews
9/10
15 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges Guided Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Night Walk Around Arenal Volcano
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.8/10
8 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.4/10
11 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Afternoon Arenal Volcano Tour & Natural Hot Springs River
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Coffee and Chocolate Tour in La Fortuna
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 11 reviews
10/10
11 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal 12 Zipline Cables Experience Fly over La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wildlife & nature
See all 82 activitiesMonteverde: Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges Guided Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 11 reviews
9.4/10
11 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Sloth Tour in Arenal Volcano Park & Local Snack
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rio Celeste Hiking Tour, Sloth Farm Tour & Waterfall
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half Day Adventure from Arenal -2 tours in 1, 4 options to choose
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.4 out of 10 with 3 reviews
9.4/10
3 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna Night Walk in a High Biodiversity Rainforest
Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
1h 30m
2.0 out of 10 with 1 review
2/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Safari Float
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: Sky Trek 1.9Mile Cloud Forest Zipline Experience
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cruises & boat tours
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Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.8 out of 10 with 21 reviews
9.8/10
21 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
9.6 out of 10 with 5 reviews
9.6/10
5 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
White Water Rafting Class II and III
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Lake Boat Trip ( pantoon boat ) NEW
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
White Water Rafting Class II & III in the Afternoon
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal National Park and Arenal Lake boat Morning Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
8.6/10
7 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano Hike National Park and lake arenal boat ride
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Half-Day Wildlife Safari Float
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Class II-III Rafting and ATV Tour from La Fortuna
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private & custom tours
See all 25 activitiesRio Celeste Hiking Tour, Sloth Farm Tour & Waterfall
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Rio Celeste Horseback Riding Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna, full day transportation, from San Jose.
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Arenal Full Day Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal: 3-in-1 Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall and Hot Springs
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Hanging Bridges + Waterfall Tour + Costarrican Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sloth Tour in La Fortuna Private Guide
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveler*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
2 in 1 : Suspension Bridges + Hot Springs in Arenal
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Guanacaste: Arenal Sky Adventure Full Day Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Hike to Río Celeste Waterfall in Tenorio Volcano National Park
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Attractions
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La Fortuna: Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.4 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9.4/10
6 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Hot Springs Pura Vida
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Selvatura Sloth Habitat
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Night Adventures in Monteverde
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sky Walk with Pick Up From Monteverde
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna Waterfall & Zipline Adventure - AirTime Experience
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Rio Celeste Waterfall and Sloth Sanctuary Experience
Activity duration is 11 hours
11h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Official entrance to Arenal Volcano by Ecological Park
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Early morning tour at the hanging bridges.
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano Canopy Tour, 50 meters Rappeling and Hot Springs
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Arenal
Frequently asked questions
Is Arenal worth visiting?
Arenal has a unique blend of attractions, culture and local charm. Whether you're into history, nature or traditional food, there are many things here to enjoy.
How do I spend a day in Arenal?
Start your day with a visit to Cavernas de Venado and FlyZone Wakeboard School. Then, check out different areas of Arenal for local restaurants and a little retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Arenal?
Cavernas de Venado is one of the top tourist attractions in Arenal and deserves a place on every itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Arenal?
Book a getaway in Arenal for three days and you'll have plenty of time to check out its main sights and get a feel for the local vibe. For the chance to visit highlights in nearby areas and get off the tourist trail, consider hanging around for a week or more.
What are some activities to do in Arenal with kids?
Whether you're vacationing with young explorers or playful teenagers, a fun-filled itinerary takes your trip to the next level. Browse our recommendations for what to do in Arenal with kids.
What to do in Arenal for adults?
From tasty dishes and cultural attractions to thrilling adventures and one-of-a-kind experiences, there are plenty of interesting things to do in Arenal for adults.
Are there free things to do in Arenal?
From visiting parks to wandering around hip neighborhoods, it's simple to find free things to do in Arenal. If you need inspiration, get some recommendations from a local tour guide. Lake Arenal is a top spot for anyone planning to save on their sightseeing adventures.
