Stand Up Paddling on Lake Arenal: Majestic views of the Arenal Volcano
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Experience the beauty of Lake Arenal and the majestic Arenal Volcano on a guided Stand Up Paddling tour. Explore the calm waters, learn paddleboarding techniques, and enjoy the lush tropical surroundings. Perfect for all skill levels. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Ruta Nacional Treciaria 936 - One of the best ways to enjoy the Arenal Volcano is to get out on the picturesque Lake Arenal right at the base of the volcano. Lake Arenal is completely surrounded by deep rainforest so paddling on a Stand Up Paddle Board is a great way to enjoy the scenery. If you’ve never been on a SUP board, Lake Arenal is a perfect place to learn. The lake is generally calm and you’ll be standing up in no time. Young and old love this activity. We have our own operations center right on the lake so you’ll be taken very good care of. Your guide will show you are favorite places to get a snap shot of the elusive Arenal Volcano.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Beverages and a snack
- Use of stand-up paddle equipment
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Discover the beauty of Lake Arenal while Stand Up Paddling on our exciting excursion. This guided tour will take you through the beautiful Lake Arenal, where you can enjoy stunning views of the majestic Arenal Volcano and the surrounding lush tropical forest. Practice paddleboarding on calm and crystal-clear waters, while exploring the most beautiful corners of the lake. Our expert guides will provide you with useful tips and teach you the proper techniques to maximize your experience. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced paddleboarder, this tour is perfect for all skill levels. Book now and have an unforgettable experience in Costa Rica with our Stand Up Paddling tour on Lake Arenal!
- Minimum age is 8 years
- You must have strong swimming skills
- It is recommended that you wear a bathing suit and bring a towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Northstar48287607982
Mar 2, 2024
Fun am - Great Time Kayaking on the lake with Otto!!
Scenery and guiding was excellent 👍🏻 saw many birds and was the perfect was to spend the am. Got a free meringue lesson on the side 😉
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Npwest
Jul 29, 2023
An action packed day to remember - I had a three-fer (three activities in one day) with Otto and Kathy. Despite cloudy, rainy weather, I had a great time SUP in the morning and with a waterfall hike in the afternoon with Otto. When weather conditions cut activities somewhat short, we had an impromptu wildlife safari around town and sighted sloths, toucans, and mot-mots while he patiently let me practice my Spanish :-D The cooking class with Kathy at night was so fun and filling and I came away with recipes to share with those back home. The staff and attendees were so friendly and fun. I'd definitely turn to Desafio for more adventures when I return to La Fortuna.
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Ambassador648040
Feb 23, 2021
Amazing!! - This was SO COOL! I’ve never SUPed before, so to experience it on Lake Arenal was incredible. Our guide, Brian, was lovely. He made the experience even better. The view of the volcano was stunning. I highly recommend this!
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Kcrawford64
Jan 17, 2020
Amazing views, even better guides! - I did a few excursions through Desafio during my visit to La Fortuna, but my favorite by far was Stand-Up-Paddleboarding with Francisco! He did a few fun and silly activities in the beginning to get everyone comfortable on the boards, and then took us on a scenic trip across the lake. It was awesome! He was extremely knowledgable about the history and culture about the lake, and it was so cool hearing his stories while paddle-boarding! I definitely recommend to anyone looking to see the volcano from the lake, or just to get a unique experience in La Fortuna!
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Vanessazee
Jul 3, 2019
One of our favorite Costa Rican excursions - We did the stand up paddling and it was one of our favorite excursions from our 2 weeks in Costa Rica. We went on a Sunday afternoon and were the only two on the tour and there were not many people out on the lake. The views were absolutely breathtaking. Our guide was funny and informative and had great stories to tell. He struck a perfect balance of guiding us, but then also giving us enough space to roam around. We left wishing the tour was even longer!
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190abigailf
Jun 26, 2019
Great activities, well organised company - We used Desafio for SUP on lake Arenal and transfer to Monteverde with Don Juan coffee tour.
Both trips were exceptional. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. The activities were great fun and everything was very well organised. Always on time and smooth running.
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Kcsven
Jan 17, 2019
Excellent service, Great guides - We used Desafio for all our drivers for a week in Costa Rica, had 5 drivers total plus a boat captain for the taxi-boat-taxi and they were prompt and on time and drove very safely and were in all ways excellent. Always having water bottles ready and free WIFI in vehicle (though in many areas signal was not great but more location than Desafio). Overall I can't speak more highly of the drivers professionalism.
We also did the Stand Up Paddle Board and the Rainforest Mystery tour scheduled through Desafio. Both tours were done very professionally and have no negatives.
I'd recommend Desafio for tours and drivers.
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Plannergeek
Jan 15, 2019
Great way to learn - Did the 1/2 day SUP lessons on Lake Arenal ith Desafio in December 2018. It was off-season and kind of a cool blustery day, so we were the only ones on the tour plus the instructor and boat driver.
It was a great way to learn! Instructor was very patient, got me up on the board on the first try and then paddled around with us to help us improve our technique. Arenal is a great place to learn, water was very calm and the views are amazing.
Finished up with beer and pineapple - great day on the water.
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J0nnyb0y1969
Jul 31, 2018
Fab experience and great views of the volcano - After a few rainy days we booked on the sup adventure. The trip itself is on the aranal lake which affords fantastic lake views. We were the only family on the trip so ended up with a private trip. Really easy to do and great fun.
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Sadie
May 16, 2017
Beautiful scenery, relaxing but... - <p>Beautiful scenery, relaxing but active tour. Really enjoyed talking with the guides and swimming in the lake. Would definitely go again!</p>
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