San Carlos Trip Overview
Experience begins in La Fortuna, then we drive for 25 minutes until we get to our starting point in La Perla town. Once arrived, you’ll be able to use the restroom and receive the security instructions while getting prepared for this exciting experience on the Peñas Blancas river where you get to float down its quiet waters while sight seeing various animals.
Then we travel to La Fortuna waterfall which emerges from dense jungle greenery before plummeting some 200 feet (65 mts) into an emerald pool below. Those that have brought along swimming suits and a hearty sense of adventure can swim in the chilly water below the fall. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch.
We continue to an unforgettable hiking experience through trails marked with the remains of previous lava flows of the impressive and majestic Arenal Volcano.
To end the day in a perfect relaxing way, soak into Ecotermales hot springs.
Additional Info
Duration: 11 hours
Starts: San Carlos, Costa Rica
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting San Carlos, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica
Experience begins in La Fortuna, then we drive for 25 minutes until we get to our starting point in La Perla town. Once arrived, you’ll be able to use the restroom and receive the security instructions while getting prepared for this exciting experience on the Peñas Blancas river where you get to float down its quiet waters while sight seeing various animals.
Then we travel to La Fortuna waterfall which emerges from dense jungle greenery before plummeting some 200 feet (65 mts) into an emerald pool below. Those that have brought along swimming suits and a hearty sense of adventure can swim in the chilly water below the fall. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch.
We continue to an unforgettable hiking experience through trails marked with the remains of previous lava flows of the impressive and majestic Arenal Volcano.
To end the day in a perfect relaxing way, soak into Ecotermales hot springs.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Penas Blancas, Penas Blancas, Province of San Jose
Float down by raft the quiet waters of the Peñas Blancas river
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 106-4417 Costa Rica
Access to La Fortuna Waterfall, here you will walk around 580 stairs until you get to the base of the waterfall then you will be able to swim in it.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Mirador El Silencio, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos Costa Rica
Hike the slopes of the Arenal Volcano at El Silencio hiking trail
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ecotermales Fortuna, 3.5 Km Este de la Iglesia Catolica, Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos 21007 Costa Rica
Relax at the Ecotermales hot spring
Duration: 4 hours
