Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
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San Jose, Costa Rica
- 14 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
In just one day, it’s possible to visit top Costa Rica attractions including Arenal Volcano, La Paz Waterfall, and Arenal Hot Springs when you book this full-day guided tour from San Jose. All-inclusive private transport smooths over otherwise tricky transportation logistics, and your guide keeps you entertained and informed as you explore. This tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, all entrance fees, plus two meals, adding up to a great value.
- See top Costa Rica attractions in just one day—great for a short trip
- Save time with skip-the-line access at key attractions
- Learning about the rainforest is made fun on a zipline course
- Guide shares information and leads you every step of the way
What's Included
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)
- Professional Bilingual Guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Coffee or Tea with local snacks
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Services not specified
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Start time.6:30 am
Itinerary
1
La Casa del Café
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
La Paz Waterfall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Cinchona
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Centro Turístico Las Iguanas
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
5
Go Adventure Arenal Park
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
6
Paradise Hot Springs
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- Not recommended for participants with knee problems or other walking problems
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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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The tour was great! They company was very helpful and accommodating when our uber got messed up on the way to the pick up spot. The activities were well spaced out and fun. Food was very good and the scenery was beautiful. Our guide Fernando made the whole day a 12/10 experience! He was very engaging the whole day and gave us information on all of the sights and stops we visited. I cannot wait to come back to Costa Rica
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Travelers consistently praise the tour guides for their extensive knowledge, engaging storytelling, and attentiveness, noting personalized insights and comfortable pacing that enhance the experience. The full-day itinerary is appreciated for its blend of adventure and relaxation, with activities like ziplining, hot springs visits, wildlife viewing, and waterfall sightseeing providing a varied and enriching experience.
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Wow — this tour was AMAZING! Yes, it’s a long day, but I think it’s really well-paced.
It’s honestly such an amazing deal to get hotel pickup, 2 included meals, plus seeing a ton of animals and the ziplining activity. Plus, it’s a nice bonus to not have to worry about driving or where to park.
Our guide, Fernando, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. He remembered our names and was able to answer all kinds of questions our group had.
After getting picked up in the morning, we stopped by a coffee farm, where we were actually able to go out in the field and see the coffee. Fernando showed us the different stages of coffee, from the plant, to the dried bean, to the husks, to the roasted coffee found in stores.
Then we moved on to a viewpoint for La Paz waterfall. The waterfall is right off the roads so there’s no hiking required.
After that, we stopped by another place to get some coffee, see some birds, and see another waterfall from afar.
We even made a random stop and were able to see sloths and toucans in some trees! In another area, we saw some iguanas.
After that, we stopped for lunch and then moved on to the volcano viewpoint and hot springs.
At this point, the group split into the ziplining and the not-ziplining people. We were able to get a photo package from the ziplining place, which was very affordable!
After ziplining, we joined the rest of the group at the hot springs before heading out to dinner and back to the San Jose area.
We were dropped off just before 8pm, taking us to a grand total of about 13 hours.
Very good tour, lots to do.
Good local food included
Be prepared for a long ride back and the traffic.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner, including the ziplining and delicious Costa Rican food. We appreciate your understanding regarding the travel time and traffic. Please let us know the next time you will be in Costa Rica and we will be glad to assist you with another tour from San Jose!
This was a fun activity-packed day! Opportunities to see a little of everything- coffee, waterfall, history, wildlife! The crew at the zip lining place was great and we had a lot of fun even though it was raining! It’s a long day so plan ahead!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner, discovering Costa Rica coffee, waterfalls, wildlife, and exciting zip lining. We would love to support you on your next journey to Costa Rica!
Amazing experience! Not to be missed.Well planned and very organized.Our tour guide Fernando was very kind and knowledgeable about every activity involved.Our driver also did an excellent job.Would love to do it again with the same group.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner! We're so glad the experience was well planned and organized, and that Fernando's kindness and knowledge made every activity more enjoyable. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him and to the driver. Thank you for saying you'd love to do it again with the same group — that's the highest compliment we could ask for!
It will be our pleasure to assist you on your next visit to Costa Rica!
Full 14 hr experience filled with adventure, sightseeing, and beauty! Alex was great in explaining all about the culture, food, and history. About 10 stops through the entire day starting with a coffee plantation, visiting waterfalls, ziplining, and thermal springs all while enjoying fruits, lunch, and dinner. Our guide made this trip phenomenal explaining each place where we stopped. He even pulled over to make sure we saw a sloth. Only piece of advice is to make sure you buy the package with ziplining and rappelling if that’s what you want. Would recommend and repeat without any hesitation!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing such a detailed and wonderful review of the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner! We're so glad the full 14-hour experience was filled with adventure, sightseeing, and beauty, and that Alex explained the culture, food, and history so well at each of the stops. Pulling over to make sure you saw a sloth is exactly the kind of extra effort he's known for. Thank you also for the helpful tip about booking the package with ziplining and rappelling if that's what you want — future guests will appreciate that. Your willingness to repeat the tour without any hesitation means the world to us!
I went on this trip with my wife to celebrate our anniversary. Our experience was completely ruined during the zip line adventure. During the zip lining, grease from the pulleys ended up spraying all over my wife and I, completely covering our faces and clothes. The response from the guides was to cruelly try to convince my wife that it was monkey poop while laughing at us. They didn’t try to help in any way and this left both of our outfits permanently ruined. Not only did it ruin one of my wife’s favorite outfits, but the grease lingered in our washing machine ruining one of my wife’s $150 dresses that was washed separately days after the initial ruined items. We received no warnings that there was a risk our outfits would be permanently ruined by grease. This experience completely ruined a day that was meant to be a celebration of joy and love. It is especially heartbreaking because the rest of the tour was great. However, both of us were left angry and disappointed due to our clothes being ruined
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback about the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner.
We are very glad to hear that you felt the tour was great. We would have liked to hear more about your experiences at the waterfalls, the coffee plantation, the hot springs, the meals, and the ziplining, which people always say is a great adventure experience.
We regret the situation that caused your clothes to get dirty, and we have already informed the administrative department of the ziplining park about it.
Firstly, Steven our guide and Victor our driver were absoulutely wonderful. We love Steven! Absolute best guide and so blessed we had him for our trip. He also made little stops along the way to show us animals like a toucan, macaw, and sloths! The food included was great as well. The hot springs were beautiful. The ziplining was fun! Id definitely do another tour with Steven again.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner and that Steven and Victor made your Costa Rica adventure so special. It’s fantastic that you were able to experience Costa Rica wildlife sightings like toucans, macaws, and sloths, along with thrilling ziplining, relaxing hot springs, and delicious local food. This tour truly showcases the best of Costa Rica adventure tourism from San Jose, combining nature, wildlife, and relaxation in one unforgettable day. We are eager to help you with your next trip to Costa Rica!
What an amazing day! Our tour guide Steven was simply the best. He was so friendly and knowledgeable. The tour was a full day, about 15 hours, but it was 100 worth it. We learned about one of the coffee plantations, enjoyed so Costa Rican coffee, saw the waterfall, zip lined and spent some time at the hot spring. It was the best tour we could have started our vacation doing.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your amazing review of our Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner! We are happy to hear that Steven made your Costa Rica adventure so enjoyable with his friendly and knowledgeable guidance.
It is great that you enjoyed the coffee plantation, waterfall, ziplining, and hot springs in the Arenal Volcano region. We are glad this was the perfect start to your vacation in Costa Rica.
We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to helping you on your next Costa Rica adventure!
The tour guide, Alex, is excellent. The lunch was fabulous as was the snack. The dinner was almost inedible. The pork especially wasn’t able to be cut or chewed. Paradise Hot Springs was wonderful. The time visiting and listening to tribal members speak was very brief and we were not given time to purchase items but rushed along to go to the Hot Springs. Perhaps because we were going to those instead of doing the zip line. It is a very, very long day and gets cool in the evening, bring a jacket for night.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience on our Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We are very happy to hear that Alex provided excellent guidance and that you enjoyed the Costa Rica lunch, snack, and the relaxing Paradise Hot Springs experience.
We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the dinner quality and the limited time at the indigenous cultural visit. Your comments are very important and will be shared with our team to help improve our Costa Rica volcano and hot springs tours and overall guest experience.
Thank you as well for your helpful tips about the long travel day and cooler evening temperatures, which are very useful for future travelers exploring Arenal Volcano from San José.
We look forward to helping you with your next Costa Rica adventure!
The tour was great. Steven was our tour guide and he was very helpful and pleasant. The activities and accommodations were amazing!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your great review of our Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner! We are thrilled to know you enjoyed the amazing activities, comfortable accommodations, and the beautiful Arenal Volcano region in Costa Rica. Steven will be very happy to hear your kind words about his friendly and helpful service. Thank you for recommending our Costa Rica adventure tour experience from San Jose. We are excited to support your upcoming journey to Costa Rica!
We could not have asked for a better tour! Adriana was kind, knowledgeable and fun to have along for the ride. This experience had everything we were looking for in our short visit, and more! The Zipline was a challenge (be prepared for an arm workout!), but the hot springs were sooo relaxing to follow up. I was a little bummed that rain and clouds obstructed our view of the volcano peak, but what can you do? I enjoyed the time in the van, being able to look out and enjoy the eye level view. They kept us well fed throughout the day, but my favorite thing to try was the cas juice at the waterfall lookout.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review of our Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner! We are delighted to hear you had a perfect day in Costa Rica exploring the Arenal Volcano area, one of the top destinations for eco tourism, adventure travel, and nature experiences in Costa Rica. Adriana will be very happy to know her kindness, knowledge, and fun personality made your experience even more special. It’s great to hear you enjoyed the zipline adventure, relaxing hot springs, and local flavors like the cas juice at the waterfall lookout. Even when the volcano peak is hidden by clouds, the beauty of the rainforest and landscapes still make for an unforgettable journey. We are excited to support your upcoming journey to Costa Rica!
This is a great experience to see wildlife! Our guide was truly amazing! This is a very long excursion with many hours in the car. Great for someone that is not visiting La Fortuna separately, a extra day on a business trip to San Jose, people that do not want to drive, and older individuals as it is pretty accessible. If you are going to La Fortuna on your own, we would recommend skipping this experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience on our Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed this Costa Rica wildlife and nature tour and that our guide made the experience truly amazing.
We appreciate your detailed feedback regarding the length of the journey and your perspective on who this tour best suits, as it helps future travelers better understand this full-day Arenal Volcano adventure from San Jose. Your insights are very valuable as we continue improving our Costa Rica day tours and travel experiences.
We look forward to helping you with your next Costa Rica adventure!
Obi was a fantastic tour guide. We loved all the fun facts and engagement. He was very good at reading our group to keep us moving along in a way that wasn’t rushed. When he ask my friends and I what we were most looking forward to and we said zip lines and seeing wildlife, Obi then made it a mission to stop the car and allow the whole van to see the incredible wildlife as he spotted it from the front window! His knowledge about Costa Rica as a whole plus the area really made the trip for us. Also, zip lining was some of the best I’ve done, the crew was so fun.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review of our Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner! We are delighted to hear that Obi made your Costa Rica adventure so enjoyable and personalized from beginning to end.
Creating unforgettable travel experiences is our goal, and it is wonderful to know that Obi’s passion, knowledge, and attention to your group helped make the day even more special. Spotting Costa Rica wildlife along the way is always an exciting part of exploring the rainforest near Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna, and we are happy that you had the opportunity to experience so many beautiful moments during the tour.
We are also glad you enjoyed the ziplining adventure, one of the most exciting outdoor activities in Costa Rica, as well as the incredible scenery, local culture, and natural attractions included in this full-day eco tourism experience from San Jose.
Thank you again for recommending our Costa Rica volcano tour and for choosing to travel with us during your vacation in Costa Rica.
We would love to support you on your next journey to Costa Rica!
Steven was an excellent tour guide! I couldn’t have asked for anything more, honestly!! This tour is an excellent value! It includes a full day of activities (waterfall sight, wildlife, natural beauty, hot springs and 2 hours of ziplining) as well as lunch, dinner, and a snack! I’m so glad that I booked this tour! It was everything I could have wanted and more!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of our Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner! We are thrilled to hear that Steven provided such an exceptional experience and helped make your Costa Rica adventure unforgettable.
Our Arenal Volcano tour is designed for travelers who want to experience the best of Costa Rica nature, including breathtaking waterfalls, incredible wildlife, scenic landscapes, relaxing hot springs, and exciting ziplining near La Fortuna Volcano. We are very happy to know that you enjoyed every part of the tour, as well as the lunch, dinner, and snacks included throughout the day.
Thank you for highlighting the great value and variety of activities included in this full-day Costa Rica tour from San Jose. Your kind words truly motivate our team to continue providing memorable eco tourism experiences and top-rated Costa Rica vacation tours for all our guests.
We look forward to helping you with your next Costa Rica adventure!
Fernando was a great tour guide. The tour was long, but fun. Well worth the price and time spent. I definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your great review of the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed an exciting day of zip lining in Costa Rica and found the experience well worth both the time and the price. This full-day Costa Rica tour offers a perfect mix of adventure, beautiful scenery, and unforgettable experiences in the Arenal Volcano region. We’re also glad to know that Fernando helped make the long day fun and engaging with his guidance. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more Costa Rica adventure and sightseeing tours.
Very fun and had a good time staff were great too. We did zip lining and hot springs and it was awesome.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review of the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience enjoying the adventure activities and natural beauty of Costa Rica. From thrilling zip lining through the rainforest to relaxing in the natural hot springs, this full-day Costa Rica tour is designed to offer the perfect mix of excitement, relaxation, and unforgettable sightseeing. We’re glad our staff helped make your day even more enjoyable, and we truly appreciate your feedback. We look forward to welcoming you back for more adventure and nature experiences in Costa Rica.
Super long day as the title says, but well worth it. We were picked up at our hotel on time by our driver Victor (awesome guy) and our tour guide (I am most likely mis-spelling her name so sorry) Oxani was great! She was very informative and knowledgeable about things and we learned a lot. I was in a group of 12 total people. Very fun experience and our driver Victor somehow spotted a sloth hanging on a tree while driving. He pulled over and let us observe the sloth. Very long day yes, but I do think it something to experience. We did not see the volcano due to the clouds but still a good time.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We’re thrilled to hear that, even though it was a long day, you found the experience well worth it and truly a must-take trip in Costa Rica!
This full-day Arenal Volcano tour is designed to be a complete Costa Rica adventure, combining nature, wildlife, cultural insights, and relaxation in one packed itinerary. We’re glad Victor and Oxzany made your day enjoyable and informative, and that you learned a lot along the way. It’s also fantastic that Victor spotted a sloth during the drive—those unexpected wildlife moments are some of the best parts of a Costa Rica tour.
We’re sorry the volcano was hidden by clouds, but we’re happy you still had a great time and enjoyed the rest of the experience. Thank you for choosing this Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable Costa Rica adventure soon!
While the activity checked off the boxes like seeing a waterfall, iguanas, zip-lining, hot springs, etc the overall experience from having a guide fell significantly short. For starters we were cramped into the back seats of a van. The rear two seats my wife and daughter had to sit was essentially 1 seat next to luggage to some people had brought in. The guide (Jorge) spoke limited English unlike other Costa Rican guides. His voice from the front was not audible for those in the rear. He kept speaking more in Spanish for the Portuguese couple upfront vs most of the audience who were English speaking. He did very little explaining during the tour. When we got to the Cocoa Plantation, he did a little explaining while his colleagues from the same company handling a parallel tour took people really into the plantation field. The food provided was average at best. They keep saying buffet but you get 1 serving with 1 choice of protein. A buffet is where you go serve and eat as much or little as you want for a fixed price. At least that is how a buffet is understood in most parts of the world. Overall we didn’t need a guide. Pretty disappointing.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback about the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner.
We are glad to hear that all the activities in your itinerary were completed, such as the waterfalls, ziplining, iguana sightings, meals, hot springs, etc. We appreciate your comments about the guide and the transportation, and we have already notified the respective departments in order to improve our services.
This was so scary but I did it! It was incredible memories with my youngest daughter. After the first one I wanted to turn around and go back lol but the whole crew and even the other tourists were so encouraging and never made me feel less than supported. I am glad I did it but whew! Lol
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing experience on the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We’re so happy you pushed through and created unforgettable memories with your youngest daughter—those moments are truly the heart of a Costa Rica adventure.
This full-day Arenal Volcano tour is designed to combine thrilling activities with breathtaking nature, and we’re glad the team and fellow travelers made you feel supported and encouraged throughout the day. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the experience despite the initial fear, and that it ended up being such a memorable and empowering moment.
Thank you for choosing this Arenal Volcano tour and for sharing your story. We hope to welcome you back soon for another exciting and unforgettable Costa Rica adventure!
It was a fantastic time! Steven was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Zip line was the best experience!! And the Hot Springs were a welcome wind down after a day of adventure.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your fantastic review of the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We are delighted to hear that you had such a great time enjoying this Costa Rica adventure.
This full-day Arenal Volcano tour is designed to combine excitement and relaxation, from thrilling zip line experiences through the rainforest to unwinding in the natural hot springs at the end of the day. We’re thrilled to know the zip line was a highlight and that the hot springs were the perfect way to wind down after a full day of exploration.
Steven will be very happy to hear your kind words. His knowledge and guidance help make our guided tours in Costa Rica both informative and memorable. Thank you for choosing this Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another unforgettable Costa Rica experience.
Great day. Our guide was knowledgeable, and I feel like we had the appropriate amount of time at each place. Gives you a good overview of some of the key “tourist” aspects of CR.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your review of the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We’re very happy to hear that you had a great day and enjoyed a well-balanced Costa Rica travel experience.
This full-day Costa Rica tour is designed to provide the perfect overview of the country’s top highlights, including the Arenal Volcano region, scenic landscapes, wildlife, and cultural experiences. We’re glad you felt the time at each stop was just right, allowing you to fully enjoy every location without feeling rushed.
Our knowledgeable guides aim to make each stop informative, enjoyable, and memorable, giving travelers a great introduction to some of the most iconic tourist attractions in Costa Rica. Thank you for choosing the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable Costa Rica adventure.
We had an amazing time led by our guide Ovy. It was a long drive overall but we couldn’t even feel it due to the multiple rest stops making it easy and enjoyable. Ovy was very attentive and helpful and gave us many photo opportunities at the rest stops. There’s also plenty of opportunities to buy souvenirs and see animals!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your great experience on the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We are so happy to hear that you had an amazing time exploring Costa Rica your guide.
This full-day Costa Rica tour is designed to be comfortable and enjoyable, even with the longer drive from San Jose, thanks to well-timed rest stops, scenic viewpoints, and opportunities to spot wildlife and purchase local souvenirs. We’re glad these stops made the journey feel easy and added even more value to your Costa Rica travel experience.
We are glad your guide’s attentiveness, helpful attitude, and focus on creating memorable photo opportunities truly enhanced our guided eco-tourism tours in Costa Rica. Thank you for choosing the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour, and we hope to welcome you again for another unforgettable Costa Rica adventure.
Tour was awesome especially our tour guy Steven he is the best tour guy. My family and I had a amazing experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your fantastic review of the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had an amazing experience and that Steven made the tour so special with his guidance and enthusiasm.
This full-day tour is designed to showcase the best of Costa Rica, from the stunning Arenal Volcano to relaxing in the natural hot springs and enjoying local cuisine. Having a knowledgeable and personable guide like Steven helps create unforgettable memories for every guest.
We’re so glad you had a wonderful time and hope to welcome you again for more Costa Rica tours, volcano adventures, and pura vida experiences.
Great time. Visited hot springs. Only negative aspect of trip was expectation of water temp. Cooler than thought, but very .nicr
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your review of the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We’re glad to hear that you had a great time and enjoyed relaxing in the natural hot springs—one of the highlights of exploring the Arenal Volcano region.
We appreciate your feedback regarding the water temperature. Even when the springs are cooler than expected, they remain a wonderful way to unwind and enjoy Costa Rica’s lush tropical surroundings after a full day of adventure.
Thank you for choosing this Arenal Volcano experience. We hope to welcome you again for more Costa Rica tours, volcano adventures, and unforgettable pura vida moments.
Everything was great except that I thought we could have actually gotten a view of the volcano’s crater. The driver and guide were excellent on the tour as well.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed our Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner and that our driver and guide provided excellent service throughout the day. While visibility of the volcano and its crater can vary due to weather conditions, we're glad you had a great overall experience exploring one of Costa Rica’s most iconic destinations. It will be our pleasure to assist you on your next visit to Costa Rica!
What an amazing experience! I’d absolutely recommend this tour to anyone!
Alex was such a great guide — very knowledgeable and friendly!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind words about the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We’re thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing experience and that you would absolutely recommend this tour to others visiting Costa Rica. Alex will be very happy to know that his friendly attitude and extensive knowledge helped make your day even more enjoyable while exploring the stunning Arenal Volcano region and its incredible natural surroundings. This full-day tour is a fantastic way to experience Costa Rica’s volcanoes, landscapes, and culture all in one unforgettable adventure. If you ever come back to Costa Rica, please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will be glad to assist you with more of our great tours from San Jose!
The tour was great! They company was very helpful and accommodating when our uber got messed up on the way to the pick up spot. The activities were well spaced out and fun. Food was very good and the scenery was beautiful. Our guide Fernando made the whole day a 12/10 experience! He was very engaging the whole day and gave us information on all of the sights and stops we visited. I cannot wait to come back to Costa Rica
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We are thrilled to hear that your day was well spent and that our team could assist you promptly, ensuring a smooth start to your Costa Rica adventure despite the transportation challenge. It’s great to know you enjoyed the well-paced activities, delicious Costa Rican cuisine, and the breathtaking scenery around Arenal Volcano, one of the top travel destinations in Costa Rica. Fernando will be delighted to hear your kind words—his passion for eco-adventures, nature, and sharing local knowledge truly enhances the experience for travelers exploring Costa Rica’s natural wonders. We look forward to helping you with your next Costa Rica adventure!
Apart from the sights and activities which were really great, the highlight was our guide Fernando. He was a delight…very knowledgeable, full of information, helpful and courteous.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words about the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. We are delighted to hear that, beyond the incredible sights and activities, Fernando truly stood out as the highlight of your Costa Rica experience. His deep knowledge, helpful attitude, and courteous service are exactly what we strive to offer on our Costa Rica tours, especially in the beautiful Arenal Volcano region. This full-day adventure from San Jose is designed to combine unforgettable landscapes, engaging activities, and expert local guidance, making it a favorite among travelers exploring Costa Rica. We will be more than glad to assist you during your next trip to Costa Rica!
Really long day but well worth the time. PURA VIDA to Guillermo & Werner for their commitment to making our day enjoyable. And to the zip line crew - Thomas, Andy, and the rest - thanks for keeping us safe and allowing us a great experience.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your great review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience on the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner. It’s fantastic that Guillermo, Werner, and the zip line crew made your day enjoyable and safe. They truly go the extra mile to ensure every guest has an unforgettable experience. We can't wait to assist you on your next Costa Rican adventure and help you create even more amazing memories! PURA VIDA!
They were supposed to take us to the volcano and never did or informed us on why. The only reason why I booked this tour was because a volcano was promised.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for sharing your review of the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner.
We were somewhat confused by your comments, as the itinerary for this tour clearly states that it includes a visit to the Arenal Volcano area, and this is exactly what was provided. The tour also includes visits to locations that offer excellent views of the volcano from a safe distance.
Assuming weather conditions were favorable, you would have had the opportunity to admire the Arenal Volcano from the ziplining platform, as well as from the gardens of Paradise Hot Springs, which offer some of the most spectacular views of the volcano in the region.
If your expectation was that the tour would include climbing the volcano or visiting its crater, we would like to respectfully clarify that these activities are not included in the itinerary and are not described anywhere in the tour information. We encourage all guests to review the tour description carefully before booking so they know exactly what is included in the experience.
For additional context, climbing the Arenal Volcano is prohibited due to the steep terrain and the associated safety risks. As a result, there are no authorized roads or hiking trails leading to the summit or the crater.
We appreciate your feedback and hope this clarification helps explain the nature of the experience we provide. Our goal is always to deliver the tour exactly as described so that our guests can enjoy the remarkable scenery and attractions of the Arenal Volcano region
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