Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
Overview
Available languages
14 hours
Mobile ticket
See more of the Arenal Volcano region with the convenience of a full-day tour from San Jose. Take a scenic route to Arenal with views of farms, rain forests, and small towns. Stop at a coffee plantation and sample coffee, as well as traditional snacks. Stop at a waterfall, look for wildlife, and learn about the Costa Rican Native Culture, then have the afternoon to soak in hot springs set in a lush garden near the Arenal Volcano. Lunch, dinner and coffee tasting are included on this trip.
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour includes man-made hot springs pools, filled with natural thermal water
Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions
Drop off in the Arenal-La Fortuna centrally located hotels is available. Please note that if you choose this option, dinner will not be included in your tour because it’s done in a restaurant on the way back to San Jose. Also, there is an extra charge for drop offs with luggage, but in the case of this tour it doesn’t apply because the cost of the dinner will cover for the drop off charge. If you wish to take this option, you must let us know at the time of booking.
This tour has being designed for those people who wish to do a lot of sightseeing in the morning without much effort, have lunch, and then relax in the hot springs for most of the afternoon
This tour does not include ziplining/rappelling activities (The stop at Go Adventure Park is for the Indigenous presentation only)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Coffee or Tea with local snacks
Entrance Fees
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Dinner
Professional bilingual guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)
Gratuities
Services not specified
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Travel to the Arenal Volcano area, the most popular touristic region of Costa Rica, and enjoy many of the beauties of the country on this full-day trip. Your tour starts in the morning when you are picked up from your hotel in the San Jose area in an air-conditioned vehicle and you will then travel to Arenal on an alternative route that is more scenic than the regular highway to this popular destination. On the way to Arenal, you will stop in a plantation where you will learn about coffee of Costa Rica, here you will be able to observe the coffee plants and see the workers picking the ripe cherries during the harvest season. Your guide will share information on this important product to the local economy and other important facts (coffee degustation will be provided later in a rustic coffee shop).
Continue your tour with a visit to the famous La Paz Waterfall, where you will stop on the side of the road for a few minutes to take pictures of this popular attraction surrounded by lush tropical rainforest.
Options
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day tour from San Jose
Pickup included
Reviews
1,229 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Long but wonderful day....
Laura P,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Long but wonderful day. Steven and Luis were so kind and helpful. We saw so many great sites, wildlife, learned about coffee and the country and enjoyed the hot springs. Definitely recommend!
The best tour, with the best guide!!
Avalon E,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Alex was amazing! He really made our experience educational and so fun! The van driver was also so kind and amazing!
best tour ever
sabinemR5958KK,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00amazing tour guide and amazing driver.t friend and i had the best time ever. he had so much knowledge on the culture and provinces.
It was lovely and so many...
Sandra K,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was lovely and so many cool experiences. I am going to think about the coffee I had at the coffee plantation forever.
Amazing Tour
berylo457,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Trip was amazing Fernando was so knowledgeable about Costa Rica kept everyone engaged trip was well paced I highly recommend
Steven was amazing and...
Shekena D,
Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Steven was amazing and accommodating so much information and sites on the tour this was great!!!!!!!!! Would recommend this activity
The best tour!!! Highly recommend!!!!
Y1010JWrodneyb,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent time. Our guide Fernando spoke fantastic English and was extremely knowledgeable about Costa Rican culture, history, and surrounding areas. He even kept us entertained and engaged the whole way there. The hot springs were amazing and relaxing. We got waaaay more than what we paid for. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone!!!! Absolutely loved the vibe and all the things in between. A+++
Fernando gave us a great experience
986magdalab,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An Incredible Experience! This tour was absolutely amazing! It was a bit long, but worth every single minute. Fernando was excellent—knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about what he does. I learned so much and truly enjoyed every part of the experience. I would definitely do it again and highly recommend it to anyone considering this tour!
Pura Vida
Tourist44294818328,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, good views, lots of nature, and the best, the knowledge and expertise of Fernando, our authentically bilingual guide.
Great experience
raom754,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time. Thanks to our guide Mr Feramdo and our driver for an excellent job. Mr Fernando also helped us with our dietary preferences. He engaged all tour participants with lively discussions about the culture, economy, geography, and native Indian tribes.
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