Arenal Volcano Hike: 6-Hour Adventure with Lunch and Hot Springs

Embark on a thrilling 6-hour hike through the stunning Arenal area, conquering narrow jungle trails and lava rocks. Enjoy a refreshing swim in an emerald green lake and indulge in a delicious lunch. End the adventure by relaxing in natural hot water pools.

Duration: 6 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • La Fortuna Arenal Volcano Rainforest Reserve - Discover the authentic rainforest. Traverse rugged trails surrounded by towering trees and winding vines, with opportunities to observe wildlife in their natural environment. Exiting the forest, encounter a serene green lake and a cemetery commemorating those affected by the 1968 mega eruption. From…
What's Included
  • Lunch included
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Hotel drop-off
Additional Information

On this 6hour nature adventure you will see all the stunning beauty of the Arenal area. It doesn’t come easy though. Narrow jungle trails and huge lava rocks need to be conquered. The reward is definitely worth the effort. Getting out of the jungle you reach the lava rocks right at the foot of the volcano. With the impressive Arenal looming over you,…

Location
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Red Lava Office is front of Relax Termalitas Hotsprings
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Abel102021
Feb 24, 2026
Beautiful - Even with the volcano in the clouds and the rainy mist in the air it was a beautiful hike and well worth it.
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Venture57443199403
Dec 6, 2025
Pick up at our Airbnb, 2h hike with the volcano view. Nice local food, delicious and a perfect ending - Our tour guide Axel was amazing. Really nice and took the time to really immerse us in the flora and the nature. The hike was a bit challenging but really rewarding
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Manil436
Nov 17, 2025
Unforgettable experience! - It was an amazing experience with Rasta as our guide. We saw so many animals in the rainforest right from the start, then hiked up the lava path from the last eruption ,which was an interesting story. After that we had a great lunch and finished with the fantastic hot springs. I recommend this tour to everyone!
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N4683jzmoniquep
Nov 2, 2025
Exceptional Experience - Errol was our trip guide and I can not express how grateful we were to get him as our guide. He made the entire experience magical. His deep knowledge of the plant and animal life was inspiring. And we learned so much about the history of the land and the volcano. We saw Tucans, wild turkeys and chickens, frogs, and howler monkeys and so much more. His knowledge of the plants was truly amazing. The lunch we had was a traditional Costa Rican lunch and they did not skip on the portions. The hot springs were the perfect way to end the experience. Can not rave enough about the experience, worth every penny.
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Jackre5650re
Oct 23, 2025
Great trip - Rasta was a fantastic guide. Extremely knowledgeable and fun. He knew so much about the volcano and the nature. The views were beautiful. The hiking was great and the food and hot springs were super relaxing.
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835angiep
Aug 4, 2025
Fun for even the grumpiest teens! - We had a great time! Knowledgeable guides made the hike very entertaining. Our teens loved the hot springs even when a rain storm moved in. It was a great experience! Highly recommend!
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Brettn358
Jun 26, 2025
Amazing!! - So fun! They are very knowledgeable. It is totally worth the price. Cool hike, good food, and fun hot springs! Best tour I did in Costa Rica!
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Cristiand735
Jun 10, 2025
Top - Super day. Accompanied by a super guide Axel. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. Trekking on the volcano, great lunch and super spa.
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Annika
May 31, 2025
Super guided tour to Arenal volcano and hot springs - The hike through the rainforest around Arenal volcano was great and our guide gave us a lot of information about the flora and fauna. The lunch was super delicious and also went vegetarian. The hot springs were very relaxing and the guides looked after our backpacks. Our two guides were super friendly. Can only recommend the tour!
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Flensi-2008-neu
Feb 26, 2026
Money absolutely not worth it - bulk handling - We did this tour as one of many in Costa Rica in February 26 - and it was by far the worst. It already started that the bus (which was not only supposed to pick us up) at the springs, arrived much too late. Then it was fully booked, but it was a bus with three seats plus an emergency seat in the row, so everything was very cramped. I even had to sit over the wheel well and had to tighten my legs hard during the half-hour ride to even sit there. Upon arrival at the park everything went haywire at first because the buses were not there for a possible further journey or storage of the things. The first part of the tour went over a stony and especially with many stairs paved path over the lava flow of 1968. Especially for the older participants an absolute imposition, as the route could only be done under great "breathlessness". Due to the wetness, the way back was not entirely safe. The second part was a "walk" through another area of the park, which was easy to walk through and also quite nice. As on the way to the volcano and in this area, however, there was only scant explanation of the guide. Due to the slow participants, the group was also far apart, so that not everyone (even the few explanations) noticed. You could have walked the path on your own and would not have missed anything. Afterwards, we went in a narrow bus to a plant with hot springs. The food was served in a restaurant in front of the springs. The first impression suggested mass handling, but was local and actually still the best thing about the tour. Problem with the subsequent visit of the springs: it was a Saturday. What we hadn't considered was that it's a main day of fighting for the locals. Accordingly, the small facility was full and therefore did not invite you to linger. In addition, there are only relatively small basins that were quickly overcrowded. The one hour provided here was therefore more than sufficient. We are not usually that critical, but this tour really has nothing positive and is a mass check-in to collect. Fortunately, we have experienced many other tours where the performers have shown a lot of passion and promoted their country.
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From $60
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).