Description
Last updated on June 19th, 2024 at 06:17 am 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 before spending an evening relaxing in hot springs? 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 spend the afternoon 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!
Last but not least, we will visit the Baldi Hot Springs to soak in the natural pools and have an enjoyable dinner.
Additional details
- This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run. Please contact us to inquire about tour availability if your travel group is comprised of less than the tour operator’s required minimum number of participants.
Minimum/maximum age/weight/height/other requirements
- Children must be at least 5 years old to participate.
- It is recommended that individuals older than 75 years should not participate in this tour.
- Closed shoes are required for the hanging bridges portion of this tour. Sandals or other open shoes are not allowed to be worn during the hanging bridges portion of this tour.
What to bring for tour participation
- Comfortable clothing
- Comfortable closed-toe footwear for walking (flip flops, sandals, and other open-toe shoes are not permitted for the hanging bridges portion of this tour)
- Light rain jacket
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Cash for souvenirs, towels, lockers, bar purchases
Related reading
- Are you a member of the DIY Costa Rica community? If so, see our pick for Best Hanging Bridge
- Familiar with our blog? Read our related blog post: Which Costa Rica Hanging Bridges Are The Best? Comparing 4 Popular Hanging Bridge Sites In Arenal And Monteverde
- Familiar with our blog? Read our related blog post: A Step-By-Step Guide (Literally!) To Costa Rica’s Arenal Hanging Bridges
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Have you experienced the above tour? If so, please let us (and other Costa Rica travelers) know what you thought about it below. Pura vida!