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Highlights
Hike close to the Arenal Volcano, walk on the trails of petrified lava
See incredible views of Lake Arenal and the volcano from an observation point
Explore the rainforest at the foot of the Arenal Volcano
Learn more about the history, geological formation and cycles of the volcano
Itinerary
Picture yourself standing at the foot of the mighty Arenal Volcano, one of Central America’s most iconic peaks. This guided trip begins with a scenic drive to El Silencio Private Reserve, followed by a moderately challenging 1km walk on volcanic rock trails to reach the closest legal observation point. Listen as your guide shares fascinating stories about Arenal’s eruptions and geological history. After soaking in panoramic views of the volcano and Arenal Lake, continue through regenerating forests and pockets of rainforest, where wildlife sightings—toucans, monkeys, wild boars—are common. Your trek concludes with a delicious tropical fruit snack before returning to La Fortuna. This tour stands out for its combination of volcanic exploration and intimate encounters with Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity.
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Amazing views of scenery and wildlife
This is an absolutely incredible tour -- our guide Jason was both very informative and very helpful. He explained the history of the Arenal volcano to us, we took a short hike a small part of the way up the mountain, and then went back down to look at wildlife in the rainforest. We saw spider monkeys, which Jason said are a pretty rare sight, and then a red curacao just walked out onto the trail in front of us! It was an incredible feeling to just be seeing all these animals spontaneously on a nature hike. Speaking of hikes, it is important to be aware that this tour is somewhat physically demanding. There are no extreme parts, just some strenuous walking over very uneven ground, but I think the tour description could do a better job of emphasizing the challenge. At the same time, the tour is extremely convenient in terms of picking you up and dropping you off at your desired location, whether a hotel, hot springs, or somewhere else. Overall, I strongly recommend the Arenal Volcano trip to anyone who is into volcanoes and wildlife and plans to visit the Arenal area.
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By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
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