Boat activities in Arenal

Half-Day Chocolate Tour And Boat Adventure Through Rainforest

Duration: 6 hours Super Easy

Duration: 6 hours Super Easy

Why we love this tour

Ride down the river and explore the beauty of Arenal Rainforest followed by an incredible experience in the cocoa plantations.

  • Costa Rican chocolate traditions
  • Boat adventure through the rainforest
  • Arenal's fauna, flora and breathtaking views
  • Typical Costa Rican lunch

Duration 6 hours
Difficulty Super Easy
Children 4+
Languages English

What’s included

  • Lunch, water and snacks throughout the day
  • Local bilingual guide
  • Raft ride on a river 
  • Entry fee to Cacao Plantation
  • Roundtrip transportation

Pricing

Need to know before you go

What to bring with you:

  • Hiking shoes or sneakers and comfortable clothes
  • Mosquito repellent, sunscreen and a raincoat

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If a shower or rain happens before or during the tour, it continues as planned, remember it is the rainforest and it should be expected. Unless there is a tropical storm in sight then the tour may be cancelled or postponed but we will contact you in advance to inform you.

Cancellation

With a 24 hour notice you can get a full refund.

Meeting point

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel (La Fortuna and the Arenal area)

Provided by

Rainforest Explorers

Why we love this tour

Ride down the river and explore the beauty of Arenal Rainforest followed by an incredible experience in the cocoa plantations.

  • Costa Rican chocolate traditions
  • Boat adventure through the rainforest
  • Arenal's fauna, flora and breathtaking views
  • Typical Costa Rican lunch

Duration 6 hours
Difficulty Super Easy
Children 4+
Languages English

This 2 in 1 adventure is a perfect way to see the beauties of the rainforest in a shorter period of time. On the boat, you will listen to the wonderful sounds of nature, birds, and the water, and of course have a great time finding amazing wildlife along the way. On the cocoa plantations you'll tehn learn a lot about the Costa Rican culture as well!

We'll meet you in the foyer of your hotel to begin this incredible adventure. Once your reservation is confirmed, your exact pick-up time will be confirmed on your itinerary. 

At the beginning of the journey your guide will offer all required boating equipment, including life jackets and paddles, as well as detailed instructions on how to navigate the raft. While navigating on level water, your guide will take you down the river, spotting flora and animals to show you. This is a terrific opportunity to observe monkeys, reptiles, birds, sloths, and a magnificent quiet backdrop.

After a couple of hours on the river, you'll disembark and have a delightful Costa Rican snack on a local family farm, which includes tropical fruits, plantain and cheese, and a delectable coffee. Then the Arenal chocolate tour awaits you. It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in one of Costa Rica's most important traditions. The Arenal chocolate tour begins with a tasting of excellent sugar cane juice on the sugar cane fields. Then you'll visit a cacao farm, which is where the cacao beans that produce chocolate are grown, and you'll be able to see and taste the chocolate making process. 

A fresh and tasty typical lunch will be waiting for you at an outdoor private farm in the countryside, allowing you to get a real taste of Costa Rican cuisine and our popular "casado," which translates to "married," and consists of rice, beans, salad, picadillo, your choice of meat (chicken, beef, fish, or pork), and fried sweet plantain. There is always a vegetarian alternative.

This fantastic half-day is completed, giving you an excellent taste of what this lovely place has to offer and allowing you to unwind for the rest of the day. We'll bring you back to your hotel.

Need to know before you go

What to bring with you:

  • Hiking shoes or sneakers and comfortable clothes
  • Mosquito repellent, sunscreen and a raincoat

Show more

If a shower or rain happens before or during the tour, it continues as planned, remember it is the rainforest and it should be expected. Unless there is a tropical storm in sight then the tour may be cancelled or postponed but we will contact you in advance to inform you.

Cancellation

With a 24 hour notice you can get a full refund.

Meeting point

Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel (La Fortuna and the Arenal area)

Provided by

Rainforest Explorers

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