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Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Day Trip from Guanacaste
4.6
210 Ratings
Liberia
Discover Arenal Volcano, rainforest trails, and hot springs on a full-day trip from Guanacaste. Enjoy breakfast, scenic views, and a Costarrican lunch.
Discover Arenal Volcano, rainforest trails, and hot springs on a full-day trip from Guanacaste. Enjoy breakfast, scenic views, and a Costarrican lunch.
Duration:
12 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Liberia - Known as the “white city,” Liberia serves as the capital of Guanacaste and is the primary city on the North Pacific side of the country.
- Café & Macadamia - Café Macadamia is renowned as the finest restaurant by Arenal Volcano Lake. Visitors from across Costa Rica and the globe come to enjoy the exquisite cuisine while taking in the…
- Liberia - Known as the “white city,” Liberia serves as the capital of Guanacaste and is the primary city on the North Pacific side of the country.
- Café & Macadamia - Café Macadamia is renowned as the finest restaurant by Arenal Volcano Lake. Visitors from across Costa Rica and the globe come to enjoy the exquisite cuisine while taking in the stunning view of Arenal Volcano Lake. Breakfast will be enjoyed here.
- Lake Arenal - Situated at the base of the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica’s northern highlands, Lake Arenal is the largest landlocked body of water in the country, spanning nearly 33 square miles (85 square km) and reaching depths of approximately 200 feet (60 m).
In 1979, Lake Arenal was expanded to three times its original size with the construction of a hydroelectric dam. The towns of Arenal and Tondadora, originally located where the lake now lies, were moved to the northeastern side of the lake. Today, Lake Arenal’s dam is crucial to the nation, generating nearly 12% of Costa Rica’s electricity.
- Arenal Hanging Bridges - A brief walk will introduce you to the interactions within the rainforest, and the hanging bridges will offer a unique perspective of the area.
- Titoku Hot Springs - After lunch, the hot mineral springs provide a perfect opportunity for relaxation.
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel Dreams Las Mareas is not included)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel Dreams Las Mareas is not included)
- Breakfast
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to Hotel Dreams Las Mareas
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to Hotel Dreams Las Mareas
Additional Information
Start the day with an energizing breakfast at Café Macadamia, right next to the Arenal Lake. Catch impressive views of Arenal Volcano while surrounded by Costa Rica’s scenic landscape on this full-day trip from Guanacaste. Take a walk through the rainforest of Arenal Volcano and the hanging bridges of Mistico Park, as you learn about the flora and fauna…
Start the day with an energizing breakfast at Café Macadamia, right next to the Arenal Lake. Catch impressive views of Arenal Volcano while surrounded by Costa Rica’s scenic landscape on this full-day trip from Guanacaste. Take a walk through the rainforest of Arenal Volcano and the hanging bridges of Mistico Park, as you learn about the flora and fauna of the diverse ecosystem. Then, spend the afternoon relaxing in the mineral Hot Springs and enjoy a typical Costarrican lunch.
- Note: please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Please bring a swimsuit for the hot springs
Location
Liberia
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(210 Ratings)
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Judi_g
Apr 4, 2026
Lake Arenal and the Volcano are so lush and exquisite. - It's a fabulous day trip. You should probably take a poncho or wear a waterproof coat in case it rains. Be prepared to walk a lot. I did 15,800 steps that day.
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Shantale_d
Apr 4, 2026
The experience was... - The experience was incredibly well organized, with delicious food and an exceptionally knowledgeable guide. We saw an amazing variety of wildlife and captured beautiful photos and videos throughout. I highly recommend it!
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Wendy_c
Mar 19, 2026
Family outing to Arenal - our tour guide JUAN was wonderful and two of our best meals were on the tour day! everything went smoothly from the pick up to our drop off. thank you.
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Eleanor_k
Mar 18, 2026
Juan was a fabulous tour... - Juan was a fabulous tour guide with an abundance of knowledge of the rainforest, volcano, and Costa Rica in general. Overall an amazing experience and great food too!
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Denise_o
Mar 14, 2026
Lake Arenal and Hot springs with hanging bridges hike. - Such a great day! While driving to Arenal Volcano, our guide Daniel, shared information about Costa Rica. We stopped for breakfast and had a wonderful traditional breakfast with an excellent view of Lake Arenal. We drove on to visit the hanging bridges. There we saw snake, bats, birds, and got to walk 3 bridges. We then went to the Hot Springs and relaxed in a beautiful setting. We then went on to have lunch right at the base of the volcano. Such a beautiful area. The tour was excellent and our guide Danial was as well!
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A_k
Mar 1, 2026
Beautiful drive around... - Beautiful drive around Arenal Lake to get to the Arenal Rainforest. Great hike at the Rainforest. Relaxing at the Arenal hotsprings was nice.
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Craig_r
Feb 26, 2026
Excellent tour except for the rain - Bit of a long ride to the volcano from our hotel on the coast but worth the trip. Bring rain gear and comfortable hiking shoes. Wonderful 1-2 hour hike through the volcano rainforest. Weather (rain) really cut down on what wildlife we were able to see. Hanging bridges were a lot of fun. Our guide Juan was great and Rudy our driver was really efficient on our drives. Food was great, especially breakfast which provided a great view. Hot springs were a relaxing dip after the long hike. Lunch was very good at hotel with a beautiful view. Again the rain spoiled the views.
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Ana_r
Feb 21, 2026
Excellent adventure. - Our guide Juan and driver Omar were excellent and attentive. They were very knowledgeable about the area, the history and ecological endeavors of the country. They shared their passion for their country and the areas we visited. They made this tour exciting and fun filled. They were quick to point out wildlife and interesting facts. Thanks to Omar for pulling over so we could get a closer view of some capuchin monkeys and some other raccoon related animals.
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Loren_s
Feb 12, 2026
Everything was flawless... - Everything was flawless on this tour. The only somewhat odd thing was the hot springs that were chose . I see that they changed the location though so maybe that part is better. For us it wasn’t hot springs just heated pools
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Catherine_m
Feb 19, 2026
Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Day Trip by Central American Tours - We all (four in our party) enjoyed the tour for what it was, but, in our opinion it wasn't as advertised and not worth the price. Juan our guide was knowledgeable and Santo our driver was friendly. (We were not offered any hydration on the bus, as they did not want to have to stop for bathroom breaks.) We started with a delicious breakfast at the Macadamia Cafe, then we drove around lake Arenal to Mistico Park for a hike through the rainforest. The hike was good, Juan pointed out a lot of interesting things. The hanging bridges were cool to see and cross. (Load limits are not followed). Lots of other hikers and groups. As for the volcano, I wouldn't say it is an up-close view of the Arenal volcano, you can see it off in the distance, weather permitting. After the hike we were to have lunch then proceed to the hot springs. We went to the hot spring first, so not too much lounging as we were all getting hungry. The 'hot spring' we went to was called Titoku. It was nice but it was not what we were expecting. It felt like a series of hot tubs; we ended up in one of the lower pools so it wasn't too hot, it was just comfortable. (Titoku will be a separate review). Then we went to lunch at a small resort, the food was great! Unfortunately I didn't get the name of the resort. We felt very rushed throughout the day and we weren't really able to enjoy the experience as we would have liked. It was a long drive to/from the resort (Riu Palace Guanacaste) for this excursion, so maybe the rushing was somewhat understandable.
I would not recommend this tour.
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