Arenal Lake Crossing

This experience offers a relaxed and scenic journey between Arenal and Monteverde (or vice versa), while also giving you the opportunity to enjoy a fun boat ride across the lake.

Guests staying in La Fortuna often take this service to visit Monteverde, a world-famous cloud forest destination. Monteverde is a fantastic place for birdwatching, hiking, and exploring an ecosystem unlike any other in Costa Rica. From there, you can either book a return trip or arrange transportation to Guanacaste or Manuel Antonio to enjoy the beautiful beaches of the Pacific Coast.

As for the boat ride, you’ll cross Lake Arenal, the largest and most important lake in Costa Rica. It was man-made in 1974 to generate hydroelectric power and also serves as a crucial water reservoir for sustaining crops and cattle in the Guanacaste region, where the dry season can be particularly harsh.

The lake and its surroundings are home to a variety of resident and migratory birds, and you may even spot mammals along the way.