Arenal Volcano Tour & EcoTermales Thermal Pools from San José
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Experience one of Costa Rica’s most iconic destinations on a full-day journey to Arenal Volcano and Ecotermales Hot Springs — the perfect mix of nature, relaxation, and scenic beauty.
Travel through picturesque landscapes and charming rural towns before arriving in La Fortuna, home to the towering Arenal Volcano and lush tropical rainforest. Enjoy stunning viewpoints and learn about the area’s natural history and volcanic wonders.
Then, unwind at Ecotermales Hot Springs, an intimate sanctuary featuring natural thermal pools surrounded by tropical gardens and cascading waterfalls. Soak in soothing volcanic waters, enjoy a peaceful rainforest atmosphere, and take time for quiet relaxation in one of Costa Rica’s most exclusive hot spring retreats.
Ideal for couples, families, and nature lovers, this unforgettable experience blends scenery, serenity, and pure wellness — a perfect way to enjoy the magic of Arenal.
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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If you are travelling with children please let us know their ages, during the booking process.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Sarchi
In Sarchi, you will be able to appreciate many of the art crafts and souvenirs that Costa Rica has to offer. Also you will see the world’s largest ox cart according to the Guinness Book. The cart is 2 stories high, nearly 45 feet long (14 meters) and weighs 4400 lbs. (2 tons), and took 70 days to complete.
La Fortuna de San Carlos
The impressive Arenal Volcano is a magnificent natural wonder that is situated in La Fortuna (The Fortune) of San Carlos, previously assumed to be dormant, until in 1968, when it experienced a major eruption. Now is visited by tourist from all around the world hoping for the opportunity to witness volcanic activity, such as the white plumes of smoke that emanate from the conical shaped behemoth.
What‘s Included
Comidas incluidas: Almuerzo y Cena / Casillero y toalla en las termales
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Professional bilingual Tour guide
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Transportation from hotels located in San Jose and surroundings
Tour operates with a minimum of two passengers
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Arenal Volcano Tour & EcoTermales Thermal Pools from San José
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7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
beautiful sights, hot springs are great
Shiloh R,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00beautiful sights, ecotermales was great, good food (lunch and dinner). i could have gone without the ox cart tour and souvenir shop. the volcano and hot springs part were the highlight.
They have to going to...
Alba M,,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00They have to going to enjoy the trip plus the history about Costa Rica volcano area .plus the forest and spent time at the water thermals is a good experience.
Awesome tour of Costa Rica. ¡Pura Vida!
melissalA2381ZI,,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing day and start to my trip in Costa Rica! First, Mario is an outstanding tour guide. We had a large group but he was incredible - so kind and he taught us a lot of Costa Rican history. We saw the largest ox cart in the world (carts are an important Costa Rican symbol related to the coffee trade), had lunch at an excellent restaurant, saw a beautiful view of the Arenal volcano (cloudy day but still amazing) and ended by relaxing in the volcanic hot springs (resort type atmosphere at Ecotermales) with an upscale buffet. Made lots of sweet new friends from all over the world. Highly recommend this tour and thanks again to Mario who made it even more special!
Wonderful experience....
Nicholas C,,Mar 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience. Eric was our guide and Alex our driver. Both were great. Lot of activities packed in the day but they were all well timed and we were never rushed. There were ample stops for bathroom breaks. We made an unplanned bathroom break half way between the Sarchí and la fortune drive. Ended up at a fruit shop where we had some impromptu fruits. Suggest they add that stop to the tour.
Relaxing day
Denny2696,,Mar 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife an I spent the day there relaxing in the thermal spas. The facility is very well kept and quite enjoyable. The grounds are beautiful and the lockers and bathrooms are spotless. There are numerous pools with varying temperatures and depths. Great place for families.
Great value, beautiful day all around, an experience to remember
E4581YHmichellel,,Jun 4, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing day! Our tour guide, Donald, was knowledgeable, professional, and attentive. Our driver, David, was safe and the tour bus was clean and comfortable. I‘ll admit I thought the stop in Sarchi was going to be an unnecessary tourist trap, but it was a lovely little artisan town and we only spent just enough time there to learn the history of the ox cart’s significance in Costa Rica and to visit the gift shop at the ox cart factory, where I absolutely wanted to buy something made by local woodworkers, who were there working while we visited. The lunch at Selva Rustica was incredible, and the restaurant was beautiful. The tour only spends about 20 minutes at the overlook of the Arenal volcano, which I wished was slightly longer but there really isn’t anything else to do other than look at it, and it is a long day that others may not want to be made longer just to keep looking at a (majestic) volcano. Visiting the hot springs was a wonderful experience. I paid the extra to go to Ecotermales and was happy with that decision (even though I don’t know what I missed at Baldi, where the rest of my group went); it was quite private until 5 PM when it quickly got pretty crowded. The dinner at Ecotermales was also absolutely delicious, and the staff there were wonderful. The drive home was long, as we were warned and couldn’t be avoided. We did get to stop for a bathroom break. Everything went according to schedule. I almost decided not to go on this tour at the last minute based on limited and some questionable reviews of the Baldi tour with this company, and having had a bad experience with a different touring company the previous day, but I am so glad I did. In future visits, I will plan to book again with Expediciones Tropicales and highly recommend them and this tour. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
Volcano and host springs
Susan M,,Mar 11, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The views of the volcano and the hot springs were amazing! Our driver and guide were great to work with also.
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