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Tours & day trips
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La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour
Activity duration is 10 hours
10h
9.6 out of 10 with 899 reviews
9.6/10
899 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna quad bike Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 97 reviews
9/10
97 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
From San José: Hots Springs, Arenal Volcano view with Lunch
Activity duration is 16 hours
16h
7.0 out of 10 with 14 reviews
7/10
14 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.4/10
12 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: North Fields Coffee and Chocolate Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
10.0 out of 10 with 62 reviews
10/10
62 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Bridges Self-Guided Walk at Mistico Park
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.2 out of 10 with 76 reviews
9.2/10
76 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Brindes La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike
Activity duration is 10 hours and 30 minutes
10h 30m+
10.0 out of 10 with 58 reviews
10/10
58 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 363 reviews
9.8/10
363 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Night Walk Around Arenal Volcano
Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
2h 30m
9.8 out of 10 with 166 reviews
9.8/10
166 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hot Springs Combo Tour with Lunch & D...
Activity duration is 15 hours
15h
9.4 out of 10 with 32 reviews
9.4/10
32 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Wildlife & nature
See all 109 activitiesHorseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.4/10
12 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 114 reviews
9.8/10
114 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Arenal Mundo Aventura Park 7 Zip-Lines Tour
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.6 out of 10 with 31 reviews
9.6/10
31 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 36 reviews
9.4/10
36 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half Day Adventure from Arenal -2 tours in 1, 4 options to choose
Activity duration is 7 hours
7h
9.6 out of 10 with 20 reviews
9.6/10
20 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Costa Rica: Sloth Tour & Coffee, Chocolate and Sugarcane
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.2 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.2/10
9 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Night Tour La Fortuna
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.6 out of 10 with 30 reviews
9.6/10
30 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Safari Float
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 23 reviews
9.4/10
23 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Río Celeste + Tenorio National Park Day Trip
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
9/10
6 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Monteverde: El Tigre Waterfalls Official – Self-Guided Hike
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 7 reviews
9.8/10
7 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Cruises & boat tours
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Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 210 reviews
10/10
210 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
10.0 out of 10 with 175 reviews
10/10
175 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Guided Twilight Wildlife Safari
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.8 out of 10 with 114 reviews
9.8/10
114 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
White Water Rafting Class II and III
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 56 reviews
10/10
56 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Lake Boat Trip ( pantoon boat ) NEW
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
White Water Rafting Class II & III in the Afternoon
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
10.0 out of 10 with 16 reviews
10/10
16 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal National Park and Arenal Lake boat Morning Tour
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
8.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
8.6/10
7 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Class II-III Rafting and quad bike Tour from La Fortuna
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
10/10
8 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano Hike National Park and lake arenal boat ride
Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
3h 30m
9.6 out of 10 with 4 reviews
9.6/10
4 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Ecocentro Danaus Rainforest Night Expedition
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
History & culture
See all 36 activitiesLa Fortuna quad bike Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.0 out of 10 with 97 reviews
9/10
97 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
9.4 out of 10 with 12 reviews
9.4/10
12 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Waterfall + Arenal Volcano Hike + Hot Springs
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
9.6 out of 10 with 8 reviews
9.6/10
8 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Volcano with Ecotermales Hot Springs From San José
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 verified reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sloth Watching Trail
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.4 out of 10 with 9 reviews
9.4/10
9 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna:Butterflies, birds, sloths and Trails Guided Tour
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
10/10
5 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Organic Farm Visit & Farm-to-Table Cooking Class
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
9.8 out of 10 with 18 reviews
9.8/10
18 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Arenal Hanging Bridges Half-Day Tour from La Fortuna
Activity duration is 4 hours
4h
9.4 out of 10 with 67 reviews
9.4/10
67 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Half-Day Tour with Safari Float and Chocolate Experience
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 verified review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Day Trip from San Jose to Tabacon Hot Springs Resort & Spa
Activity duration is 13 hours
13h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 Viator reviews
includes taxes & fees
per adult*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private & custom tours
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La Fortuna, full day transport, from San Jose.
Activity duration is 1 day
1d
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Private Hanging Bridges / Waterfall / Typical Lunch / Volcano-Lava Fields C...
Activity duration is 9 hours
9h
10.0 out of 10 with 12 reviews
10/10
12 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private Hanging Bridges + Waterfall Tour + Costarrican Lunch
Activity duration is 6 hours
6h
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
10/10
1 Viator review
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Volcano Hike and Natural Thermomineral Springs
Activity duration is 5 hours
5h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Sloth Tour in La Fortuna Private Guide
Activity duration is 2 hours
2h
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
10/10
3 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per traveller*
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Arenal Full Day Tour
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
10/10
6 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna:The Peoples of the World-Indigenous Maleku People
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Kayaking in Arenal Lake - Unique Volcano View
Activity duration is 3 hours
3h
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
La Fortuna: Private Yoga Class on Rainforest River Platform
Activity duration is 1 hour
1h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 GetYourGuide reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
Private combo Hanging Bridges+Volcano Hike+Waterfall+Hot Springs
Activity duration is 8 hours
8h
10.0 out of 10 with 2 reviews
10/10
2 Viator reviews
Free cancellation available
includes taxes & fees
per adult
What to do in Venado
Popular places to visit
Cavernas de Venado
Explore the great outdoors at Cavernas de Venado and enjoy the volcano viewpoints during your trip to Venado. Wander the lush rainforests or discover the hot springs in this romantic area.
Frequently asked questions
Is Venado worth visiting?
Whether you're here to enjoy the cultural hotspots and local charm or try unique foods and explore the outdoors, there are many things to do in Venado.
How do I spend a day in Venado?
Start your day with a visit to Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs. Then, tour different areas of Venado for a quick bite and a little retail therapy.
What is the top tourist attraction in Venado?
Arenal Volcano is one of the top tourist attractions in Venado and deserves a spot on every itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Venado?
Three days in Venado is more than enough to enjoy the city's key attractions. Many guests book for two days on average. Tabacon Hot Springs, Arenal Natura Ecological Park and Titoku Hot Springs are among the most popular sights. Want to discover more? Hang around a bit longer to check off nearby hotspots like La Fortuna.
What are some activities to do in Venado with kids?
Whether you're travelling with young explorers or adventure-seeking teens, a fun-filled itinerary is the key to a stress-free getaway. Browse our ideas for what to do in Venado with kids.
What to do in Venado for adults?
Whether you're a culture enthusiast, avid foodie or thrill seeker, there are loads of things to do in Venado for adults.
Are there free things to do in Venado?
One of the simplest ways to find free things to do in Venado is to speak with a local tour guide. You'll get insider recommendations on interesting neighbourhoods, parks and other attractions you can enjoy without reaching for your wallet. Go Adventure Park is one place that doesn't charge an entrance fee.
