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Last updated on January 1st, 2024 at 12:25 pm EST

The tour operator will decide whether the Volcano Tour portion of the Arenal Highlights Tour will be run at Arenal 1968 or the Arenal Volcano National Park.

Want to spend an unforgettable day hiking through the lush Costa Rican rainforest and witnessing three of the most famous sites in the Arenal, La Fortuna area of Costa Rica? Check out this Arenal Highlights COMBO Tour.

Start your day as you hike across the 2-mile Arenal Hanging Bridges and see the jungle from high above the forest floor. Your naturalist guide will teach you about Costa Rican culture, history, while you experience what we like to call “nature therapy.” Immerse yourself in nature while you try to spot different species of plants, animals, and birds for approx. 2.5 hrs along the way. Appreciate the wildlife as you cross the 15 different bridges, 6 of them are hanging. These trails bring you as close as you’d ever hope to see the rainforest and its inhabitants, as well as give you access to see stunning views of the rainforest and mountains.

After your adventure on the hanging bridges, you will head to either the Arenal Volcano 1968 Park or the Arenal Volcano National Park. Hike for 1.5-2 hours, the perfect amount of time for a leisurely and informative hike with one of our naturalist guides! We’ll head through the jungle, hiking through well-groomed, easy trails that skirt the base of the Arenal Volcano.

Next, you’ll head to our very own Hunters & Gatherers restaurant where you will get to try delicious Costa Rican food that makes you feel good. There are plenty of vegetarian options, gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan options too. You’ll love this fresh, amazing meal in one of La Fortuna’s secret hangouts near the El Salto waterfall.

Then, you’ll finish the day at the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall. When you reach the entrance, you will have time to change into your bathing suit in case you want to cool off in the cool pools that flow from the waterfall. This is sure to be a good workout as there are 500 steps to get down to the waterfall, and 500 to get back up! When you reach the bottom, you’ll have an opportunity to take lots of pictures and swim in the cool waters of one of the largest and most breathtaking waterfalls in Arenal!