Arenal Volcano Hike

4.5 (4 Reviews)
aprox. 4.0 hours Up to 12 people English, Español 7:30 AM, 1:00 PM
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Overview

Explore the legendary Arenal Volcano on this guided adventure along the Arenal 1968 Volcano View and Lava Trails. Hike approximately 3 km of uneven terrain while your expert guide shares fascinating stories about the region's volcanic history, local culture and diverse ecosystems. Marvel at panoramic views of Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal and ancient lava formations while observing native wildlife and tropical plants along the way.

Perfect for nature and history enthusiasts.
Moderate difficulty with breathtaking volcanic scenery
Roundtrip transfer from your hotel included
Expert local guide with historical and ecological knowledge

Arenal Volcano Hike

Our adventure will start at the Arenal Park 1968 Volcano Views and Lava Trails, with an approximate distance of 3km, which include secondary forest vegetation. One of the best ways to be able to observe the Arenal Volcano is from this point, while walking we will have the opportunity to observe a variety of plants, wildlife, volcanic rock formations and the Arenal Lake. Actually, it is a very historic hike to learn about the Arenal colossus which directly influences the local economy and culture.

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Pickup and transfer

We will stop for all group members at their respective hotels/meeting points at the designated time. This trip usually takes between 45 minutes to 1:30hrs.

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Arenal 1968 Volcano View and Lava Trails

This is the park where we hike around the area permitted by the authorities. The trail is approximately 3 km of uneven and steep terrain with an approximate duration of 2 hours.

  • ✔️ Bilingual Guide
  • ✔️ Transportation
  • ✔️ Entrance Tickets
  • Optical Equipment
  • Lunch
  • Snack
  • Bottled Water

Pickup details

Free pickups apply only for hotels in the La Fortuna area...

Pickup points

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  • Arenal Backpackers
  • Arenal Country Inn
  • Arenal Kioro
  • Arenal Manoa
  • Arenal Rabfer
  • Arenal Roca Lodge Bungalows
  • Arenal Roca Lodge Suites
  • Arenal Rooms
  • Arenal Springs
  • Arenal Volcano Inn
  • Arenal Xilopalo
  • Casa del Rio
  • Downtown Boutique Hotel
  • Hotel El Secreto
  • La Choza Inn
  • La Fortuna Downtown
  • La Fortuna Lodge
  • Lavas Tacotal
  • Le Petit Hôtel Costa Rica
  • Lomas del Volcán
  • Los Lagos
  • Lost Iguana
  • Miradas Arenal
  • Montaña de Fuego
  • Mountain Paradise
  • Nayara Gardens
  • Nayara Springs
  • Nayara Tented Camp
  • Paradise Hot Springs
  • San Bosco Inn
  • Socialtel La Fortuna
  • The Royal Corin
  • The Springs Resort and Spa
  • Viajero Hostel La Fortuna
  • Volcano Inn
  • Volcano Lodge
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Meeting points

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  • Catholic Church of La Fortuna TBD
  • Green Vacations CR Office TBD

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Cancellation Policy
- Cancellations made 24 hours or more in advance will receive a 100% refund.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance, or in case of no-show, are non-refundable (0%).
- Rescheduling can be arranged at least 12 hours prior to the start of the service and is subject to availability.
- Refunds will be processed only to the same card with which the original purchase was made.
- For cancellations, rescheduling or inquiries, you may contact us via email at info@greenvacationscr.com or via phone/WhatsApp at +506 2479 1471.
Return and Refund Policy
- Refunds will only be made when the service cannot be provided due to causes attributable to Green Vacations Costa Rica (for example, cancellation of the service due to extreme weather conditions or justified operational causes).
- No refunds will be made if the client does not show up for the service or cancels after the deadline established in our cancellation policies.
- Refunds will only be processed to the same card used for the original purchase.
- The crediting time of the refund will depend on the bank or issuer of the card used.
- To request a refund or clarify doubts about your refund, you can contact us by email at info@greenvacationscr.com or by phone/WhatsApp at +506 2479 1471.

Customer reviews

Arenal-Vulkan-Wanderung

Ross_B
Feb 4, 2026
★★★★☆ (4/5)
This trip is as...
This trip is as advertised in terms of difficulty . Our hike was a bit shorter than in the description. Guide was very knowledgeable and did an amazing job of spotting wildlife. He was very good about taking photos through his scope leaving us with much better photos than we could have taken. He set a good pace, accommodating the different fitness levels. He answered all questions in a clear and helpful way. You need to do this hike with a guide: alone we’d never have seen a small bit of what he showed. The only drawback: there is a lovely cafe with amazing views of the volcano close to the parking lot and we didn’t stop. Twenty minutes for coffee there would have been great.
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Arenal-Vulkan-Wanderung

Laura_A
Jan 15, 2026
★★★★★ (5/5)
Our guide was incredible!...
Our guide was incredible! She was so friendly and very knowledgeable. I think for excursions like this it’s always better to go with a guide especially if you’re solo. We learned about the volcano and got to see some incredible view points. Hike is pretty much all rocky and on a steep incline but very doable!!
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Arenal-Vulkan-Wanderung

Lisa_A
Jan 3, 2024
★★★★☆ (4/5)
Our guide was Ray, he was...
Our guide was Ray, he was amazing. I went with my 4 and 7 year old children. They were able to keep up with the group. Ray was personable and very knowledgeable. The day we went it was raining so we didn't get a good view of the volcano. However, it was still a very lovely experience.
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Arenal-Vulkan-Wanderung

Jay_C
Jan 7, 2021
★★★★★ (5/5)
Amazing Hike With Hector
A beautiful, informative, medium intensity three-hour hike. Hector was an amazing guide - knowledgeable, witty, and kind. He took tremendous pride in his job. Highly recommended!
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