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Arenal Volcano Tour: Explore Mistico Park and Hot Springs
4.6
11 Ratings
Arenal Hanging Bridges
Embark on an unforgettable day trip from San Jose to Arenal Hanging Bridges and Baldi Hot Springs Resort. Explore the active volcano, walk across suspension bridges, and relax in mineral-rich hot springs.
Embark on an unforgettable day trip from San Jose to Arenal Hanging Bridges and Baldi Hot Springs Resort. Explore the active volcano, walk across suspension bridges, and relax in mineral-rich hot springs.
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arenal Hanging Bridges - At Místico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, the convergence of two ecosystems creates a transitional vegetation zone rich in biodiversity. In this forest, visitors can observe highland bird species such as bellbirds and tree species like yema huevo, cirri, and pilón. Additionally, lowland species like toucans and Crested…
- Arenal Hanging Bridges - At Místico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, the convergence of two ecosystems creates a transitional vegetation zone rich in biodiversity. In this forest, visitors can observe highland bird species such as bellbirds and tree species like yema huevo, cirri, and pilón. Additionally, lowland species like toucans and Crested guans, along with trees such as caobilla, fruta dorada, and maquenque, can be seen.
The treetop environment is diverse and largely unexplored by science; it offers a unique perspective compared to the ground level, featuring various species of epiphytic plants, birds, and butterflies.
- Baldi Hot Springs - Situated in northern Costa Rica is the magnificent Arenal Volcano, a natural wonder that draws countless tourists due to its continuous, remarkable volcanic activity, which on clear nights resembles fireworks with sporadic explosions of ash and lava.
Visitors will have the opportunity to relax in one of the finest hot springs in the area, with the option to book a massage or spa treatment in advance. To conclude the day, a delightful dinner will be served, offering the best view of the Arenal Volcano to ensure no chance is missed to witness its potential displays of glowing lights. After dinner, the group will return to San Jose.
What's Included
- Lunch provided
- Dinner included
- Expert guide throughout the tour
- Complimentary bottled water
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (optional)
- Lunch provided
- Dinner included
- Expert guide throughout the tour
- Complimentary bottled water
- Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (optional)
What's Not Included
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Gratuities (recommended)
Additional Information
Unforgettable experience…!! Be amazed by the volcanic colossus of Arenal, though it has not erupted recently, this cinder cone on the Costa Rican skyline is considered one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Also, visit The Arenal Hanging Bridges (Mistico Park) a series of suspension bridges in the Volcan Arenal National Park area, offering views of…
Unforgettable experience…!! Be amazed by the volcanic colossus of Arenal, though it has not erupted recently, this cinder cone on the Costa Rican skyline is considered one of the world’s most active volcanoes. Also, visit The Arenal Hanging Bridges (Mistico Park) a series of suspension bridges in the Volcan Arenal National Park area, offering views of Lake Arenal and Volcan Arenal, finally soak up in the thermal benefits in the mineral-rich waters at Baldi hot Springs Resort & Spa
- Dress code is smart casual
Location
Arenal Hanging Bridges
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(11 Ratings)
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Marcela_r
Jan 15, 2026
Dreamy - It is an amazing experience, for me it was the best thing about my trip by far...very well paid everything, I will never recover from what I lived, it was beautiful.
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Lucel_m
Apr 26, 2025
Ricardo was a fantastic... - Ricardo was a fantastic guide. He is very friendly and easy to talk to. He is very informative. I would highly recommend him.
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F8639qbjenniferb
Mar 18, 2025
Destiny Travel for the win (again)! - Destiny Travel again provided a fantastic experience for my husband & I at the last minute. Another tour company canceled our booking because the hot spring they use was having power issues. This was a "must-do" for us and Arturo gave us a personal tour that lasted 15 hours! He drove very safely through the highway, countryside & cloud forest...navigating the "sleeping police" (i.e. speed bumps) with ease. The stop in Sarchi was educational & their souvenir shop has EVERYTHING you could want. We had an amazing lunch at Victorino's on the way then headed to the hanging bridges where we saw spider monkeys, vipers, toucans, tarantulas & hummingbirds among many other animals & vegetation. Our guide pointed out a lot that we would have missed without him showing us...the monocular allowed us to see even the tiniest animals in the rain forest. He even took photos through it & shared them with the group after using airdrop/whatsapp. Relaxing in Baldi's hot springs was a great way to end the day before the long drive back to San Jose...be prepared for the pools to get hotter as you go up the hill! I can't say enough great things about Arturo & how great he was throughout the LONG day...totally worth the $$!
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Geraldj462
Feb 8, 2025
Long day, but worth it ! - Pickup on time in a clean comfortable van, after reconfirmation the night before. It was a long long drive out, but we were give ample restroom breaks coming and going.
First stop is the artisan town of Sarchi, where we were given a brief tour of the historic oxcart factory. Clean restrooms and souvenirs shopping at Fábrica de Carretas Eloy Alfaro. Next up was Mistco Hanging Bridges Park and our group was provided with a private guided tour. A guide is necessary here, and we also had a skip line pass to enter. Last was the largest hot springs in the world, Baldi. They have locker & towel rental, showers, and changing rooms. Purchase your locker key, at the entrance. This place is huge.
Things you may need; bug spray, small poncho, water socks, an old pair of tennis shoes or hiking shoes, and tip money. It is a long day, with moderate hiking involved, and our tour ran over a bit, and that shortened our time at Baldi. This is such a nice Combo tour. Recommend Destiny Tours for all tour excursions.
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Laureymidwest
Feb 3, 2025
Beautiful and Relaxing! - We went to Hopkins Beaches & Dreams in Belize this year and had a wonderful time. We went last year and enjoyed it so much we went back this year again. If you are looking for a small resort with a lot to do this is a place to go. We like it because it is not a party resort with ten bars, bands playing all night and loud guest. Very laid back, quiet and relaxing. Everyone there will know your name before you leave and treat you like they have known you all their life.
They have many excursions to do during the day which can keep you very busy or you can hang out by the pool or ocean ! They have a wonderful restaurant and the best food we have ever had, and we have been to many countries and resorts! You will never go away hungry or disappointed. Also a bar fully stocked with many beverages !
My take on this resort is more for adults then families with children, not saying they are not welcomed but it's very laid back.
We were a group of eight adults and all agree it is a wonderful place to go to relax and get away from it all!
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Amy
Oct 10, 2024
Ox carts, hanging bridges, hot springs OH My - This day trip was perfect for us. We are a mother/daughter duo visiting Costa Rica for the first time, and this trip really gave us a feel for the country and the people. We were picked up promptly at 7am by our driver, Daniel, and our guide Roger. Daniel is an EXCELLENT driver. The roads are narrow here, with no shoulders and people drive very aggressively. We never felt unsafe with Daniel driving. Roger is a phenomenal guide. He is very knowledgeable of the country's history and gave us a lot of excellent information along the drive. He made us feel safe and comfortable the entire day, which made our day so much more unforgettable. The Ox cart factory is great, and you are supporting local artists when you purchase souvenirs. At the hanging bridges, we had a personal guide, Julio, who was extremely knowledgeable and had a keen eye for spotting wildlife. We were fortunate to see many different species of animals, but it would have been fine if we hadn't because this was such a unique experience. The Baldi Hot Springs were the perfect way to end the day. We had 3 hours there, which was perfect. We would definitely recommend this trip and tour company. ✌️
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Brandon_j
Jul 28, 2024
Awesome Day Trip - Great whole day tour to be able to see great things from San Jose. The hanging bridges park is a great place to be up high and have a better look at the volcano. The Baldi hot springs is like a huge water park but it’s all heated and therapeutic. Lunch and dinner was included so you don’t have to worry about that. It was a good time.
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Kimbraxton06
Dec 1, 2021
Zip lining and hot springs - Carla and Mauricio were marvelous tour guides. They know their country well and demonstrated the best hospitality. They always kept us informed of what was happening next and most importantly showed us a good time. I’ll definitely be back and will request them! Thanks guys!!
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Erika_w
Mar 2, 2025
Great experience. Was... - Great experience. Was hoping to see animals in the wild. Didn't see any. The bridges were fun and the springs were a great experience.
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Xavier_e
Aug 11, 2025
Long 17 Hour Overpriced Day! - Pickup 6:30 AM, back to my room near midnight almost 17 hours out. Hanging bridges hike was the best part, hot springs nice but way too long. The dinner stop dragged it out even more, and a crying toddler on the ride in didn’t help tours like this aren’t for little kids. As a solo traveler, never again it was pure torture. Not worth $355 for an almost 17-hour day that only got me 11k steps, which tells you how much time was wasted. If I were you, I’d take a bus to La Fortuna and plan it yourself.
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