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Arenal Volcano riding tour

Arenal Volcano | La Palma, Alajuela 824417, Costa Rica
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Ranked #4 of 11 attractions in Alajuela
4.0 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Mountains
Owner description: With our healthy and well trained horses, we start this incredible guided tour, crossing rivers and through the trails in the rain forest, enjoying...... more » Owner description: With our healthy and well trained horses, we start this incredible guided tour, crossing rivers and through the trails in the rain forest, enjoying all the views of the San Carlos plains, and the amazing lava paths of the majestic Arenal Volcano. We can see also, monkeys, birds like toucans, turkeys, hawks, falcons etc.Departure time: 8:30 a.m. / 1:00 p.m.What to bring: Long pants, hiking boots, suns screen, mosquitoÂ’s repellent, camera, binoculars and rain gear. « less
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I bought evening passes to both hot springs (includes buffet dinner and access to spa from 5p-9p) as I was unsure which one to go to. If you want to go to both, I highly suggest going to Baldi first before Tabacon so you can fairly compare both. In addition, take a stroll around the hot springs before you eat... More

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La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

Good Tour, but the food need to improve a little more More

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Buford, Georgia
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012
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The tour guide, "JOHNNY", who was hired by Costa Rica Dream Adventures, made our day at the volcano, river cruise and rain forest trek the most outstanding adventure we could ask for. He has been doing this for over 20 years and his knowledge was totally unbelieveable. From plant names, to animals we should be looking out for, to the... More

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upstate new york
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Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

The flora and fauna around Arenal Volcano is inspiring! The volcano is an incredible sight. While in Costa Rica, if at all possible, you should visit one of the volcanic national parks. Arenal is among the most beautiful I have seen. The fact that the clouds cleared and we were able to see the summit and the activity was incredible. More

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Albuquerque
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 February 2012

Cloud forests and drive around lake are very scenic. But no volcanic action in at least last year. As you are forewarned, the ride is very slow. And long sections into & out of Santa Elena are unpaved. More

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North Carolina
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

If you cant walk this is the best way to see the Volcano. More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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I returned from Costa Rica on January 19th 2012. Paid for the Exit Tax/fee at the airport using my credit card. The bank swiped it as a Cash Advance so the credit card company is charging me a fee. I checked the bank receipt and it does say "cash advance" in Spanish. Of course the cashier never said that to... More

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Arad
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

i was goin to see arenal but was very little cloudy so i did not see anything. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 January 2012

We took a tour and combined it with Tabacon Hot Springs. It included transportation and everything....so that part of it was excellent. The trip through the jungle was a bit slow and boring but I think our guide was watching for lightening because we were trying to decide if it was going to pour. It didn't we made it to... More

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DeFuniak Springs, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

Was so nice to see. Make sure you take jacket it can be cold. Try and stay for the dome to bulge then collapse. I didn't see it but was told very awesome if your are into geology. More

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