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Arenal Volcano Hike: Explore 2010 Lava Fields
4.5
48 Ratings
San Carlos
Explore Arenal Volcano’s lava fields with expert local guides. Discover La Fortuna’s natural beauty on Costa Rica’s best hikes.
Explore Arenal Volcano’s lava fields with expert local guides. Discover La Fortuna’s natural beauty on Costa Rica’s best hikes.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Arenal Volcano - An accredited guide will lead visitors through the forest to the lava fields of the Arenal Volcano, providing insights into the flora and fauna of the stunning La Fortuna area. A variety of wildlife can be observed, primarily birds and mammals such as monkeys and coatis. The knowledgeable, bilingual guides are passionate about…
- Arenal Volcano - An accredited guide will lead visitors through the forest to the lava fields of the Arenal Volcano, providing insights into the flora and fauna of the stunning La Fortuna area. A variety of wildlife can be observed, primarily birds and mammals such as monkeys and coatis. The knowledgeable, bilingual guides are passionate about sharing their culture with clients.
- Tabacon Hot Springs - This unique river, with a temperature of 36 degrees Celsius or 98 degrees Fahrenheit, is public and easily accessible from the road. It’s a perfect spot to enjoy the local hot river experience near La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano.
What's Included
- Free Natural hot springs river Tabacon (Optional)
- Snacks
- Spotting scopes
- Free Natural hot springs river Tabacon (Optional)
- Snacks
- Spotting scopes
What's Not Included
- entrance fee
- entrance fee
Additional Information
A standout feature of La Fortuna is the Arenal Volcano, where visitors can enjoy a personalized experience with our local guides, exploring the lava fields from the 2010 eruption. Our guides, who are passionate about nature and have lived in La Fortuna all their lives, possess extensive knowledge about this area and Costa Rica as a whole. We are excited to provide an exceptional tour. Pura vida!
A standout feature of La Fortuna is the Arenal Volcano, where visitors can enjoy a personalized experience with our local guides, exploring the lava fields from the 2010 eruption. Our guides, who are passionate about nature and have lived in La Fortuna all their lives, possess extensive knowledge about this area and Costa Rica as a whole. We are excited to provide an exceptional tour. Pura vida!
Location
Mirador el Silencio
142
We meet up at the front desk of the Arenal volcano national park, please ask for Emmanuel Rivera.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(48 Ratings)
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Irina_v
Nov 29, 2025
Amazing experience! - Amazing experience! Emanuel was so friendly, pointed out monkeys and toucans we would’ve missed, and surprised us with fresh watermelon after the hike.
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Yuliya_neu
Oct 18, 2025
Joy and discovery - I had a great pleasure of exploring natural wonders of Costa Rica with Emmanuel. His deep passion for nature and ability to share insights in an engaging way made the experience truly memorable.
We saw so many beautiful animals and birds - I loved every minute of our hike - it was filled with beauty and peace.
I highly recommend Emmanuel to anyone looking for an inspiring and unforgettable journey into nature.
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Bryanlambert
Sep 19, 2025
I am so happy I booked... - I am so happy I booked this private tour with Emmanuel. He spotted animals that I would never saw with my own eyes. His passion for the wildlife is contagious. I highly recommend this experience he was the absolute best!
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Kensl7181vn
Sep 12, 2025
Great experience! French Guide!! - Excellent place with an exceptional guide! In French too! An incredible experience. I recommend 100%!!
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Garretts683
Sep 11, 2025
Best conversation I had in Costa Rica! - Emmanuel was extremely knowledgeable about plant and animal life and took great interest in showing us all that he knew about the Volcano and the surrounding ecosystem. He also a very graciously answered all of our dumb American questions. When we come back we will be sure to ask for Emmanuel again!
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Marina_g
Aug 14, 2025
The best guide for Arenal Volcano - Emmanuel is a great guide. Not only did he tell us everything about the volcano and the animals we found, but he also told us many things we didn’t know about the country. It was a very entertaining and enriching morning. Highly recommended!
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Mike_u
Jul 26, 2025
Guided hike a MUST with Emmanuel! - Emmanuel is the man! Ask for him for this tour and you won’t be disappointed. His passion is as genuine as it is contagious, and you will learn a ton along the way and have the most interesting discussions about the animals and the ecosystem they inhabit. He is a native to the area and made the hike incredibly enjoyable and thought provoking!
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Mariejoseeg963
Jul 21, 2025
Beautiful experience in French - Very nice experience with our Francophone guide Edouardo. He listened to our needs and was very friendly and allowed us to see several animals
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Zeemmer
Jul 21, 2025
Great walk with lots of animals - We did the vulcano walk with Emmanuel. We walked quietly and easy in order to spot the most animals. We got rewarded. We saw a sloth, the collored trogon (so hard to spot), the keelbilled and chesnut tucan, the black corrasow, several hummingbirds and for dessert a giant anteater. Emmanual is a very nice and knowledgable guide who takes great pride in his job. He knows exactly what to look for and uses all his senses to find the animals. We also found his knowledge about the origin of La Fortuna very intetesting. We would highly recommend this tour.
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Sean_m
Jun 30, 2025
Very Disappointing - Our tour operator gave me the location to meet and no showed. I messaged him repeatedly and got no response from him. I’m very disappointed with this experience as my refund request was denied without an explanation. Terrible customer service and terrible experience.
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