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Arenal 1968 Trail: Close-up Views of Arenal Volcano and Old Lava Flows
3.9
9 Ratings
San Carlos
Experience the Arenal 1968 Trail and get up close to the majestic Arenal Volcano. Explore old lava flows, volcanic boulders, and witness the power of past eruptions. Book your adventure now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Arenal 1968 Volcano View & Trails - Either walking the path over the Lava Stream of the 1968 eruption, immersed in the forest and nature or celebrating your special occasion, enjoy a unique moment full of scenic beauty in spectacular viewpoints with a 360 ° view of the Arenal Volcano accompanied by the amazing Lake Arenal. Choose between two different trails of medium difficulty surrounded by the beautiful nature characteristic of Costa Rica.
Delve into the uniqueness of the forest and discover the trails resulting from the lava from the Arenal Volcano eruption in 1986. Finally, enjoy the beautiful landscape of La Fortuna de San Carlos, made up of the imposing Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake. The viewpoint is the perfect point to admire the beauty of a panorama that will take your breath away.
What's Included
- Included ticket fee
- All applicable taxes covered
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
The Arenal 1968 Trail’s main attraction is its proximity to the stunning views of Arenal Volcano. You get to see the once molten lava flows, which have now solidified into rock, descending the volcano and reaching the valley. The border of the lava field is dotted with volcanic boulders of varying sizes. It’s fascinating to realize that during eruptions, these rocks were ejected into the atmosphere at speeds reaching up to 2,000 km (1,200 miles) per hour. One particularly large rock left an impressive crater visible from the trail. There are a few different paths to reach these sights.
Note: For safety reasons, hiking trails around Arenal Volcano are confined to areas around the base. Despite no significant activity since 2010, the volcano remains active, known to emit toxic gases and hot steam near its peak.
Location
Arenal Volcano View and Lava Trails
La Fortuna - El Castillo
At the reception of Arenal 1968 Trail Park you will need to give your name and after we will explain you how to do the tour by yourself.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Cateiajonesp
May 21, 2024
Amazing, Adventurous, and Absolutely Beautiful! - I would have never thought to hike a volcano. However, I visited this place for my study abroad trip with Piedmont University. It is an amazing, humbling, and gratifying experience. The view of the volcano is beautiful. The tour gives you three choices for hiking trails. There is an easy and short distance hike, an intermediate hike, and an advanced hike. I took the intermediate one, and it was filled with a few challenges that made me appreciate the adventure. Along the way is a space to stop and grab some beautiful site photos and at the end is a marvelous site filled with beauty, but it also has a restaurant for food and drinks. More than I could have thought to experience. This company really put a lot into making the experience memorable. There are even plant stations at the end of the tour that tell you what the plants can be used for. I loved this adventure!
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1111peterm
Jan 1, 2023
Great volcano views and lush forest - These were well maintained trails with bathrooms and a snack bar. Excellent views of the volcano and up close look at the lava flows made this a worthwhile excursion.
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Don_m
Dec 15, 2022
Great experience. - The hike was more challenging than we expected. You must be sure footed to navigate the lava rocks. We saw howler monkeys around the lake as well.
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Cindyvh7947uw
Aug 5, 2023
Cool trail with lots of beautiful spots! - You will be met at the reception where you will do some work. Then you started your trail. This one is super beautiful! Definitely recommended. Be sure to bring water!
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X4053orjoes
Mar 11, 2023
Lava trail experience - Great scenery for a moderate adventure. Nice hike to just get heart going. You hike the old lava flows for most of the hike. So wear sturdy shoes on the rocky terrain. Beautiful views! At the end you reward yourself with a beverage taking in all of the scenery.
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Sharlenemdiaz
Apr 5, 2024
Waste of my time. Paid for a workout and pain next day. - Took the red trail and did not see any animals. Was a difficult hike up and down continuously lots of rocky trail and sliding dirt. Only thing great was the views of Arenal Volcano Lagos lake was covered in moss. At the end restaurant stop they do not sell water. Just sodas and nothing hydrating.
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