Arenal Volcano Full-Day Tour: Coffee Tasting, Nature Exploration, and Hot Springs
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767 Ratings
San José
Experience the best of the Arenal Volcano region on a full-day tour from San Jose. Explore nature, taste delicious coffee, and relax in hot springs near the volcano.
Duration: 14 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • La Casa del Café - Travel to the Arenal Volcano area, the most popular touristic region of Costa Rica, and enjoy many of the beauties of the country on this full-day trip. Your tour starts in the morning when you are picked up from your hotel in the San Jose area in an air-conditioned vehicle and you will then travel to Arenal on an alternative route that is more scenic than the regular highway to this popular destination. On the way to Arenal, you will stop in a plantation where you will learn about coffee of Costa Rica, here you will be able to observe the coffee plants and see the workers picking the ripe cherries during the harvest season. Your guide will share information on this important product to the local economy and other important facts (coffee degustation will be provided later in a rustic coffee shop).
What's Included
  • Coffee or Tea with local snacks
  • Entrance Fees
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Professional bilingual guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Services not specified
Additional Information

See more of the Arenal Volcano region with the convenience of a full-day tour from San Jose. Take a scenic route to Arenal with views of farms, rain forests, and small towns. Stop at a coffee plantation and sample coffee, as well as traditional snacks. Stop at a waterfall, look for wildlife, and learn about the Costa Rican Native Culture, then have the afternoon to soak in hot springs set in a lush garden near the Arenal Volcano. Lunch, dinner and coffee tasting are included on this trip.

  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This tour includes man-made hot springs pools, filled with natural thermal water
  • Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation
  • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions
  • Drop off in the Arenal-La Fortuna centrally located hotels is available. Please note that if you choose this option, dinner will not be included in your tour because it’s done in a restaurant on the way back to San Jose. Also, there is an extra charge for drop offs with luggage, but in the case of this tour it doesn’t apply because the cost of the dinner will cover for the drop off charge. If you wish to take this option, you must let us know at the time of booking.
  • This tour has being designed for those people who wish to do a lot of sightseeing in the morning without much effort, have lunch, and then relax in the hot springs for most of the afternoon
  • This tour does not include ziplining/rappelling activities (The stop at Go Adventure Park is for the Indigenous presentation only)
Location
San José
Centrally located San Jose hotels. Hotel pickups commence at 7:00 a.m.approximately; the exact pickup time for your tour will be advised on a reconfirmation message.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Expedition206867
May 14, 2024
Highly recommended - We had an excellent experience with Steven. We saw tucons, humming birds, iguanas, vultures, and sloths. The ziplining experience was breathtaking and the hotsprings relaxing. Our guide Steven was helpful, considerate, ans went out of the way to make us feel comfortable.
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617andrewr
May 11, 2024
Great trip with lots to see and do - We had a great time with excellent guide - Steven - and driver Randall. Lots to see and do and very informative throughout. We were fortunate enough to see the volcano in all its glory and had great lunch and dinner. Highly recommended
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Mirinap2021
May 3, 2024
Amazing tour to volcano & hotsprings COSTA RICO - harlem was an amazing tour guide! he was so down to earth and friendly with everyone in the group! very informative, definitely recommend to everyone!
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812jairom
Apr 29, 2024
Pura vida!! - I recently embarked on a tour in Costa Rica with Christian and Harlem as our guides. It was an unforgettable adventure filled with breathtaking scenery, thrilling activities, and insightful knowledge about the local culture and environment. Christian and Harlem's expertise and passion for Costa Rica were evident throughout, making every moment memorable with their storytelling and genuine love for their country.
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Glenysp628
Apr 29, 2024
Full day Excursion - Harlem and Christian were awesome. Great full day experience. I recommend this excursion you’ll definitely get your money’s worth
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Sunshine446980
Apr 29, 2024
Arenal volcano tour - Richard our tour guide was amazing, he was well versed and knowledgeable, fun and very nice. We had a great time and we definitely recommend this tour.
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Mykaelas2024
Apr 28, 2024
La Fortuna Tour - We had a great time during this tour! We had an amazing tour guide and experience. Would definitely recommend! Perfect for a whole day trip.
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Vatinelu
Apr 28, 2024
Arenal and so much more! - Thanks to Harlem I spent an amazing day, full of tips, informations and beautiful views. Lots of interesting activities and good food!
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334mega
Apr 28, 2024
Costa Rica — La Fortuna es hermosa! - A great way to see A LOT of Costa Rica in one day! Harlen was a GREAT tour guide and Christian navigated the roads like an absolute PRO! Many thanks!
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Efren
Apr 28, 2024
Excellent tour with Harlem. - It was great, recommended with Harlem, everything was very nice and very informative, the tour was excellent, you have to try it, especially the hot springs. I forgot my shorts and they took me to buy one
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