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Combination Tour with Ecocentro Danaus |
At Danaus Eco-Center, our first stop, you will enjoy and learn about the natural history of butterflies of Costa Rica, like Blue Morpho, Monarch, Owl butterfly, Swallow tail and many more. You will also see a great variety of tropical plants and traditional crops, organically farmed in the gardens. Our next stop is in La Fortuna Waterfall. This waterfall has a huge swimming hole with large rocks nearby, perfect for a rest after and invigorating swim. Then we drive back to town to have lunch. About 3:00 p.m. we start the tour to the volcano. We have a choice of natural trails to take which depend on which side the lava is flowing down. From any of them, you will see a great variety of plants, wildlife, and the magnificence of Arenal formed lava rock and the surrounding forest. We walk up the lava flows and watch the sunset as we await darkness to see and hear the glowing rocks of lava tumbling down the side of the mountain. A sight not to be missed. A full active day! Now, put on your bathing suit again to relax in the thermal waters of Tabacon Resort for a few hours and have dinner there. |
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Venado Caves Get ready for an adventure unlike anything you have ever done before. There are no lights or walkways, so you will feel as if you are the first person to discover them. Turn on your flashlight, jump into the river, and watch out for those 9-inch spiders on the walls! There is no turning back now. It's a little difficult to walk up the river, but that's just part of the adventure. Be prepared to squeeze through small holes, crawl through tight passages, climb small rock formations, crawl on your stomach with only your head above water in a narrow tunnel as fish swim by, or walk up small waterfalls. Feels the air move around |
| your face as 4 different species of bats flies just above your head. You might even get to see a tarantula or tailless scorpion up close. Of course our guide will protect you on this amazing journey into the unknown. We seldom loose a tourist. Enjoy the numerous stalactites, stalagmites, coral, and chimneys as you journey back in time. This is an experience you will never forget! **Please wear old shoes and T-shirt, No jewellery, bring cotton socks for the rubber boots, a change of clothing, towel & soap. (The owner does not allow cameras because of almost certain damage!) |
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Hike to Chato Hill Included: Transport, bilingual guide, drinks, sandwiches and entrances. Walking time: Approximately 4 hours. Departure time: 8: 00a.m. Return: 2: 30p.m. Recommendation: For people in good physical shape. We begin the journey transferring us from La Fortuna around the Arenal Volcano to get to the hotel "Observatory Lodge," there we start the hike toward the summit of Chato Hill through a very dense primary forest. When we arrived up we go to visit the lagoon on the |
| Top, where you can swim besides taking photos and discover the surroundings. Then, we continue descending, always enclosed of a very dense forest, where you could appreciate birds, plants, animals, insects and immense trees, as well enjoy the sensation of liberty having a beautiful views of the San Carlos Valley as well as of the Arenal Volcano. The end of the walk will be in La Fortuna Waterfall, where we will descend again in order to arrive on the dot base of it and enjoy a beautiful natural landscape that makes it very special. After a refreshing swim we will return to La Fortuna town by car. | |
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Early Bird Walk Afternoon Early Bird Walk: Suggested departure time 5:30 a.m. return by 10:00 a.m. Afternoon Cool Dawn: Suggested departure time 3:00 p.m. return by 6:00 p.m. What to bring: Binoculars, insect repellent, camera, light clothes. Includes: Transportation, book guide and bilingual guide. Birds are most active early in the morning and become active again 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 are likely to see toucans, parrots, oropendolas, |
| Colourful tanagers and parakeets. For the more experienced birdwatcher, we can focus on seeing, Royal Flycatchers, White-fronted Nun birds, Cinnamon Woodpeckers and other less commonly seen species. We will tailor the tour for you. "Early Bird Walks" includes coffee and a fruit snack. We will wrap up both by listing and discussing the birds we have seen. After a refreshing swim we will return to La Fortuna town by car. | |
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HORSEBACK RIDING TO THE FORTUNA WATERFALLS This tour offers the perfect combination of beautiful sightseeing and physical activity. We begin with an easy and scenic horseback ride from La Fortuna to the entrance of the waterfall. After viewing the magnificent 70-meter waterfall from a distance, we descend on a challenging hike through the dense rainforest where you will see amazing specimens of flora. The hike will bring us to the crystal blue pool into which the waterfall pours, where you will be able to take a wonderful refreshing swim |
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