Stand Up Paddle at Lake Arenal

Some experiences aren’t meant to be rushed through — they’re meant to be flowed. Paddleboarding on Lake Arenal isn’t about conquering the water, but moving in harmony with it. It’s a gentle dance between body and lake, between silence and scenery, between who you are and who you forgot you were.

Your day begins with a smooth hotel pickup from La Fortuna. From there, a scenic ride brings you to our El Fósforo Operations Center, where the air already smells of fresh water and possibility. Here, you’ll receive all your gear and a calm, grounded briefing: how to stand, how to glide, how to trust your natural balance.

Once your body knows what to do, you enter the lake. And everything softens. The stillness of Lake Arenal isn’t empty — it’s full of presence. Lush mountains cradle you. Birds fly in silence. The sky’s reflection ripples like a dream. There is no hurry. Each stroke is a meditation, every pause a revelation. Our expert guide accompanies you, sharing stories of the local ecosystem, the plants, the creatures, and the human history that lives along these shores.

This experience isn’t just about paddling — it’s about connecting. To water, to sunlight, to the rhythm of now. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced paddler, the lake meets you where you are, inviting you to release, soften, and simply be.

After the journey, we return to the operations center, where restrooms, changing rooms, and a refreshing tropical fruit snack await. Something simple, but real. Like everything that truly matters.

This may be a short trip in distance, but it’s vast in memory. An invitation to float, observe, breathe... and remember that you, too, are part of the landscape.