Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
Overview
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14 hours
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Explore several attractions and sites on this full-day Arenal Volcano Combo Tour from San Jose. Enjoy views of waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforests, plantations, and wildlife on the way to Arenal. Learn about Costa Rican Coffee and food; taste some of the best coffee in the world and Costa Rican authentic cuisine. Do zip lining & rappelling in the rainforest and learn about the indigenous culture of Costa Rica. Relax in the thermal mineral waters of the Arenal Hot Springs at the base of the volcano, near the town of La Fortuna. Lunch and dinner are included.
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
Minimum age to participate is 5 years
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour includes man-made hot springs pools, filled with natural thermal water
The total tour duration includes the travel time, lunch and dinner
Drop off in the La Fortuna area hotels is available (dinner will not be included if choosing this option)
If you are bringing children on the tour (ages 5 to 12), you must inform us in advance so we can prepare the required safety equipment for them
Not recommended for participants with knee problems or other walking problems
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Discover several beauties of Costa Rica in a single day, on this Arenal Volcano Mega Combo Tour. You will be picked up in the morning from your San Jose Hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Then drive along the less-traveled “scenic route” to Arenal, with great views of volcanoes, plantations, waterfalls, jungles, and local towns. En route to Arenal, stop in a coffee plantation where your guide will show you the coffee plants, and will give you a briefing about coffee in Costa Rica (coffee degustation will be provided in a rustic restaurant later on).
Continue your tour with a stop at the famous La Paz Waterfall, one of the most famous natural attractions in Costa Rica. At this attraction, you will be able to admire the pristine Rainforest environment that surrounds the waterfall, and you will have the chance to take pictures of it for a few minutes.
What‘s Included
Coffee or Tea with local snacks
Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees
Lunch
Dinner
Professional Bilingual Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)
Gratuities
Services not specified
Pickup points
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Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
Pickup included
Reviews
3,546 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic experience and perfectly organized.
Jet07231818909,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience. We saw sloths, toucan, hummingbirds and many more animals. Victor and Alex were great tour guides. Hot springs were extremely nice. The volcano was beautiful and the waterfalls were amazing. It was a full day but well worth it. Couldn't possibly have done all of this on our own.
Book this tour!
Len26,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friend and I had a great time on this tour! It was well paced with stops to see the waterfall and various wildlife along the way. We were fortunate to see sloths, iguanas, and a toucan! Alex was vibrant, energetic, and full of knowledge about Costa Rica. He made the tour even more worth it. The hot springs were a great way to wrap up the day. Special shout out to our driver Victor too, he navigated through the fog, wind, and rain on these windy mountain roads with ease and expertise.
Great Experience
386xj,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a great time on this excursion! We had wonderful meals and a snack. Our guide Fernando was very knowledgeable and friendly. Our driver was also great and friendly. If your are looking to learn more about Costa Rica, have a great adventure with a bit or adrenaline I highly recommend this tour. It was definitely worth the money.
Best tour ever
R9497SKsamk,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fernando was great as guide he coordinated everything and I highly recommend this tour. And everything has been great as an experience .
Fantastic
magdalenagL9904YB,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was super exciting and very interesting to spend all day with Fernando The driver also took us safely back there and then Thank you very much!!!
Made our trip to Costa Rica 10/10
dallasbrown1,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Truly an amazing experience. The guide Steven and driver Jeffry were the absolute best. The guide was extremely knowledgeable, personable, accommodating and made all the difference. Honestly don’t know how Jeffrey managed that drive in the dark (at times) and with a stick shift. We will never forget this day and the kindness of both of them. We appreciate them so much!
A Costa Rican Day with Kenneth
kristenotto971,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time on our tour! Kenneth is the most amazing tour guide, and he made the day fly by. We had a great view of the Arenal volcano, stopped at a waterfall and a coffee plantation, saw a variety of birds, as well as many sloths, and iguanas. We loved zip lining and visiting the thermal pools. The restaurants that he took us to for lunch and dinner had great food. I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to really get a good idea of the Costa Rican culture. Ask for Kenneth!
COSTA RICA TRIP
Matthew A,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent driver and guide, highly recommend traveling with them. Great atmosphere and attitude. Great guidance all around Costa Rica.
If you only have one day in Costa Rica, do this tour!
swtmas,,Jan 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was an absolute highlight of my time in Costa Rica, and I cannot recommend it enough, especially if you only have one day in the country. The amount of variety packed into a single day is incredible, and every moment was so much fun. Our guide, Fernando, was simply outstanding. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, and passionate about Costa Rica. He went deep into the country’s history and geography, constantly asking thoughtful questions that made us think and truly retain what we were learning. Thanks to him, this wasn’t just a tour, it was an enriching learning experience! We started the day at Doka Coffee Farm, where we learned so much about coffee production. We even got to pick coffee beans and see what they’re like on the inside. Learning not only about the process, but also about the people who pick the beans, made the experience especially meaningful. Now, every time I drink coffee, I’ll think back to this visit. We then visited two beautiful waterfalls and stopped at a viewpoint where we enjoyed free coffee and an empanada, such a nice touch. Throughout the day, we saw an amazing variety of flora and fauna, including sloths, toucans, iguanas, and coatimundis. After a delicious lunch, we headed off for the zipline adventure, which was a blast. We did seven ziplines, rappelled down into the riverbank, and also learned about the Maleku Tribe culture, which added a unique cultural dimension to the adventure. We ended the day perfectly with a relaxing soak at Paradise Hot Springs, followed by dinner on the way back to San José. Fernando truly made this experience unforgettable, and I’m incredibly grateful to him for making my stay in Costa Rica so enriching and enjoyable. If you’re considering this tour, do it. You won’t regret it.
Long trip, but it was worth it.
OnAir365748,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fernando was a great and engaging tour guide. The information he shared was useful and more importantly he kept you informed about what to expect throughout the trip. I will definetly take another trip with him as a guide.
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