Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Day Trip from Guanacaste

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

12 hours

Mobile ticket

Start the day with an energizing breakfast at Café Macadamia, right next to the Arenal Lake. Catch impressive views of Arenal Volcano while surrounded by Costa Rica’s scenic landscape on this full-day trip from Guanacaste. Take a walk through the rainforest of Arenal Volcano and the hanging bridges of Mistico Park, as you learn about the flora and fauna of the diverse ecosystem. Then, spend the afternoon relaxing in the mineral Hot Springs and enjoy a typical Costarrican lunch.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Note: please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Please bring a swimsuit for the hot springs

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Lunch

Breakfast

Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide

Hotel pickup and drop-off (Hotel Dreams Las Mareas is not included)

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off from/to Hotel Dreams Las Mareas

What To Expect

Liberia

Know as the "white city" Liberia is the capital of Guanacaste and the main city in the North Pacific side of the country.

•Admission Not Applicable

Café Macadamia is the best restaurant in Arenal Volcano lake. People from all over Costa Rica and from around the world travel to this place to taste the amazing food with the best view of the Arenal Volcano Lake. In here we will have breakfast

1 hour•Admission Included

Options

From Tamarindo/Flamingo Area

Tamarindo/Flamingo Hotels: Pick up in hotels like: JW Marriott, Occidental, Diria, Westin, W, Margaritaville, Sugar Beach, Casa Camaleon, or Airbnbs.
Pickup included

From Papagayo/Coco/Riu Area

Papagayo and Coco Hotels: Pick up in: Ocotal, Riu Hotels, Coco & Hermosa Beach, Secrets, Occidental, Planet Hollywood, Andaz, Four Seasons, or Airbnbs.
Pickup included

Reviews

4.60

184 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

143

Worthy 12 hour Day!
Tanisha K,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The walk through Mystic Park was adventurous. The Hanging Bridges were breathe taking from the view. The Hot Springs were beautiful and relaxing. The breakfast and lunch were good. Very different cuisine from what I’m use to. Our driver and tour guide were the best. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and kept us laughing. It was worth the 12 hour day.
Highly Recommended
Yancy H,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The driver was expert level and the guide was very knowledgeable. The breakfast was great to start the day, beans and rice were seasoned perfectly. Tour of the volcano was great, it didn't rain until after we were sitting for lunch. Dip in the hot springs after all the walking was much needed. Lunch right under the volcano was breathtaking, and the food did not disappoint.
Highly recommend this...
Maggie W,
Jun 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Highly recommend this tour and guide. The personal guide through the mystico rain forest was amazing. He was so knowledgeable and can spot an animal so quickly. The breakfast was amazing at cafe macadamia. The best meal we had in Costa Rica. The view at lunch of the Arenal volcano was priceless. Overall excellent day trip with excellent tour guides. Prepare for a long day.
Amazing experience if you have not done this tour, i highly recommend!
Dylan D,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It is a long day but worth it. The views of Arenal Volcano and the tour through the rain forest was amazing. We saw so much and the tour guide was very informative.
The tour was very...
Kelly F,
May 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The tour was very well-planned and executed. The schedule included breakfast and lunch, which served to break up the relatively long day. Speaking of long days, it was great to have someone else do the driving to the volcano area, since it was about 3.5 hours each way from the Coco Beach area. Our driver, Rudy, was pleasant and attentive on the often narrow and winding roads. When we got to the volcano, our guide, Jose, led us on a very informative hike around the area. He pointed out many bugs and plants and animals that we would have easily missed. He was very well informed and seemed to be genuinely interested in what we were looking at and in helping us to understand the same. Breakfast and lunch were very good and at nice locations. The stop at the hot springs was a nice change of pace in the afternoon. All in all, a very good trip. Highly recommended!