Tours/San Jose/Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour
Viator · group up to 20 pax

Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

4.8(150)San Jose1 hour
VIATOR4.6(60)TRIPADVISOR4.9(90)

Description

Discover many beautiful attractions of Costa Rica on this Combo Tour from San Jose. Fly over the Rainforest Canopy on a zip lining course and rappel down 50 meters (150 feet). Visit 2 beautiful waterfalls in the Rainforest; admire wildlife of Costa Rica at the exotic birds’ viewing point and the Iguanas Center. Learn about coffee of Costa Rica and taste the delicious local cuisine. Participate of a native tribe presentation. Relax in thermal mineral hot springs pools at the base of Arenal Volcano. Lunch and dinner are included.

Tour Options

Costa Rica Full Day Combo Tour - Zip lining, Waterfalls, Volcano & Hot Springs
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included20 min

Make the most of your vacation in Costa Rica with this packed combo tour from San Jose. You will be picked up in the morning from your San Jose area hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle and will head towards the Central Volcanic Mountains. Following you will stop in a coffee plantation, where your guide will show you the coffee plants and will explain the way coffee is cultivated and harvested in Costa Rica (local coffee degustation will be done later on during the tour).

15 min

Continue on to La Paz Waterfall, where you will be able to take pictures for a few minutes of this natural attraction, which is surrounded by amazing rainforest landscapes.

30 min

Following you will stop at the exotic birds’ viewing point, where you will have the chance to observe many tropical bird species of Costa Rica, as well as the beautiful San Fernando Waterfall from its look-out point. At this amazing attraction, you will have a delicious cup of freshly brewed Costa Rican coffee, while observing the waterfall and colorful birds, definitely a great moment to remember.

Admission included15 min

Continue your tour with a visit to the Iguanas Center, where you will observe lots of iguanas at eye level from a bridge viewing point. During this stop, you will also visit a place nearby where we normally see sloths in the wild.

Admission included120 min

Savor a delicious lunch in a typical restaurant near the beautiful Arenal Volcano; the views of the most famous mountain of Costa Rica are spectacular on clear days. Later on, fly through the rainforest on a zip-lining course that includes 7 zip lines and a 50 meter-high rappel line (150 feet), a true adrenaline rush. Following you will participate in an indigenous tribe presentation performed by members of the Maleku Tribe, which is the Native’s Reservation of the northern side of the country.

Admission included120 min

Finish this incredible day of adventure by dipping yourself in the soothing thermal mineral hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano, there are multiple pools where you can rest for a couple of hours after this packed day of adventure. After your visit to the hot springs, you will savor a delicious Costa Rican style dinner before you are taken back to your hotel.

Highlights

Coffee or Tea with local snacks
Entrance Fees
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Dinner
Professional bilingual guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (most hotels in the San Jose area)

What's included

Included
Coffee or Tea with local snacks
Entrance Fees
Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Dinner
Professional bilingual guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (most hotels in the San Jose area)
Not included
Gratuities
Services not specified

Pickup Locations & Times

Drop off at the Arenal-La Fortuna centrally located hotels are available. Please note that if you choose this option, dinner will not be included in your tour because it’s done in a restaurant on the way back. Also, there is an extra charge for drop-offs with luggage, but in the case of this tour, it doesn’t apply because the cost of the dinner will cover the drop-off charge. If you wish to take this option, you must let us know at the time of booking.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • 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

Reviews(150)

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Erica_L
June 30, 2026
Absolutely Recommend

Definitely worth the money and time. Alex Blanco was very knowledgeable and kept great energy. Ziplining was amazing! The waterfalls were beautiful.

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Michael_R
May 18, 2026
A Must for any Costa Rica Trip

We had a great experience! Shoutout to Oxaney (tour guide) and Ignacio (driver) who were super friendly and gave us a day to remember! We had a great time seeing animals, ziplining, hot springs. Good food. Drive through the mountains at night was calm despite all of the windy roads Pro tip: Bring some colones to give to the native population as well as tips for the guides!

Operator response

Thank you for your fantastic review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable experience on our Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour. We're especially happy that Oxaney and Ignacio helped make your Costa Rica adventure so enjoyable with their friendly service and dedication. From wildlife spotting and thrilling ziplining to relaxing hot springs and scenic mountain views, it sounds like you experienced some of the very best of Costa Rica tourism. Thank you as well for sharing your helpful travel tip with future visitors. Please let us know the next time you will be in Costa Rica and we will be glad to assist you with another tour from San Jose!

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Donald_K
May 15, 2026
Overall it was a good...

Overall it was a good experience; the downfall being the TRAFFIC to get from one destination to the next. It was definitely a full day plus. We were picked up at our hotel at 6:50am and dropped off at 9:00pm. The tour guide was friendly and the place where we ate for dinner was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed the Zip Lining and the Hot Springs was nice and relaxing. The package was a good bang for your buck!

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your experience on our Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour. We are happy to hear you enjoyed this Costa Rica adventure tour, including the ziplining experience, relaxing hot springs, and the delicious dinner, as well as the friendly service from our guide. We also appreciate your feedback regarding traffic and the long travel time between destinations, as this helps us continue improving our Costa Rica day tours and overall itinerary planning. We’re glad you still felt it was a great value and a memorable full-day experience exploring Costa Rica’s volcanoes, waterfalls, and nature attractions. We are excited to support your upcoming journey to Costa Rica!

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Andrea_A
April 24, 2026
Literally Everything!

Fernando was an awesome guide. Thoughtful, informative and kind. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our excursion. We enjoyed great coffee, saw beautiful birds, iguanas and a sloth that showed out!!! It was moving soooo much lol. We’d definitely do it again in a heartbeat! Thanks, Fernando!

Operator response

Thank you for your great review of our Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour! We are happy to hear that Fernando made your Costa Rica experience so special with his kind and informative guidance. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the coffee, waterfalls, zipline, hot springs, and wildlife sightings, including birds, iguanas, and even a sloth in its natural habitat. These are some of the best Costa Rica adventure tours and rainforest experiences. We truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to helping you with your next Costa Rica adventure!

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Nance_P
March 13, 2026
Must do tour

Very full day of activities and food. Well planned. Not spring was gorgeous. With views of volcano. Steven tour guide was great an informative. Stopped to see sloths along the route as a bonus. Highly recommend.

Operator response

Thank you for your amazing review of our Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the exciting activities, beautiful hot springs with volcano views, and the chance to see sloths along the way. It is wonderful to know that Steven’s informative and friendly service helped make your Costa Rica adventure even more memorable. Thank you for highly recommending our full-day Costa Rica tour experience from San Jose. We would love to support you on your next journey to Costa Rica!

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Naomi_E
February 28, 2026
a great experience

saw a bunch of cool things and places.first stop coffee was delicious and good view of the crops, second tried corn tortillas with a sour creme and saw exotic birds. on our way stoped by to see wildlife. sloth,monkeys,tucan etc ziplines were so fun got your adrenaline pumping. lastly hotspring was so relaxing water very warm and hot drinks taste good and cheap. dinner delicious buffet style. our shuttle was comfortable ride was 2 hours felt longer on the way back. our guide Oswaldo was amazing and funny. would definitely recommend and worth your $$$

Operator response

Thank you very much for sharing your great experience on our Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed such a complete Costa Rica eco tourism adventure filled with nature, culture, and excitement. This full-day Costa Rica tour is designed to showcase some of the best attractions around the Arenal Volcano region, and we are happy you enjoyed every stop along the way. From tasting delicious Costa Rican coffee and traditional corn tortillas with sour cream, to spotting exotic birds and wildlife such as sloths, monkeys, and toucans, it is wonderful to know you had so many memorable encounters in the rainforest. We are especially glad you enjoyed the ziplining experience, one of the most exciting adventure activities in Costa Rica, as well as the relaxing hot springs and buffet-style dinner in La Fortuna. It is also great to hear that Oswaldo made your journey even more enjoyable with his humor and excellent guiding throughout the day. Thank you for choosing our Costa Rica adventure tour and for recommending this unforgettable experience to future travelers looking for volcano tours, wildlife tours, and hot springs experiences in Costa Rica. We would be delighted to assist you with your next Costa Rica travel plans!

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Glen_L
February 7, 2026
Great trip not so great food

Alex, our driver/guide was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I would 10/10 recommend this trip and he is a big reason why. He taught us so much about Costa Rica, and even made special stops so that we could try native fruits! He was funny, charming, entertaining, and accommodating (as different people needed different bathroom stops at different times) The zip lining was truly the highlight of this trip. It was super amazing, especially the little surprise they have at the end. If you are a thrill seeker, this is for you! The Hot Springs were also a major highlight, it was so calming and definitely a good time to try out the many Hot Springs they have. We did purchase food and drinks there on our own dime, and that was good. The only reason I give this four stars instead of five, is because both the lunch and the dinner were absolutely terrible. The lunch was cold and clearly not fresh. My fish tasted like it was prepared days ago and put in the refrigerator. The dinner food was more of a buffet style. But the food looked old and dry, and like it had been sitting out all day. (You eat dinner around 7:30 PM.) once we tasted it, it was clear that that was probably the same food sitting out since 11 AM. Someone in our party even had severe stomach pain for the next 24 hours. My only recommendation would be to lower your expectations of food, and bring your own nonperishable snacks so that you can survive the day. After lunch, I had a feeling dinner would be terrible, which was why we bought food at the Hot Springs location. I don’t think the food should be a reason not to go, you get a lot of things done in one day for a decent price with this tour. Hopefully you have Alex as your guide!

Operator response

Thank you for your detailed review of our Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour. We are thrilled to hear that Alex made such a positive impact on your experience with his knowledge, friendliness, and dedication to showcasing the best of Costa Rica. It's wonderful to know that the zipline adventure, hot springs, and local fruit tastings were highlights of your day. We also appreciate your honest feedback regarding the lunch and dinner. Your comments are very important to us, and we will share them with our partners as we continuously work to improve the quality of our Costa Rica tours and travel experiences. Thank you for recommending the tour and for recognizing the value of this action-packed Costa Rica adventure. We are excited to support your upcoming journey to Costa Rica!

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Carina_R
October 23, 2025
Don’t miss out on this experience

Brace yourself for a longggg day but it’s definitely worth it. Our tour guide Fernando was such a pleasure. He was informative, funny, personable and very kind. We also got along really well with the other people in our group. It was an amazing time and we did so much and learned so much about the Costa Rican culture. I definitely recommend

Operator response

Thank you for your fantastic recommendation of the Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour. We’re so happy to hear that you found the long day completely worth it and that the experience exceeded your expectations. This tour is a perfect way to explore Costa Rica’s volcanoes, lush rainforests, stunning waterfalls, thrilling zipline adventures, and relaxing hot springs all in one unforgettable day. Fernando will be delighted to know his informative, fun, and friendly guiding style helped make your journey even more special while learning about Costa Rican culture and nature. Sharing the experience with a great group truly adds to the magic of adventure travel in Costa Rica. We are excited to support your upcoming journey to our country!

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Brittnie Y
September 22, 2025
Long drive, get a bunch done in one day

Guillermo did his best taking care of a group of 11 people. I don’t think they should exceed that ratio because it does seem pretty overwhelming… definitely do the zip line with the repel… brace yourself for long uncomfortable ride just in case… the couple in front of us reclined their seats and we barely had any space in the third row. Avoid the third row if you can. The drive is very long but there’s many stops. We spent a little too much time at one spot where we drank some delicious juice and had a snack. I had the strawberry juice and it was perfect. Lunch was delicious too, I had the steak. I’m glad we ate before the zip line tour because there’s a good amount of stairs going back up after repelling down. The hot springs were great ! Very relaxing not very busy, super clean showers with hot water and soap. They also provide a towel and a welcome drink! I wanted to mention the coffee was tasty at the first stop so definitely order one. We had coffee again at the resort where the hot springs were, complimented with a beautiful view of volcano arenal. For the falls I recommend getting a shot from the middle of the bridge because you get the full fall not just the bottom half. Dinner was great! We got to give our leftovers to the doggies. Guillermo was so helpful and dropped us off to our hotel even though it wasn’t within the area that they do dropoff. That was so nice after a long day out. You’ll have an opportunity to get some souvenirs too! Great experience to check off a number of things in one day. Started the day at 7am and came back at 9pm. Also we did get to see a couple sloths iguanas and one monkey.

Operator response

Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review of the Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour. We’re thrilled to hear that, despite the long drive, you were able to experience so many incredible highlights of Costa Rica in a single day—from the stunning Arenal Volcano and waterfalls to the exhilarating zip line, relaxing hot springs, and spotting wildlife like sloths, iguanas, and monkeys. Guillermo is delighted to know his attentive and helpful guidance made your full-day adventure smoother and more enjoyable, including the extra effort with hotel drop-off and sharing local tips. From delicious meals and fresh juices to scenic views and souvenir stops, this tour is designed to showcase the very best of Costa Rica’s nature, adventure, and culture in one unforgettable day. We are eager to help you with your next trip to Costa Rica!

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Ariawna_T
August 1, 2025
All Day Experience, Good Way to Explore

This is definitely a full-day experience. Our driver was prompt and thoughtful throughout the experience, however, keep in mind that this is indeed a 14-hour day. While the trip description is accurate, it is creatively embellished. You will see sloths. You will see exotic birds. You will see iguanas. These sightings, however, are on the side of the road in a tree; over a bar edge in a restaurant and through a wired-window in a souvenir shop respectively. The volcano views will likely be from the van. I am a photographer and had my professional camera, so perhaps I was a bit over prepared. Your android or iPhone may be sufficient for window shots of both tbe waterfall and volcano. The zip lining activity and hot springs were the highlight of the trip for me. At the end of the seven zip lines is a surprise thrill drop. If you try it, just be prepared to walk up about 115 stairs to get back to the top. The hot springs was such a welcomed experience after the zip lining action. Be sure to pack a swimsuit and a change of clothes. The hot springs provide such a serene atmosphere. The lunch and dinner offerings were good. Both were at quaint little restaurants. Both had dogs walking around. (I hate dogs). But the service was good and the people were friendly. The driving is extensive. Our group had nine people, so we could spread out a bit. I couldn’t imagine being in such a van with a full load. There is no where to charge your phone and the WiFi is spotty. Overall, we met some amazing people from around the world and our driver was very nice. This excursion is a good way to see Costa Rican neighborhoods and learn bits and pieces of the culture.

Operator response

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline and Hot Springs Full Day Tour. We’re glad to hear that you found our driver prompt and thoughtful, and that you enjoyed this full-day experience exploring Costa Rica. We appreciate your note about wildlife sightings and viewpoints—it’s true that some animals are spotted in natural settings along the way, and this is part of the authentic Costa Rica experience that varies with each trip. We look forward to helping you with your next Costa Rica adventure!

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