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Lake Arenal by Boat & Peninsula Trail (National Park)

La Fortuna · Northern Plains & Arenal

Lake Arenal by Boat & Peninsula Trail (National Park)

4.5from 20 traveler ratingsup to 3h

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About this experience

An extremely scenic boat ride plus an easy hike on an accessible trail. Apt for people of all ages and physical levels.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in La Fortuna

Picks up at 64 listed locations, including:

  • Regina Hotel
  • Cabinas Lumbres Del Arenal
  • Hotel Destinos Arenal
  • Hotel Fuego Arenal
  • Luigi's Hotel
  • Pura Vida Hotel & Restaurant
  • +58 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 10 minutes before departure.

Or meet the group at

Main Office is located upstairs of Lava Rocks Restaurant, beside La Fortuna Church. La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela.

Where

Lake Arenal

What you'll do

  1. This boat trip will take you to the bays and peninsulas of Lake Arenal. You will enjoy the coasts surrounded by lush vegetation and fauna and the surround landscapes of blue mountains, volcanoes, and islands. Along the way, your guide will share interesting information about the history of the lake, the volcano, and the surrounding tourist development. Lake Arenal is a lake which is situated in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. It is currently the largest lake in Costa Rica at 85-square-kilometre. Its depth varies between 30 and 60 meters seasonally. The town of Arenal was relocated to higher ground when the lake was expanded in 1979.

    1h hereAdmission included

  2. It is a walk through easily accessible trails. There are sighting towers that will allow for beautiful 360 ° photographs of the lake and the volcano. The site is excellent for bird watching, where you can view toucans, motmots, trogons, and oropendolas. You can also hear or maybe even see howler monkeys, spider monkeys, or capuchin monkeys, as well as many other species. It is a roughly 2-mile trail with no steps and little incline, completely apt for wheelchairs and those with physical limitations. At the end of the walk our transportation will be waiting to return to your hotel.

    1h hereAdmission included

What's included

Included

  • Snacks
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Dinner

Good to know

  • Easy physical level

Guided in en, es.

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

The operator may cancel for poor weather, with a full refund or reschedule.

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