Arenal Volcano: Hike and Hot Springs Experience

Embark on an exhilarating Arenal Volcano hike and discover lava formations from different eruptions. Immerse yourself in the hot springs river for a relaxing end to the adventure.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Fortuna - Pick-up time begins at 10 AM from various hotels in town.
    We will arrive at the park to start the hike around 11 AM.
    We will hike through the rainforest to reach the base of the Arenal Volcano, where we can observe and take pictures. In the park, you can see the green lagoon formed by rivers coming from the mountain (swimming is not…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Additional Information

Begin the day with an exciting adventure in La Fortuna! This tour starts with a guided hike around the Arenal Volcano, where participants will explore beautiful trails that meander through lush rainforests, offering stunning views of the iconic peak. The knowledgeable guide will provide captivating insights into the volcano’s history, geology, and the…

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Joseph
Jun 4, 2025
Incredible views. - Norlan was an excellent guide, always pending. And the pending photographer for the souvenir photos. Definitely recommended.
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Coastal39152867482
Apr 27, 2025
Very, very cool - Great visit in the rainforest with our guide Norlan; very friendly and humorous; which made the visit pleasant. He shared his knowledge of flora, it was super interesting. And to finish the day with the river would have been no better!
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Robdu8217jw
Apr 18, 2025
Best tour in fortuna!!! - This is my 5th time in costa rica, and I have experienced many different tours in different parts of the country. This by far was the best tour I ever experienced. Our tour guide Sergio was exceptional.. his expertise was better than most tour guides I've seen.. his knowledge was unmatched and he even carried a little crying girl down the entire mountain because the girls mother had another child that need to be carried down.. without Sergio, the tour wouldnt of been the same... with him, he will show and tell you about the rain forest and history of the jungle... I recommend you do this tour, but I highly recommend you ask for Sergio for your tour guide.. Im 39 yrs old and traveled the world for many years and I dont usually write kind reviews.... so take this as extrmely happy customer...
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Rafael_c
Apr 9, 2025
Challenging hike, relaxing hot spring dip and knowledge tour guide - We chose to do the mountain hike and hot Springs tour. It lasted from 10am to 4pm. We would have preferred to be picked up by the company, but our hotel was outside of their zone so we had to meet up at their downtown location. It is important to keep in mind that their business location is different from the pick up spot so make sure you know exactly where you are going if you are not being picked up! This tour was basically a continuation of a morning waterfall tour that started at 8 AM. The whole tour group was probably 30 people but they broke us up into 2 groups for purposes of the hike. We went with Mauricio who was an extremely engaging and knowledgeable guide in his mid 50s. He taught us about the trees, leaves, insects, birds, and everything else that we saw along the way. He was a fabulous leader and teacher. The hike, to be clear, is going to be quite difficult for people who do not typically hike. For regular, consistent hikers, or people who regularly do cardio,, this will likely be an easy climb, but it is quite steep at places, and the climb left us breathless at certain spots. Bring plenty of water because you will want to rehydrate on the few stops the guides make. Our group consisted of healthy adults, some college kids, and some teenagers so we were able to hike at a very fast pace, but if you are in a group with older people or people who are less physically fit, the hike will definitely take longer so be prepared. Having said all that, the view of volcano is beyond belief. We had a completely clear and unobstructed view - it was pretty magical. The walk back down and the tico lunch were very nice and the hot springs dip was also pleasurable after the long hike. We didn’t have any rain during our hike so we lucked out, but if it was raining, I can see the walk being even more hard and unpleasant. Overall, it was a great excursion, good exercise and we were more than tired by the time it was over!
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603mollyp
Apr 8, 2025
Book it! - Our guide, Mauricio, made this a phenomenal experience! He was attentive to each person and tailored the experience to each of our needs. He was incredibly knowledgable about the history of the volcano as well as detailed information about the plants we saw on our hike. Mauricio also fostered connections between tour group members which made the experience particularly memorable and enjoyable. Strongly recommend booking this!
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Vivianaph8844rk
Apr 1, 2025
Come to La Fortuna and travel with Jungle Tours💯🤩 - Very nice tour, the weather accompanied us very well with the volcano trekking. The Norland guide very nice and instructed, good English! Happy with the experience!
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234starb
Mar 3, 2025
Absolutely fantastic, seriously. - Sergio was an amazing guide! We went to the La Fortuna waterfall, Arenal volcano, the hot river and the hanging bridges and had the time of our lives! A definite recommend for anyone looking for an adventure and an absolutely delicious lunch. Estaba buenisimo, pura vida!!
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Anna
Feb 28, 2025
Wonderful Hike and Hot Spring - The volcano hike and hot spring was wonderful! The hike was moderately hard, with many breaks and the hot spring was glorious! We enjoyed it entirely.
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858normam
Feb 23, 2025
Excellent Tour with Abel and Erick in La Fortuna 🇨🇷 - Excellent guided tour in La Fortuna. We were lucky to have a nice day where we could fully appreciate the Arenal volcano, downhill we were greeted with a rich traditional Costa Rican meal and ended up in the thermal river. We definitely had the best guides Erick and Abel. Thank you very much. 🇨🇷🇲🇽 10/10
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Phoebeg665
Apr 12, 2025
Good time at the volcano and hot springs - The tour was well organized and fun. The guide, Norland, was very knowledgeable about the rainforest and pointed out wildlife that we would not have seen had we done the hike alone. I only would have wanted more time at the hot springs.
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From $62
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).