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San José · Central Valley & San José

Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

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About this experience

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.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in San José

Picks up at 71 listed locations, including:

  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
  • Hotel 1492
  • Studio Hotel Boutique
  • Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
  • Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
  • Hotel Santo Tomas
  • +65 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.

Or meet the group at

Centrally located San Jose hotels. The default tour time is 6:30 a.m., but the tour operator will confirm the exact pickup time & meeting point after booking. Automated booking platform emails may mention the default time, but the operator’s confirmation will be the official schedule.

Where

Paradise Hot Springs

What you'll do

  1. 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).

    20 min hereAdmission included

  2. 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.

    15 min here

  3. 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.

    30 min here

  4. 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.

    10 min hereAdmission included

  5. 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.

    2h hereAdmission included

  6. 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.

    3h hereAdmission included

What's included

Included

  • Coffee or Tea with local snacks
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fees
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
2 more included
  • Professional Bilingual Guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Services not specified

Good to know

  • Easy physical level

Guided in en, es.

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
10 more notes
  • 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

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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