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4.9(1,672 reviews)

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Tour

From$165
14 hours
San Jose, Costa Rica

About this activity

Experience the natural wonders of Costa Rica on a full-day tour from San Jose, featuring Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, and more.

Highlights

  • Explore Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Hike through lush rainforest trails
  • Swim in the refreshing La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Enjoy panoramic views of Arenal Lake
  • Spot diverse wildlife along the way

Full description

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano on this full-day adventure from San Jose. Begin your journey with comfortable round-trip transportation to the Arenal Volcano National Park, where you'll embark on a guided hike through lush rainforest trails, offering opportunities to spot diverse wildlife and learn about the area's rich biodiversity. Along the way, enjoy panoramic views of the majestic Arenal Volcano and the serene Arenal Lake. After the hike, visit the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall, where you can take a refreshing swim in its crystal-clear waters. This tour provides a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and natural beauty, making it an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike.

Included / Excluded

  • Round-trip transportation from San Jose
  • Guided tour of Arenal Volcano National Park
  • Visit to La Fortuna Waterfall
  • Meals and beverages

Meeting point

Start Location

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Important information

Know before you book

  • This tour involves moderate physical activity, including hiking on uneven terrain.
  • Meals and beverages are not included; consider bringing snacks or purchasing food during the tour.
  • The tour operates in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language for a full experience.

Know before you go

  • Wear comfortable hiking shoes and light clothing suitable for warm weather.
  • Bring a swimsuit, towel, and a change of clothes for swimming at the waterfall.
  • Carry a waterproof camera or phone to capture the scenic views and wildlife.

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.
  • This tour has been designed for those people who wish to do a lot of sightseeing in the morning without much effort, have lunch, and then relax in the hot springs for most of the afternoon
  • This tour does not include ziplining/rappelling activities (The stop at Go Adventure Park is for the Indigenous presentation only)

Traveler reviews

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Volcano Arenal, La Fortuna

It was an amazing experience, the guide tour named Fernando explained us very clearly, he’s absolutely knowledgeable and a brilliant guy! Totally worth every single penny lol and it was a great day we could see the volcano arenal and have different pints of view to take photos

JacquelinnehrdOct 5, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Wow! Wow! Wow! It’s the guide!

A tour is nothing by itself without the guide, and our guide Fernando was beyond a five star. Knowledgeable, caring, driving safely, great communicator. He added some bonus visits and we got to see sloths, lizards, hummingbirds, and so on. If you book this tour ask for Fernando. He was simply amazing.

nataliesf2016Oct 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Fernando was the best guide

Fernando was excellent. The best part with him is that we got lucky with weather and he covered all the valuable spot. He was the best to guide us all the history and right on questions we can’t answer. It was so fun with him to make the most of our time in this trip.

451chetanpOct 4, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Excellent

Very good tour with Alex our guide.

danielgR2968OASep 30, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Extraordinary

Sublime, I highly recommend it.

mehnounemSep 30, 2026TRIPADVISOR

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 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. This tour has being designed for those people who wish to do a lot of sightseeing in the morning without much effort, have lunch, and then relax in the hot springs for most of the afternoon This tour does not include ziplining/rappelling activities (The stop at Go Adventure Park is for the Indigenous presentation only)
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