Arenal Volcano:Arenal Volcano NationalPark Best Things To Do
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Country: Costa Rica
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
We have compiled the best activities and excursion for you here. Get active - alone, with friends and family. Arenal Volcano National Park is one of the most visited destinations in the Northern Zone.
Arenal Volcano National Park
Located 15 kilometers from Fortuna in the northwest part of Costa Rica, between the foothills of the Cordillera de Tilaran mountain range and the San Carlos plains, Arenal Volcano National Park is one of the most visited destinations in the Northern Zone. Several trails—Heliconias, Coladas, Tucanes and Los Miradores—allow observation of much of the park’s flora and fauna, as well as the remains of lava tracts. The park covers a 12,124-hectare area. Visitor services include information, a park ranger station, trails, communication means, restrooms and drinking water.
Directions
From San José, take the Inter-American Highway west to San Ramón. Then follow the highway north through Los Ángeles, La Tigra and Chachagua to La Fortuna, then take Route 142 for 17 km to Tilarán. Once you've reached the Tourist Police Station, turn 2 km to the south.
La Fortuna Waterfall
This place was stunning! Waterfall adjacent Orchid Garden. The waterfall is gorgeous with several unobstructed views as you descend the boardwalk stairs through the jungle. The view of the falls from the bottom is obviously magnificent.
Natural Hot Springs
After the waterfall we make our way to the natural hot springs of the Arenal River. Thanks to the region’s geothermal activity at the base of Arenal Volcano, numerous hot springs dot the landscape north of the National Park.
Hiking Peninsula Section of the Park
The park is beautiful and diverse with the focal point obviously being the active volcano at its center. There are two main hiking spots in the park: Sector Volcan and Sector Peninsula. Drive to the Peninsula Sector and hiking the Miradores Trail.
Lake Arenal Kayaking or SUP
Discover Arenal Lake freely by kayak or paddle board. Enjoy as much time as you like and savor the beauty of the like, its mountains and wildlife.
Night tour La Fortuna – Arenal Costa Rica
During the night tour, you’ll explore the trails, which have a medium difficulty level. Our guides are certified and have extensive knowledge of Costa Rican flora and fauna. While we can’t guarantee sightings of specific animals as we have no control over nature, our guides will do their best to show you as much as possible.
Wildlife
You can see some birds like toucans, parrots and oropendolas in the national park. The Peninsula Sector has a lot of wildlife as it is a mature secondary rainforest. There are more possibilities to see animals like coatis, monkeys, agoutis, peccaries and birds.
Unique Private Experiences in Costa Rica
♂ Surfing for all levels/ages
Whalewatching-Dolphin Watching
Taxi - Shuttle Service - Tranfers
Kayaking in the Sea or Mangroove
Fishing Private Tour
Waterfalls & Hiking
Horseback riding
✏Spanish Lessons
Caño Island Snorkel
Corcovado One Day - Leaving from Uvita
Every National Park in Costa Rica - Private Guided Walk
Night Nature Experiences
Bike Tour in Town and Nature
Highlights
- Lake Arenal - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go - Costa Rica
- THE BEST Things to Do Near Lake Arenal - La Fortuna - Arenal Volcano
- Things to do in La Fortuna | Exploring Arenal - Night Nature Experience
- 5 Best Things to Do at Arenal Volcano: Waterfall, Hot Springs, Hiking, Kayaking
- Arenal has a lot of water activities to offer - Wildlife, Hiking, kayaking
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.