Tours/La Fortuna/Afternoon Arenal Volcano Tour & Natural Hot Springs River
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Afternoon Arenal Volcano Tour & Natural Hot Springs River

4.7(283)La Fortuna1 hour
VIATOR4.5(45)TRIPADVISOR4.8(238)

Description

Spend your afternoon exploring two of La Fortuna’s most iconic experiences—Arenal Volcano and its rejuvenating natural hot springs. Begin your journey with a guided hike around the base of the magnificent Arenal Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s most famous landmarks. As you walk through lush rainforest trails, your guide will share fascinating stories of the volcano’s history and point out local wildlife, including tropical birds, monkeys, and other creatures that inhabit the area. After your adventure-filled hike, unwind in a serene natural hot springs river, where you can soak in the warm, mineral-rich waters. Surrounded by tropical scenery, this is the perfect way to relax and let the soothing waters melt away any tension, offering a peaceful end to your day. Highlights: Afternoon hike around the base of Arenal Volcano Learn about the volcano's history and spot wildlife Relax in a natural hot springs river Ideal for those seeking adventure followed by peaceful relaxation

Tour Options

Afternoon Arenal Volcano Tour & Natural Hot Springs River
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

180 min

You visit the west side of the Volcano where all the nature trails are located

Admission included40 min

Highlights: Afternoon hike around the base of Arenal Volcano Learn about the volcano's history and spot wildlife Relax in a natural hot springs river Ideal for those seeking adventure followed by peaceful relaxation

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Driver/guide

What's included

Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Driver/guide
Not included
Towel
Bottled water

Pickup Locations & Times

Pick up included for hotels located in a radio of 6 kms from La Fortuna Central Park. Lost Iguana Hotel, Arenal Observatory Lodge, TheSprings Resort, Arenal Lodge and Hotels in this area is not included(extra fee pay onsite applies for these hotels or places near by, please check cost as it may varies depending on amount of people) Pick up in EL Castillo or Chachagua area is not included , meeting poitn will be the entrance of the Arenal Ecological Park( please contact us to confirm meeting time) Pick in airbnbs or apartments not included if you are in one of those please meet us at pick point mentioned on pick up details

Traveller Ratings

4.7
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Important Information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Reviews(283)

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Scenic34131057381
June 21, 2026
Muchas Gracias!

Josue was very kind and informative. I was the only one who booked on that day, I'm glad they didn't cancel I had a private tour. Muchas gracias!

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alexpE9681DP
June 19, 2026
Nice tour

Jason was very friendly and did the tour funny, fresco de guanábana was delicious

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SoultrainB
June 5, 2026
20% of the lucky ones!

While I enjoyed the hike, it’s not for those that aren’t used to at least some moderate exercise if you want to keep up with the group. Norlan was our guide and while we unfortunately didn’t get a lot of wildlife to view on the hike, he was very knowledgeable about the plant life and vegetation so we were entertained as we hiked up. The view at the top of the blue trail was stunning and if you want to see the new peak of Volcano Arenal, this was the tour to be on. According to Norlan, we were a part of a small 20% of people that get to see the volcano so clearly even when it was raining. The hot springs were significantly cold (this could have been due to the consistent rainfall in the area. Norlan even provided a volcanic ash mask to use while in the hot springs. We unfortunately couldn’t stay long because it was about to storm. But overall, it was a very pleasant experience.

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olgat168
May 20, 2026
Norlan is the best!!

Fantastic experience doing the volcano walk with Norlan. The walk takes place in Parque Ecológico volcán Arenal. The route itself was pretty short (although it is uphill/with steps) and there was a lot of time to learn about the geography of Costa Rica, geology of the volcano and the story of the 1968 eruption, as well as look at many interesting plants, and of course admire the volcano. There are not as many animals but we did see a few birds and a coati up close. Norlan was extremely kind, engaging and knowledgeable. After the walk we spent about half an hour at the free hot springs El Choyin. One of the highlights of my time in La Fortuna - thanks Norlan !

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isabelleaV6774QE
May 20, 2026
A great experience at Arenal Volcano

I had a wonderful time with my guide, Mikhaël, who was incredibly kind and attentive throughout the tour. Since people cancelled at the last minute, I unexpectedly enjoyed a private tour experience. Everything was perfectly organized, and we were able to take our time with each activity. We even had the chance to spot a white hawk and a macaw! I would definitely recommend this activity with Arenal Jungle Tour.

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Aurora_G
April 22, 2026
Amazing experience. Long...

Amazing experience. Long uphill hike so wearing comfortable hiking shoes recommended. We had great weather and our guide was wonderful. We were able to see Arenal without any cloud coverage which was apparently not very common.

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aashthab2022
March 23, 2026
Great

Updated our experience on the spot great team !

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T8433EZesthero
February 21, 2026
Norlan is the Best !

We did the volcano hike with guide Norlan and he completely transformed our experience. He explained many things about the flora and fauna of the ecological park and shared some of the volcano’s history, which made everything very interesting. The hike ended with a delicious lunch. After lunch, we didn’t feel very well, and our guide was extremely attentive and kindly asked the driver to take us back. Thank you Norlan and to the driver William for providing such excellent service! We highly recommend them

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Fabiola U
January 27, 2026
Amazing.

Very good guide, it was a good experience although it rained a lot and we couldn't see the volcano up close, but eventually we loved it

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Madhavi_C
December 26, 2025
Disappointing tour

The tour pickup was late by 45 mins with no communication , wasn’t sure if they were picking us or not . Then wasted more time my joking around and loud speaking by the group guide (Joesph) , no animals were to be found except we saw a marmot like animal and a Toucan towards the end . Then got dropped off at the hot springs in pitch dark , nothing to be seen and overcrowded . Very disappointed with the tour

Operator response

Hi, we are really sorry that the tour was not as expected. We apologize for this situation and invite you to comunicate with us. My name is Pablo and will be a pleasure to assist you marketing@jungletourscr.com

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