The road the group will navigate connects the Arenal dam with the Arenal Volcano National Park. It is primarily gravel, but with some rocky spots along the 8 mile (16 miles roundtrip) journey. As you head towards El Castillo, you&ll pass dense forests, pastures, troops of Howler monkeys, toucans, coatis and the Arenal Volcano. Around lunch time, you&ll stop for a picnic lunch at the beautiful Lake Arenal, where you'll have an opportunity to swim.

Terrain: Secondary gravel and sand road with a few rocky spots, flat with a few short hills.
Difficulty: Beginner – Intermediate
Departures: 8 am and 1 pm (departing from La Fortuna)
Returns: 12pm or 5 pm


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