Tours/Liberia/Arenal Volcano Magic of Nature
Viator · group up to 16 pax

Arenal Volcano Magic of Nature

4.6(215)Liberia1 hour
VIATOR4.7(155)TRIPADVISOR4.6(60)

Description

Start the day with an energizing breakfast at Café Macadamia, right next to the Arenal Lake. Catch impressive views of Arenal Volcano while surrounded by Costa Rica’s scenic landscape on this full-day trip from Guanacaste. Take a walk through the rainforest of Arenal Volcano and the hanging bridges of Mistico Park, as you learn about the flora and fauna of the diverse ecosystem. Then, spend the afternoon relaxing in the mineral Hot Springs and enjoy a typical Costarrican lunch.

Tour Options

From Tamarindo/Flamingo Area
  • Tamarindo/Flamingo Hotels: Pick up in hotels like: JW Marriott, Occidental, Diria, Westin, W, Margaritaville, Sugar Beach, Casa Camaleon, or Airbnbs. Pickup included
From Papagayo/Coco/Riu Area
  • Papagayo and Coco Hotels: Pick up in: Ocotal, Riu Hotels, Coco & Hermosa Beach, Secrets, Occidental, Planet Hollywood, Andaz, Four Seasons, or Airbnbs. Pickup included

Itinerary

Pass by

Know as the "white city" Liberia is the capital of Guanacaste and the main city in the North Pacific side of the country.

Admission included60 min

Café Macadamia is the best restaurant in Arenal Volcano lake. People from all over Costa Rica and from around the world travel to this place to taste the amazing food with the best view of the Arenal Volcano Lake. In here we will have breakfast

Pass by

Lake Arenal sits at the base of the Arenal Volcano in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. It is the country’s largest landlocked body of water, with a surface that covers nearly 33 square miles (85 square km) and a depth that reaches some 200 feet (60 m). In 1979, Lake Arenal was enlarged to three times its original size with the construction of a hydroelectric dam. The towns of Arenal and Tondadora, which were originally sited on the spot where the lake now rests, were relocated to the northeastern side of the lake. Nowadays, Lake Arenal’s dam is hugely important to the country, as it produces nearly 12% of Costa Rica’s electric energy.

Admission included120 min

A short walk will introduce you to the interactions of the rainforest and the hanging bridges will show you a different view of the area.

Admission included120 min

After lunch, the hot mineral springs will give you the opportunity to relax.

Highlights

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Breakfast
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide

What's included

Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Breakfast
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide
Not included
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick up from the main Guanacaste hotels in the areas of Papagayo and Tamarindo. Availability: Wednesday and Friday.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Note: please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Please bring a swimsuit for the hot springs

Reviews(215)

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Kaleen_B
June 4, 2026
Arenal volcano and hot springs

Alexander was very knowledgeable and very informative. We had a great time! The food was also very delicious.

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Briana_G
May 27, 2026
10/10 Would Recommend

My husband and I had an amazing experience. Alexander was extremely knowledgeable and was extremely accommodating.

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Sabrina_D
May 25, 2026
Great Experience

We had an amazing experience. Our guide, Gio, was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, passionate, and personable. He went above and beyond with the entire group. We saw lots of wildlife and enjoyed the hanging bridges. We were lucky to see most of Arenal as well! Breakfast and lunch were great. The trip was long from our hotel but that was expected. The stops along the way for breakfast and other activities helped break up the time. We would recommend this excursion!

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Eden B
May 22, 2026
Amazing Experience

The tour guide Juan and the driver Rudy were amazing!! I learned a lot and relaxed in the amazing hot springs. I would 100% recommend

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Valerie W
May 15, 2026
Was great.

We had a great time seeing the rainforest and visiting the hot springs.

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Judi_G
April 4, 2026
Lake Arenal and the Volcano are so lush and exquisite.

It's a fabulous day trip. You should probably take a poncho or wear a waterproof coat in case it rains. Be prepared to walk a lot. I did 15,800 steps that day.

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Shantale_D
April 4, 2026
The experience was...

The experience was incredibly well organized, with delicious food and an exceptionally knowledgeable guide. We saw an amazing variety of wildlife and captured beautiful photos and videos throughout. I highly recommend it!

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Wendy_C
March 19, 2026
Family outing to Arenal

our tour guide JUAN was wonderful and two of our best meals were on the tour day! everything went smoothly from the pick up to our drop off. thank you.

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Eleanor_K
March 18, 2026
Juan was a fabulous tour...

Juan was a fabulous tour guide with an abundance of knowledge of the rainforest, volcano, and Costa Rica in general. Overall an amazing experience and great food too!

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Denise_O
March 14, 2026
Lake Arenal and Hot springs with hanging bridges hike.

Such a great day! While driving to Arenal Volcano, our guide Daniel, shared information about Costa Rica. We stopped for breakfast and had a wonderful traditional breakfast with an excellent view of Lake Arenal. We drove on to visit the hanging bridges. There we saw snake, bats, birds, and got to walk 3 bridges. We then went to the Hot Springs and relaxed in a beautiful setting. We then went on to have lunch right at the base of the volcano. Such a beautiful area. The tour was excellent and our guide Danial was as well!

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