Tours

Tours

There are enough amazing adventures in the Lake Arenal Region to keep you busy for years, and so much on site at
Volcano Brewing Company that many guests happily find everything they want and need right here.







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Facilities and amenities right here on site:

Relaxation:

  • Big swimming pool and deck with spectacular views.
  • Enclosed Jacuzzi with pool and lake views.

Action

  • Tennis Court tucked into beautiful rainforest.
  • World-class concrete skatepark: 400m away and up a hill behind the hotel (you can’t see or hear it unless you walk up). If you or your kids skateboard, this is one of the best (and only) parks in Central America!
  • Hiking and nature trails throughout the property.

Eco Farming

  • Micro-farm raising cows, chickens, and pigs, producing cheese, milk, eggs, and all-natural meats.
  • Gardens and fruit trees throughout the property.

Socializing, Food and Beverage

  • Did we mention our own Microbrewery and full bar!
  • Billiard Table and lots of board games, cards, etc.

Guided Waterfall & Nature Hikes

Throughout the hills, mountains and valleys of the Lake Arenal region lie countless waterfalls of all shapes and sizes. Our guided tours to any of these spectacular waterfalls will take you through some of Costa Rica’s most beautiful country, allowing you to capture memories that will last a lifetime.

Ask about-

  • Hidden Waterfalls
  • Viento Fresco Waterfalls
  • Oasis of the Toucans Botanical Gardens

Volcano Hikes & Tours
Being located in the center of several majestic volcanoes means we’re surrounded by terrain that’s diverse in every sense of the word. We feature tours and hikes for people of all ages and levels of experience on the world famous volcanoes of Arenal.

Ask about-

  • Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Hanging Bridges
  • Tenorio Volcano National Park

Rio Celeste
Translated as “Heavenly River”, the Rio Celeste is a river in Tenorio Volcano National Park that is renowned for it’s turquoise color and lush jungle that surround it. Our guided tours take you along the shores of Rio Celeste, culminating in a refreshing swim in pools of water that are the color of the sky above.

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Windsurfing & Kiteboarding at Lake Arenal

Since expanding to its current size of 86 sq km (34 sq miles) in 1979, Lake Arenal has developed a reputation around the world as one of the premier freshwater locations for windsurfing and kiteboarding. Its winds are as dependable as the sunrise, and the comfortable water temperature means you can ride until the sun sets. It’s a true wind-rider’s paradise.

We work with one of the premier windsurfing and kiteboarding operations in Costa Rica, making Volcano Brewing Company an ideal place to stay for windsurfers and kiteboarders.

Lessons

Kiteboard Lessons- 9 hour course over 3 days, 1-on-1with world class instruction $480

  • Cabrinha Kites (Powerdrive IDS bar system)
  • Students receive IKO card (essential for rentals)
  • Instructor works very closely with student
  • Go at your own pace

Windsurfing Lessons- 3-5 hours of teaching and training with top level instructor $120 – $170 (varies with skill level)

  • Teaches zero experience to basic freestyle tricks
  • On-land simulator. Video analysis available
  • Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Italian

*rates decrease with additional students

Rental Equipment

*daily rates decrease with each consecutive day booked
*daily rates decrease with each additional person

Kiteboard Equipment – $81/day (board & kite)

  • Cabrinha Kites (Powerdrive IDS bar system)
  • Choice of bow or hybrid inflatable kites

Windsurfing Equipment- $80/day (board & sail)

  • Fanatic windsurf-boards with lightweight “Team Edition” construction
  • Sails are latest from North-Windsurf
  • Carbon booms from Chinook

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Guided Horseback Tours around Lake Arenal

*Horseback Tours include pick-up and drop-off from hotel, bird & nature-watching.

Ride the ridges and valleys of the stunningly beautiful landscape that surrounds Lake Arenal. We send you out with one of its most knowledgeable guides and horsemen, taking you to lush areas full of exotic trees, plants and wildlife. All of our horses are dependable and friendly, making it an experience that even novice horse-riders can enjoy.

We often see Toucans, Howler Monkeys, Laughing Falcons and Sloths. We always see jaw-dropping scenery and horizons unlike any other place in Costa Rica.

Price: $60 for two hours of riding per person (2 person min.)

  • Includes fresh and delicious fruits and fruit juices
  • Includes fresh banana bread served right from our oven.
  • Discounts for each additional rider
  • Discounts for each additional hour of riding

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Kayak Tours

*Kayak Tours include pick-up and drop-off from hotel, bird & nature-watching

The endless coves and fingers of Lake Arenal are awesome places to dump a kayak and paddle around. The volcanoes and jungles from a kayaker’s point of view are phenomenal, and the lake itself is a magnet for a wide variety of Toucans, Hummingbirds and Hawks. It really is quite a show.

Our guided tours will take you along the edge of Lake Arenal and into its tranquil coves. Our guides are local and provide an informed explanation of everything you’re seeing, hearing and tasting. Feel free to bring a fishing rod to go for some Tilapia or Guapote. But be ready, there are some big ones in there!

Pricing: $60 for 1/2 day guided tour. Kayak available for hourly rental upon request.

  • Includes fresh and delicious fruits and fruit juices
  • Includes fresh banana bread served right from our oven.
  • Discounts for each additional rider
  • Discounts for each additional hour of riding

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Premium Lake Arenal Boat Trip

Our premier All-day Lake Arenal boat tour is the stuff of legends. It starts as early in the day that you want and runs into the night hours. Spend the day fishing for Guapote (Rainbow Bass), exploring the endless nooks and crannies of the lake, or just slowly cruising aimlessly while enjoying drinks and good company.

Right before sunset, we park in the shadow of the iconic Arenal Volcano and fire up the onboard grill for a BBQ on the lake. We have a full bar onboard, including beer from our own microbrewery, and you can either turn on some tunes over the surround sound or simply just enjoy the sound of the breeze while floating underneath the stars.

Our premium Lake Arenal Boat Trip starts at $250/ person, (6 person minimum).

  • 36 ft. Sea Ray
  • Generator
  • Appliances
  • 5.0 Twin Mercury Engine
  • AC
  • Full bar
  • Microwave
  • Bathroom
  • Stereo
  • BBQ
  • 2 Private Bedrooms