Arenal Volcano Full-Day Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Arenal Volcano National Park
- Experience thrilling zip-lining adventure
- Relax in rejuvenating natural hot springs
- Enjoy authentic Costa Rican cuisine
- Witness diverse wildlife in their natural habitat
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from San Jose
- Guided nature hike in Arenal Volcano National Park
- Lunch and dinner at local restaurants
- Zip-lining adventure through the rainforest canopy
- Visit to natural hot springs
- Personal expenses and gratuities
Itinerary
Discover several beauties of Costa Rica in a single day, on this Arenal Volcano Mega Combo Tour. You will be picked up in the morning from your San Jose Hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Then drive along the less-traveled “scenic route” to Arenal, with great views of volcanoes, plantations, waterfalls, jungles, and local towns. En route to Arenal, stop in a coffee plantation where your guide will show you the coffee plants, and will give you a briefing about coffee in Costa Rica (coffee degustation will be provided in a rustic restaurant later on).
Continue your tour with a stop at the famous La Paz Waterfall, one of the most famous natural attractions in Costa Rica. At this attraction, you will be able to admire the pristine Rainforest environment that surrounds the waterfall, and you will have the chance to take pictures of it for a few minutes.
Shortly after another stop will be made at the San Fernando Waterfall look-out point, where you can take pictures of this natural wonder and admire the exotic bird’s gallery that includes several species of hummingbirds. Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Costa Rican coffee while admiring the amazing waterfall, accompanied by traditional local snacks that Costa Rican people normally eat with their coffee.
The next stop will be at the Iguanas Center, where you will be able to see several of these rainforest animals at eye level in their natural habitat from a bridge viewing point, and you will also go to a place nearby where sloths are normally observed in the wild.
Following you will savor a hearty lunch of authentic Costa Rican Cuisine in a restaurant near the impressive Arenal Volcano. Then, explore the Rainforest Jungles on a two-hour zip lining adventure that includes a total of 7 cables, a 150 feet high rappel line over the Arenal River, and a short indigenous tribe presentation where you will learn about the culture and traditions of the Maleku People of this region.
Continue this perfect day of adventure and sightseeing by relaxing for a couple of hours at the thermal mineral waters of Paradise Hot Springs and Gardens, where you will find small pools, Jacuzzis, and cascading waterfalls on larger lagoons, all surrounded by the most beautiful tropical gardens. After soaking in the hot springs, you will head back to your San Jose Hotel and will have a delicious dinner in a Costa Rican typical restaurant on route.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves moderate physical activity, including hiking and zip-lining; participants should be in good health.
- Meals are included; please inform the tour operator of any dietary restrictions in advance.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; dress appropriately for varying weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable hiking shoes and attire suitable for outdoor activities.
- Bring swimwear for the hot springs and zip-lining adventure.
- Don't forget essentials like sunscreen, insect repellent, and a camera to capture the stunning scenery.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Minimum age to participate is 5 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour includes man-made hot springs pools, filled with natural thermal water
- The total tour duration includes the travel time, lunch and dinner
- Drop off in the La Fortuna area hotels is available (dinner will not be included if choosing this option)
- If you are bringing children on the tour (ages 5 to 12), you must inform us in advance so we can prepare the required safety equipment for them
Traveler reviews
AMAZING
Fernando was an amazing tour guide, creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Very knowledgeable and communicated very well. I enjoyed how it was a small group, so was a more personal experience. Really enjoyed this tour, would definitely recommend for people wanting to see a large amount of Costa Rica!
A lot of Costa Rica in one day!
Fernando was an excellent guide and our driver (victor?) was very competent. I enjoyed the trip and would recommend it to others!
Wonderfully packed day!!! Very fun!!!!
It was a wonderfully full day!!!!! Fernando was a friendly and informative guide. Victor was a great and safe driver in trying conditions. The tour went like clockwork. We enjoyed every moment.
Could be a 10/10 with added snacks, microphone and bigger vehicle
San Jose is so beautiful. All of costa rica is beautiful. Loved the tour. OMG! STEVE was so friendly, so informative and so knowledgeable. I love the different and cool historic facts he shared with each inside and out the vehicle. My only tips/suggestions are that he should have a microphone, big or small, in order to project his voice for ppl in the back seats. I also suggest a more spacious van or the ones that have removable roofs to avoid feeling claustrophobic or hot since this is an all day tour and also maybe provide small snacks and drinks during the ride versus just waiting for actual the bk/lunch time. All the restaurants were beautiful decorated. Nature was gorgeous. Food amazing. I loved that Steve asked about allergies and concerns. Zipline was just cool. I have done it in Pennsylvania but with more comfortability because I had proper upper and lower gear placed on me. This park only placed lower gear so I was in pain trying to position myself comfortably on the line. Also it was way too fast. Couldn't embrace the full view of the forest and park. It was still great tho but not as fun as my previous experience. I was wrapped up firmly and the ride wasnt so fast, therefore I could immerse myself in the wind and nature and take it all in. The springs was heaven sent. The mini bar in the pool was genius. Drinks were awesome. I would def book this whole tour again. All day sounds exhausting but it was timed perfectly with information, food or adventure.
Wonderful!!!!
Our tour guide Alex (Super Alex) was amazing!!! Thank you for introducing us to Costa Rica and its beauty 😍