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Arenal Volcano Tours

Marvel at Costa Rica’s iconic cone: the Arenal Volcano rising above La Fortuna, where rainforest adventures meet relaxation. Tours from San José combine a volcano hike or hanging bridges, ziplining, and a blissful soak in natural thermal hot springs fed by the volcano’s heat — a perfect blend of thrills and serenity.

200 tours · prices per person, book with partner

La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
4.8(2,509)·11 hours
from$105/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
4.9(1,831)·9 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna: Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Guided Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna: Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Guided Tour
4.7(1,607)·3 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
San Jose
Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose
4.9(1,566)·14 hours
from$165/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling from La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling from La Fortuna
4.9(1,080)·3 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour
La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour
4.9(738)·10 hours
from$154/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hot Springs Combo Tour with Lunch & Dinner
Jaco
Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, Hot Springs Combo Tour with Lunch & Dinner
5.0(736)·15 hours
from$199/ person
via Viator
La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour
4.9(533)·8 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Full-Day Arenal Highlights: Hanging Bridges, Waterfall & Volcano
La Fortuna
Full-Day Arenal Highlights: Hanging Bridges, Waterfall & Volcano
4.9(382)·9 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Zipline Tour in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano Views
La Fortuna
Zipline Tour in La Fortuna with Arenal Volcano Views
5.0(297)·2 hours
from$55/ person
via Viator
Afternoon Arenal Volcano Tour & Natural Hot Springs River
La Fortuna
Afternoon Arenal Volcano Tour & Natural Hot Springs River
4.7(283)·4 hours
from$54/ person
via Viator
Rafting Class II-III and Zipline Tour from La Fortuna and Arenal
La Fortuna
Rafting Class II-III and Zipline Tour from La Fortuna and Arenal
5.0(271)·9 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano and Thermal Hot Springs from San Jose
San Jose
Arenal Volcano and Thermal Hot Springs from San Jose
4.3(244)·13 hours
from$205/ person
via Viator
Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano, Waterfall, Hot Springs Full day
La Fortuna
Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano, Waterfall, Hot Springs Full day
4.7(186)·10 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Arenal Hanging Bridges and La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour
La Fortuna
Arenal Hanging Bridges and La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour
5.0(97)·6 hours
from$173/ person
via Viator
Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional
La Fortuna
Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional
4.9(83)·4 hours
from$87/ person
via Viator
Arenal Hanging Bridges, Volcano Hike & Hotsprings Tour with Lunch
La Fortuna
Arenal Hanging Bridges, Volcano Hike & Hotsprings Tour with Lunch
4.6(76)·8 hours
from$99/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano Combination Tour: Zipline, Tubing and Hot Springs
La Fortuna
Arenal Volcano Combination Tour: Zipline, Tubing and Hot Springs
4.8(53)·4 hours
from$176/ person
via Viator
Zipline & Hanging Bridges Adventure Tour in La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Zipline & Hanging Bridges Adventure Tour in La Fortuna
4.8(46)·4 hours
from$149/ person
via Viator
Private Guide Hanging Bridges, Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano
La Fortuna
Private Guide Hanging Bridges, Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano
4.9(29)·8 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Full-Day Tour from San José
San Jose
Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Full-Day Tour from San José
4.0(23)·12 hours
from$197/ person
via Viator
Day Trip from San Jose to Arenal Hanging Bridges & Baldi Hot Springs Resort
San Jose
Day Trip from San Jose to Arenal Hanging Bridges & Baldi Hot Springs Resort
4.6(11)·13 hours
from$300/ person
via Viator
Arenal Hanging Bridges and Hot Springs Private Tour from San Jose
San Jose
Arenal Hanging Bridges and Hot Springs Private Tour from San Jose
4.6(9)·12 hours
from$295/ person
via Viator
Full day hot springs at Arenal Volcano and hanging brides from San Jose
San Jose
Full day hot springs at Arenal Volcano and hanging brides from San Jose
4.6(9)·12 hours
from$159/ person
via Viator

Arenal Volcano in San Jose — FAQ

What is the Arenal Volcano?
Arenal is Costa Rica’s most famous volcano, a near-perfect cone above La Fortuna, surrounded by rainforest, hot springs, waterfalls and adventure activities.
How far is Arenal from San José?
Arenal/La Fortuna is around three hours from San José, visited on a long full-day tour or, ideally, an overnight stay.
What can you do at Arenal?
Arenal offers volcano hikes, hanging bridges, ziplining, waterfalls and the famous thermal hot springs, often combined in one tour.

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