Arenal Volcano Full-Day Tour: Coffee Tasting, Nature Exploration, and Hot Springs
4.9
749 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
4.9
(749 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
X6912wrgeorgem
Mar 11, 2024
Spring break 2024 - Our tour guide Fernando was very informative. Very creative and really made our bus ride enjoyable. Our family enjoyed every minute. Will definitely come back for more of Costa Rica.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
143leidam
Mar 11, 2024
Amazing time - He was a excellent driver and help my family get off the bus and on the bus. He was very kind and funny and he was a fast driver.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
G1577exnathaliam
Mar 11, 2024
The experience of a lifetime!! - The ride was amazing!!! Tour guide was very interactive and was just amazing all around. Took us to some beautiful places.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
G3614dbandym
Mar 11, 2024
Best costa rica experience - Experience was amazing, our guide knew a lot of information and was energetic about everything! All the spots had an amazing view
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Sebastianms5506ye
Mar 11, 2024
Good - I liked his mood and vibe. Would go with him next time. He takes us wherever it tells us but also waits and never rushes. 10/10
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Adielm35
Mar 11, 2024
Wished the day never ended !! - The tour was amazing with Mr . Fernando who went above and beyond to explain everything you need to know here in CR. He was kind, friendly , and extremely knowledgeable .
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Nishan_a
Mar 11, 2024
Wonderful experience - Saw everything in the tour description. Long tour from San Jose but well worth the experience. Our tour guide Augustin went above and beyond making the tour an enjoyable experience. He is great photographer and gave me valuable tips how to get wild life photography. We were not rushed at all. Gave enough time to get souvenirs and local products. If you’re not going in the zip line, the time spent at the hot springs may feel little too long. Food was not from cozy restaurants but the quality and taste was excellent. A knowledgeable guide with nice attitude and a responsible driver made all the difference. Highly recommend this tour.
Review provided by Viator
Marschara
Mar 8, 2024
A must experience - Angie was amazing! She provided us with all the information necessary so that we could really experience Costa Rica. Will went to every spot so we could see sloths and every experience to be one of a kind. I recommend taking their tour.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Saasyj2000
Mar 8, 2024
Arenal Tour - Our tour guide Angie and Will were great! They went above and beyond to ensure our experience was top tier. I would recommend this tour to anyone coming to Costa Rica. 10/10 would definitely recommend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
604cheskas
Mar 8, 2024
MI EXPERIENCA FAVORITA - Angie and Will were amazing! Angie was welcoming and eager to show us tourist spots and Will was not only a great help, but a great driver! They informed of us so many places, and even went the extra mile to go check if they were sloths and other animals along our route. We felt safe and, as a group, excited once Angie informed us about our itinerary and upon arriving at the different locations the spots were beautiful and the food was delicious (not to mention great portions)! Angie was able to direct our attention to both sides of the vehicle prior to passing the sites so we all had a great time looking out; we even stopped at some points to get out to take better photos. DO NOT FORGET TO PACK SLIPPERS/SLIDES FOR THE HOT SPRINGS, which were actually hot btw. We didn't hike but we did get a chance to see the volcanoe at paradise. 11/10 would recommend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
minimum 2 guests
-
up to 15 guests
2
Adult
May 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today