Arenal Volcano Rainforest Walk and Hot Springs: Flora, Fauna, and Healing Waters Exploration
4.1
22 Ratings
La Fortuna

Immerse yourself in the lush greenery of the rainforest encircling the imposing Arenal Volcano, and encounter the diverse wildlife that resides there. Following your forest stroll, treat yourself to the enchanting therapeutic waters of the natural hot springs nestled within exotic gardens. To top off an impeccable day, savor a sumptuous dinner.

Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Starting in the morning we will pick up you at your hotel lobby, after a 120 min ride, approximately, you will enjoy your lunch, right in front of Arenal Lake. Continuing the journey toward the property where you will do a walking tour in the rainforest for approximately 60 min. After the walk we will bring you to relax in the naturals hot springs. The dinner will complete the day in Arenal Volcano beautiful area, o. Comfortable transportation and a professional bilingual guide will give a unique memory!

 At the end of the day, you will be dropped off at your hotel.

Points of Interest

  • Occidental Tamarindo
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Local taxes
  • All activities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcoholic drinks
Additional Information
  • All passengers MUST wear hiking shoes.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Minimum of operation 8 people.
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • A Declaration of Exemption from Liability must be signed the day of the tour
Location
La Fortuna
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(22 Ratings)
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Myrajt
Feb 28, 2023
Wonderful Excursion - My family of 3 (husband, teenager, self) thoroughly enjoyed our Swiss Travel adventure through the rainforest's Mystical Hanging Bridges, boat ride to view the volcano, and hot springs! Plus the lunch and dinner buffets at local restaurants. Long day indeed, but the bus was comfortable and the guides courteous and informative. The trip will be a special memory for years to come.
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Sloanbyerly
Jan 18, 2023
Great Adventure For Honeymooners - Great tour! Long day, but well worth it to see the country, experience the rain forest, hot springs, and lake! Loved our host, Hernan Bolanos. Did a wonderful, thorough job of going over the history, animals, and environment of the area.
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Caspar2
Jan 11, 2023
Amazing Tour - My family throughly enjoyed this tour. It was a long day (7:00am-11:00pm in total) but I think very much worth it not just for the things included but seeing cost rica during the drive also our guide gave us so much information about cost rica. One of the reviews had nothing good to say about the hot springs let me tell you it was absolutely beautiful pics attached. I would 💯 recommend this tour.
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Adventuretravlr
Dec 16, 2022
Beautiful Rainforest - This was a great full day tour. Our guide Exon was excellent!! He was very knowledgeable, funny, friendly and kept everyone engaged. First stop was to see the volcano from a far distance. Due to weather it was very foggy to see the volcano clearly. Then we were on our way to the rainforest. Be aware that you will get rain in the rainforest. There is a gift shop that you can purchase rain ponchos from. Although we didn't get to see many amimals at the rain forest the day we went (due to continuous rain) and our socks and shoes were drenched, it was still a memorable experience! Exon and the guide at the rainforest made every attempt to point out any animals or critters along the way. We really wanted to see a Sloth but were already made aware that there is no guarantee. Exon and Pina (driver) made every attempt to make some stops along the way to spot one and at the end of our tour, he found one hanging on a tree on the side of a road, very high up. The final stop at the hot springs was very nice and relaxing. They provide towels, and there are showers and changerooms available as well. It's a beautiful spot!
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Astridiron
Sep 18, 2021
Best Tour in Costa Rica - OH MY GOODNESS! So happy we did this tour. It was fun, excited, adventurous and educational. The driver and tour guide (Dennis and Victor) were absolutely phenomenal. I'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story.
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Y4071cdkimberlyb
Jul 19, 2021
Amazing tour guides - Juan Carlos was amazing at getting us there and was so friendly. Dennis was very knowledgeable and pleasant stopped when he knew the animals we were wishing to see were out. It was a great experience and when I go back I will personally request Juan Carlos and Dennis.
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Rebecca
Jan 15, 2024
Incredible, but not as advertised - This tour is great if it is what you think you’re booking, which, unfortunately I seem to have been mistaken. I was looking for something low-key but where I could see a bit of the country. I was hoping not to be too active because I have lung problems and my vacation was meant to be relaxing and not cause me pain for a few days. When I found this one that said it was a 60-minute walking tour of the rainforest, that seemed like a good amount of activity. HOWEVER, this ended up being not only a 3-hour drive to and from the volcano (not 120 minutes), it was then a (gorgeous) 1-hour boat ride before a 2-hour HIKE through the mountains and the hanging bridges. Like, it was a workout! This was not a walking tour; it was a legit hike in the mountains. Then we didn’t get back to the hotel until 10:30, and somehow everyone I talked to had been given wildly different possible return times (anywhere from 6:30pm to 11pm). That being said, the tour is simply gorgeous. If you are looking to hike through the rainforest and stop and look for all the animals and have a super knowledgeable and fun guide, this tour is 100% for you. But if you’re like me and you’re looking for something less active (and maybe a little more look and a little less listen) and this caught your eye, don’t be fooled. This is not for the faint of heart (or lungs).
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Louise
Mar 4, 2020
Interesting - Bus, driver, guide: great. Restaurants: food was excellent for both lunch and the buffet for dinner. Boat ride, rainforest/hanging bridge (they were accommodating for my walking issues, they had a scooter but it broke down so we just did a 1 loop and 1 bridge(I was OK with that): great saw many birds, monkeys. Spring: nice place but artificial pools were not hot- they say they pump the water from the hot spring into the pool, but the pools were warmish and all the same temperature.
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Marcie
Jun 7, 2023
Boring tourist trap tour - Way longer than 14 hours. Boat ride was okay - got some cool shots of the volcano. Which is the ONLY reason I’m giving this 2 stars. The rainforest walk was so corny. Prob would be awesome for a 5 year old. The hot springs were basically hot tubs and no you don’t get to see the volcano at dinner. Overall - just not worth it. Find a private tour guide and skip this tourist trap snoozefest.
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1210kathleenw
Jun 22, 2021
Disappointed - They did not pick us at our allotted time and Viator did not reply to my emails I. A timely manner. Very disappointed in the lack of communication
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