Fishing on Lake Arenal

Day 1—Fly into San José, Costa Rica, where you will be met inside the airport and taken right to your waiting private transfer. We’ll take you three hours north to see Costa Rica’s biggest and most popular volcano, Arenal. Here you’ll stay at the amazing Arenal Nayara where you’ll have stunning volcano views from your room. Regarded as the top hotel in Arenal and the ‘most romantic hotel in Central America,’ you’ll spend most of your waking hours in your private Jacuzzi on the balcony.

Day 2—You will be picked up early in the afternoon for the first part of your combo tour – the popular hanging bridges. Suspended along the canopy of the rainforest, the bridges cover more than 3,100 meters during this three-kilometer hike. This will give you a up-close and personal view of the incredible flora and fauna in Costa Rica. You’ll end your day with a buffet dinner and a few hours to soak in the world famous Tabacon Hot Springs. Heated by magma in the Earth’s core, these natural springs range from 77-103 F.

Day 3—Let’s go fishing! Head out early with your angler guide for a day on the water of Costa Rica’s largest lake. With years of experience fishing here, you’re in good hands. If there are fish to be caught, you’ll find them.

Day 4—More fishing! Fish near the various river mouths that empty into the lake for the aggressive machaca, nicknamed ‘mini tarpon’ for their fighting ability. You can also troll the deeper waters (40 feet or more) for giant rainbow bass.

Day 5—Hit the water, but this time in a different way – white water rafting! Experience the natural beauty and excitement of the class III-IV Rio Toro as you can see monkeys and toucans between rapids.

Day 6—One last day of fishing! If you haven’t landed a rainbow bass for dinner yet, today is your last shot.

Day 7—We will pick you up and take you back to the SJO Airport for your international flight home.