Arenal Volcano Hike: Scenic Photography Adventure

The Arenal Volcano Walk is the most classic and favored excursion offered by Jacamar Tours, featuring mesmerizing volcanic vistas and lakes - an ideal scene for photograph enthusiasts. A visit to this travel spot is incomplete without embarking on this volcanic walk.

Duration:
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

The Arenal Volcano tour begins with a drive to the active western side of the volcano.
Upon arrival, you’ll set off on a hike along the Toucans Trail, which winds through the rainforest and crosses a significant lava flow from 1992. You’ll have the chance to see a wide variety of plants, wildlife, and impressive lava rock formations.
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What's Included
  • Bottled water included
  • National Park fees covered
  • Professional driver/guide
  • Fresh fruit provided
  • Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Additional Information
  • Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Location
Jacamar Naturalist Tours
Main Office is Located up stairs at Lava Lounge Restaurant, beside La Fortuna Church. La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Krwalker77
Jan 29, 2025
We did a private hiking the 1968 Arsenal Volcano trail with Nelson. He showed us so many cool things during the tour - We saw snakes and sloths and Nelson explained so much about the 1968 eruption and the Arenal Volcano area! He even provided some yummy after hike snacks! Nelson was so knowledgeable about the plants and animals in the area and how the eruption changed the pH of the area and the effects on the plant growth and animals. Nelson was friendly and we learned so much from him. Our hike was foggy and rainy so we did not see the volcano, but Nelson made the hike interesting and worthwhile!
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734emmaw
Jan 14, 2025
Good hike with a great guide - Great guide Bernado - v knowledgeable and had a good way of explaining things. V much enjoyed the hike. Then did the hot springs at the Paradise with a meal - local cuisine - tasty. Lovely bar with the volcano view. Well worth having a cocktail here.
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Kishorek623
Dec 29, 2024
Interesting - The tour guide was good and the trail was great! Got some really good insights that would not have been possible without a guide.
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G833lrsusannep
Nov 22, 2024
Worth joining in! - Great hike to the viewpoint with lots of information about the volcano and its history. We have received great information about flora and fauna.Plants have been explained and we have been able to observe animals . The guide put a lot of effort into it and was very competent !
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Slambiase
Nov 18, 2024
Volcano and lake view hike - We were happy that we got to see a Lot of animals and birds. It was a pretty short easy hike-walk with nice views of the volcano and arenal lake.
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Laurie_v
Nov 14, 2024
Great hike and guide - Ronald was a great guide. So knowledgeable .Saw and learned so much. Very patient and kind. Highly recommend.
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Casey_s
Jul 30, 2024
Must do - Our tour guide was phenomenal and very knowledgeable. The hike was great without being too extreme. The views at the top were breathtaking.
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Y2934ggcindyc
Jun 17, 2024
Jacamar Naturalist Tours & Arenal Volcano Hike - David was our guide on the "medium" hike at the base of the Arenal Volcano. We learned so much about the history of the area and the volcano as well as the wildlife and fauna. It was quite hot and humid the day we went and I was extremely happy to see our driver Miguel and his air conditioned van at the end of the hike - but it was well worth it. Would definitely do it again! We were also treated to a delicious lunch at the restaurant at Jacamar's farm.
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Remelda_b
Jul 31, 2024
It was an awesome hike.... - It was an awesome hike. It rained through out the hike, so there was no clear view of the volcano. No fruits were given and there was no hot springs.
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Rob_v
Feb 9, 2025
A disapponitment - Highly overpriced tour. Insufficient information given. E.g. not indicated bathing suit and swim trunks were required. Rather uninterested guide. No effort to spot wildlife. Kids that joined from another family were not taught to respect nature ( yelling, hitting trees and bushes with sticks, etc.)
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