Highlights
Explore the amazing Arenal Volcano
Hike through the mysterious Monteverde Cloud Forest
Enjoy nature walks, spot wildlife and relax in natural hot springs
Itinerary
Immerse yourself in Costa Rica’s wild side on the 'Arenal Volcano & Monteverde Cloud Forest' trip—a journey designed for adventurous young adults and experienced travelers alike. Begin in the Arenal region, famous for its imposing volcano and rejuvenating hot springs. Enjoy nature walks, wildlife spotting, and time to soak up the area’s lush beauty. The adventure continues with a scenic Jeep-Boat-Jeep transfer to Monteverde, renowned for its mystical cloud forests and thrilling canopy tours. Hike through fog-laden treetops and experience the region’s unique biodiversity firsthand. The trip’s unique selling point is its combination of two of Costa Rica’s most iconic natural wonders, connected by a memorable, adventure-filled transfer, offering both relaxation and excitement in one seamless tour package.
day 1 - Arrival to San Jose, Costa Rica
You will be welcomed by a representative of Green World Adventures. Then, you will start traveling north, in the direction of the northern plains, where the Arenal Volcano begins to crown. The rich land is covered with different plantations such as pineapple, cassava, bananas, and more. Tonight you can have dinner at the hotel or, if time permits, you may go and explore the village of La Fortuna where you will find many kind of dining options and some nightlife too.
day 2 - Arenal Volcano National Park & Hot springs
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning you will have free time to enjoy the hotel facilities and amenities.
In the afternoon we start with a nature walk and hike in the Arenal Volcano National Park where an expert guide will explain interesting facts about the volcano and its history. There are many chances to see wildlife on the hike and, of course, experience the volcano activity first hand. The trail is easy and your guide will help with spotting and pointing out wildlife as you walk. You will be able to enjoy the rainforest and relax in the natural hot springs near the volcano.
After this walk, you are going to visit the natural hot springs resort where you can relax and have a good time. Dinner is included in this place.
day 3 - Transfer from Arenal to Monteverde with Jeep-Boat-Jeep
Today, you will travel to the inspiring Cloud Forest in a particularly unique way. We will take you on the Jeep-Boat-Jeep across the Arenal Lake to get to Monteverde. You can enjoy spectacular views of the Volcano and find different species of birds while you navigate through the tranquil lake. Our staff will point out the many birds and other animals you may see.
Monteverde has one of the most important protected cloud forests in the world. There are just a few of these forests therefore it is very important to conserve and protect the unique plants and animals found here. You will have the opportunity to explore the forest but also meet the friendly locals who enjoy living in harmony with Mother Nature. The afternoon is at your leisure.
day 4 - Hiking in Monteverde
Today, you will explore the wonderful Monteverde Cloud Forest accompanied by an expert tour guide. Departure from the hotel is early so you will have more opportunities to see wildlife. Upon arrival to the reserve, your guide will choose the best trail to follow depending on the weather and the interest of the participants. The nature and history walk can take between 3 to 6 hours during which you will be able to enjoy the enchanting flora and fauna of the forest.
You will hike part of the 12 Km of trails that are in this private reserve of cloud forest while your guide explains you how animals and plants co-exist on this kind of forest. If you are lucky, you may spot a quetzal, a trogon or the noisy bell-bird. Return to the hotel after the informative hike. The afternoon is again at your leisure.
day 5 - All good things come to an end!
One of our drivers will pick you up at the hotel and take you straight to the International Airport, located just 30 minutes from the hotel, or alternatively, you are off to a new adventure. In Costa Rica you must be at the airport 3 hours prior the departure time.

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Arenal & Monteverde Trip
Overall the trip was great. The excursions and tour guides we had were all excellent. The hotel in Arenal was nice but the hotel in Monteverde did not have air conditioning in the room or a pool. There was some confusion around a couple of the bus transfers. The night we arrived we were told in our communication to look for a driver holding up our name. There was nobody. We contacted GWT on the 24 hour WhatsApp number and after about half an hour were told that we should get a cab and they will look into it on Monday. Eventually we were told that it was a typo in the communication because the actual itinerary did not have a transfer from the airport included. The transfer back to San Jose at the end of the trip turned a 3 hour drive into a long 6 hour one. First we had to switch buses and drivers half way through resulting in over an hour wait at a rest stop. When we got to San Jose the driver brought us to the wrong hotel, due to a system error on their end. I tried texting the WhatsApp line during that time and still haven’t received a response 5 days later. Not a great way to end the trip.
Arenal & Monteverde - 5 days
This was a great trip. The tours were excellent. The guides were knowledgeable. The hotels were great!
Good tour.
Good tour that was very well organized. Transfers were on time and the included tours were fun and interesting.
Very good customer experience!
Trip was well organized. All pick-ups were punctual. Had a great time. Programm could have been more intense. There were some longer breaks which could have been used for additional tours.
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