This adventure is full of adrenaline and natural scenic beauty. A vertical descent using ropes and harness. This excursion starts in two different ways; whether it be comfortably seated in an tractor cart, that lasts about 20 minutes, or horseback riding approximately 45 minutes, after we arrive at the Pino Blanco Waterfall Observation Deck, we start by using a 300 meter zip line that begins at an 18 meter high tower and crosses a spectacular canyon to your final destination where you will live an unequaled adventure. From a platform embedded in the thickness of the beautiful tropical jungle we start the descent under the supervision and control of our guides. This descent is full of emotions and beauty, for the canyon wall is full of lichens, mosses, ferns, and many other plants and life forms, without counting on the fact that beside us, we have crystalline water falling 80 meters to the canyon floor, which is the height of our descent. Once at the bottom, the ascent is also filled with emotion as you climb a ladder perfectly secured to the canyon wall where you may develop new skills climbing, with the aid of our guides which will help you climb at all times. Once you are back up the canyon, you will enjoy flying back to the observation deck via another 300 meter zip line, and from there, head back to reception the same way you started your adventuresome journey.

This is a great way to visit the world famous Monteverde Cloud Forest in one day without the long, bone jarring drives around the lake. You’ll be picked up at your hotel at 7:00 am and taken by bus to Lake Arenal where a boat will be waiting to take you across the lake to Rio Chiquito. From there a jeep will take you on a picturesque drive to Monteverde. Here you will have the choice of doing either the Sky Trek or Sky Walk tour followed by lunch and a visit to the Monteverde Ecological farm where you will be able to see some of the flora and fauna indigenous to the area. From here you will return to La Fortuna with memories you won’t soon forget.

The Río Toro explodes with a series of over 45 continuous class 3-4 rapids – you'll spend more than 2.5 hours rafting through unexplored, tropical wilderness on a personalized, small-group tour. The exciting Río Toro is located only 1 hour from La Fortuna. Imagine rafting through exciting, action-packed rapids with names like “morning coffee,” "the Danish Taco," “coco loco,” “the eraser,” and the famous “B-F-W!” we'll stop along the way for a nice, tropical fruit break and afterward we take you out for a typical Costa Rican “casado” lunch.

The trail you will traverse goes through pastureland at the base of the volcano from which you will have numerous opportunities to view the volcano before eventually arriving at Lago de Los Lirios (Lilly Lake) which has the distinction of being the only lake in the area that contains sulfur residues from the volcano. From there you will continue on the trail passing through Tropical Humid Forest giving you the opportunity to observe the area's flora and fauna before arriving at lookout point where we will have drinks and fruit for you. From this lookout point you will enjoy one of the best views of the volcano and some of its most recent flows as your expert naturalist guide tell you about the volcano's history and characteristics. After two hours of combining adrenaline with nature you will return to where you started on the ATVs. Here you will get to see and learn about crocodiles, frogs and the area's beautiful butterflies.

The seven and a half miles trip on the Sarapiquí River takes place between the community of La Virgen and Chilamate in Sarapiquí. It is a trip especially suitable for beginners and intermediates. It includes a very safe section formed by rapids followed by crystalline ponds. Along the journey one can enjoy four class III and about 20 class II rapids, all of which have a good technical level. The 7.5 miles trip starts after listening to a safety talk given by the tour leader. The Sarapiquí River is characterized by its clear, almost pollution- free water thanks to the fact that not only few people live nearby but also its riverbanks are protected. Half way to the journey, we will stop on the river and eat tasty tropical fruits of the season, prepared and served by our guides. At the end of the rafting trip after three fantastic hours filled with fun, you can get dry and change your clothes before enjoying a hot lunch on the river bank. Finally we start the trip back to the same route to La Fortuna.

There are few opportunities to get to know the real Costa Rica, but MTA’s Culture, Community & Conservation tour puts clients in direct contact with some of the promising projects happening in and around the area. The visit includes a stop at the AMURECI woman’s arts and crafts workshop co-op to learn about their work to teach the community to “reuse-reduce-recycle” and then clients can help in the process of making recycled-paper products. Other unique, locally-handmade souvenirs are also available for purchase.We then visit the Proyecto Asis Animal Rescue Shelter where clients are treated to an easy 30-minute walk through secondary rainforest. We then help feed wild animals such as crocodiles, wild boars, and monkeys and learn about local efforts to rehabilitate injured, abandoned animals and release them back to their environment, as well as educational programs underway to help prevent hunting and poaching of the surrounding Children’s Rainforest. The next stop is the Luna Nueva organic farm to walk through a medicinal plant garden to learn about “miracle” natural cures like ginger, turmeric and other good-for-you things found right in our backyards. Clients then become gourmet organic cooks by choosing products straight from the farm and learning how to cook them up in a natural way.

Starting the horseback ride through our 560 hectare (1400 acre) farm at an elevation of 400 meter (1200 ft.) ASL, accompanied by a professional and bilingual guide, riding a well trained horse accustomed to non experienced and experienced riders alike, you will enjoy this adventure. The first hour will take you through open spaces until you reach the Fortuna River where we ford the river in an area that is safe for the horses and riders, after which we reach the main road that reaches the waterfall, where we must travel along this public road for about 15 minutes until we reach the falls. Once at the main entrance we may enter and descend to the base of this great and beautiful waterfall where you may swim or simply take pictures.

This hands-on one-day volunteer project puts you in direct contact with local fauna and flora in a very down-to-earth environment. We start with an easy 30-minute orientation walk through secondary rainforest that surrounds the wild animal rescue shelter to get to know the story behind this grassroots endeavor. Proyecto Asis was established in 1995. Proyecto Asis founder Don Jaime del Castillo and his son Alvaro had a dream to turn the once-abandoned farm back into vibrant rainforest while providing a sanctuary for hundreds of species of birds and other wildlife. You will be put to work feeding a few of the animals such as wild boars, kinkajous, monkeys, caimans & more along the way, plus other helpful activities such as trail repair, cage building, painting, planting trees and more. Throughout the day, you'll get a good understanding of how Proyecto Asis works to rehabilitate injured and abandoned animals & release them back to their environment, as well as educational programs underway to help prevent hunting and poaching of the surrounding Children's Eternal Rainforest that connects with Monteverde.

This adventure is full of adrenaline and natural scenic beauty. A vertical descent using ropes and harness. This excursion starts in two different ways; whether it be comfortably seated in an tractor cart, that lasts about 20 minutes, or horseback riding approximately 45 minutes, after we arrive at the Pino Blanco Waterfall Observation Deck, we start by using a 300 meter zip line that begins at an 18 meter high tower and crosses a spectacular canyon to your final destination where you will live an unequaled adventure. From a platform embedded in the thickness of the beautiful tropical jungle we start the descent under the supervision and control of our guides. This descent is full of emotions and beauty, for the canyon wall is full of lichens, mosses, ferns, and many other plants and life forms, without counting on the fact that beside us, we have crystalline water falling 80 meters to the canyon floor, which is the height of our descent. Once at the bottom, the ascent is also filled with emotion as you climb a ladder perfectly secured to the canyon wall where you may develop new skills climbing, with the aid of our guides which will help you climb at all times. Once you are back up the canyon, you will enjoy flying back to the observation deck via another 300 meter zip line, and from there, head back to reception the same way you started your adventuresome journey.

The fastest and best way to Monteverde by far.; A bus will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Lake Arenal where a covered boat will be waiting to take you across the lake to Rio Chiquito. A 1 ½ hour scenic jeep ride will take you from here to Monteverde, culminating this transfer of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Starting every day from La Fortuna and all hotels near Arenal Volcano our One-Day Bike Tours focus in the area around Arenal Volcano National Park and Arenal Lake. Since bikes are not allowed inside the National Park, we use different roads just outside of it. The closest you can get to Arenal Volcano on a bicycle is on our “El Castillo" or "Mountain Bike at Lake Arenal" tours. At the end of any tour we can drop you off at the Hot Springs of your choice. Most Hot Springs in the area require a reservation that can easily be arranged through our office without any charge.

Enjoy a pleasant sunset on Arenal Lake and breathe taking views of the Arenal Volcano. Arenal Lake is place that counts with many natural attractions and from which you can watch the impressive eruptions of lava of Arenal Volcano. Due to the beauty of the landscapes and lush vegetation, Arenal Lake surrounding areas have become an excellent spot for boat rides. In this two hours boat ride you will have the opportunity to see a huge variety of birds such as “Flycatchers”, “kingfishers”, Anhinga” and mammals such as monkeys, coatis and sloths. During the trip our guide will give you all the information about the area.

The adventure begins when you arrive to the stables and the guides give you an idea of your tour, then you get part of the equipment and you horseback ride for approximately 40 minutes. When we arrive at our destination, we continue with a short walk through the transitional forest where a guide points out things that prevail in the rain forest. The trees we use are adults that tower above, the platforms are at an elevation of 150 feet (45 mts.). All the platforms are designed for observation of life rather than damage of it. Trees like Cocora (billia hippocastanum); Peine de mico (apeiba membranacea), and Capulín (mortoniodendron apetala) just to name a few. After the hike we arrive at the first platform where the ride begins. You can’t help but be overwhelmed by the beauty as you glide through the forest on the seven cables. Our shortest cable is 195 ft (60 mts) and our longest is 650 ft (203 mts). All the equipment we use is very safe and simple, and will be handled by the guides so you can sit back and enjoy the day.

The Arenal Volcano tour starts with a drive to the active Western side of the volcano. Once there you will embark on a hike on the Toucans Trail which traverses the rainforest and crosses over a large lava flow from 1992. It is possible to observe a great variety of plants, wildlife and magnificent lava rock formations. Once on top of the lava flow you will have a beautiful view of Lake Arenal. The hike ends at a viewing area where, weather permitting, you will be able to see red hot lava rolling down the side of the volcano (3 pm tour only). During the tour, our experienced guides will provide interesting and educational information regarding the history of the majestic mountain and the Arenal Volcano National Park. The tour concludes with a relaxing stop at the mineral hot spring of Tabacon.

For those who don’t mind getting wet and muddy, this fascinating underground adventure will take you through a labyrinth of passages and chambers in which you will see an interesting rock formation called, “La Papaya,” stalactites, stalagmites, bats, spiders and proof that the caves were at one time at the bottom of the ocean. The caves are located only 45 minutes from La Fortuna.

The Arenal Volcano tour starts with a drive to the active Western side of the volcano. Once there you will embark on a hike on the Toucans Trail which traverses the rainforest and crosses over a large lava flow from 1992. It is possible to observe a great variety of plants, wildlife and magnificent lava rock formations. Once on top of the lava flow you will have a beautiful view of Lake Arenal. The hike ends at a viewing area where, weather permitting, you will be able to see red hot lava rolling down the side of the volcano (3 pm tour only). During the tour, our experienced guides will provide interesting and educational information regarding the history of the majestic mountain and the Arenal Volcano National Park. The tour concludes with a relaxing stop at the mineral hot spring of Tabacon.

Depart from La Fortuna at 8:00 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. to enjoy a pleasant morning of kayaking on Lake Arenal and breath taking views of the Arenal Volcano. On your trip you may observe different species of birds like the “Flycatcher”, “Kingfisher”, “Great Blue Heron” and “Anhinga” and may also possibly hear the Howler monkeys!

The Arenal Volcano tour starts with a drive to the active Western side of the volcano. Once there you will embark on a hike on the Toucans Trail which traverses the rainforest and crosses over a large lava flow from 1992. It is possible to observe a great variety of plants, wildlife and magnificent lava rock formations. Once on top of the lava flow you will have a beautiful view of Lake Arenal. The hike ends at a viewing area where, weather permitting, you will be able to see red hot lava rolling down the side of the volcano (3 pm tour only). During the tour, our experienced guides will provide interesting and educational information regarding the history of the majestic mountain and the Arenal Volcano National Park.

We leave at 7:00 a.m. from La Fortuna. After a typical breakfast in route to Rio Celeste, we’ll arrive at the Tenorio Volcano National Park, were we’ll begin our 5 miles hike (approximately 4 hours) through the tropical rain forest. We’ll arrive at “Los Teñideros” of the Rio Celeste, the site where two streams of crystalline water come together and form the heavenly color blue that gives the river its name. We’ll return through trails, rich with ecological wonders, that lead us to the “OLLAS” -- openings in the earth where we can excavate healing mud, take a mud bath, and a dip in the natural hot springs all while observing the attractions of Tenorio Volcano. We’ll continue our hike through the jungle to seek out the volcano’s furnace vents that expel gases of extreme high temperatures. On our decent we will get to see the spectacular Rio Celeste waterfall whose color makes it one of a kind! Our final reward is an exquisite lunch at the end of our journey.

The Arenal Hanging Bridges tour takes place on a 600 acre reserve filled with lush vegetation and a variety of birds and animals which your experienced guide will help you spot. The trail itself is 1.9 miles (3.1 km) in length, crossing nine fixed bridges and 6 suspension bridges and is laid out at a maximum grade of 7 degrees so that anyone can walk it.

The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge is considered to be of the best sites on the continent for bird watch. In addition to an abundance of birds, Caño Negro is also home to many exciting animals, such as sloth, three types of monkeys, caimans, lizards, bats, and a variety of flora native of the wetlands. Our tour to this beautiful region leaves from La Fortuna and travels approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes to Los Chiles, a rustic village just three kilometers from the Nicaraguan border. It is here that we begin our boat tour of the wetlands. We will work our way slowly up stream stopping along the way as we see the regions many bird and animal species. Around noon we will stop along the river for a typical Costa Rican lunch before heading back to Los Chiles to take the bus back to La Fortuna.

Starting the morning milking a cow and learning about the process to make chesses at Don Carlos´ dairy farm, then on the bus we will take an interesting trip around one of the most important agriculture areas in the country, the guide will be explaining all about the products and the way they are harvest (Tapioca, Plantains, pineapple, Papaya, etc). Besides many Spanish names and words that you are going to be learning and practicing. On this way will arrive to Santa Lucia’s School where the students and the teacher will have for as a great and fun ¨ Tico Fiesta¨ with some typical dances and choreographies that chow the culture of our county, also a traditional Costa Rican lunch that the students´ mothers will cook for us, unique opportunity to know the way the Costa Rican live and their culture.

Birds are most active early in the morning in the late afternoon as the day cools into evening. Join us for one or both of these walks in the La Fortuna area or near your hotel, for an amazing display of tropical birds. You will have the opportunity to see toucans, parrots, oropendolas, colorful tanagers and parakeets. For the more experienced birdwatcher, we can focus on looking for Royal Flycatchers, White- fronted Nun birds, Cinnamon Woodpeckers and other less commonly seen species. We will tailor the tour for you. We will wrap up the tour by listing and discussing the birds we have seen.