Things to do in Arenal Volcano National Park, Province of Alajuela: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

December 12, 2021 Matilde Konrad

If waterfalls, hot springs, wildlife and volcanoes are your thing, then Arenal Volcano National Park will take your breath away. One of the world’s most active volcanoes burps tufts of smoke in the background as you make your way through forests and old lava fields. Take a rafting tour or hit the beach, then retire to a comfy hotel.
Restaurants in Arenal Volcano National Park

1. Desafio Adventure Company

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5.0 based on 4,282 reviews

Desafio Adventure Company

Desafio Adventure Company is the pioneering outfitter in Costa Rica's Epicenter of Adventure near the Arenal Volcano founded in 1992. Desafio offers high-quality rafting, canyoning, biking, hiking, birdwatching, kayaking, stand up paddling, cooking classes, unique cultural experiences, transfer with tour services, incentive programs, volunteer opportunities and much more! We only have two rules: 1) Be Safe! and 2) Have Serious Fun! Look for Desafio in Downtown La Fortuna near the Arenal Volcano, next to the El Salto waterfall or take the Desafio Adventure Connections to the Monteverde, Guanacaste, San Jose, Manuel Antonio and Playa Samara. Desafio is family-owned and operated and your "one-stop-shop" for adventure travel in Costa Rica and beyond!

2. Canoa Aventura

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5.0 based on 757 reviews

Canoa Aventura

Our specialty is combining paddling with an immersion into the natural Costa Rican environment. For more than 20 years, we have been guiding birdwatching trips throughout northern Costa Rica. And, for the past 14 years, we've also been guiding canoe trips in Costa Rica, Vermont USA, Canada, and Nicaragua. Enjoy nature while observing wildlife on the river banks of Costa Rica with our safari tours in your choice of canoe, raft or kayak in Penas Blancas River. Or you may prefer to enjoy a panoramic view of the majestic Arenal Volcano by joining our Lake Arenal by canoe tour. If you would you like explore the nature of Costa Rica by foot, we offer walks to very recognized natural destination tours like Rio Celeste Hike, Cerro Chato Hike, and the majestic Arenal Volcano.

3. Anywhere Costa Rica - Day Tours

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5.0 based on 1,366 reviews

Anywhere Costa Rica - Day Tours

We design seamless experiences and personalized vacation itineraries for your best Costa Rica trip yet! From a single hanging bridge excursion to a complete vacation, we will help you make the most of your visit.

4. Club Rio Outdoor Center

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5.0 based on 208 reviews

Club Rio Outdoor Center

Club Rio Outdoor Center at The Springs Resort & Spa offers multiple adventure activities set within a 65 acre rain forest preserve along a private stretch of the Arenal River. Activities include inflatable river kayaking, river tubing, horseback riding, hot springs, climbing wall, hiking trails, nature tours, bird watching, wildlife preserve for rescued animals and a fantastic riverfront restaurant.

5. Arenal Premium Tours

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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Arenal Premium Tours

Tour operator hikes, adventure tours, night walks, hikes to national parks, travel agency within costa rica, with private transports, shuttles, tours, ecologists, naturalists, guide service and more.

6. Wave Expeditions

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5.0 based on 2,515 reviews

Wave Expeditions

Best One-stop Destination for Outdoor Adventure! WAVE Expeditions Adventure Company invites you to explore the famous northern zone of Costa Rica. WAVE Expeditions is BEST option for all your favorite outdoor activites in one location. Arenal is the one stop destination for Rafting, Canyoning, Hiking, Wildlife, Canopy, Biking and much more! WAVE Expeditions has earned a reputation for professionalism, organization, and high quality trips.

7. Costa Rica Descents

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5.0 based on 1,248 reviews

Costa Rica Descents

Costa Rica Rafting is an adventure outfitter specializing in whitewater rafting. On our customized excursions you will literally plunge headfirst into the breathtaking beauty of Costa Rica. Imagine the excitement of whitewater rafting combined with the picturesque environment of Costa Rica's tropical rain forests. With safety as our number one priority, we hand-pick only highly trained and personable guides, whose primary concern is the quality of your experience. We also offer a chance for you to observe our exotic and colorful tropical birds with a qualified ecology expert. With us you can soak away your stress in natural hot springs, explore the country on horseback or a mountain bike and come face to face with the rainforest canopy. We make sure you take full advantage of everything this country s natural beauty has to offer.

8. Paradise Adventures Costa Rica

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5.0 based on 164 reviews

Paradise Adventures Costa Rica

PACR is one of Costa Rica's top rated Adventure Experts providing visitors with first hand travel advice and recommendation, creating tailored vacations filled with memories that last a lifetime. family owned and operated, Wife Sofia, Daughter Valentina and Jonathan Together we use our skills and experience to represent and preserve the local cultures, insuring vacationers discover the true Costa Rican charm. Our expertise, passion, respect for Costa Ricans, positive vibe and one of a kind services guarantee you or your group a visit to Costa Rica unlike any other. Paradise Adventures Costa Rica is here to insure our new friends a comfortable and safe journey while visiting La Fortuna and the many other amazing locations found throughout Costa Rica. The PACR crew awaits the opportunity to meet like-minded people looking to discover the authentic, less commercialized Costa Rica; experience the Magic with us today.

9. Jacamar Naturalist Tours

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5.0 based on 998 reviews

Jacamar Naturalist Tours

Jacamar Naturalist Tours is a Costa Rican company dedicated to promote and operate different tourist services in Costa Rica, such as tours or excursions, guiding group services, transportation, specialized lectures and other related services. Our headquarters are located in La Fortuna de San Carlos, but we also count with satellite offices in some regions of the country. Our main clientele is composed of agencies and hotels around the country. The goal of JNT is to offer a personalized service and quality, where our tourists will be aware of how important is to care about the environment in their lives.

10. Volcano Lake Adventures

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5.0 based on 217 reviews

Volcano Lake Adventures

VLA is your "one-stop-shop" for all of your adventures & tours in costa rica. I wil beat anybody's prices we are a Destination Management Company. My name is Erick i have live in C,R for 14 years. I just don't do my hometown la Fortuna. I do the whole country. I have explored the whole country everything that I do is because I have done it myself so I know who to call & where to go. so you can have the time of your life at the cheapest price is ever. My review speak for themselves I highly recommend you get a hold of me before you book anything on the Internet.

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