Going deep into the insides of the earth is possible with this tour. Underground trails will lead us through grottoes and chambers exploring a world indifferent to light.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
You must contact Ecoterra Costa Rica at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Venado Caves Underground Experience from La Fortuna lasts about 4 hours.
Prices start at $94 per person for this La Fortuna experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Children aged 8–11 pay from $85, adults from $94.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. You must contact Ecoterra Costa Rica at least 24 hours before your activity date to confirm your reservation and arrange transportation. Pickup points include Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 143 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ecoterra Expeditions.
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Absolutely loved this adventure! It was not for a beginner or someone who isn’t up for an adventure though. This was a fantastic cave tour with multiple obstacles inside. Our guide was Mauricio and he was fantastic. Spoke great English and you could tell he loved his job and was there to make sure that we had a great time 😊
Lots of adventure! This is decently physically demanding so be prepared, but the kids loved it! I would recommend it!
Incredibly unique experience, this is one of the only caves in Costa Rica that is open to visitors. You will be scrambling over and ducking under rocks, hiking in water and definitely getting wet in the waterfall, but it was very exciting. Our guide was incredibly helpful and encouraging when I was afraid to go through some of the smaller (optional) crawl spaces. I’ve toured a few caves in the United States and this was on a completely different level. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants a unique adventure (and doesn’t mind a few spiders).
The tour was interesting and was definitely fun to crawl around in and see the different formations. However, if you are afraid of tight spaces in some cases, you may not want to do this. Navigating some sections are slippery so be careful.
Bit more challenging then expected,but we got an amazing experience with a great giude. All the smaller holes we went through can be skipped if you want, but i d advise against it.
We were picked up by Mario from Ecoterra. He drove us to the caves in a very clean, A/C equipped van. He gave us a run down of what to expect for the day and for the tour itself. Along the drive, Mario was very personable and provided us with education about all the flora and fauna of CR. Upon arrival, Mario gave us a run down of the grounds and informed us we would be using the van as our locker and that he would be with the locked van the entire time we were away which was very nice. We then met our tour guide, Mau. Mau was also very personable and educational throughout the entire tour. We were fitted for helmets and were provided with rubber boots at no extra cost. We had flip flops and croc sandals on (no heel back) and were told those would not be allowed. It appears that close toed shoes are allowed. My husband had them on athletic shorts and tshirt, I had on athletic shorts and tank top. Both outfits were acceptable. Once the other members of the tour arrived and got ready, we took the steep 10 minute walk down to the caves. The tour itself was very unique but also customizable. There were 4 specific sites within the cave that we explored. At every applicable spot, Mau asked us if we were comfortable with crawling in the tight, small spaces or through the water or if we would rather skip it. IMO, do all the things!! It can be tight but it is so worth it. I would say this tour, if doing everything, is moderately challenging. We had to crouch, crawl, and climb on uneven terrain or through water. But it truly was a fantastic and unique experience.
It's very bad. It is said that it takes more than four hours, but the actual experience is only about one hour and ten minutes, which is far less than the expected price of more than 90 dollars per person. The experience of only one hour is not cost-effective at all.
This is definitely an off the road excursion. It’s insanely cool but tougher than I was expecting. Be prepared to be wet and dirty. Definitely need to be fit to do any of the side quests like the “birth canal” but would definitely recommend if you want something different than regular nature in La Fortuna.
It was amazing. Our guide was friendly. one of the coolest things i’ve seen. Do bring a towel and clothes to change into because you will be practically crawling in water at times! so worth it!!!!
It was beyond what we had imagined!! The cave was challenging, exciting and incredible to experience….Mau was an excellent guide and even though there were some parts that were a tad scary, we felt safe and well cared for in such a unique environment!! Been thinking about it for days, feeling empowered and grateful for this opportunity :)
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venado Caves Underground Experience from La Fortuna | 4 hours | 4.7 (143) | $94 | |
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