Arenal Volcano National Park Walk with Optional Hot Springs

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Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Spanish
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Bottled water
National Park fees
Snacks
Transport by air-conditioned minivan with Wi-Fi

Gratuities

Overview

We begin the tour by heading to the El Silencio Private Reserve, to get as close to the base of the volcano as possible. Next, we will walk approximately 1 kilometer along a volcanic stone path with a moderate degree of difficulty, until we reach the viewpoint, the closest point to volcano permitted to access. At the viewpoint, our guide will provide relevant information on the formation of the Arenal Volcano, its periods of activity, as well as unpublished details of its first eruption in 1968. Enjoy the excellent views of the Green Lagoon and Lake Arenal. With a little luck, this 1.5 km trail will provide us with the opportunity to see a wide variety of plants and animals that inhabit the rainforest, like toucans, turkeys, orioles, peccaries, snakes, and monkeys. At the end of the tour our driver will be waiting for us with a delicious snack of tropical fruit before returning to your hotel. Add a visit to the hot springs for additional cost and enjoy the thermal mineral waters.

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Amor Arenal Route 142, 7 Km West From La Fortuna Downtown, Road to the Arenal Volcano National Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 21007
Arenal Kioro Suites & Spa 10km Carretera al Volcan de la Fortuna, , La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 50201
Arenal Manoa Resort Hotel & Hot Springs La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 21007
Arenal Paraiso Resort Spa & Thermo Mineral Hot Springs Ruta Nacional Secundaria, 142, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR
Arenal Springs Resort & Spa La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 60503
Arenal Volcano Inn 6.5 km NW of the Catholic Church, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 21007
Baldi Hot Springs Hotel Resort & Spa Route 142, La Fortuna, Costa Rica, CR, 83-6151
Downtown La Fortuna Boutique Hotel Calle Principal 142, Católica, Diagonal al Parque Central, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 21007
Hotel El Silencio Del Campo 5 Km West Of La Fortuna Central Park, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 21007
Hotel Kokoro Arenal 500 Meters West of Quebrada La Palma, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 21007
Hotel La Pradera del Arenal 2KM. West From Downtown la Fortuna., On the Way to the Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 21007
Hotel Miradas Arenal La Palma, De La Fortuna, 7 km al Oeste de de la Fortuna, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR
Hotel Montana de Fuego 142 Route, 5 miles west from La Fortuna Central Park, La Fortuna, Costa Rica, CR, 5510
Hotel Mountain Paradise Carretera Al Volcan Arenal, 7 KM Del Centro De La Fortuna, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 183-4400
Los Lagos Hotel Spa & Resort 6 Km Oeste del Parque Central, , La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 21007
Nayara Gardens 702 Road, Palma, Costa Rica, CR, 21007
Nayara Springs 702 road, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 21007
Nayara Tented Camp 702 road, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, Costa Rica, CR, 21007
Selina La Fortuna 325th Ave, 75 Meters East Of The Bus Terminal, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 21007
Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa Noreste De Centro De la Fortuna De San Carlos 13 Km, La Fortuna, Costa Rica, CR, 181-1007
The Royal Corin Thermal Water & Spa Resort Ruta Nacional Secundaria 142, From The Catholic Church, 4.2 Km Towards The Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna, Costa Rica, CR
Volcano Gold Loft 702 Alajuela, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 21007
Volcano Lodge, Hotel & Thermal Experience 7 Km Oeste del Centro de, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Costa Rica, CR, 21007

Pickup details

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Meeting points

Drive in to the parking area and ask the reception about Ecoterra Costa Rica Tours

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Ecoterra Costa Rica

The tour begins at 07:30am or 2:30pm from, in order to reach the Reserve, we will begin a 1 km walk along a trail of volcanic rock, to reach the observation point, which is the closest to the base of the volcano we can legally get. At the observation point, your guide will provide interesting information, as well as giving you the opportunity to enjoy the incredible views of the Arenal Volcano and the Arenal Lake. Afterwards, we will begin our return trip down the same trail to the starting point. This trail is about 1.5 km, in length, and with a little luck, you will have the opportunity to discover a large variety of flora and fauna, including toucans, monkeys and more. After the trails, your driver will be waiting for you, with a snack of tropical fruit, before returning you to your hotel, If you prefer, you can visit the hot springs of your choice for an approximately 3 hours, for an additional cost, we will return to pick you up to take you to your hotel.

2 hours
Arenal Volcano

we will walk approximately 1 kilometer along a volcanic stonepath with a moderate degree of difficulty, until we reach the viewpoint, the closest point to volcano permitted to access

2 hours

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multilingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

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Fascinating walk, so much to see

Published on Mar, 2024

Our walk was great, and so much depends on the guide. Ours was stunningly well-informed and a great communicator, so we learned loads on the short and clear but steepish path up to volcano lookout point overlooking the 1968 lava flow. And then on the longer but gentler descent we were helped to spot a huge variety of birds, small animals and a couple of monkeys in the distance. Really impressive to spot and identify wildlife so quickly and accurately, be able to point it out (& take quality close-up photos via his spotter scope). An eye-opening introduction to Costa Rican forest wildlife: thank you much:)

Distant Views of Arenal Volcano

Published on Apr, 2023

Encompassing 30,000 acres, this lush park provides wide pathways to deliver the visitor down to Lake Arenal, where distant views across to Arenal Volcano are optimal. There is an incline on the way back up from the lake and it is HOT! Make certain that you bring water with you, as you will need it. You can make a rest stop at bathrooms located along the path if needed. There is also a viewing platform with stairs; this is a great photo op area for distant Volcano shots. Keep alert as you walk along the dense growth. Lovely flowering plants & animals can be spotted along the way.

Thank you for the great time!

Published on Mar, 2023

The tour guide was an informative, experienced, and fun person to have! My friends and I had a blast getting to know a bit of Costa Rica, even in the rain with the enthusiasm of our tour guide. Would recommend it to other adventurers who'd like to know La Fortuna!

Hike and Hot Springs

Published on Feb, 2023

My husband, daughter and I had a private tour on a perfect sunny day. It was a perfect mix of easy walking and rocky climbs to get a good workout. The views of the volcano and lake were gorgeous. We learned about the Viper snake right as I started to get close to one to take a photo. The tour guide encouraged me to move along quickly as she explained that one bite could kill me. We refreshed with treats and beer after the hike then moved on to enjoy the Tabacon Hot Springs. The tour included dinner after the hot springs, and we were given lockers. The dining atmosphere was very nice, and the food was delicious. The activities complimented each other perfectly.

Fantastic day with a great guide (Antonio)

Published on Aug, 2022

The arena volcano walk was made even better thanks to our guide Antonio who was fantastic. His knowledge of the fauna and the flora that he would share generously was excellent ! We then went to the waterfalls for a dip in the cold water under the tropical rain, an unforgettable experience. After a really lovely lunch we went to the suspended bridge area where we saw all kind of animals and trees. We booked the three tours but they can be done separately. Highly recommended.