Costa Rica Volcano & Waterfalls Adventure

From$185
14 hours
San Jose, Costa Rica

About this activity

Experience Costa Rica's natural wonders on a full-day adventure from San Jose, including Arenal Volcano, ziplining, La Fortuna Waterfall, and hot springs relaxation.

Highlights

  • Explore Arenal Volcano's trails
  • Soar through rainforest zipline
  • Swim beneath La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Relax in natural hot springs
  • Experience Costa Rican wildlife

Full description

Discover the best of Costa Rica's natural beauty on this exhilarating full-day tour from San Jose. Begin with a scenic drive to Arenal Volcano National Park, where you'll hike trails offering stunning views of the active volcano and surrounding rainforest. Feel the thrill of ziplining through the canopy, offering a unique perspective of the lush landscape. Visit the breathtaking La Fortuna Waterfall, where you can swim in its refreshing waters. Conclude your day by unwinding in natural hot springs, surrounded by tropical flora and fauna. This adventure offers a perfect blend of excitement and relaxation, showcasing the diverse ecosystems of Costa Rica.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from San Jose
  • Guided tour of Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Zipline adventure through the rainforest canopy
  • Visit to La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Soak in natural hot springs
  • Meals and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately
  • Minimum booking of two people required
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included from San Jose area

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable hiking shoes and swimwear
  • Bring a waterproof camera for waterfall photos
  • Carry a light rain jacket, as weather can be unpredictable

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

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Definitely recommend!

Our tour guide Steven was amazing, he was so informative on every place we stopped. He even stopped along side the road to see a sloth in a tree and also some birds. I would definitely recommend this tour. Also, the driver was so incredibly nice and did an amazing job at driving safe in the weather conditions.

Darlene_HJul 8, 2026VIATOR

Absolutely Recommend

Definitely worth the money and time. Alex Blanco was very knowledgeable and kept great energy. Ziplining was amazing! The waterfalls were beautiful.

Erica_LJun 30, 2026VIATOR

A Must for any Costa Rica Trip

We had a great experience! Shoutout to Oxaney (tour guide) and Ignacio (driver) who were super friendly and gave us a day to remember! We had a great time seeing animals, ziplining, hot springs. Good food. Drive through the mountains at night was calm despite all of the windy roads Pro tip: Bring some colones to give to the native population as well as tips for the guides!

Michael_RMay 18, 2026VIATOR

Overall it was a good...

Overall it was a good experience; the downfall being the TRAFFIC to get from one destination to the next. It was definitely a full day plus. We were picked up at our hotel at 6:50am and dropped off at 9:00pm. The tour guide was friendly and the place where we ate for dinner was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed the Zip Lining and the Hot Springs was nice and relaxing. The package was a good bang for your buck!

Donald_KMay 15, 2026VIATOR

Literally Everything!

Fernando was an awesome guide. Thoughtful, informative and kind. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our excursion. We enjoyed great coffee, saw beautiful birds, iguanas and a sloth that showed out!!! It was moving soooo much lol. We’d definitely do it again in a heartbeat! Thanks, Fernando!

Andrea_AApr 24, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required A minimum of 2 people per booking is required Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately This tour includes man-made hot springs pools, filled with natural thermal water Minimum age is 5 years Children must be accompanied by an adult Dress code is casual smart, comfortable walking shoes are recommended Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions Drop off in the Arenal-La Fortuna centrally located hotels is available. Please note that if you choose this option, dinner will not be included in your tour because it’s done in a restaurant on the way back to San Jose. Also, there is an extra charge for drop offs with luggage, but in the case of this tour it doesn’t apply because the cost of the dinner will cover for the drop off charge. If you wish to take this option, you must let us know at the time of booking.