Arenal Volcano Naturalistic hike

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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La Fortuna, Costa Rica

4 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover one of Costa Rica’s most iconic volcanoes during this guided naturalist hike around El Silencio Reserve. Located only footsteps from Arenal Volcano National Park, you’ll meet your bilingual naturist guide for an educational walk through the reserve. Learn all about the history of Arenal Volcano while spotting different animal and plant species. You’ll also learn about the different movies filmed near this 100 hectare forest. Bottled water and beers are included during your hike.

Wander through Arenal Volcano National Park with a naturalist guide
Learn about the history and impact that Arenal Volcano has on the area
Receive roundtrip transportation from La Fortuna
Beers, water, and admission to the park are all included

What's Included

Transportation
Bottled Water
Entrance Ticket
Bilingual and Naturalist Guide

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Meeting point

Balcón Arenal Restaurante y Sport Bar Lazy Twins
F9C4+978 Entre ruta, C. 468, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007, Costa Rica
Balcon Arenal Restaurant, Next to Hotel Las Colinas, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 21007

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Arenal Volcano National Park

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 23 reviews

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Fantastic enjoyable experience

Sandra_A, Jan 2025

Brilliantly organized tour. Carlos was fantastic from the beginning: great communication, clear and timely. He went above and beyond helping to find parking for our car. Then Monica, the guide showed so much knowledge and passion that we enjoyed and learned about the volcano, history of the area, flora and fauna. They also bring their own professional photographer- the pictures were great and included in the service. Very competitive price. Reliable and fantastic experience - totally recommend it.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for enjoying this lovely hike with us. It's our greatest satisfaction to provide you with excellent service. It's a pleasure for us to be able to provide the best for our clients.

Enjoyed the trek!

Lynne_G, Feb 2024

Very easy slow hike/walk for most. Some step steps. Appreciated the walking sticks provided. Offered water (bring your bottles to fill) but did not see the beers listed as “included”. Our guide was very informative and passionate about the area, history, and would recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hello friends, thank you very much for the evaluation. It is very important for our growth and improvement day by day.

Bad weather

Marco_P, Dec 2023

Day was rainy and cloudy. We didn’t see the volcano. Don’t recommend if there isn’t nice weather. Carlos, the guide, was great.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hello friends, thank you very much for the evaluation. It is very important for our growth and improvement day by day. Unpredictable weather unfortunately we cannot control it, but thanks a lot to be with us.

Wildlife and volcano hike

Siobhan_M, Aug 2023

The tour included a walk through the rainforest with knowledgable guide, Carlos. He explained some of the flora and fauna, and helped with spotting wildlife, including lizards and a snakle coiled around a tree branch. We then did a hike on lava up to a view spot. As I rounded the corner, a gorgeous view of the Arenal volcano was right before me. Carlos was great with answering my questions on the wildlife and volcano, as well as allowing me some extra time climbing some parts of the hike. I'd recommend the tour, particularly for people who like wildlife, hiking, and volcanos.

No se presentó el guía

Rebecq_M, Apr 2024

No se presentó el guía en el hotel lo llamamos y dijo que devolvía la llamada y nunca . Perdimos el tour tengo un reclamo del dinero

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Hello friends, a thousand apologies. This is the first time this has happened to us. We had a misunderstanding about the date. We apologize, and we authorized your full refund.