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Looking for the highest-quality and most-exciting Costa Rica Things to Do? Desafío Adventure Company is the pioneering Costa Rica adventure outfitter near the Arenal Volcano. Desafío has over 20 years of Costa Rica adventure experience specializing in rafting and safari floats on a variety of rivers, canyoning in our Lost Canyon, mountain biking, stand up paddling, kayaking, volcano hikes and many other exciting, Costa Rica adventures.  Save Money and Save Time -- try our Adventure Connection Shuttle-Tour-Shuttles that connect the Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, Tenorio, Guanacaste and Playa Samara -- make the journey your adventure and do an exciting Costa Rica tour along the way!  Desafío is the proud winner of Virgin Holiday's Best Tour Operator for Local Economies and TripAdvisor's Certificate of Excellence! We have two rules at Desafío: 1) Be Safe and 2) Have Serious Fun!  Let us be your one-stop-shop for your Costa Rica vacation planning for your Costa Rica adventures, Costa Rica hotel reservations, as well as transport services for anywhere in Costa Rica!  Read more about Desafío on TripAdvisor! Download a list of our Arenal Volcano tours here. Para descripciones de Costa Rica tours en español, presione aquí.

EXCLUSIVE DESAFIO COSTA RICA ADVENTURE TOURS

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Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering Jungle Course…   Duration Recommended Ages Price from Half-day (approximately 4-5 hours) hours 13-65 $ 95   The Lost Canyon is an experience of a lifetime – go where very few have had the privilege to roam: Imagine yourself in the midst of thick rainforest at the top of a magical canyon full of tropical waterfalls with surprises each step of the way.   Read more about canyoneering in the Lost Canyon near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

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Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Lessons & Lake Arenal SUP Tour    Duration Recommended Ages Price from approx. 4 hours $ 65   Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Lessons & Lake Arenal SUP Tour  Get Ready to "Walk on Water!" Try the newest and easiest paddle sport... ever! SUP has its roots in ancient Polynesia and looks exactly as it sounds: you stand up on a large, wide, super buoyant surfboard & use a long paddle.    Read more about Stand Up Paddling near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

EXCITING COSTA RICA RAFTING OPTIONS

COSTA RICA WHITE WATER RAFTING CLASS 3-4   Duration Recommended Ages Price from appr. 8 hours 13 to 55 $ 85   Challenge yourself to the most-thrilling, class 3-4 Costa Rica rafting with lots of exciting, continuous rapids near the Arenal Volcano! This Costa Rica adventure tour is considered one of the best in the world! You'll love this top-ranked class 3-4 white water rafting tour on the Sarapiquí River Jungle Run section near the Arenal Volcano Costa Rica!   Read more about rafting near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

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ARENAL RAFTING RIO BALSA CLASS 2-3 – HALF-DAY   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 4.5 hours 10 to 55 $ 69   This half-day, Costa Rica rafting tour gives you amazing wildlife and plenty of Costa Rica whitewater-fun near the Arenal Volcano! The ideal Costa Rica family adventure and fun for kids!   Read more about Costa Rica rafting on the Río Balsa near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

ARENAL RAFTING TO RÍO TENORIO CLASS 3-4 -- ADVENTURE CONNECTION TO GUANACASTE BEACHES   Duration Recommended Ages Price from approx. 7 hours 13-55 in good physical condition. $ 125   This is the best way to travel to the beach!! Go rafting on the way from La Fortuna or from Monteverde! Take a scenic drive along the beautiful, but windy road of Lake Arenal – get great views of the Arenal Volcano.   Read more about Desafío Adventure Connection: Rafting on the Río Tenorio Class 3-4 Book Now

ARENAL ADVENTURE COMBOS:
Try our famous Costa Rica One-Day Tours!
Operated by Desafío & Approved Adventure Providers

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MAMBO COMBO #1 Rappel & Raft! ONLY with DESAFIO in ARENAL!   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 9 hours $ 150   Make the most of your limited Costa Rica vacation time! Combine the exciting Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering and Costa Rica rafting on the beautiful Río Balsa for a full-day of Pure Adrenaline in Costa Rica! Rappel, hike and down-climb amazing Costa Rica waterfalls and river trace along a pristine, rainforest canyon and then go rafting on the beautiful class 2-3 Balsa River. You won't want to miss this incredible Costa Rica adventure!   Read more about the Desafío MAMBO COMBO Rappel + Raft Costa Rica tour... Book Now

COSTA RICA ADVENTURE Combo Rappel + Zip line. All in one day!!   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 9 hours $ 135   Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering + Canopy Zipline Tour Combine Costa Rica’s most-exciting canyoneering adventure with a quintessential canopy zipline for your BEST day in Costa Rica!   Read more about Costa Rica Adventure Combos in Arenal... Book Now

ARENAL ADVENTURE COMBO RAPPEL + HORSE RIDE TO THE LA FORTUNA WATERFALL   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 9 hours $ 150   Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering + Horseback riding to the La Fortuna Waterfall On this innovative COMBO tour, we'll keep you busy all day long doing two of La Fortuna's most-popular activities: Canyoning in the Lost Canyon and horseback riding to the famous La Fortuna Waterfall!   Read more about this Arenal Adventure COMBO with horseback riding and canyoning... Book Now

NEW!! The Desafío Nature Combination 6x1   Duration Recommended Ages Price from approximately 12 hours $ 150 per person   The Desafío Nature Combination 6 in 1: You get the following 6, naturally-fun things included in a day exploring near the Arenal Volcano: nature reserve visit, waterfall hike, lunch, Arenal Volcano, hot springs & dinner. Includes: entrances, transport, naturalist guide.   Read more about nature tours near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

MOUNTAIN BIKING NEAR THE ARENAL VOLCANO

Mountain Bike Ride: Volcano + Lake (Moderate)   Duration Recommended Ages Price from approx. 4 hours --- $ 75   Take a moderate-level guided ride near the base of Volcano Arenal and along Lake Arenal.   Read more about mountain biking near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

Mountain Bike Ride: Hills, Pueblos + Swimming Holes (Challenging)   Duration Recommended Ages Price from approx. 6.5 hours $ 75   Alternative Moderate-level guided ride near the base of Volcano Arenal with an experienced guide. The La Fortuna area is ripe with amazing back roads for easy-going, fun rides. Along the way we make a stop at nature reserve to learn about the surrounding rainforest and then head out again for a swim in a local river.   Read more... Book Now

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COSTA RICA BIKE TOUR: Adventure Connection Mountain Biking Arenal to Monteverde   Duration Recommended Ages Price from approx. 7 hours $ 85   This is a route for the more-experienced rider looking for a little more riding time and as a means of transport to your next destination.   Read more about mountain biking between the Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Book Now

MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE: Single-Track Madness Near the Arenal Volcano (Challenging)   Duration Recommended Ages Price from approx. 4 hours hours $ 75   Alternative challenging-level guided ride near the base of Volcano Arenal with an experienced guide. The La Fortuna area is ripe with amazing back roads for easy-going, fun rides -- but this ride is rough! You'll take single-track trails deep into the rain forest and local farms, up and down hills, through rivers and through mud and much more. You up for a challenging mountain bike ride in Costa Rica? -- You've found it! Gorgeous scenery, good equipment, friendly guides, a great ride!   Read more about mountain biking in Costa Rica near the Arenal Volcano... Book Now

ARENAL VOLCANO HOT SPRINGS COMBOS,
Natural History Arenal Volcano & Rainforest Hike
The quintessential adventure tour near the Arenal Volcano

Arenal Volcano & Rainforest Natural History Guided Walk   Duration Recommended Ages Price from Hiking/walking ~ 2 hours --- $ 49   Hike through lush rainforest with a naturalist guide close to the base of the Arenal Volcano where we wait for sunset at the observation point.   Read more about hiking near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

QUALITY HORSEBACK RIDING ARENAL VOLCANO
Operated by Desafío-Approved Adventure Providers

HORSEBACK RIDE TO THE LA FORTUNA WATERFALL NEAR ARENAL VOLCANO   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 4 hours --- $ 65 (NOTE: this can also be combined with Lost Canyon Adventures Canyoneering for a special COMBO price)   Get spectacular views of the Arenal Volcano and the green countryside as you travel by horseback to see spectacular waterfalls near La Fortuna. Cool off in the rushing waters at the base of the La Fortuna waterfall.   Read more about horseback riding to the La Fortuna Waterfall near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

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Horseback to Arenal Volcano   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 4 hours $ 65   Well-trained, healthy horses take you through various terrains including the beautiful rainforest, across small rivers, and to the look out point of the ever-active Arenal Volcano. See an amazing sample of wildlife along the way. Adaptable for all ability levels.   Read more about horseback riding near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

ADVENTURE CONNECTION Horseback Riding to/from Monteverde/La Fortuna   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 5 hours 8 to 55 $ 85   There is no better way to get between La Fortuna and Monteverde -- enjoy a pleasant and safe ride along Lake Arenal as you ride up into the cloud forest of Monteverde!   Read more about horseback riding between the Arenal Volcano and Monteverde Book Now

OTHER COOL ARENAL ADVENTURES!!
Operated by Desafío & Approved Adventure Providers

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Cerro Chato Extreme Volcano Hike   Duration Recommended Ages Price from Approx. 6 hours --- $ 75   The Cerro Chato hike near the Arenal Volcano is an intense 4-5 hour hike through lush rainforest to the rim of the crater of the extinct volcano called Cerro Chato.   Read more about hiking to Cerro Chato near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

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Safari Float on the Exuberant Peñas Blancas River near Arenal Volcano   Duration Recommended Ages Price from approx. 4 hours 6-75 $ 55   This completely relaxing float trip takes you on the beautiful Río Peñas Blancas where you're bound to spot tropical birds, monkeys, poison dart frogs, and more!   Read more about our safari float near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

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Arenal Hanging Bridges   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 4 hours All ages $ 65   The Arenal Hanging Bridges is considered one of the 'Best Things to Do in Costa Rica' and the perfect activity for families and children during your Costa Rica vacation! The Arenal Hanging Bridges are suspended over a gorgeous rainforest canyon with great trails near the Arenal Volcano.   Read more about guided hikes to the Arenal Hanging Bridges near La Fortuna Book Now

Río Celeste National Park Hike   Duration Recommended Ages Price from approx. 8 hours --- $ 105   We'll begin our 4-hour intermediate hike (approximately 7km) through the surrounding tropical rainforest. We then arrive to ''Los Teñíderos'' where two rivers come together to form the celestial turquoise blue water color that gives the river its name.   Read more about Río Celeste National Park near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

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Rainforest Mysteries Tour at Luna Nueva   Duration Recommended Ages Price from Approximately 4 hours --- $ 85   Find the "Runaway Palm Tree" with Ethnobotanist Steven Farrell and CNN reporter Percy Lipinski at the Luna Nueva Organic Herb Estate in Costa Rica during the Rainforest Mystery Tour.   Read more... Book Now

Venado Cave Spelunking   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 4 hours --- $ 75   Explore Earth's inner-depths during a 2-hour trek through underground waterfalls & smooth, stone passage-ways – see prehistoric, marine fossils & exotic cave formations   Read more about caving near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

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Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 8 hours --- $ 65   You'll do a peaceful boat ride in an area unsurpassed in natural beauty – wildlife guaranteed!   Read more about the Caño Negro Nature Reserve near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

Arenal Volcano National Park Hike   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 3 - 4 hours $ 49   We’ll along the trails of the Arenal Volcano National Park. Along this must-do Arenal Volcano tour, we’ll enter the tropical rainforest and areas which were once devastated by the fury of the volcano explosion of 1968. This is one of the best tours Arenal Volcano has to offer!   Read more about Arenal Volcano National Park Hike Book Now

Kayak on Lake Arenal   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 4 hours --- $ 49   Bring your camera because this 2 hour paddle on Central America’s second-largest lake gives you the best views of the behemoth Arenal Volcano and Costa Rican wildlife!   Read more about kayaking on Lake Arenal near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

Specialized Birdwatching tours   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 4 hours $ 65   All of us at Desafío Adventure Company are bird-enthusiasts. Whether you're doing a volcano hike, river tracing along of canyon, mountain biking or rafting, we're bound to make a point of showing off our amazing birdlife in Costa Rica -- it's not unusual to see a Keel-Billed toucan, a Montezuma Oropenula or a Laughing Falcon along the way. But for you hard-core birders, we have a special team of birding experts to take you out to some of our favorite spots.   Read more about birdwatching near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

Canopy Zipline Tour with Sky Adventures   Duration Recommended Ages Price from Approximately 2.5 hours $ 84   The Arenal Volcano area has great canopy zipline tour options. The Canopy Zipline tours we work with in the Arenal Volcano area have 11 cables y 12 platforms, for an adrenaline-packed tour with great views of the Arenal Volcano. Fly above the treetops and see some of the most amazing views of the Costa Rica rainforest and natural scenery of the area.  We’ve received great reviews from our clients about this exciting tour.    Read more about canopy tours and ziplining near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

Vista Arenal Canopy Zipline Tour near the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica!   Duration Recommended Ages Price from Approx. 2.5 hours $ 50   The Vista Arenal Canopy Zipline tour is a great option for ziplining near the Arenal Volcano. This Arenal canopy tour has 10 different-sized cables and 12 platforms with cables from 600-ft to an astounding 2,500-ft long! You 'll get unparalleled views of the Arenal Volcano, extinct volcano Cerro Chato and the deep primary rainforest that surrounds Vista Arenal Canopy tour. This Arenal canopy tour combines with our Lost Canyon Adventures canyoneering tour for a full-day of non-stop fun of Rappelling & Ziplining near the Arenal Volcano!   Read more about canopy tours and ziplining near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

Sport Fishing on Lake Arenal   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 5 - 8 hours $ 525 full-day   Our fishing guide, vessel and fishing equipment will be waiting at Lake Arenal to take you on this fishing journey where you’ll have the opportunity to catch Rainbow Bass (Guapote in Spanish) which reach up to 10 pounds and are known as tremendous fighters.   Read more about sportfishing near the Arenal Volcano Book Now

Monteverde One-Day Tour   Duration Recommended Ages Price from - hours $ 220   This tour makes for a long day, but gives you a chance to visit the world-famous Monteverde Cloud Forest, do either a Canopy Tour or hanging bridges – all in one day...   Read more... Book Now

COSTA RICA ADVENTURE CONNECTIONS... Transfer + Tour
The best Costa Rica travel options to the Arenal Volcano/La Fortuna and beyond!

ADVENTURE CONNECTION RAFTING CLASS 3-4 SAN JOSE to ARENAL VOLCANO   Duration Recommended Ages Price from Full-day hours $ 95   Get picked-up in San José & do one of the most-exciting Costa Rica raft trips on the way to the Arenal Volcano! Arrive to your Arenal hotel by 3:30pm! You'll love this Arenal raft tour!   Read more about Costa Rica transfers and Costa Rica custom travel options... Book Now

ADVENTURE CONNECTION Río Balsa SAN JOSE to ARENAL VOLCANO   Duration Recommended Ages Price from approx. 8 hours $ 85   Get picked-up in San José & raft on the way Río Balsa class 2-3 Arrive to Arenal by 4:00pm!   Read more about transfer and tour options for the Adventure Connections Book Now

ADVENTURE CONNECTION Taxi-Boat-Taxi between the ARENAL VOLCANO and MONTEVERDE   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 3 hours $ 32   Our boat transfer is the best way to get between the Arenal Volcano and Cloud Forests of Monteverde and is often known as the Taxi-Boat-Taxi. This unique and efficient Costa Rica transfer departs La Fortuna and Monteverde (1-way) and runs in both directions.   Read more about our boat transfer from the Arenal Volcano to Monteverde Book Now

ADVENTURE CONNECTION: RÍO TENORIO SAFARI FLOAT ARENAL VOLCANO to GUANACASTE BEACHES   Duration Recommended Ages Price from approx. 7 hours 13-55 in good physical condition $ 125   The Rio Tenorio Safari Float is a great tour to do on the way from the Arenal Volcano to your Guanacaste beach destination. Take a scenic drive along the beautiful, but windy road of Lake Arenal – get great views of the Arenal Volcano. Arrive to the picturesque Tenorio River and do a relaxing float to see the multitude of wildlife in the area.   Read more about Desafío Adventure Connection: Rafting on the Río Tenorio Safari Float Book Now

MONTEVERDE EXPRESS COMBO with Don Juan Coffee Tour: ARENAL VOLCANO to MONTEVERDE   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 6 hours $ 85   Our personalized, Monteverde Express boat transfer can be combined with a tour at the Don Juan Coffee Farm on your way from the Arenal Volcano to the Cloud Forests of Monteverde. This transfer departs from La Fortuna: 8:30am (actual departure time varies depending on La Fortuna hotel location).   Read more about our van-boat-van transfer from the Arenal Volcano to Monteverde Book Now

monteverde express bOAT TRANSFER BETWEEN THE ARENAL VOLCANO AND MONTEVERDE   Duration Recommended Ages Price from 3 hours $ 50   Our personalized Monteverde Express boat transfer is the highest-quality service you can get on your way between the Arenal Volcano and Cloud Forests of Monteverde. This transfer departs from La Fortuna and Monteverde (1-way) Departs: 8:30am, 2:30pm from La Fortuna, 8:00am, 2:00 pm from Monteverde (actual departure time varies depending on hotel location).   Read more about our boat transfer from the Arenal Volcano to Monteverde Book Now