Arenal Sky Walk + Tram + Trek

Explore the rain forest of Arenal at three different speeds with a combo tour that has something for everyone. Get a good view of exotic birds and waterfalls on the Sky Walk suspended bridges, and glide up a mountain reserve on the Sky Tram gondola. There, the real fun begins as you fly back down on a thrilling Sky Trek zipline course. In between bursts of adrenaline, enjoy fantastic views over the treetops of Arenal Volcano and Lake.

Private Costa Rica Whitewater Rafting Sarapiqui Class 3 and 4

Bring on the adrenaline and enjoy the “Jungle Run” on the Sarapiqui River. This is the perfect rafting trip for adventurous paddlers! We’ll pick you up at your hotel and travel through small Costa Rican villages to the quaint town of San Miguel de Sarapiquí. There, your professional rafting guide will give you the 101 on rafting including safety tips and technical instructions before heading on your 2 hour journey down one of Costa Rica’s most exuberant rivers! During your decent down the river, you will experience over 30 exciting rapids along 10 km of lush, vibrant rainforest.

As you make your way through exciting rapids like “The Pipeline,” “The Terminator,” and “Dos Locos”, we’ll be sure to get your adrenaline pumping! About half way down the river, you’ll stop and watch the rapids from the shore, while enjoying refreshing tropical fruit and relaxing with the rest of the group. Then, after the second leg of your rafting journey, you’ll finish the day with an unforgettable homemade lunch before heading to your next vacation destination!

La Fortuna Coffee & Cacao Tour

This tour will take you to know the entire coffee process, from the seed to the delicious cup of coffee.
Once the coffee tour is finished, we will start with the sweetest part of the tour, the delicious chocolate. Like coffee, we will talk about the entire Chocolate process, from the seed to the delicious chocolate bar and we will end up selecting some members of the group to grind the cacao beans and make their own chocolate bar. Once finished you will have the opportunity to taste several types of chocolate such as Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate and White Chocolate.

Arenal Volcano Expedition

We begin the tour by heading to the El Silencio Private Reserve, to get as close to the base of the volcano
as possible by vehicle. Next, we will walk approximately 1.5 kilometer along a volcanic stone path with
a moderate degree of difficulty, until we reach the viewpoint, the closest point to volcano permitted to
access. At the viewpoint, our guide will provide relevant information on the formation of the Arenal
Volcano, its periods of activity, as well as unpublished details of its first eruption in 1968. You can also
enjoy the excellent views of the Green Lagoon and Lake Arenal. On the guide’s indication, we will begin
our descent back.
Part of the trail around the Arenal Volcano features patches of regenerating forest that were originally
affected by ancient eruptions. With a little luck, this 1.5 km (1 mi) trail will provide us with the
opportunity to see a wide variety of plants and birds that inhabit the rainforest, like toucans, turkeys,
orioles and sometimes peccaries and snakes. At the end of the tour our driver will be waiting for us with
a delicious snack of tropical fruit before returning to your hotel in La Fortuna.
If you wish, you can add a visit the hot springs of your choice (additional cost) where you will enjoy the
thermal mineral waters for approximately three hours on your own. Afterwards, we will pick you up to
take you back to your hotel in our modern minivans.

Celeste River and Tenorio Volcano National Park Hike

This is, without a doubt, one of the most incredible places in Costa Rica; where magnificent turquoise
waters combine with the lush, surrounding nature. Located on the slopes of Tenorio Volcano, this
unique river amazing guests with its incomparable beauty.
This tour begins with a 7 km. (4.3 mi.) long trail through the rainforest. Along the way, we will come to
several sites of interest, starting with a visit to the magical waterfall of the Celeste River, followed by
the Blue Lagoon, formed by a calm river breach, and the viewpoint of the Tenorio Volcano and its
surrounding hills. Later, we find one of the highlights of the walk, “The Teñideros” (the Dyeing Pot)
where the river acquires its characteristic color.
As we conclude our hike, we will continue walking along the river banks, admiring its bubbling waters,
thermal water springs, and the beautiful natural environment. Finally, a delicious lunch will make for a
spectacular closing of our visit to one of the most interesting places in Costa Rica.

La Fortuna Waterfall Tour

This tour begins by descending the 500-meter (0.31 miles) trail to the magnificent La Fortuna Waterfall, renowned for its 70 meter (230 feet) high falls and its crystal clear waters. Along the trail, you will observe plants, trees, and animals, which inhabit the area like sloths, toucans, orioles, butterflies, and more. You can choose to swim in its refreshing waters, take amazing photographs, or simply relax and take in all of the beauty of the La Fortuna Waterfall. At the end of the trail we will enjoy a delicious fruit break to recharge our batteries. When you visit the La Fortuna Waterfall you not only get to enjoy this marvelous natural wonder, you will be helping to support the Development Association of the community. 100% of the entrance fee goes towards social projects to benefit schools, nutritional centers, the orphanage, recycling center, roads, security for our visitors and more.

Sloth Watching Tour

The of the most beloved animals of our country is the popular sloth. This animal captivates us with its tenderness and peculiar slow behavior. We cannot deny that we have envied their pace at sometime in our own lives.

The La Fortuna area is a unique place when it comes to sloths. Our climate, protection, availability of food, and the essential absence of predators make this privileged property an amazing natural oasis. You have the option of enjoying the activity in the morning at 8:00 a.m., in the afternoon at 2:30 p.m., or at 5:30 p.m., as a night walk. The 2-toed sloths are more active at night.

We will pick you up at your hotel at the reserved time to begin this exciting journey to Sloth Territory, located within a small family ecological project just 5 minutes from La Fortuna. The project has a 1.5 km (1 mi) trail that is suitable for adults, families, and children of all ages. The tour of approximately 2 hours will take us through amazing flora, alongside a river bordering the property, and of course to the Guarumo trees; the favorite food of these emblematic animals.

During the tour, we will stress the importance of sloth protection, due to its growing popularity, illegal trade of this species has increased significantly, which is why Ecoterra Expeditions, together with the Rodriguez family, work to preserve a privileged space for their protection.

Our specialized guides are experts in finding them, so we can guarantee their observation. We must remember that the sloth is a solitary animal and that most of its time it is sleeping or resting in the treetops. During the tour, you can observe two types of sloths: Two-toed sloth and the three-toed sloth. If we are lucky we will be able to observe a mother with her baby; a thrilling experience.

At the end of this natural experience, we will take you back to your hotel. After the tour, you will understand why they say you cannot visit Costa Rica without seeing a sloth.

Místico Hanging Bridges

The Hanging Bridges Forest Reserve covers an area of 243 hectares (600 acres) of protected forest. This adventure is ideal for those who want to take in the characteristics and beauty of the tropical rainforest on foot. The 3.1 km (2 mi.) circuit trail will cross 15 impressive bridges, some suspended over the forest canopy […]