ARENAL VOLCANO TOURS

The Arenal Volcano slept for 400 years, but in 1968 it woke up with a big bang. Today it is considered one of the ten most active volcanoes in the world producing, almost daily, huge ash plumbs, explosions and rives of red glowing lava. Today it is safe to visit and spectacular to see. It is a must on your Costa Rica itinerary.

You have a wide variety of volcano tours at your disposal. It is well worth your time to set aside a whole day to see all the available sights. You may want to start the day with a guided tour at the Arenal Hanging Bridges or a float down the Penas Blancs River . A walking tour of the La Fortuna Waterfall is something you do not want to miss. You can even take a swin in the refreshing water at the base of the falls. Stop for a delicious lunch and then take a drive around the Volcano to the Arenal Volcano National Park . A great way to end your day is at the Eco Thermales Hot Springs.

The expert Exotur staff can tell you about all the available volcano tours. You can choose those that are most to your liking.

Exotur's favorite hot springs in the Arenal area is Eco Thermales Hot Springs. While it is the smallest of the Arenal hot springs , it is set up for privacy and relaxation and only accepts 100 visitors at a time. At Eco Thermales you are guests of the Hidalgo family. This beautiful nature sanctuary has been the life work of the Hidalgo family. There are four pools with varying temperatures. One pool has a cascading waterfall that sprays a cool mist on the guests below. You are invited to be a guest at the Hidalgo table where Doña Mireya offers a Costa Rican cuisine prepared in her rustic kitchen. This is truly a special, peaceful refuge.

Lake Arenal is Costa Rica 's largest lake with an imposing view of the volcano to the east.

The lake is a wonderful spot for rainbow bass sportfishing as well as a unque, large member of the cichlid family called the guapote, a real challenge to catch and tasty to eat. Exotur can schedule an early morning or sunset fishing expedition for you with pick-up from your hotel.

In addition to the great fishing, Lake Arenal is famous among windsurfers and sailing buffs. The combination of fresh warm waters and steady, strong winds make it ideal.

Regardless of your physical level, we can arrange a river rafting adventure for you. The Sarapiqui River offers everything from Class I to Class V rafting areas. We recommend hiring a trained guide who will knows the river intimately and will provide everything you need for a tranquil bird watching paddle down the river to a high adventure on white water rapids - the choice is yours.