Nayara Springs

Set high above Lake Nicaragua in northern Costa Rica, Origins Lodge is an intimate, design-led retreat with just six lodges, private plunge pools, holistic wellness and garden-to-table dining — perfect for couples seeking secluded, nature-immersed lux

A stylish hotel surrounded by lush tropical forest with unbeatable views of one of the world's most picturesque volcanoes, Arenal. Nayara Gardens provides the perfect base from which to explore the central region of Costa Rica.

Perched on the edge of a virgin rainforest canyon at the foot of the mighty Arenal volcano, Amor Arenal is a luxury jungle lodge set in the adventurous heart of Costa Rica’s north-western highlands.

The Nayara Tented Camp is a group of stunning luxury tents in the Arenal Volcano National Park. This is the perfect base from which to explore the central region of Costa Rica.

Get your adrenaline pumping with this exhilarating canyoning adventure as you rappel down waterfalls, climb through canyons and immerse yourself in the tropical surroundings; prepare to get wet!

Enjoy a fantastic natural history walk through primary tropical forest, crossing 1800 metres of canopy walkway, in the company of an expert naturalist guide. See a wonderful array of flora and fauna on the way including sloths, monkeys and exotic birds.

Gently paddle around Arenal Lake and soak in the spectacular views of the volcano, best enjoyed on a clear day. Explore the shoreline and observe a variety of birds including herons, kingfishers and flycatchers.

Witness the unearthly blue colour of the Rio Celeste as you take a rainforest hike in Tenorio Volcano National Park. Geological oddities and the Rio Celeste waterfalls are additional fascinations.

Soar through the rainforest canopy on this thrilling zip wiring adventure in the Arenal reserve. Experience the sights and sounds of the rainforest from a bird’s-eye view, admiring the wildlife and spectacular scenery from above. Minimum age 8 years old.

For many, a trip to Costa Rica is not complete without a sighting of one of its best-loved mammals: the funny and curious sloth. Seek out the two different species with an expert guide who will take you to the best and lesser-known areas to spot wildlife.

The best way to get as close as possible to the spectacular Arenal Volcano is to walk the reserve’s easy series of trails, which will take you through secondary rainforest and former lava fields. The park is known for its diverse wildlife.

The Caño Negro Wildlife Reserve is wonderful for wildlife lovers looking to discover one of Costa Rica's most biologically diverse regions. It is considered to be one of the best destinations on the continent for bird watching.

Enjoy a gentle three hour trail ride taking you through beautiful lush scenery and as close to Arenal Volcano as possible. The Don Tobias stables have horses to suit every riding ability.

Soak up the atmosphere on a rainforest canopy tour across the hanging bridges of Místico Arenal scouting for bird and wildlife, before enjoying a hike across the historic lava fields of the Arenal Volcano, with the reward of a luxury riverside picnic.