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Top Arenal Trips & Tours in August 2026

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Discover Arenal in August 2026 on one of these 16 tours hand-selected by the travel experts at Adventure Life. Explore the best of Arenal, San Jose, Liberia, Manuel Antonio, and Monteverde Cloud Forest during August 2026 as you enjoy land tours, ziplining, whitewater rafting, wildlife viewing, and rainforest exploration. Prices for trips in August 2026 range from $1,750 to $13,930 for a vacation of 6 to 10 days. Choose any of the below 16 itineraries in August 2026 and customize it when you contact one of Adventure Life's expert Arenal trip planners.
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Red-eyed tree frog on flower
$2,525
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Costa Rica Highlights

6 Day Itinerary
  • Skytram & Skytrek Tour
  • Navigate class III rapids on tubing
  • Relax on the beaches of Costa Rica
  • Horseback riding at Hacienda Guachi
Starts / Ends:
Arenal / Liberia
Activities:
Hiking, Rainforest Exploration, Spa Relaxation, Village Visits, Whitewater Rafting, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore the best of western Costa Rica in just six days with exciting adventures and breathtaking scenery. Take a Skytram and Skytrek Tour through the Arenal Rainforest Reserve, where you can enjoy panoramic views of the lake, forest, and Arenal Volcano. Head to Rincon de la Vieja for a thrilling …
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Arenal and flowers
$2,244
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Adventure Pacifica

9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike near Arenal Volcano
  • Zipline through cloud forest.
  • Raft the Rio Savegre
  • Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Rainforest Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
In just 9 days, this thrilling Costa Rica tour packs adventure at every turn. Start with a trek up the active Arenal Volcano, followed by an excursion deep into the heart of the Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve, where you'll likely spot capuchin monkeys, scarlet macaws, and two and three-toed …
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Horses on pasture near Arenal Volcano
$2,466
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Costa Rica's Mountains and Beaches

8 Day Itinerary
  • Enjoy views of Lake Arenal
  • Relax on the beach
  • Watch for unique bird life
  • Explore Costa Rica's hidden gems
Starts / Ends:
Hotel Arenal Manoa / Liberia
Activities:
Rainforest Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
This 8-day Costa Rica vacation is perfect for the traveler who is short on time, but big on adventure. Start your travels by exploring Arenal Volcano National Park, followed by the beautiful Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve, searching for capuchin monkeys, scarlet macaws, and two and three-toed …
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La Paz Waterfall Gardens in the most visited privately owned ecological attraction in Costa Rica
$11,709
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Costa Rica Escape

9 Day Itinerary
  • Helicopter over volcanos
  • Watch the sun set over the Pacific
  • Raft the Sarapiqui River
  • Take a sunset bird watching cruise
Activities:
Helicopter Tour, Land, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Spa & Relaxing, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Pair the adventurous spirit of a Costa Rican getaway with a little pampering and relaxation and you'll have an unforgettable 9-day vacation. This hand-crafted luxury tour takes you to Arenal Volcano and its soothing hot springs, on a thrilling helicopter ride over Costa Rica's volcanos, and …
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Rafting the Pacuare River!!
$3,108
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Costa Rica Family Vacation

9 Day Itinerary
  • Hike near Arenal Volcano
  • Zipline through the cloudforest
  • Raft the Rio Savegre
  • Explore Manuel Antonio's beaches
Activities:
Hiking, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
This 9-day guided Costa Rica vacation is perfect for the traveler who is short on time, but big on adventure. Start your travels with two days at Arenal Volcano, followed by a 3-day exploration of the beautiful Monteverde Cloudforest Reserve in search of capuchin monkeys, scarlet macaws, and two …
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Rapelling waterfalls on the canyoning tour in Arenal
$2,711
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Coast to Coast Multisport

10 Day Itinerary
  • Plunge through the Pacuare's rapids
  • Rappel down waterfalls
  • Kayak off the Pacific coast
  • Hike lowland tropical forest
Activities:
Beach Time, Kayaking, Land, Rainforest Exploration, Snorkeling, Whitewater Rafting, Wilderness Lodge, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Moderate
This new Costa Rica multisport tour features 10 days of exhilarating experiences: Raft the Pacuare River, snorkel Cahuita National Park, hike Tirimbina Reserve, and of course soak in hot springs at Arenal Volcano. Designed for active travelers with a taste for authenticity, take part in adventure …
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Arenal Tram
$151
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Hanging Bridges, Zipline and Aerial Tram

Activities:
Land, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Easy Active
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Rappelling waterfalls on a canyoning tour in Arenal
$120
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Waterfall Rappelling and Canyoning Adventure

Activities:
Land, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Moderate
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Horseback riding in the jungle
$129
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Horseback riding near Arenal

Activities:
Horseback Riding, Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Natural Hot Springs at Ecotermales
$84
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Ecotermales Hot Springs

Activities:
Land
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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Kayaking through the Costa Rican rainforest
$70
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Lake Arenal Kayaking

Activities:
Kayaking, Land
Activity Level:
Easy Active
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Venado Cave in Arenal
$125
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Venado Caves

Activities:
Land
Activity Level:
Easy Active
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Rafting in Costa Rica
$1,750
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Pura Vida

6 Day Itinerary
  • Raft down the Pacuare River
  • Find wildlife in the rain forest
  • Explore the Arenal Volcano area
  • Hike along the old lava flows
Activities:
Rainforest Exploration, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Ziplining
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Enjoy incredible wildlife with a 6-day tour focusing on the rainforest activities that put Costa Rica on the map! This tour is designed to see some of the top highlights in a short amount of time. Enjoy a challenging 2-day whitewater rafting trip down the beautiful Pacuare River. Then explore the …
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Arenal Volcano
$898
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Arenal Volcano

3 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Land, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Costa Rica is home to one of the most studied, and most active volcanoes in the world. Its consistent rumble and bubbling makes for an exciting visit, and calls to the adventurous heart in every traveler. This extension includes a rainforest tram and canopy tour, allowing you to explore the best of …
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The new swimming pool
$2,207
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Costa Rica Self-Drive Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
Activities:
Land, Village Visit, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Viewing, Zip Line
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Embark on a 9-day adventure across Costa Rica, driving yourself from one beautiful destination to the next. From the roaring rivers of Rincon de la Vieja National Park, to the pristine jungle of Arenal Volcano National Park, and to the white sand beaches of the Nicoya Peninsula, this tour allows …
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Yes it is THAT close...Arenal Volcano
$215
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Ecotermales Hot Springs and Arenal Volcano

Activities:
Land, Spa & Relaxing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
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