Lake Arenal Stand-Up Paddleboarding Lesson
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Trip Type: Other Water Sports
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
While in Costa Rica, try the new and cool craze of stand-up paddleboarding and feel like you’re walking on water. On this half-day tour from La Fortuna, receive a lesson from an expert and then enjoy a pleasant full-body workout on tranquil Lake Arenal, perfect for beginners and more experienced paddleboarders alike. Surround yourself with lush mountain scenery and gaze in awe at Arenal Volcano. Make your way toward a picturesque islet for a refreshing snack break. Hotel transport is included.
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While in Costa Rica, try the new and cool craze of stand-up paddleboarding and feel like you’re walking on water. On this half-day tour from La Fortuna, receive a lesson from an expert and then enjoy a pleasant full-body workout on tranquil Lake Arenal, perfect for beginners and more experienced paddleboarders alike. Surround yourself with lush mountain scenery and gaze in awe at Arenal Volcano. Make your way toward a picturesque islet for a refreshing snack break. Hotel transport is included.
After hotel pickup in La Fortuna, travel west with your expert guide to Lake Arenal, located at the base of Arenal Volcano in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. The placid freshwater lake spans approximately 33 square miles (85 square km) and reaches a depth of 200 feet (61 meters). During the ride, learn about the history behind Lake Arenal, its dam and
its importance as a source of the country’s electric energy.
Arrive at the landlocked body of water, nestled among forested hills, where you’ll slip on a life vest and receive a safety briefing. Learn how to mount the long and wide paddleboard, which looks and feels like a giant squishy surfboard. Practice popping up on the board, followed by basic paddling techniques.
Then climb aboard a private boat that takes you out to the middle of the lake. Enjoy the changing hues of green in the surrounding mountains, with Arenal Volcano peeking through from the eastern horizon.
When the boat reaches the middle of the lake, your guide plunks your board into the water. Climb onto the board, paddle out on your knees and when you are ready, stand up and find your balance. The flat and gentle Lake Arenal is a perfect spot for people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy this new sport. Once you get the hang of it, simply soak up the sun and scenery, and chat with a fellow paddleboarder gliding through the water with you.
Then follow your guide and paddle your way to an island, where your guide cracks open a cooler. Relax and refuel with the provided beverages and tropical fruit snacks. Afterward, paddle back or ride the boat back to the van, which will return you to your hotel.
Arrive at the landlocked body of water, nestled among forested hills, where you’ll slip on a life vest and receive a safety briefing. Learn how to mount the long and wide paddleboard, which looks and feels like a giant squishy surfboard. Practice popping up on the board, followed by basic paddling techniques.
Then climb aboard a private boat that takes you out to the middle of the lake. Enjoy the changing hues of green in the surrounding mountains, with Arenal Volcano peeking through from the eastern horizon.
When the boat reaches the middle of the lake, your guide plunks your board into the water. Climb onto the board, paddle out on your knees and when you are ready, stand up and find your balance. The flat and gentle Lake Arenal is a perfect spot for people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy this new sport. Once you get the hang of it, simply soak up the sun and scenery, and chat with a fellow paddleboarder gliding through the water with you.
Then follow your guide and paddle your way to an island, where your guide cracks open a cooler. Relax and refuel with the provided beverages and tropical fruit snacks. Afterward, paddle back or ride the boat back to the van, which will return you to your hotel.
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