Arenal volcano- rainforest - Hanging bridges-waterfall-hotsprings
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Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica
- 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Agua embotellada
- Tiquetes
- Tour guide
- bath towels
- Breakfast
- Gratuities
- It is important to bring extra clothes,shoes or sandals.
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
The pick ups are in the hotel lobby!
Itinerary
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Costa Rica
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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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Featured review
Dan_Y
Wonderful tour by Nesmer! Very kind and personable, full of information about the country, our tour stops, and the flora/fauna. His falcon-like ability to pick out hard-to-find animals was amazing. Very attentive to our needs during the long drives to/from Tamarindo including a couple extra stops along the way. Really enjoyed our
The Arenal national park was amazing, a beautiful ecosystem unlike anything in the continental U.S. Very walkable with lots of up and down slopes on wall-marked and well-maintained paths. About 25 degrees cooler than Tamarindo, as expected, and it rained for much of the walk.
For the hot springs, we were at a water park with thermal pools. We were expecting something more “natural” but a was a very nice resort with clean, enjoyable pools - very relaxing after many hours of driving and walking. Also had a good buffet lunch here. Did not include towels as expected but we managed.
Overall, an excellent experience for us that we happily recommend.
Reviews
4.8
based on 30 reviews
BalaSwetha_A, Mar 2026
Manuel helped us a lot though out the trip. He had lots of patience and explained everything in detail through rainforest hike.
Cristal_V, Feb 2026
It was refreshing to venture away and see a different part of Costa Rica. We stayed in Tamarindo (great town). It is a LONG day on the road for 2 activities + 2 meals. A few had nauseous (3 of 6 adults) as the drive went uphill and many switchbacks in the Arenal region. We all agreed we wouldn't want to drive this on our own, leave it to the locals. Roads very narrow. We were very happy to see we were provided rain ponchos (by the tour co.) as it was misty rain while hiking in the Arenal rain forest (which it does 75% of the time). The hanging bridges are a part of the hike, not a separate stop. It was fairly easy but some inclines. We are all early 50's. I'd recommend wearing water resistant tennis type shoes (socks) an as we all had wet feet. Or bring extra shoes & socks (flip flops for the pools). The hot spring pools were in a hotel type setting (where late lunch was as well) not out in nature (as some of us thought). One of the pools has a bar so you can grab a drink (MC & Visa accepted, no Amex). Breakfast and lunch were fine - typical CR food offerings. We eat pescatarian and there was varieties so no issue. It might have been more authentic to eat at a small venue or soda type restaurant along the mountain drive. Manuel was such a pleasant guy. He was conversational and shared CR tidbits with us throughout the day. He continually kept watch on the hike for cool species to share with us. Came across a couple. If you want to spend a night or two in Arenal (La Fortuna) on your own plan a driver. Overall it was interesting but wouldn't need to repeat.
Bogdan_W, Jan 2026
Celeste is must see Waterfall. Our guide Julio from Native Way was great. Knowledgeable, caring, attentive to our needs, funny. Trip and hike was worth every penny and effort.
Onika_B, Jan 2026
To start the driver was on time. We ended up having a private tour, we were the only ones who booked that tour that day. We stopped for traditional Coata Rican breakfast. Next stop park with hanging bridges. As they day progressed we were able to see more of the top of volcano. We saw different birds, lizards and a squirrel. We went a good pace and finished in about two hours or so. We a traditional lunch and spent time in hot springs . On the drive home we a sloth on the side of the road. 10/10 experience Manual was a great tour guide.
danielreith, Jan 2026
Ask for Nesmar- brilliant person and guide.
Perfect day in Arenal- you can’t go wrong with this one.
Fyi bit of a long day- however very comfortable throughout!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
I'm so glad you enjoyed the trip to Arenal Volcano and its hot springs with our guide Nesmer.
Dan_Y, Jan 2026
Wonderful tour by Nesmer! Very kind and personable, full of information about the country, our tour stops, and the flora/fauna. His falcon-like ability to pick out hard-to-find animals was amazing. Very attentive to our needs during the long drives to/from Tamarindo including a couple extra stops along the way. Really enjoyed our
The Arenal national park was amazing, a beautiful ecosystem unlike anything in the continental U.S. Very walkable with lots of up and down slopes on wall-marked and well-maintained paths. About 25 degrees cooler than Tamarindo, as expected, and it rained for much of the walk.
For the hot springs, we were at a water park with thermal pools. We were expecting something more “natural” but a was a very nice resort with clean, enjoyable pools - very relaxing after many hours of driving and walking. Also had a good buffet lunch here. Did not include towels as expected but we managed.
Overall, an excellent experience for us that we happily recommend.
Shaquan_A, Dec 2025
We loved our experience, our tour guide "Minor" was amazing! He picked us up straight from our hotel and took us to get breakfast. After, he told us some history and facts about the animal and plant life in CR as we drove to the Arenal Volcano area for our 2 mile hike. We were fully immersed into the nature and Minor was very knowledgeable about the wildlife and different Plants and trees. Our next destination was Lunch at the Hot springs in the Baldi Hotel resort. There were several different pools and saunas to run between and bar for an even more enjoyable experience. I would give this excursion a 10/10. The vehicle was spotless and clean, spacious and air conditioned. If you do this excursion, ask for Minor and bring cash for tips!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hi, I'm Rosbin from sevensensecostarica. Thank you so much for booking with us and leaving such a lovely review about our company and partners. I'm so glad you enjoyed the whole experience.
Jan_R, Dec 2025
The tour was great! Jonathan our tour guide and Nas the driver were so knowledgeable and could not do enough for us. It was just the two of us. We decided not to do the hot springs portion of the tour. When we told them they would have an early day, instead of taking the early day suggested a sloth tour. Nas made a call or two and got it sorted with lunch. No extra charge. What a tour it was! Saw a red eye frog, toucans and a baby sloth that was so close you could reach out and touch it which we didn’t do! It was a perfect day!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Hello, I'm Rosbin from Sevensense Costa Rica. Thank you very much for your comment about our service and our staff. Of course, for us, the most important thing is that you enjoy your vacation, and we always try to provide excellent service.
Boyan_A, Aug 2025
Very expensive, long duration, you can’t see wildlife only trees. The hot springs are in beautiful resorts but the water is very hot and you can’t stay more than 30-60 seconds.
We didn’t get the breakfast in cafe macadamia which was included in the trip when I booked it.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your comment, we will take it as feedback, but I recommend that you read it better before booking, it clearly states what is included and breakfast is not included, lunch is included, and for the natural hot water pools there are 28 with different temperatures so that even children can enjoy them, but I think you were a special person, next time tell the guide so he can help you get your bearings better, I hope you continue to enjoy your stay in my beautiful country, it's a shame you didn't like it because more than 99.99% of the people who have taken this tour with my company or another company have really loved visiting Arenal Volcano, thank you very much, have a nice day
Jennifer_H, Jul 2025
Lovely day seeing the beauty of Costa Rica. We were picked up on-time by our tour guide Nesmer (Nes). He was very friendly and was gracious enough to help us practice our spanish.
It's a long drive (3.5 hrs) from the Riu Palace; however the scenery is beautiful and Nes pointed out many sites along the way and offered lots of great information about the country.
We arrived in Arenal (Mystic Park) and spent a couple hours walking through the park on a very well maintained path and the hanging bridges (it's not really a hike, more of a walk). It was spectacular despite the pouring rain. Beautiful views!
We then loaded back in the car soaking wet despite rain gear (that's how much it rained) and drove to Baldi Hot Springs Resort. We were able to spend several hours enjoying the beautiful pools and a lovely lunch.
It's a long day (13 hours), but a lovely opportunity to see the countryside and multiple vantage points of the volcano (when the clouds miraculously cleared) and Lake Arenal.
Nes was a great tour guide and driver. The car was very clean, comfortable and roomy for our family of 4 and all our bags!
Highly recommend this excursion with this provider Seven Senses!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Hi, I'm Rosbin from Sevensense Costarica. Thank you so much for booking with us. We're so glad you enjoyed the activity with our guide. This tour you chose is one of my favorites. The views during the trip are beautiful. Thank you again for your lovely comment about our service.
Danny_W, Apr 2025
We took our tour with the tour guide named Minor. He was exceptional. Minor was extremely knowledgeable about all of the plants and animals to explore here in Costa Rica. Whenever we had questions, he readily answered them. If he did not know the answer, he made sure that the question was answered before the end of the tour. He also kept us entertained with great conversation and history of Costa Rica. Without his level of excitement and expertise, our trip would not have been the same. Thank you, minor!
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi, I'm Rosbin from sevensensecostarica. Thank you so much for leaving us such a nice comment. We're very happy that you enjoyed all the activities you did with us.
Stephanie_B, Apr 2025
This tour was great! Our tour guide Minor was one of the best guides I've had in any country. He was so knowledgeable and explained all the types of plants and species of animals. He even heard a poison dart frog in the woods and got him to come right to his phone! The weather was perfect; volcano was clear from clouds. Even as we headed back to the hotel, our guide pulled over twice so we could see a sloth in the wild and a pair of Tucans! Keep in mind travel time, it is 4 1/2 hours each way (the roads are very narrow and windy), it makes for a long day but worth every minute! Would highly recommend to anyone.
Response from Host, May 2025
Hi, I'm Rosbin from sevensensecostarica. Thank you so much for leaving us such a nice comment. We're very happy that you enjoyed all the activities you did with us.
Alicia_D, Mar 2025
Our guide Nesmer was fantastic! He took his time and explaining everything. We had a blast! Would recommend to anyone.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you very much for your comment
Steven_T, Mar 2025
Picked up by Mainor who was our dedicated guide. Nice gentleman, warm and easy to speak with and showing a genuine love for his country. Although the drive was a long one from Tamarindo, Mainor kept us engaged for the entire journey and was very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna, and he gave us a very comprehensive overview of Costa Rican culture. Stopped for breakfast along the way which was delicious, as was lunch at the hot springs which were very relaxing after the Arenal hanging bridges rainforest tour. Saw some fauna (not as much as we would have liked but we understood that seeing local fauna is not a guarantee). All in all a very pleasant albeit long day, and we would highly recommend Mainor as a tour guide without hesitation . 🙂
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hello, good morning. Thank you very much for your lovely comment about us. It fills us with happiness and satisfaction to know that you enjoyed all the activities with us and that you liked the guide. Puravida
ANGELA_R, Feb 2025
Beautiful Mystic park with suspended bridges giving unbelievable views of the volcano and jungle. Our guide, Mainor, was amazing, pointing out many interesting facts and explaining the wildlife. We really loved the hot springs experience also, so relaxing!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hello, I'm glad you enjoyed the activities at Arenal Volcano with us. Pura Vida and Mainor are always very passionate about their work.
Ashley_M, Feb 2025
We had an amazing time! Our guide Martine was really knowledgable and friendly. The drive was about 3 hours from our hotel which felt very long but the activities made up for the long drive. The hike was not strenuous and sky bridges were beautiful ! We even saw a waterfall. The Baldi hot springs was the highlight of our trip! It was so relaxing wish we stayed there even longer!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Hello, good morning, thank you very much for your comment about my service. I am very happy that you enjoyed all the activities with Martin, one of my guides. Unfortunately, the distance is more than 3 hours, but that is why we always try to make the trip as comfortable as possible.
ELIZABETH_F, Jan 2025
This was such an incredible experience. Mynor was our guide and he was such a friendly and acknowledgeable person. He taught us a lot about plants and birds and he would go above and beyond to ensure we had a great time. We enjoyed booking with this company that we also booked another tour with them the next day! We would definitely recommend booking any activity with them. They arrived early to pick us up and dropped us off to our hotel safely. It was hard to find a company to pick us up from dreams las mareas but they came through. Thank you so much for everything!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you very much for your comment
Rob_D, Dec 2024
Humberto did an awesome job guiding us through the rainforest and making stops along the way. I really enjoyed the hot spring baths and the views along the way. The trip is private, no large group.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hello, I'm Rosbin from sevensensecostarica and I'm part of the sevensensecostarica team. We really appreciate your comment.pura vida
Noelle_W, Nov 2024
From start to finish the communication was excellent. Even though there were only 2 of us, they still ran the tour. Our guide and driver was Mainor. He drove safely, was very knowledgeable, interesting and kind. We had a wonderful experience with him guiding us through the rainforest trail and pointing out everything he thought might interest us. The pace was perfect. It’s a LONG drive (4+ hours each way) from where we stayed, but we thought it was worth it! The van was also in excellent condition- clean and comfortable. Great company and guide!
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Hello, I'm Rosbin from sevensensecostarica on behalf of the sevensensecostarica team. We really appreciate your comment and we are very happy that you enjoyed the activity. I hope that your time in our beautiful country is full of wonderful memories, pura vida.
William_G, Jun 2024
Our guide was quiet. He was also knowledgeable when you asked questions but just didn’t offer a lot of info. Trip was long but worth it and all stops were great. We also go a great shot of the Arenal Volcano. From the Guanacoste area this was a 14 hour day with travel.
Response from Host, Jun 2024
Hello, it's good that you really enjoyed this activity with us, but if Arenal and Monteverde are activities that the best thing would be an overnight, we can organize that too, but the views during the trip to both places are beautiful, that's why we only send transportation for those trips. more comfortable and with good air conditioning
Nhu_L, Dec 2023
Atelier Chacón The tour guid was amazing! Friendly and helpful. He made the experience so enjoyable. I highly recommend!!
Rachel
Response from Host, Dec 2023
It's great that you liked the activity, thank you very much for your comment for booking with us, Pura vida
William_B, Jun 2023
Fantastic tour of the Arenal area. It was our first time to Arenal and Rosebin led a great tour. Very professional- on time and well prepared. There were five of us, including two teenagers, and all enjoyed the day hiking the hanging bridges and then relaxing at the hot springs. The quick stop driving to the volcano was a great place to view the lake and was beautiful in the early morning. Recommended!
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hi, I'm Rosbin from sevensensecostarica, thank you very much for your lovely comment, of course I remember that we had a great time in Arenal, it's one of my favorite places, I hope to see you again in Costa Rica soon, regards to all your lovely family,Pura vida
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