Costa Rica · Wildlife

3-Day Arenal Wildlife and Volcano Adventure with Waterfall and Zipline

3 Days Round trip from Provincia de Alajuela Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore the rainforest canopy and hanging bridges with spectacular views of Arenal Volcano
02 Discover sloths, toucans, monkeys, and nocturnal wildlife with expert naturalist guides
03 Swim beneath the breathtaking La Fortuna Waterfall surrounded by lush tropical rainforest
04 Experience chocolate making, ziplining adventures, and volcanic hiking across the Arenal region

Discover the best of Arenal on this 3-day Costa Rica adventure featuring hanging bridges, ethical sloth watching, rainforest night walks, La Fortuna Waterfall, butterfly gardens, chocolate making, canopy ziplining, and an Arenal Volcano lava trail hike. Swim beneath a majestic waterfall, spot exotic wildlife including toucans and frogs, and experience the beauty of Costa Rica's rainforest landscapes with expert naturalist guides throughout this unforgettable nature-focused journey filled with adventure, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking scenery.

Swim beneath a majestic waterfall, spot exotic wildlife including toucans and frogs, and experience the beauty of Costa Rica's rainforest landscapes with expert naturalist guides throughout this unforgettable nature-focused journey filled with adventure, wildlife encounters, and breathtaking scenery.

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What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Arenal, La Fortuna

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hanging Bridges, Sloth Watching, and Rainforest Night Walk

8:00 am Begin the day with a guided visit to the Hanging Bridges at Mistico Park, exploring the rainforest canopy along a 3 km trail with fixed and hanging bridges overlooking Arenal Volcano.
Walk across 10 fixed bridges and 6 hanging bridges while observing orchids, bromeliads, palms, and tropical wildlife high above the forest floor.
2:30 pm Enjoy an ethical sloth tour around the Arenal and La Fortuna area to observe sloths in their natural habitat using mounted telescopes with expert naturalist guides.
Spot Costa Rican wildlife including toucans, monkeys, hummingbirds, iguanas, and Blue Jeans Poison-dart Frogs during the experience.
5:45 pm Experience a guided night walk adventure through the rainforest to discover Costa Rica's nocturnal wildlife and amphibians.
Observe species such as the Red-eyed Tree Frog, Glass Frog, snakes, nocturnal mammals, and owls while learning about the rainforest ecosystem after dark.

Day 02

La Fortuna Waterfall, Butterfly Garden, and Chocolate Tour

8:30 am Visit the butterfly garden and learn about butterflies and their ecological importance during a guided experience led by an insect expert.
Continue to La Fortuna Waterfall along a scenic rainforest trail with approximately 530 steps leading to the impressive 70-metre waterfall.
Swim in the crystal-clear natural pool or relax while surrounded by rainforest landscapes and towering cliffs.
Explore the Arenal Oasis Butterfly Dome, the largest butterfly conservatory in Costa Rica, home to Blue Morpho butterflies, Monarchs, and other colourful species.
2:00 pm Discover a local family-owned organic cacao farm during an immersive chocolate tour experience.
Learn about cacao history, taste traditional chocolate drinks prepared with ancient Mayan tools, and create your own chocolate bars.
Enjoy freshly pressed sugarcane juice and browse handcrafted artisanal chocolate products made on-site.

Day 03

Canopy Zipline Adventure and Arenal Volcano Lava Trail Hike

9:30 am Begin an exciting canopy tour featuring 12 cables and 13 platforms stretching across 2.8 kilometres of lush rainforest.
Glide through the treetops at heights between 20 and 60 metres while enjoying panoramic rainforest views on cables reaching up to 500 metres long.
Receive a safety briefing and guidance from professional instructors before starting the adventure, which is suitable for all ages.
2:00 pm Join the Arenal Volcano Lava Trail Hike through the El Silencio area, known for its primary and secondary rainforests and ancient lava fields.
Learn about the 1968 eruption of Arenal Volcano and explore the region's fascinating geology, biodiversity, and wildlife with an expert local guide during the 2-hour hike.