Trip Planner: Central America / Costa Rica / Province of Alajuela / Arenal Volcano National Park / Arenal Volcano

Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna de San Carlos

4.1

#6 of 14 in Nature in Arenal Volcano National Park

Volcano · National Park

Create an itinerary including Arenal Volcano

Arenal Volcano attracts nature lovers and adventurers with its lush scenery and wide range of outdoor activities. Hike through the jungle and on a lava flow trail, across hanging bridges and up the slope of the dormant volcano. The first recorded eruption occurred in 1968, when lava and ashes destroyed three little towns on its west side. The last explosion happened at the end of 2010. In the absence of spewing lava, get your adrenaline pumping with some waterfall rappelling or ziplining. See Arenal Volcano and all La Fortuna de San Carlos has to offer by arranging your trip with our La Fortuna de San Carlos trip planning app.

Create a full itinerary - for free!

Tours to Arenal Volcano

FROM $109 BOOK WITH VIATOR Pure Trek Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling Tour in La Fortuna Pure Trek Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling Tour in La Fortuna

4.9

Duration: 4 hours

Tours from $109 ›

FROM $79 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best Zip Line for small groups in Arenal Best Zip Line for small groups in Arenal

4.9

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Tours from $79 ›

FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Whitewater and Wildlife Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna Whitewater and Wildlife Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna

5.0

Duration: 4 hours

Tours from $75 ›

FROM $99 BOOK WITH VIATOR Canyoning in the Lost Canyon, Costa Rica Canyoning in the Lost Canyon, Costa Rica

4.9

Duration: 4 hours

Tours from $99 ›

FROM $200 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-in-1 Arenal Combo Tour: Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall & Volcano Hike 3-in-1 Arenal Combo Tour: Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall & Volcano Hike

5.0

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes

Tours from $200 ›

FROM $49 BOOK WITH VIATOR Afternoon Tour to Arenal Volcano and Natural Hot Springs River Afternoon Tour to Arenal Volcano and Natural Hot Springs River

4.9

Duration: 4 to 5 hours

Tours from $49 ›

FROM $62 BOOK WITH VIATOR The Best 7 Zip Lines of Arenal The Best 7 Zip Lines of Arenal

4.8

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Tours from $62 ›

FROM $140 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full day Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano, Fortuna Waterfall and Hotsprings Full day Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano, Fortuna Waterfall and Hotsprings

4.6

Duration: 11 hours

Tours from $140 ›

FROM $155 BOOK WITH VIATOR 2-in-1 Arenal Volcano Combo Tour: La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike 2-in-1 Arenal Volcano Combo Tour: La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike

5.0

Duration: 7 hours

Tours from $155 ›

FROM $125 BOOK WITH VIATOR Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping Canyoning from La Fortuna Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping Canyoning from La Fortuna

5.0

Duration: 6 hours

Tours from $125 ›

FROM $199 BOOK WITH VIATOR 3-in-1 Arenal Volcano Combo Tour: River Safari Float with La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike 3-in-1 Arenal Volcano Combo Tour: River Safari Float with La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike

5.0

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes

Tours from $199 ›

FROM $70 BOOK WITH VIATOR Arenal Volcano Hike Arenal Volcano Hike

4.6

Duration: 4 hours

Tours from $70 ›

Arenal Volcano reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor traveler rating

1,941 reviews

Google

4.7

By derby_davec

Along walk to the viewing area and then up some steps over some large stones and then finally get to the viewing area, the volcano can only be seen on clear days. The area where you can view the...

Along walk to the viewing area and then up some steps over some large stones and then finally get to the viewing area, the volcano can only be seen on clear days. The area where you can view the... more »
By JDBowden

Arenal Volcano National Park. Beautiful nature area. We were able to see snakes, spider nests, many birds, leaf cutter ants, lizards of all kinds and javelinas. Only downside: too many people...

Arenal Volcano National Park. Beautiful nature area. We were able to see snakes, spider nests, many birds, leaf cutter ants, lizards of all kinds and javelinas. Only downside: too many people... more »

See more on TripAdvisor ›

Google

By Rola Sam

The view of the Arenal volcano is good. We got to see many animals and different plants and trees, and we have learned a lot about the volcano. The views of this volcano are absolutely stunning, when the clouds permit you to see it and easy trails to explore (about 6 km in total) that wind through the forest and provide some beautiful viewing points of the volcano. To really benefit, you need to go when the volcano is visible, one up to a view point of the volcano and lake Arenal you can go by car and the second view point you should walk 1:30 -2 hours and after that you can take the car to see the lake about 15 minutes away from the volcano and you should be aware because part of the road isn’t paved and there’s a ton of high bumps. Tickets $17 adults and $5 for kids Keep in mind. You don’t have to go to this park to see the volcano. It’s visIble from many points around the city.

more less
By Kevin Markman

Amazing views, vistas, and vibe was all around. Enjoy the vistas from all sides, the hikes, the towns and the community.

more less

See more on Google ›

Plan your trip to La Fortuna de San Carlos

Get a personalized trip

A full day by day itinerary based on your preferences

Customize it

Refine your trip. We'll find the
best routes and schedules

Book it

Choose from the best hotels and activities. Up to 50% off

Manage it

Everything in one place. Everyone on the same page.

Know more