EXPLORE ARENAL WITH YOUR LOCAL HOST

Handpicked experiences, trusted transportation, and local recommendations to help you make the most of your time in Arenal.

YOUR LOCAL HOST’S PICKS

A Few Good Ways to Experience Arenal

You don’t need to sort through every tour in La Fortuna. Start with the experiences we recommend most often, and choose what feels right for your trip.

Handpicked, Not Overwhelming

We focus on experiences we know and feel comfortable recommending — so you can spend less time comparing.

Local Advice That Helps

Practical recommendations based on your interests, schedule, group, and the kind of experience you’re looking for.

A Local Is Here to Help

Not sure what fits your trip? Send us a message and we’ll help you narrow it down.

Nature & Wildlife

Volcano & Hiking

Adventure

Family Favorites

Hot Springs

Private Experiences

Private Experiences We Recommend

A More Personal Way to Experience Arenal

Prefer a more flexible, personal way to explore Arenal? These private experiences offer more freedom, dedicated attention, and a pace that works for your group. Not sure which one is right for you? Tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll help you choose.

Dedicated Local Guide

Personal attention for your group

Flexible Pace

More freedom, less rushing

Convenient Pickup

Pickup arranged from where you’re staying

Local Guidance

Help choosing the right experience

Not Sure Which Private Experience Fits Your Trip?

Tell us who’s traveling, when you’re available, and what kind of experience you have in mind. We’ll help you find the private option that fits your group best

Private Full-Day Nature Experience

$252

Private Nature Experience · Mistico + La Fortuna Waterfall

$231

Private Volcano Hike and Sloth Tour

$168

Private Hanging Bridges Tour

$141

Twilight Rainforest Expedition

$89

Naturalist Sloth Expedition

$87

TRANSPORTATION IN & AROUND ARENAL

Getting Here & Getting Around

Need a ride to La Fortuna, transportation to an activity, or a transfer to your next destination? We’ll help you find a convenient option for your route, schedule, and group.

Arrival & Departure Transfers

Easy options to and from La Fortuna.

Private & Shared Options

Choose what works best for your group, schedule, and budget.

Getting Around Arenal

Transportation to activities, hot springs, and local experiences.

Arenal Lake Crossing to Monteverde

$44

Shared Shuttle From San José

$58

Private Transfer from San Jose to La Fortuna

$187

Private Transfer from Liberia to La Fortuna

$244

Build Your Arenal Plan in One Place

Save the experiences you’re considering, organize them by day, and see your estimated costs as your trip comes together. Combine eligible experiences to discover available package savings and added benefits — then send us your plan and we’ll help you fine-tune the details before you book.

Travel Inspiration

Travel Arenal Smarter

Honest comparisons, practical itineraries and local advice to help you make better decisions in Arenal.

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TRUSTED BY THE TRAVELERS WE HOST

What Our Guests Say

Tours in Arenal grew out of the same local hosting experience behind Butterfly Rentals.

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   Mirta Ordenez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. El dpto. es precioso, cómodo, muy bien ubicado. Super espacioso. Tal cual lo que muestran las fotos. Las indicaciones para llegary  el chek in, todo estuvo más que perfecto. Andres,  el anfitrión es muy amable. Nos sentimos muy a gusto.  Sin dudarlo volvería a hospedarme.
  
 
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   Allie 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. El camper está bellísimo y muy completo , con una vista increíble del volcán y a la par de las termales, las cuales están preciosas y limpias!!! Lo único q recomiendo es q no es adecuado para personas de tercera edad o con discapacidad, salvo el cuarto de abajo. Los cuartos de arriba son para personas jóvenes o niños por su acceso reducido.
  
 
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   Natalia Spamer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. I had a great experience here! The owners were so sweet and very helpful with everything I had questions about as a solo traveler!  It is a little farther from town but it is very inexpensive to get rides here. The AC kept me very cool at night. I saw others complaining about noise, while it can get noisy during the day, at night it is very quiet. I didn’t use it but they have a microwave which is helpful if you have leftovers.
  
 
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   Maria Lucia Ferreira 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Tive uma ótima experiência com Andres! A casa que alugamos foi ótima! Silenciosa, espaçosa, cozinha ótima, camas confortáveis! Meu filho amou a jacuzzi quentinha após dia longo de passeios. Mary nos recebeu muito bem! Obrigada por tudo
  
 
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   Geert Hoekstra 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Pleasant appartment, well located and very friendly host with clear self-checkin instructions. Our little daughters (2 and 4) were most happy with the bunk bed and we appreciate the airco. More than recommended!
  
 
  
  
 
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Meet Andrés, your Arenal insider

Hi, I’m Andrés. I help travelers make sense of all the options around Arenal. These are the places and experiences we feel comfortable recommending to our own guests — and you’re welcome to use the same local insight wherever you’re staying.