Arenal Volcano National Park in Costa Rica

Arenal Volcano

costarica.org
4/5
(2K) · Hiking area in Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
Suggest an edit · Your business? Claim now
Leave from La Fortuna for a 1-3 hour moderate hike of the Arenal Volcano. See solidified lava and ask expert tour guides about the history of the Arenal …

Reviews

Tripadvisor
4.0/5 · 1,981 reviews
5-star
31%
4-star
35%
3-star
19%
2-star
12%
1-star
3%
Recent reviews
Hiking
Time
Weather
Tours
Wildlife
Price
Kid Friendly
Bird Watching
Any rating
Loading reviews...
Jan 22, 2025
Such a beautiful place and experience is easily spoiled by the rip off prices. Nowhere else in the works would anyone be asked to pay $26 per keratin to walk a trail of two hours duration, what is th… Full review by Paul A
Jul 31, 2024
We didn't climb the volcano as it was covered with clouds the whole time we were in La Fortuna. Maybe worth a visit on a clear day. Full review by Edwin F
May 3, 2024
Out of all the excursions we did in the area this was the least impressive. It's basically a 1.5-mile hike to the place where the lava flowed. Just some rocky ground to see. The trek through the t… Full review by Dan E
See all reviews on Tripadvisor

Questions & answers

Q:
My husband and I would like to do the self guided hiking in April. Do I need to purchase tickets in advance and if so is there …
Q:
My husband and I would like to do the self guided hiking in April. Do I need to purchase tickets in advance and if so is there a website where I can do that? The only website I found at sinac.go, doesn't seem to work when I push the buy button. Thanks
A:
Hi, we booked our tour months in advance from Viator. Enjoy!
A:
Answer by Roblyn H · Sep 9, 2021
Q:
I am going to be in La fortuna in july and was wanting to go to the arenal national park without a guide. I will be staying …
Q:
I am going to be in La fortuna in july and was wanting to go to the arenal national park without a guide. I will be staying at The Springs Resort and Spa. What is the easiest way to get to the park. I am not planning on renting a car. Also is there uber there or just taxis ?
A:
As far as the walking the park without a guide, its very simple, we didnt have a guide either. From The Springs Resort and Spa to the entrance is about a 25 minute drive. I did see a few …
A:
As far as the walking the park without a guide, its very simple, we didnt have a guide either. From The Springs Resort and Spa to the entrance is about a 25 minute drive. I did see a few Ubers in Lafortuna but im not sure how common they really are, i saw them down town. While you are at Arenal National Park, i would recommend the Arenal Observatory Lodge hiking trails. These trails are at the entrance of the Observatory Lodge hotel but i actually enjoyed them more then the National Park. There are multiple trails in all different variety..when you first go in they are paved side walks but then it turns into dirt trails everywhere else. Theres also a tall viewing platforms where you get really good views of the volcano, unique rainbow eucalyptus trees (google them! they arent painted) & waterfalls.
A:
Q:
Do the guides have guns incase of a jaguar, or puma attacking ? I have heard there are jaguars in the national park .
A:
We didn't have a guide so i am unsure. Although it is a jungle-the chances of seeing an animal like that are slim to none. The animals have learned where the trails are so they steer …
A:
We didn't have a guide so i am unsure. Although it is a jungle-the chances of seeing an animal like that are slim to none. The animals have learned where the trails are so they steer clear, they dont want you to see them nor do they really care to see you. Seeing a cat isnt impossible but you'll have a hard time finding anything else other then birds, a few butterflies and small geckos.
A:
Q:
If i pay the general admission to get inside the park how much are the individual activities. What is the cost of each …
Q:
If i pay the general admission to get inside the park how much are the individual activities. What is the cost of each activity without being part of a guided tour package.
A:
The park is just walking trail, no additional activities inside. When you pay to enter the park, the entrance fee also gives you admission to the peninsula down the road if you wanted to …
A:
The park is just walking trail, no additional activities inside. When you pay to enter the park, the entrance fee also gives you admission to the peninsula down the road if you wanted to stop there. There are also walking trails at Arenal Observatory Lodge that are great as well-if not better then the national park but in a completely different way-i suggest doing both.
A:
See all questions on Tripadvisor
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes

Frequently asked questions

Q:
Where is Costa Rica?
A:
Is a small Central American country bordered to the north by Nicaragua and to the south by Panama. To the east, you’ll find the Atlantic or Caribbean Coast...
A:
See all 26 questions
Data from: BusinessWebsite
Oops! Something went wrong, Please try again after a few minutes

Social profiles

Nearby

Streetside

Bird's Eye

Data from: Tripadvisor