Costa Rica is just right! At the end of this adventure, our custom walking and hiking itinerary will stand out in your mind as one of the best and most diverse Walking Connection active vacations you have ever experienced. It was designed by the Walking Connection's Tour Director and Owner, Jo Ann Taylor. Together with Jorge Jara, our resident guide, they will take you off traditional walkways and trails and bring you into contact with the natural Costa Rica.

We begin this tour with a minibus ride around Arenal Volcano to the "Observatory Lodge Hotel". There we start the steep hike to the summit of "Cerro Chato". On the way we will cross a very compact virgin rainforest. From the summit we will walk down to the green lagoon, an old volcano-crater, where we can swim, take pictures and discover the surroundings. Afterwards, we will visit the La Fortuna waterfall where you can enjoy a refreshing swim.
The day includes: 4 hours hiking (not just easy), aprox. 2 hours stay near the waterfall and a 45-minute bus drive.Departure: 8:00 a.m.Return: 2:45 p.m.
Included: Transportation, naturalist guide, entrance fees, entrance to the waterfall and a boxed lunch.
What to bring: Comfortable trekking shoes, comfortable clothing, drinking water, insect repellent, camera and binoculars.
Price range: USD $60 per person (price may change without notice)

This unique hike combines nature's beauty with a great opportunity to observe the wonderful flora and fauna.During our hike through the Tenorio Volcano National Park we pass by the River Celeste Lagoon and walk along two crystal clear streams coming together to form the Rio Celeste. Here the clear waters mysteriously change into a beautiful bright, light-blue color (hence the name "Light-Blue River").
Walking on trails into the jungle we visit an area where volcanic smoke is expelled at high temperatures from the ground. The stunning colored Rio Celeste Waterfall where you can enjoy a refreshing swim in its natural pools will be waiting for you at the end of the path.
Departure: 8:00 a.m.Return: 4:00 p.m.
Included: Transport, naturalist guide, park entrance, drinks and lunch.
What to bring:Comfortable trekking shoes, comfortable clothing, swimsuit, drinking water, insect repellent, camera and binoculars.
Price range: USD $85 per person (price may change without notice)

For those who are very interested in natural life of the rain forest, we begin this tour with a 20 minute drive to the Silencio farm, from where we start our walk for about 2 ½ hours.
As we walk through the forest, we have the possibility of spotting 3 species of monkeys, sloth's and a large variety of birds, including the Toucan. We end our walk with a refreshing beverage and a magnificent view, where hopefully you can see Costa Rica's most active volcano, erupting daily since 1968.
If desired we conclude the tour by relaxing in the nearby natural hot springs, from where you will also have nice view a of Arenal Volcano.
Departure at: 7:00 a.m.
Return at: 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. when hot springs included.
Tour includes: Door to door transportation in La Fortuna or surroundings, bilingual naturalist guide, beverage, entrance fee to the rainforest farm and, if desired, entrance fee to the hot springs.
Price range: (price may change without notice)

Enjoy a day full of adventure in Coronado County, San Jose, Costa Rica. The adventures in our tours include the following: