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Arenal Volcano National Park

Arenal Volcano National Park Tour

Your private chauffeur-guide will take you on a journey of exploration through the beautiful Arenal Volcano National Park.

Begin with a walk through the rainforest, admiring the diverse flora and fauna of the area. After a short while you will reach the famous lava wall, where you can walk on the exposed lava rocks created by past eruptions and learn about the activity and history of this volatile volcano.

The tour will last approximately two hours and includes transfers to and from your hotel.

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Other experiences in Arenal Volcano

These activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences around where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can suggest tours and activities that will introduce you to the local ways of life.

  • Arenal Hanging Bridges Natural History Tour
    Canopy Walkway, Arenal

    Arenal Hanging Bridges Natural History Tour

    Arenal Hanging Bridges Natural History Tour

    Follow the hanging bridges through the Arenal rainforest canopy and the walking trails along the forest floor to spot numerous bird, animal and plant species. Clearings and open spaces in the forest canopy offer a glimpse of the magnificent Arenal Volcano in the distance.

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  • Arenal Rainforest Sky Tram and Trek
    Aerial tram, Costa Rica

    Arenal Rainforest Sky Tram and Trek

    Arenal Rainforest Sky Tram and Trek

    Enjoy a peaceful gondola ride above the Arenal rainforest and take in the breathtaking views of the volcano and the still, blue lake. Choose to return to your starting point the same way or via the Canopy Tour; an exhilarating zip-line through the forest canopy.

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  • Arenal Volcano Hike
    Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica

    Arenal Volcano Hike

    Arenal Volcano Hike

    This easy and manageable hike will allow you to enjoy the most extraordinary view of the Arenal Volcano as you walk along the base of this marvelous 'Mountain of Fire'. See recent lava flows and rock formations and learn about the big eruption of 1968.

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  • Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
    Red-eyed tree frog, Costa Rica

    Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge

    Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge

    The Caño Negro refuge itself is located 25 kilometers south of Los Chiles in the northern area of the Alajuela province, approximately a two-hour drive from Arenal. It has been declared a site of international importance for the nesting of migratory birds and occupies an area of 9,969 hectares in the Río Frío Basin.

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  • Cerro Chato Hiking Excursion
    La Fortuna waterfall, Volcan Arenal

    Cerro Chato Hiking Excursion

    Cerro Chato Hiking Excursion

    Ascend through dense primary forest, which is home to a huge variety of flora and fauna, to the summit of Cerro Chato — Arenal Volcano's 'older brother'. Finish this half day walk with a refreshing swim at La Fortuna Waterfall.

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  • Eco Termales Hot Springs
    Volcan Arenal, Costa Rica

    Eco Termales Hot Springs

    Eco Termales Hot Springs

    The Eco Termales hot springs are a beautiful sanctuary surrounded by nature. The smallest of the hot springs in the Arenal area, Eco Termales is perfect for privacy and relaxation.

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  • Lake Arenal Kayaking Excursion
    Crossing Lake Arenal, Costa Rica

    Lake Arenal Kayaking Excursion

    Lake Arenal Kayaking Excursion

    Take to the water of Lake Arenal in your own kayak and explore the shores to spot a multitude of different bird species, and perhaps hear the unmistakable call of a howler monkey.

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  • Peñas Blancas River Floating
    Three toed sloth near Arenal, Costa Rica

    Peñas Blancas River Floating

    Peñas Blancas River Floating

    Drift silently along the Peñas Blancas River, which winds through lush, verdant forest, and see a huge variety of wildlife including monkeys, sloths, iguanas, tortoises, crocodiles and several types of birds.

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You can enjoy this activity as part of the suggested tours below, or we can weave it into a trip shaped entirely around you.