Hiking through some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful landscapes, forest, jungles, waterfalls, Rio Celeste, Caves and Arenal Volcano.
PACR only offers hiking tours by certified naturalistic guides with years of experience, passion and respect for Costa Rica and all of its Pura Vida. Tours range in intensity and are available for people of ages, a proper analysis will be done to insure the visitors safety, good physical condition is required for most of the hikes offered. Click link for information on Costa Rica’s
Natural Wonders and discover the Pura Vida>>>Volcano Tour (Lava Fields, 1968) Moderate
A real walk in the rain forest in an area of conservation, crossing rivers to reach Arenal Volcano’s Lava fields of 1968,1993 and the most recent 2010; when the volcano went into another snooze.
*The lava field terrain can be a bit challenging but well worth the effort.
Details: Time: 8AM or 2:30PM, Duration: 3 hours $57.62 Children $28.81
Includes: transportation, Entrance fee, bilingual guide and 2 hours in the lava fields.
*prices do not include 13% VAT*
The pre-1968 summit of Arenal forms the peak to the left. Eruptions originating from four craters on the west flank extending from the summit to 1100 m on the middle western flank constructed the fresh, UN-vegetated cone seen at the right and a lava-flow field on the lower western flank. The volcano is the centerpiece of Arenal National Park. Arenal towers above forests along the Rio Agua Caliente on the WSW side of the volcano. The 12,016 hectare Volcan Arenal National Park lies within the 204,000 hectare Arenal Conservation Area, which combines to protect eight of Costa Rica’s 12 biological life zones and includes 16 protected reserves in the region between the Guanacaste and Tilaran mountain ranges.
Blue River, Rio Celeste, Full Day Trip (advanced)
2 hour drive to reach the entrance of the Tenorio national park, guide shares information on Costa Rican history, cultures and lifestyle, you will also stop at a giant Ceiba Tree.
Hike is 7klm in length through tropical rain forest until reaching the blue river. Hike continues up river to the sky blue waterfall, from there you continue further up river passing calm lagoons and finally reaching the source that gives the river its color. Scientific result claim that the river is a result of chemical reaction caused the thermal steam bellow the river bed and the calcium carbonate the flows into the river from a small stream.
Details: Time: 8AM, $113.27 *prices do not include 13% VAT*
includes: transportation, Ceiba Tree, National Park fee, bilingual guide, 4.5 hour hike and Lunch.
The awe-inspiring Rio Celeste (Light Blue River) is turned literally blue due to the emanation of sulfur from the volcano and precipitation of calcium carbonate. Thermal springs and small geysers dot the area as do rivers, waterfalls, lagoons and panoramic views. The upper area of the park is dominated by primary cloud forest, while the lower regions are carpeted with rain forest. The Tapir and the rarely seen Puma reside in the area.
Venado caves
This 2,700 meter stretch of limestone caves have been traced back to over 15 million years. The caves are a result of tectonic plate shifting and powerful underground river. The caves were hidden below seas level for years and brought to the surface by more tectonic plate movement when they were discovered by the native aborigines of Guatuzo. Caves are lined with stalagmites of limestone, bats, fish, spiders, frogs and a array of marine fossils. *there is a rive and waterfall in Caves, wear clothing that is light and will dry quickly.
Details: Time: 8AM or 1PM, $65 per person, Duration: 4 hours , 1.5 hours in Caves
includes: transportation, National Park entrance fee, bilingual guide.
*prices do not include 13% VAT*
Thanks you for taking the time to discover our newly added hikes, they all offer a side of Costa Rica many come here to discover. PACR is more than an adrenalin inspired tour company; we are lovers of nature and the rich biodiversity found throughout Costa Rica. We have spent years searching for additional ways to explore the beauty of Costa Rica that are more tamed down then our regular heart pounding, adrenalin inducing activities and this is what we found…These hikes are a perfect balance of exercise, intensity and beauty and will have you wanting more…
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