My favorite thing was how well the tour was paced! This tour offered great experiences, great sights and wonderful food.
San José: Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs, & Zip Lining w/ Meals

Short Description
Join this full-day guided tour from San José to Arenal Volcano. Enjoy coffee tasting, La Paz & San Fernando waterfalls, zip lining, a Maleku Indigenous tribe presentation, and relaxing hot springs — with both lunch and dinner included.
Description
? Overview
Experience an unforgettable full-day adventure from San José to the magnificent Arenal Volcano. This 14-hour tour blends natural beauty, thrilling activities, cultural encounters, and pure relaxation. Explore waterfalls, zip-line through the rainforest, meet an Indigenous community, and unwind in soothing hot springs — all while enjoying delicious Costa Rican meals.
⭐ Highlights
? Scenic journey through volcano landscapes, jungles, and plantations
? Wildlife viewing: sloths, monkeys, toucans, iguanas & more
? Visit La Paz and San Fernando waterfalls
⚡ Zip-line across 7 rainforest canopy cables
? 50-meter rappel above the Arenal River
? Mini coffee tour with tasting
? Relax at Paradise Hot Springs surrounded by lush gardens
?️ Lunch and dinner included
? Cultural presentation by the Maleku Indigenous tribe
? Full Description
Your journey begins with an early pickup from your hotel in San José. As you leave the city behind, travel through scenic rural landscapes with volcano views, coffee fields, and lush tropical vegetation. Your first experience is a mini coffee tour, where you learn about coffee production and sample freshly brewed Costa Rican coffee.
The adventure continues with stops at La Paz Waterfall and San Fernando Waterfall, where you’ll have opportunities to spot local wildlife such as toucans, hummingbirds, and exotic birds. At a popular nature viewpoint, known as “Iguana Bridge,” you may also see iguanas, monkeys, and sloths resting in the treetops.
Afterward, enjoy a delicious lunch in La Fortuna overlooking the imposing Arenal Volcano. Then it's time for adrenaline: fly across seven zip-line cables high above the rainforest canopy, and descend using a 50-meter rappel over the Arenal River.
Next, visit the Maleku Indigenous Tribe, where you’ll learn about their culture, customs, and traditions. To end your day in pure relaxation, immerse yourself in the warm thermal waters of Paradise Hot Springs, surrounded by tropical gardens and volcano views. After dinner, you’ll return comfortably to San José.
✅ What’s Included
Round-trip transportation from most San José hotels
Professional bilingual guide
Entrance fees to all attractions
Coffee tour and tasting
Zip-lining and rappel activities
Visit to waterfalls and wildlife viewing stops
Access to Paradise Hot Springs
Lunch and dinner
? What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes
Swimwear for the hot springs
Towel and change of clothes
Sandals
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Rain jacket or poncho (tropical weather)
❤️ Why Travelers Love It
Travelers consistently praise this tour for packing so many experiences in one day — from adventure and nature to culture and relaxation. Guides are described as friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, making the long day feel enjoyable and well-organized. Guests especially love the wildlife encounters, the breathtaking volcano views, and the perfect ending at the hot springs. This tour is considered one of the best ways to visit Arenal in a single day while enjoying incredible value.
Important Note
After completing your reservation, our team will contact you one day before your tour to confirm your exact hotel / Airbnb pickup time or meeting point.
If you selected a meeting point during your booking, please note that your reservation is fully confirmed — simply arrive at the chosen location at the scheduled time.
Please ensure the WhatsApp number, phone number, or email you entered during booking is correct so we can reach you smoothly.
For any changes to your reservation, weather questions, or special requests, feel free to contact us:
- 📞 Barbara (WhatsApp): +1 829-318-9463
- 📞 Dary (WhatsApp): +1 829-754-6322
- 📧 Email: reservabatour@gmail.com
We look forward to welcoming you! 🌴✨
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Reviews
I had so much fun, all staff were lovely. Excellent time out. The day was amazing with great service. I really enjoyed the company.
This tour exceeded all my expectations! The attention to detail was impeccable, from the comfortable transportation to the delicious meals. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate, and he shared his insights with infectious enthusiasm. We visited…
Thanks team we are so happy as what been done or made what. We will look to return to do every and all with your team with all thanks cheers good.
This tour gave us a great way to get out and explore everything around us. What a fun day, and a memory that will last.
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