Explore several attractions and sites on this full-day Arenal Volcano Combo Tour from San Jose. Enjoy views of waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforests, plantations, and wildlife on the way to Arenal. Learn about Costa Rican Coffee and food; taste some of the best coffee in the world and Costa Rican authentic cuisine. Do zip lining & rappelling in the rainforest and learn about the indigenous culture of Costa Rica. Relax in the thermal mineral waters of the Arenal Hot Springs at the base of the volcano, near the town of La Fortuna. Lunch and dinner are included.
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Discover several beauties of Costa Rica in a single day, on this Arenal Volcano Mega Combo Tour. You will be picked up in the morning from your San Jose Hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Then drive along the less-traveled “scenic route” to Arenal, with great views of volcanoes, plantations, waterfalls, jungles, and local towns. En route to Arenal, stop in a coffee plantation where your guide will show you the coffee plants, and will give you a briefing about coffee in Costa Rica (coffee degustation will be provided in a rustic restaurant later on).
Continue your tour with a stop at the famous La Paz Waterfall, one of the most famous natural attractions in Costa Rica. At this attraction, you will be able to admire the pristine Rainforest environment that surrounds the waterfall, and you will have the chance to take pictures of it for a few minutes.
Shortly after another stop will be made at the San Fernando Waterfall look-out point, where you can take pictures of this natural wonder and admire the exotic bird’s gallery that includes several species of hummingbirds. Enjoy a cup of freshly brewed Costa Rican coffee while admiring the amazing waterfall, accompanied by traditional local snacks that Costa Rican people normally eat with their coffee.
The next stop will be at the Iguanas Center, where you will be able to see several of these rainforest animals at eye level in their natural habitat from a bridge viewing point, and you will also go to a place nearby where sloths are normally observed in the wild.
Following you will savor a hearty lunch of authentic Costa Rican Cuisine in a restaurant near the impressive Arenal Volcano. Then, explore the Rainforest Jungles on a two-hour zip lining adventure that includes a total of 7 cables, a 150 feet high rappel line over the Arenal River, and a short indigenous tribe presentation where you will learn about the culture and traditions of the Maleku People of this region.
Continue this perfect day of adventure and sightseeing by relaxing for a couple of hours at the thermal mineral waters of Paradise Hot Springs and Gardens, where you will find small pools, Jacuzzis, and cascading waterfalls on larger lagoons, all surrounded by the most beautiful tropical gardens. After soaking in the hot springs, you will head back to your San Jose Hotel and will have a delicious dinner in a Costa Rican typical restaurant on route.
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.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner lasts about 14 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $185 per person for this San Jose experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:30 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. 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. Pickup points include Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Children must be accompanied by an adult 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
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 3,731 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Go Tours Costa Rica.
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The Experience was amazing, i went with my mother so i didn’t have to pay anything, the length of the experience was very long so we got to look around, e atmosphere was very good, we only had 4 people in our group so it was a nice crowd size, The Tour Guide, Fernando was very funny and absolutely amazing, best for everyone looking to have a nice thrill with a relaxing experience after and a sweet treat last
Amazing experience at Arenal, zip lining and hot springs. Our guide Alex was very knowledgeable and kind. We definitely recommend him!
I loved Costa Rica. Alex the best guide to know “La Fortuna”. Thank you so much for your service!
Great trip! Steven was our tour guide and was fantastic. The food was good that the tour provided. The cultural show was lame though. No excitement and only lasted 3 minutes. Would still recommend this trip. But don’t get excited for the show
fernando is well experienced driver /tour guide as he’s very knowledgeable about the country and every question asked was answered willingly and informatively. He was very helpful, kind and would go above and beyond to attend to our requests . The trip in itself is more than enjoyable and worth it! loved the inclusive coffee with cheese and tortilla the delish lunch and dinner and fresh healthy fruit juices. All of it i enjoyed and made me fall in love in costa rica as well with the beautiful luscious forest volcano and plantations
We had such an amazing time on this tour, you definitely get your moneys worth! Our tour guide Steven was amazing. You could tell he loved his job with the way he shared the culture of Costa Rica on the ride to La Fortuna. We even made a stop to see sloths! He gave us picture recommendations and even took pictures for us as well! All of the stops were jaw dropping. The coffee, juice, snacks and meals were all delicious! The zipline was incredible, and the tour guides were amazing as well, made you feel safe and secure throughout the experience. The Maleku village demonstration was a great way to end the zipline! And the hot springs were the perfect way to end the adventure, a nice way to relax! Definitely book here for a once in a lifetime experience!
Very good tour, lots to do. Good local food included Be prepared for a long ride back and the traffic.
Overall great day! Fernando did a great job communicating the tour itinerary and plan for the day, as well as providing us with cultural and historical facts about Costa Rica. Fernando coordinated dropping my group off for our zip line adventure while the remaining participants did something else. The soak at the hot springs was the perfect way to end the day! We had heavy rain for ~2 hours while we were driving, but it cleared up so our afternoon activities were dry.
It has been a long day, but full of adventure and knowledge. Our guide, Ovi, has shared all his wisdom about the wildlife of Costa Rica with us. He has been very attentive and pleasant. We went to a coffee plantation and he told us about the coffee process in Costa Rica. Likewise, we ate wonderfully at a place with great views of the Arenal volcano. We also did zip lining and rappelling, and finally the hot springs. Ovi was a great, great, great guide; we would repeat without a doubt. It is clear that he knows a lot about Costa Rica and its nature.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir esta increíble experiencia! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron el Recorrido combinado de día completo por el Volcán Arenal con almuerzo y cena, el café, la aventura, las termas y las vistas al volcán Arenal. Nos encanta saber que Ovi hizo el día inolvidable. ¡Estamos emocionados de apoyar su próximo viaje a Costa Rica!
Incredible experience! It is well worth the price because it includes incredible activities and very delicious meals!! Obi has been the best guide!!!!
¡Muchas gracias por su increíble reseña! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaron del Recorrido combinado de día completo por el Volcán Arenal con almuerzo y cena, las actividades y la deliciosa comida. Nos encanta saber que Obi hizo la experiencia aún más especial. ¡Estaremos encantados de ayudarles en su próxima aventura en Costa Rica!
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