Fire
and Water! Experience the one of the biggest craters at Poás
Volcano, the active Arenal, one of the most exciting Costa
Rican volcanoes, enjoy a bath in the Baldi Termaes sulphurous
waters and a ride around Arenal Lake - a wonderful first encounter
with Costa Rica's diverse landscapes!
Detailed description T1 (Comfort+,
with english-speaking
naturalist guide)
Day 1
Poás Volcano und Arenal
In the early morning we drive to the entrance
of the Poás Volcano national park, where we will hike to both
craters of the Poás Volcano. The active crater with temperatures
between 104o F and 158o F is located in the center of the
14,000 acres nature reserve; the poisonous sulfur fumes do
not allow any life near by but make Poás - because of the
gas process - the world's second biggest geyser.
About noontime, we continue our trip west
through the mountains of the Cordillera Central, passing coffee
and cocoa plantations to Arenal Volcano. In the late
afternoon visit the Baldi Termae, where
we will enjoy a bath in the sulphurous waters within a beautiful
tropical setting. And - with some
luck - we will be able to watch the fascinating volcano eruptions
with red sparkling lava. ON Volcano Lodge ***
Day 2
Arenal
Volcano
After breakfast, we will explore
Arenal Volcano National Park and hike through secondary rainforest
and over the lava fields at the foot of awesome Arenal.
ON Volcano Lodge ***
Day 3
Arenal Lake
After breakfast start your
ride back to San José or to your next destination.
Optional Excursions:
Caño Negro
Wildlife Reserve - "Tricolored Heron Trip" / Half-Day Canoe Trip US $ 75 p.p.
Starts with a 2 hour drive from La Fortuna just into Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve. You then explore the refuge by canoe, and paddle down the Rio Frio or Rio Los Patos. Excellent for wildlife viewing and birdwatching - common animals in the reserve are monkeys, sloths, rosette spoonbills, wood storks, herons, caimans and turtles.
River floating
Río Corobici, around US $ 37 p.P. The river is quite gentle,
and since the guide does all the paddling, all you have
to do is to sit back, relax and enjoy looking at the tropical
forest with all its wildlife, especially birds.
NOTE:
Available as:
Comfort+ Tour with English-speaking naturalist driver-guide and private vehicle
