Tours and Activities > Arenal Volcano La Fortuna > Arenal Volcano Hike and Hot Springs with meal tour
Hike through old lava fields and secondary rainforest to a spectacular viewpoint overlooking Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal. Afterwards, head to the hot springs resort of your choice to unwind in their relaxing pools and enjoy a delicious meal to end the day.
Duration
6 Hours
Transportation
Included
Certified
Tour Guide
Mytanfeet
Customer Service
Description
This tour offers a unique opportunity to walk through the remnants of the 1968 Arenal Volcano eruption. Your guide will lead you through solidified lava fields and rocks, up to an impressive observation platform for unobstructed views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal.
You'll learn about the power of volcanoes, how they shape our landscapes, the history of La Fortuna and importance of Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica's short history.
After the hike, you'll be taken to the hot springs resort of your choice to soak in the natural mineral waters and hot springs pool. Lunch or dinner is included.
Ecotermales Hot Springs: Ecotermales has several relaxing hot spring pools of varying temperatures and lush gardens. Has two swim up bars and a couple small waterfalls.
Paradise Hot Springs: Paradise Hot Springs has 5 pool areas, 2 Jacuzzis with waterfalls and a swim up bar.
El Choyin Hot Springs: They have a pool and bathing areas in the natural river so you have the chance to enjoy both.
Starting $146 USD
per adult
Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Highlights
- 2 hour hike and 3+ hours at the hot springs.
- Learn about the 1968 Arenal volcano eruption.
- Walk through solidified lava rocks and fields.
- Enjoy unobstructed views of Lake Arenal and Arenal Volcano
- Lunch or dinner included at the hot springs resort.
What is Included?
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be given upon tour booking.
- Tour must be prepaid in full to book.
- Minimum age for this tour is 5 years old.
- These are shared experiences.
- Mininmum 2 adults booking the tour to operate.
- Morning tour pick-up around 7:30-8:30 AM. Afternoon tour pick-up around 1:30-2:30 PM.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking clothes and shoes, swim suit, and a change of clothes
- Rain jacket/poncho in rainy season.
- Sunscreen, hat and insect repellent.
Booking Form
We offer a 7% discount for adults and children for this tour. Our prices include all Costa Rican taxes and we never charge booking fees. What you see is exactly what you'll pay. While other websites might show lower initial prices, they often add taxes and fees at the end, Mytanfeet believes in transparent pricing from the start.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do I need to walk on this tour?
The entire length of the volcano hike is around 3 kilometers or 1.9 miles. The walking time is around 2 hours as the pace is slow, since guide will stop at various points of interests along the way and share facts about the volcano and surrounding area.
You will walk about an hour to the viewpoint, stay there for about 20-30 minutes before continuing to finish the walk. The trail is a loop.
What is the trail like?
It is a well maintained trail, but not fully asphalted or concreted. You need to be able to walk on dirt paths, that go up some steps. The park offers free walking sticks for visitors which you may use, if available.
Is the hike done inside Arenal Volcano National Park?
No. The volcano hike goes to a private reserve that is right next to Arenal Volcano National Park. The reserve offers similar views and a very similar experience as the national park.
What shoes should I wear?
We highly recommend comfortable walking shoes for the volcano hike and then bring sandals for the hot springs. We do not recommend open toed shoes or sandals for the volcano hike.
Will we see any wildlife?
It is always possible, however the park is on the side where the lava flowed down Arenal Volcano and destroyed the rainforests. Though much of it has grown back, it is not a guarantee to see wildlife, but you may see animals like birds and snakes. Your guide will point our any animals he sees.
Which hot springs should I choose?
It depends. You can choose the one solely based on budget if that is your main concern, as all three hot springs resorts are suitable for all visitors. El Choyin does have the unique feature that is has its own path to the natural Tabacon River.
How long do we stay at the hot springs?
You can choose how long you want to stay as the guide will ask you what time you would like to get picked up to go back to your hotel. Most people stay the entire length of around 3 hours but you can go back early if you wish, you just need to inform the guide.
As a meal is included, we recommend to enjoy the hot springs first and then eat when you are finished.
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