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.
? 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.
? 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
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.
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
Comfortable walking shoes
Swimwear for the hot springs
Towel and change of clothes
Sandals
Sunscreen and insect repellent
Rain jacket or poncho (tropical weather)
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.
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This tour was a culinary delight, tantalizing our taste buds with the authentic flavors of the region. We sampled local delicacies, learned about traditional cooking techniques, and indulged in gourmet meals prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Our guide…
There's a lot to see and so please with this and staff excellent all round and book again time and spend cheers all now 5 from team.
The trip was excellent. Pedro was amazing!
So much good on this tour, lots to enjoy. Thank you to the team for all the hard work. We were blown away.
The staff highly recommended this tour to us. So much value for everything we got to do. We will be booking again.
