Day Trips.
Heliconias Rainforest & Hanging Bridges
The Closest Rainforest to Guanacaste Low Lands
Located on the foothills of the Tenorio Volcano, this 2200 meter long trail is a two-hour hike with scenic stops that overlook huge trees and the surrounding forest. Walk over four bridges through the forest canopy for a towering view of tropical birds, butterflies, and bromeliads. After the walk, enjoy lunch against the background of beautiful Miravalles Volcano and the Nicaragua Lake.
Palo Verde Nature Cruise
After a guided scenic drive through Sabanero (cowboy) Country, enjoy a two hour cruise on the Tempisque River, the nearest access to the world famous Palo Verde National Park and home to hundreds of migrating water birds. Don’t be surprised if you see monkeys, scarlet macaws, iguanas, crocodiles, caimans and occasionally smaller mammals on the riverbanks.
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs
Enjoy a guided drive through some extraordinary pastoral landscape and quaint villages. Then, embark on a guided nature walk to a look out point to observe the magnificent Arenal Volcano. Afterwards, soothe and relax your tired muscles in the hot springs before dinner and the drive back to Guanacaste.
Canopy Tours
Canopy tours allow you to glide from platform to platform while observing the flora and fauna under your feet. There are a number of different places you can experience canopy tours, but biological reserves offer the best opportunities to see wildlife. Monteverde and Iguana Park are home to the original canopy tours, and offer two hours of exhilaration above the treetops.
Barra Honda Caves Expedition
Take a guided tour through the unique Barra Honda National Park. Exploration starts in the tropical dry forest by either hiking or on horseback up to the entrance of the caves. As you descend into the caves you experience a surrealist underground setting, characterized by the melodic sound of echoing drops. Afterward, enjoy lunch and visit the Guaitil Indigenous Artisans Village.
Monteverde Cloud Forest Tour
This full day expedition features a guided visit to Monteverde Cloud Forest, located on the Tilarán mountain range. Upon arrival, join your guide for a nature walk through the cloud forest, characterized by different exotic plants and animals. More than 2,000 species of plants, 400 species of birds, and 100 different species of mammals inhabit this area. Afterwards, enjoy lunch and a visit to the Sky Walk, a complex of suspended bridges, platforms and paths, built within the Cloud Forest.
Horseback Riding Tours
This tour combines an exhilarating horseback riding adventure with unique natural settings on either coastline or in the mountains, depending on your preference. Ride alongside the mangroves while being surrounded by howler monkeys, parrots and diverse aquatic birds. Or join an expedition to the slopes of the Rincón De La Vieja Volcano.
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