Arenal Volcano hike with lunch and hot river

Overview

This Arenal Volcano hike with lunch and hot river is a 6-hour guided tour that leaves La Fortuna at 10:20 a.m. You hike toward the base of Arenal Volcano across old lava flows, walk down to a volcanic lagoon, eat a traditional Costa Rican lunch and finish in El Choyín hot river with a volcanic mud mask. It costs $64 per adult and $40 per child, VAT not included, with round-trip transport.

It is the most complete of our volcano tours, with the hike, lunch and the hot river in one day, and it welcomes children from age 1. Your guide carries a spotting scope to help you find wildlife along the way.

What you will see

• The base of Arenal Volcano
• Old lava flows
• A volcanic lagoon
• El Choyín hot river

Itinerary

1. 10:20 a.m.Pickup at your hotel in the La Fortuna area
2. 20–30 minDrive to the trailhead
3. Guided hike toward the base of the volcano across lava flows
4. Walk down to a volcanic lagoon
5. Traditional Costa Rican lunch
6. El Choyín hot river with a volcanic mud mask
7. Return to La Fortuna, about 6 hours after pickup

Good to know

• Moderate walk. Not recommended for people with heart or physical conditions or for older adults.
• Shared tour with up to 15 people per guide.
• Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed.
• Free pickup only within our pickup area; an extra fee may apply outside it.
• Group rates available on request.

Prices and children

Minimum age 1. Prices in USD; 13% VAT not included.

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a 100% refund; with less notice, the full price is charged. Date changes made at least 24 hours ahead have no fee, subject to availability. If we cancel for weather or safety, you choose between rescheduling and a 100% refund. Pickup waits up to 10 minutes and, at the meeting point, please arrive 15 minutes early; a missed tour counts as a no-show without a refund.