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Lake Arenal Scenic Boat Trip and Peninsula Trail Hike: Accessible Activity for All Ages
4.5
19 Ratings
La Fortuna
A breathtaking boat ride combined with a gentle hike on an accessible trail. Perfect for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.
A breathtaking boat ride combined with a gentle hike on an accessible trail. Perfect for individuals of all ages and fitness levels.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lake Arenal - This boat excursion will guide you through the bays and peninsulas of Lake Arenal. Revel in the coastlines adorned with lush vegetation and wildlife, set against the backdrop of blue mountains, volcanoes, and islands. Throughout the journey, the guide will provide fascinating insights into the history of the lake, the volcano, and…
- Lake Arenal - This boat excursion will guide you through the bays and peninsulas of Lake Arenal. Revel in the coastlines adorned with lush vegetation and wildlife, set against the backdrop of blue mountains, volcanoes, and islands. Throughout the journey, the guide will provide fascinating insights into the history of the lake, the volcano, and the area’s tourist development. Lake Arenal is located in the northern highlands of Costa Rica and is the country’s largest lake, covering 85 square kilometers. Its depth ranges from 30 to 60 meters depending on the season. The town of Arenal was moved to higher ground when the lake was expanded in 1979.
- Arenal Volcano - Enjoy a walk along easily accessible trails. Observation towers offer stunning 360° views for photography of the lake and the volcano. The area is perfect for bird watching, where you can spot toucans, motmots, trogons, and oropendolas. You might also hear or see howler monkeys, spider monkeys, or capuchin monkeys, along with many other species. The trail is approximately 2 miles long, with no steps and minimal incline, making it suitable for wheelchairs and those with physical limitations. At the end of the walk, transportation will be ready to take you back to your hotel.

What's Included
- Snacks provided for your enjoyment
- Enjoy a comfortable ride with in-vehicle air conditioning
- Snacks provided for your enjoyment
- Enjoy a comfortable ride with in-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Dinner
- Dinner
Location
Jacamar Naturalist Tours
Main Office is located upstairs of Lava Rocks Restaurant, beside La Fortuna Church.
La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(19 Ratings)
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Jordan_b
Aug 29, 2025
Amazing walk and boat... - Amazing walk and boat ride. The weather is so unpredictable and it rained the entire tour but David the guide made the best of it.
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912carrieb
Jun 21, 2025
Worth your time and money! - Our guide was very knowledge and all of the nature around us and he was very educated about the volcano and it's history..
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Mitchell_d
Mar 5, 2025
Great day! - Starting and ending points are not the same, however, they do offer an option to pick you up and drop you off at your hotel for a few extra dollars and well worth it.
Our tour guide was Jośe and was beyond excellent!
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Dianne_d
Feb 15, 2025
Lake Arenal - Cindy did an awesome job pointing out birds and animals and looked up the ones she wasn’t sure of. She walked at a nice pace and the boat ride was great fun
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Leslie_a
Dec 30, 2024
Simply Exhilarating - We loved every second of this tour. Our tour guide, Melanie, was absolutely wonderful. Her knowledge andnhernpersonality made this experience so incredible. We saw every animal you can possibly imagine on the nature tour portion of the tour. It was so exciting! We got very lucky on the boat tour as well. The clouds lifted just as the Volcano started to come into few and the sky cleared to a beautiful blue. It was exhilarating to see the Volcano so closely. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to LA Fortuna.
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Missy
Feb 3, 2026
Great views of lake - Fine if you want to see lake Arenal but we didn’t see much wildlife. Snacks on boat were good. Views of the volcano were good. Tour guide friendly and knowledgeable
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Danielle_s
Dec 31, 2025
The guide was... - The guide was knowledgeable and informative. The boat was a little uneventful and it was raining heavily but we made the best of it. We would have liked to hike a bit more but it was perfect for our kids (ages 5 and 7). The park is pristine rain forest. The tour company was professional and the van was comfortable. Highly recommended!
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Happiness10356348814
Dec 4, 2025
Lovedd! - Our tour guide Cindy and her team were so sweet and accommodating. Got to see a lot of wildlife. Provided pineapples during our boat ride to Lake Arenal which was delicious. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a shorter excursion
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Jeannine_b
Mar 6, 2024
Good and relaxing - Good trail for all levels, relaxing boat ride. Guide only talked during the hike or near the volcano, missed a lot of drive time to tell more about Costa Rica
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Carly_e
Dec 18, 2025
Scam - Waste of money do not book this. You go on a 5 min walk to the boat, you’re on the boat for 30 mins, then you’re done. Nothing else. I paid for a private tour over $300 and it was horrible.
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