This country is so diverse and exodus shows you that from the start! We started on the Caribbean side at Tortuguero and basically got soaked the whole 3 days we were there, it rained and it rained but our group got on with it with a smile. That area would have been wonderful if the weather hadn’t been against us but it was what it was!
We still suffered a bit of bad weather at Arenal and i never got to see the volcano as the cloud was on top of it all the time, the walk was lovely up to it though and the landscape is beautiful.
The weather started to improve as we travelled over to the pacific side , the birds and the wildlife are abundant , we saw that many sloths on this trip we stopped taking pictures of them ha
There are some long drives in this trip but never more than a couple of hours on the road without stopping, lots of views to look at and of course we stopped if the driver or guide saw anything interesting to see as well, (a couple of macaw’s were spotted and we pulled over to get some great photos)
The wildlife is all around you if you take the time to look, the leaf cutter ants and the ant highways through the forest floor , the frogs , the sloths… so much to see!
Whilst you don’t have to be a fitness fanatic for this trip , i would suggest that you are able to walk long distances and tackle some steep slopes. You can always sit by the pool if you don’t want to go on the hikes but you would miss out on the whole point of the holiday if that is what you aim to do.
Exodus pull it out the bag every time with the accommodation , all the rooms were lovely and well chosen , its one of the reasons i have booked with Exodus 4 times now.
Arenal Volcano
Adventure Holidays to the Arenal Volcano
Until fairly recently Arenal was Costa Rica’s most active volcano. Although it’s now in a resting phase and can no longer be seen spitting ash, smoke or lava, there is still a lot of geothermal activity in the area. For an unforgettable experience the formidable volcano can be viewed while relaxing in the soothing waters of one of the area’s many hot springs as night falls.
There are plenty of activities on offer around the area of Arenal, from hiking to canyoning and canopy tours to get a birds eye view of the forest. The surrounding countryside is perfect for breathtaking walks, cycles and horse riding.
Arenal Volcano Adventure Holidays
jeanette hambrey Discover Costa Rica
John Weaver Discover Costa RicaA great holiday for wildlife
Robert Griffiths Discover Costa RicaA fantastic and memorable experience. We would never be considered as bird watchers but you can not help getting caught up in the excitement of spotting some of the many exotic species of bird, reptile or mammals. A truly memorable holiday for all the right reasons. If you are considering visiting Costa Rica, then don’t wait!
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