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Day Trips from Playa Hermosa

Reach Costa Rica’s icons: day trips from Playa Hermosa head to the mighty Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna hot springs, the wildlife-rich Palo Verde river safari, and even across the border to Nicaragua. Big-adventure days from your Guanacaste base.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
4.8(2,512)·11 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
4.9(1,833)·9 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
San Jose
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
4.9(1,578)·14 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling from La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling from La Fortuna
4.9(1,081)·3 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour
La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour
4.9(739)·10 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna
4.7(641)·2 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour
4.9(534)·8 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Arenal Highlights: Hanging Bridges, Waterfall & Volcano
La Fortuna
Full-Day Arenal Highlights: Hanging Bridges, Waterfall & Volcano
4.9(382)·9 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna ATV Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views
La Fortuna
La Fortuna ATV Adventure with Mud Mask and Arenal Volcano Views
4.6(312)·3 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
Zipline Tour in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano Views
La Fortuna
Zipline Tour in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano Views
5.0(297)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Morning Arenal Volcano Hike, Lunch & Natural Hot Springs River
La Fortuna
Morning Arenal Volcano Hike, Lunch & Natural Hot Springs River
4.8(289)·6 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Rafting Class II-III and Zipline Tour from La Fortuna and Arenal
La Fortuna
Rafting Class II-III and Zipline Tour from La Fortuna and Arenal
5.0(271)·9 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Half-Day Tour with La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano Hike
La Fortuna
Half-Day Tour with La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano Hike
4.9(104)·7 hours
from$170/ person
via Viator
The Discovery Adventures ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna
The Discovery Adventures ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano
4.8(87)·3 hours
from$119/ person
via Viator
Arenal Hanging Bridges, Volcano Hike & Hotsprings Tour with Lunch
La Fortuna
Arenal Hanging Bridges, Volcano Hike & Hotsprings Tour with Lunch
4.6(76)·8 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Top 3 Activities Tour in Arenal La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Full-Day Top 3 Activities Tour in Arenal La Fortuna
5.0(20)·9 hours
from$180/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano Hike from La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano Hike from La Fortuna
4.6(17)·4 hours
from$71/ person
via Viator
Shared Lake Crossing from La Fortuna de Arenal to Monteverde
La Fortuna
Shared Lake Crossing from La Fortuna de Arenal to Monteverde
5.0(8)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Costa Rican Wildlife Palo Verde National Park river safari cruise
Playa Hermosa
Costa Rican Wildlife Palo Verde National Park river safari cruise
5.0(4)·7 hours
from$285/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcan Fortuna Waterfall Baldi Hot Springs from Guanacaste
Liberia
Arenal Volcan Fortuna Waterfall Baldi Hot Springs from Guanacaste
5.0(3)·12 hours
from$195/ person
via Viator
Shared Lake Crossing from Monteverde to La Fortuna de Arenal
Puntarenas
Shared Lake Crossing from Monteverde to La Fortuna de Arenal
4.7(3)·3 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Lake Arenal Crossing from La Fortuna to/from Monteverde
La Fortuna
Lake Arenal Crossing from La Fortuna to/from Monteverde
5.0(2)·4 hours
from$50/ person
via Viator
Shuttle Service La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano) to Puerto Viejo, Talamanca, CR.
La Fortuna
Shuttle Service La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano) to Puerto Viejo, Talamanca, CR.
5.0(1)·4 hours
from$87/ person
via Viator
The Rio Celeste And Tenorio Volcano Hike from Playa Hermosa- Tamarindo Guanacaste
La Fortuna
The Rio Celeste And Tenorio Volcano Hike from Playa Hermosa- Tamarindo Guanacaste
9 hours
from$128/ person
via Viator

Day Trips & Arenal in Playa Hermosa — FAQ

Can you visit Arenal Volcano from Playa Hermosa?
Yes — full-day trips reach the Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna area, with hot springs and waterfalls, about 3 hours away.
What is the Palo Verde river safari?
Palo Verde is a wildlife-rich national park where boat safaris on the Tempisque River spot crocodiles, monkeys and birds.
What are the best day trips from Playa Hermosa?
Top trips include Arenal Volcano, Rio Celeste, the Palo Verde river safari, and Rincon de la Vieja.

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