Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Commissions in La Fortuna amount to big money. Shop around before you book, and
treat all unsolicited advice with a degree of skepticism.
Arenal Wilberth Stables
HORSEBACK RIDING
2479-7522;
www.arenalwilberthstable.com
;
per person US$58;
7:30am,
11am & 2:30pm)
Three-hour horse-riding tours depart from these stables at the foot of Arenal. The ride
takes in forest and farmland, as well as lake and volcano views. The stables are opposite
the entrance to the national park, but there's an office in town next to Arenal Resort Hostel.
Alberto's Horse Tours
HORSEBACK RIDING
( 2479-7711, 2479-9043; per person US$65)
Alberto and his son lead popular horse-riding trips to the Catarata de la Fortuna. It's a
three- or four-hour trip, but you'll spend about an hour off your horse, when you hike
down to the falls for a swim or a photo op. Beautiful setting, beautiful horses.
Canoa Aventura
CANOEING
( 2479-8200;
www.canoa-aventura.com
; canoe trip US$67, full-day trip to Caño Negro US$113;
6:30am-9:30pm)
This long-standing family-run company specializes in canoe and float trips led by bilin-
gual naturalist guides. Most are geared toward wildlife- and bird-watching. One popular
paddle is the full-day trip to Caño Negro.
Wave Expeditions
RAFTING, KAYAKING
US$70-100, kayaking US$53; 7am-9pm)
Wave Expeditions runs the wild Toro and mellower Balsa rivers. You can also run the
smooth Río Arenal on an inflatable kayak. Hiking, horse riding, caving, canyoning, and
tortilla making are also available.
Aguas Bravas
RAFTING, KAYAKING
