Top Things to do in Arenal Volcano National Park
Top Hotels in Arenal Volcano National Park
- 1. Chachagua Rainforest Hotel & Hot Springs
- 2. Nayara Gardens
- 3. Arenal Manoa Resort Hotel & Hot Springs
- 4. Hotel Amor Arenal
- 5. The Royal Corin Thermal Water Spa & Resort
- 6. Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa
- 7. Hotel Amor Arenal
- 8. The Springs Resort and Spa
- 9. Noah"s Forest by Tifakara
- 10. Hotel El Silencio del Campo
Things to do in Arenal Volcano National Park, Province of Alajuela: The Best Self-Guided Tours & Rentals
If waterfalls, hot springs, wildlife and volcanoes are your thing, then Arenal Volcano National Park will take your breath away. One of the world’s most active volcanoes burps tufts of smoke in the background as you make your way through forests and old lava fields. Take a rafting tour or hit the beach, then retire to a comfy hotel.
Restaurants in Arenal Volcano National Park
1. Costa Rican Farm Experience in La Fortuna
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 3 reviews
This experience is a great opportunity for you to learn about the Costa Rican eco system and the impact on the climate. You will go to a local farm with a local family, where you will find 17 different stations and you will be able to learn something from each of them. Some of the stations are: rescute animals, green house, Trapiche "sugar cañe juice process, work with the animals of the farm, participate of the farm activities and have a Costarican typical lunch. The Farm life wait for you.
Inclusions: Lunch, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (La Fortuna only)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Souvenir photos
Reviewed By yosoylalay
We spent a week in the La Fortuna area for our anniversary. Our travel agent recommended this little gem to us and it did not disappoint - it is one of the top things that we did on the trip! The farm has been under new management in the past year or so, and the experience has been totally revamped so that it is a hands-on living farm experience. We fed animals, we washed pigs, we tasted fresh herbs from the garden, pressed sugar cane, and even tied oxen to their yokes. It was awesome. At the end of the tour, we had a tortilla-making class and then ate a delicious lunch. I highly recommend a visit to the farm!!!!
2. Day Trip from San Jose to Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
Unforgettable experience...!! Be amazed by the volcanic colossus of Arenal , though it has not erupted recently, this cinder cone on the Costa Rican skyline is considered one of the world's most active volcanoes. Then soak up in the thermal benefits in the mineral-rich waters at Baldi natural hot Springs Resort
Inclusions: Bottled water, Buffet lunch, Buffet dinner, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By meator3
I was in Costa Rica in January, now I have traveled to Colombia. I have waited several months but I cannot shake how HORRIBLE this tour was. We were supposed to have a tour bus but was instead packed into a sedan. At some point the tour guide was alluding to us going to a nicer restaurant and having us pay for his lunch because the office "did not send the money over" for the included meal. I have been on many tours before and many after but this one was easily the worst. Our tour guide was out taking pictures of his own on every site instead of actually guiding us. What took the cake was when we thought we were going to see a coffee plantation but instead he pulls over on the side of the road to a ditch to show us mounds of dirt that supposedly were growing coffee and he said he couldn't take us to an actual plantation because "The Nicaraguans are harder working and the Costa Rican youth are always on their phones now so it won't be worth it". We paid 100+ dollars EACH for a glorified taxi ride across the country. 0/10 don't recommend
3. Day Trip from San Jose to Arenal Hanging Bridges & Baldi Hot Springs Resort
Unforgettable experience...!! Be amazed by the volcanic colossus of Arenal, though it has not erupted recently, this cinder cone on the Costa Rican skyline is considered one of the world's most active volcanoes. Also, visit The Arenal Hanging Bridges (Mistico Park) a series of suspension bridges in the Volcan Arenal National Park area, offering views of Lake Arenal and Volcan Arenal, finally soak up in the thermal benefits in the mineral-rich waters at Baldi hot Springs Resort & Spa
Inclusions: Bottled water, Buffet lunch, Buffet dinner, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Exclusions: Gratuities (recommendedl)
Reviewed By meator3
I was in Costa Rica in January, now I have traveled to Colombia. I have waited several months but I cannot shake how HORRIBLE this tour was. We were supposed to have a tour bus but was instead packed into a sedan. At some point the tour guide was alluding to us going to a nicer restaurant and having us pay for his lunch because the office "did not send the money over" for the included meal. I have been on many tours before and many after but this one was easily the worst. Our tour guide was out taking pictures of his own on every site instead of actually guiding us. What took the cake was when we thought we were going to see a coffee plantation but instead he pulls over on the side of the road to a ditch to show us mounds of dirt that supposedly were growing coffee and he said he couldn't take us to an actual plantation because "The Nicaraguans are harder working and the Costa Rican youth are always on their phones now so it won't be worth it". We paid 100+ dollars EACH for a glorified taxi ride across the country. 0/10 don't recommend
4. Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs one day tour from San Jose
Unforgettable experience...!! Be amazed by the volcanic colossus of Arenal , though it has not erupted recently, this cinder cone on the Costa Rican skyline is considered one of the world's most active volcanoes. Then soak up in the thermal benefits in the mineral-rich waters at Baldi natural hot Springs Resort
Inclusions: Bottled water, Buffet lunch, Buffet dinner, Professional bilingual guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Comfortable air conditioner transportation, Free wifi
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By meator3
I was in Costa Rica in January, now I have traveled to Colombia. I have waited several months but I cannot shake how HORRIBLE this tour was. We were supposed to have a tour bus but was instead packed into a sedan. At some point the tour guide was alluding to us going to a nicer restaurant and having us pay for his lunch because the office "did not send the money over" for the included meal. I have been on many tours before and many after but this one was easily the worst. Our tour guide was out taking pictures of his own on every site instead of actually guiding us. What took the cake was when we thought we were going to see a coffee plantation but instead he pulls over on the side of the road to a ditch to show us mounds of dirt that supposedly were growing coffee and he said he couldn't take us to an actual plantation because "The Nicaraguans are harder working and the Costa Rican youth are always on their phones now so it won't be worth it". We paid 100+ dollars EACH for a glorified taxi ride across the country. 0/10 don't recommend
5. Arenal volcano, hanging bridges and sloth encounter tour.
Observe Costa Rica's bountiful wildlife from the hanging bridges, Learn about the area’s rich biodiversity as you explore different levels of the rain forest, from floor to canopy, and enjoy commanding views of Arenal Volcano. Follow a guide through a private nature reserve along jungle trails to where sloths, birds, and butterflies live, and pick up local expertise on Costa Rican wildlife along the way.
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Private tour.
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By ChadL1993
We had such a fabulous time on this tour. We saw a sloth on the ground!!! Our guide was very knowledgeable and made our experience fabulous. We were so glad that we took this tour. The highlight of our vacation. Saw so cute many things! Still so excited we saw a sloth so close up.
