Morning Arenal Volcano Hike, Lunch & Natural Hot Springs River
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
- 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Head into the rain forest of Costa Rica and discover the Arenal Volcano on a half-day tour. Trek past lava formations, swim in a lake created by the volcano, and take a dip in the warm hot springs of the Tabacon River. Enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch while taking in the views of the volcano and enjoy your day in the rain forest.
- Take a half-day tour to the Arenal Volcano from La Fortuna
- Hike in the rain forest, swim in a volcano lake, and relax in the hot springs
- Enjoy a delicious Costa Rican lunch included in the tour
- Receive complimentary pickup and drop-off from select hotels
What's Included
- Lunch
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Bottled water
- Towel
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Pick up included for hotels located in a radio of 6 kms from La Fortuna Central Park. Lost Iguana Hotel, Arenal Observatory Lodge, TheSprings Resort, Arenal Lodge and Hotels anywhere further away than Tabacón Resort will have a extra charge of $50 from 2 to 10 persons.
Operating hours.10:20 am
What To Expect
1
Arenal Jungle Tours
2
El Choyin
3
Parque Ecologico Volcan Arenal
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 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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Featured review
Vadim_B
Great experience, highly recommend for anyone visiting first time. Beautiful hike. Guide was very informative. Amazing views of volcano.
Reviews
4.8
based on 287 reviews
Vadim_B, Mar 2026
Great experience, highly recommend for anyone visiting first time. Beautiful hike. Guide was very informative. Amazing views of volcano.
Vincent_G, Mar 2026
I am giving this 5 stars even with the fact that it was a very cloudy day and we could not see the volcano at all. If your only goal is to see the volcano then you should know that its not easy to guarantee. Even without seeing it, I had an amazing time. The hike itself is very doable for fit people. If you think you are not as fit as youd like to be, there is an easier trail option so everyones included. Both groups meet at the same meeting point. My group was nearly insufferable for reasons that dont really matter, I just recommend paying attention to the guide when they are talking lol. But besides that, it is still a very fun hike and they also take you to el choyin hot springs. It is the public one for free so its very crowded but still nice that its included in the tour.
Kia_H, Jan 2026
We had a lovely hike and learned a lot about the nature even though visibility was limited and we didnt see any bigger animals due to the rain. Hats off for our guides Daniel and Gonzalo for being so knowledgeable. The dip to the hot spring river afterwards was a really nice ending. Overall enjoyable, not too rushed and also not very challenging if you have hiked before.
Rafael_C, Apr 2025
We chose to do the mountain hike and hot Springs tour. It lasted from 10am to 4pm. We would have preferred to be picked up by the company, but our hotel was outside of their zone so we had to meet up at their downtown location. It is important to keep in mind that their business location is different from the pick up spot so make sure you know exactly where you are going if you are not being picked up!
This tour was basically a continuation of a morning waterfall tour that started at 8 AM. The whole tour group was probably 30 people but they broke us up into 2 groups for purposes of the hike. We went with Mauricio who was an extremely engaging and knowledgeable guide in his mid 50s. He taught us about the trees, leaves, insects, birds, and everything else that we saw along the way. He was a fabulous leader and teacher.
The hike, to be clear, is going to be quite difficult for people who do not typically hike. For regular, consistent hikers, or people who regularly do cardio,, this will likely be an easy climb, but it is quite steep at places, and the climb left us breathless at certain spots. Bring plenty of water because you will want to rehydrate on the few stops the guides make. Our group consisted of healthy adults, some college kids, and some teenagers so we were able to hike at a very fast pace, but if you are in a group with older people or people who are less physically fit, the hike will definitely take longer so be prepared. Having said all that, the view of volcano is beyond belief. We had a completely clear and unobstructed view - it was pretty magical. The walk back down and the tico lunch were very nice and the hot springs dip was also pleasurable after the long hike.
We didn’t have any rain during our hike so we lucked out, but if it was raining, I can see the walk being even more hard and unpleasant. Overall, it was a great excursion, good exercise and we were more than tired by the time it was over!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed and thoughtful review!
We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the Mountain Hike and Hot Springs tour, and especially that Mauricio helped make the experience memorable — he truly has a gift for connecting with nature and our guests!
We appreciate your feedback about the pick-up logistics. You're absolutely right — our downtown meeting point is different from the main office, and we’ll be sure to emphasize that even more clearly in our instructions moving forward.
Also, thank you for highlighting the hike difficulty. It’s a great adventure but definitely requires some stamina, and your tips about water and preparation will surely help future travelers.
We’re thrilled the volcano gave you that magical, clear view — that’s not always guaranteed, so what a treat! And ending with a warm tico lunch and hot springs is the perfect way to relax after a day of exploring.
Thanks again for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Ambika_Y, Dec 2024
Overall, tour guides were amazing, provided lunch was delicious. We spotted some animals in the rainforest which was nice. Unfortunately the day we went, the volcano was hiding which is normal as the area experience cloudy weather often. A little expensive in my opinion.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your kind words about the guides and the lunch—we’re so glad you enjoyed them! We're sorry to hear the weather didn’t cooperate that day; unusually heavy rains for the season made it a bit challenging to see the volcano. We appreciate your understanding, as nature is unpredictable, and we’ll continue doing our best to provide an exceptional experience regardless of the weather
Susan_S, Feb 2024
The hike itself was great the weather not so much We skipped the thermal springs. The meal was ok The tour guide Joseph was very knowledgeable and kind
Zil_A, Dec 2023
The Morning Volcano Hike with the Lunch and Hot spring was a great time and an experience that was memorable and informative. Our tour guide, Agustin was very honest from the beginning that he would try to help us see animals on our hike up to the base of the Volcano but did not promise anything. Therefore, it was so fun and joyful when we spotted multiple monkeys, two toucans, lizards, and even a sloth. The hike up to the base of the Volcano was moderate. We took multiple breaks throughout the trail especially when looking for/at the animals. It was nice to have a trained eye to point these things out to us. In addition, as a family of Vegetarians the lunch that was provided was not only filling after the hike but also tasty. The hot spring at the end of the day was a great way to cool off after the hike. This experience was definitely worth it for my family and I and we would recommend it to other travelers as well.
Dmitry D, Mar 2018
Do not believe everything written in the description of the tour. This is a trekking around ten trees and five stones. Lunch - just fiction, bathing in a warm river - under the car bridge. I regret the wasted time spent
ISRAEL_R, Mar 2026
Very good, the guide attentive, the excellent lunch!
The pure hike is quite heavy, take it into account if you plan to do another tour afterwards!
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Juliane_U, Jul 2024
Unser Tourguide war sehr gut, das Essen war in Ordnung. Die heissen Quellen sind nicht sehr lohnenswert, da sie sich in einem öffentlichen Flussbett befinden zu dem man lieber ohne zu zahlen, privat, bei guten Wetterbedingungen geht. ( bei uns hat es gewittert mit Starkregen) Unser Shuttel hat uns am morgen viel zu spät abgeholt, auf unsere Nachfrage per Text, ob man uns vergessen habe, wurde leider nicht geantwortet (Abholung erfolgte mit 30-40 min Verspätung). Die Wanderung beim Arenal hat uns jedoch sehr gefallen.
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