Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
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Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner
By Go Tours Costa Rica - Day Tours
Recommended by 99% of travellers
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See the highlights of the Arenal area in just one day on this action-packed tour from San Jose. Visit a coffee plantation, stop at the La Paz Waterfall, dine on Costa Rican fare in a local restaurant, and go zip lining and rappelling through the rain forest and over the Arenal River. Then wrap up your day with a relaxing soak in a hot spring before returning to San Jose.
from per adult
S$242.65
from per adult
S$242.65
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Ages 5-80, max of 20 per group
Duration:
14h
Start time: Check availability
Ticket type:
Mobile
English, Spanish
Highlights
- No hidden expenses: meals and coffee tastings are provided
- Round-trip transfers from San Jose hotels are included
- All entry-fees are included in the price of the tour
- A professional, English-speaking guide will lead the way
Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best
2022
- Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)
- Professional Bilingual Guide
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Coffee or Tea with local snacks
- Entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Alajuela
- Entry/Admission - La Fortuna de San Carlos
- Entry/Admission - Alajuela
- Entry/Admission - Paradise Hot Springs
- Guaranteed to skip the lines
What's not included- Gratuities
- Services not specified
- Departure details
- Traveller pickup is offered.
- San José Province, San José, Costa Rica Centrally located San Jose hotels. Hotel pickups commence at 7:00 a.m.approximately; the exact pickup time for your tour will be advised on a reconfirmation message.
- Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Return details- Returns to original departure point
- Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 62880P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travellers
- Not recommended for travellers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour includes man-made hot springs pools, filled with natural thermal water
- Minimum age is 5 years
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is casual smart, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions
- Drop off in the Arenal-La Fortuna centrally located hotels is available. Please note that if you choose this option, dinner will not be included in your tour because it’s done in a restaurant on the way back to San Jose. Also, there is an extra charge for drop offs with luggage, but in the case of this tour it doesn’t apply because the cost of the dinner will cover for the drop off charge. If you wish to take this option, you must let us know at the time of booking.
- Most travellers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travellers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- What you can expect during your visit
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Face masks required for travellers in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Community- Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
- How much is Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner?
- Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner price starts from S$232.23. Discover and book Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner on Tripadvisor
- What is the Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner cancellation policy?
- Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner on Tripadvisor
- Which company provides Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner?
- Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner is hosted by Go Tours Costa Rica - Day Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Go Tours Costa Rica - Day Tours on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner on Tripadvisor
- How much time do I need for Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner?
- On average, this experience will take approximately 14h. Discover and book Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 62880P1
Itinerary
- You'll start atSan JoséOr, you can also get picked upSee departure details
- 1La Casa del CaféStop: 20 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 2La Paz WaterfallStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 3CinchonaStop: 30 minutesSee details
- 4Centro TurÃstico Las IguanasStop: 10 minutes - Admission includedSee details
- 5Go Adventure Arenal ParkStop: 2 hours - Admission includedSee details
- 6Paradise Hot SpringsStop: 2 hours - Admission includedSee details
- You'll return to the starting point
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christM8882UI
00Day trip to La Fortuna
Oscar simply the best guide. Professional and informative. He was a pleasure to share a day with in Costa Rica. …
MorrisFamilySC
00Couples getaway
The water fall was beautiful. The volcano was amazing. Our tour guide Oscar was very knowledgeable and so personabl…
A454IWrayl
00Costa Rica trip
Long drive, but spectacular scenery and food. Be prepared for a strenuous hike out of the waterfall. Volcano is ama…
Katewhitaker
00Brilliant day tour!
Great day with Oscar, he showed us so many animals including macaws, sloths, humming birds and more! Delicious brea…
jide0812
00Amazing trip, great guides in Harlem and Arturo
Harlem and Arturo were great guides!! Very knowledgeable about the area and the things to do. The forest was great,…
H0nghah
00Manuel Antonio Tour - Must See!
The tour was great! Arturo and Harlem were amazing guides. We started out at the fruit stand. Followed by a delicio…
881priscillah
00Amazing experience with Oscar
Oscar was an amazing host, knew a lot about the nature of Costa Rica. The waterfalls were beautiful and the volcano…
220kristenl
00Great day
There is so much wild life to see in Costa Rica, and we got to see a lot of it! The macaws weren’t out to be seen w…
263stevieb
00Beach trip
A great trip where you get to relax and see one of the most beautiful places in costa rica and so much wildlife! S…
taramL3297KI
00Amazing
So amazing, Fernando was great and let us know a lot about Costa Rica. We saw monkeys and an anteater and Manuel An…
taramL3297KI
00Amazing
Amazing! The most incredible day , our guide Harlem was brilliant, great food, and seeing the cloud rainforest was …
michaelgB9848EF
00Fun, food, and Fauna!!!
Travelling with Oscar was a treat his command and ability to fluidly switch from English to Spanish made me jealous…
Lauren May W
00A must do when in Costa Rica!
Oscar was an amazing tour guide! He took us through different sites on the way to Arenal volcano so it did not see…
kourtneyh211
00Ultimate Day Trip
Such a fun and memorable experience! Fernando was so knowledgeable and welcoming. He really took us on a fun and ex…
missdevina
00Fernando is the best!
Fernando is the nicest and most informative tour guide I have had the pleasure of traveling with! I’m excited to co…
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Mark Y
3 contributions
Couples
The landscape on the entire drive was beautiful, especially the waterfall and volcano. Zip lining was by far the best zip lining experience that I have had, and the hot springs were very relaxing after the zip line adventure. Tour guide, Juan, was very knowledgeable and thorough, while also keeping the tour moving so we could experience every aspect of the itinerary to the fullest. Great day overall!
**Only suggestion would be to provide bottled water or make it clear that no drinks are provided between stops.
**Only suggestion would be to provide bottled water or make it clear that no drinks are provided between stops.
Written 10 January 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Andrea T
1 contribution
This tour was amazing and very well thought out. We took a scenic route to Arenal as opposed to the highway and the tour guide would describe farms : plantations : crops and animals as we spotted them. We stopped at a wonderful coffee shop, gift shop and bomb
Spot for lunch all before zip line adventure.
The zip line crew was fun and high energy and the safety measures for both COVID and the zip line adventure were fantastic and we had nothing to worry about at any time.
Juan was a wonderful tour guide! He was always on time, gave clear instructions, had a very good plan for all the stops and overall was very accommodating.
Would highly recommend to anyone. 10/10.
Spot for lunch all before zip line adventure.
The zip line crew was fun and high energy and the safety measures for both COVID and the zip line adventure were fantastic and we had nothing to worry about at any time.
Juan was a wonderful tour guide! He was always on time, gave clear instructions, had a very good plan for all the stops and overall was very accommodating.
Would highly recommend to anyone. 10/10.
Written 2 February 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Annyt
New Orleans, LA2 contributions
Our experience was AMAZING! It’s worth every penny. I would recommend anybody who’s reading this to come and see for themselves how wonderful this deal is. Special thanks to Jeffrey for being such a great tour guide! He is very personable and made everything more enjoyable. And Arturo for being an excellent driver. He made me feel so safe on the roads, even though we drove through rain, dense fog, and serpentine. Good energy all around.
Zip lining was amazing too, the staff cheered up even the most nervous first timers. It is one in a lifetime experience indeed.
Weather changes a lot, so I would recommend taking a rain jacket.
I saw a few negative reviews here, but I trusted hundreds of positive ones and now I can add mine to the bunch.
Thank you, PURA VIDA!
Zip lining was amazing too, the staff cheered up even the most nervous first timers. It is one in a lifetime experience indeed.
Weather changes a lot, so I would recommend taking a rain jacket.
I saw a few negative reviews here, but I trusted hundreds of positive ones and now I can add mine to the bunch.
Thank you, PURA VIDA!
Written 12 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Valerie A
7 contributions
I booked that excursion for my birthday date and I received the pickup time almost in the same time that I booked the excursion. We were about 20 people in the bus, our guide was Francesco. We saw beautiful landscapes inthat excursion including a coffee plantation, the montains, many volcanoes, La Paz Waterfalls and stoped at a picturesque little restaurant with an amazing view of the waterfalls and had there an appetizer and an homemade fruit juice.
But the thing is our guide suggested way to many stops at a point that it was completely ridiculous! We stopped at many stores, grocery stores, souvenirs shops, the bank!
The lunch was really average.
We had a lot of fun at the zipline and the
views were impressive! When I asked the
guide how long we will be at the hot springs,
he said 1,5 hours, I asked him if we could
stay longer and he said that we got a 3 hours
drive to go back to our hotel so we couldn't.
The hot springs were awesome, definitely 1,5
hours is not enough at all!
When we left the hot springs, the guide
offered to go to the souvenirs shop for great
deals (yeah right)! That stop was for 25 min and we went for what I call a ?!!$&! waste of time! I was feeling so upset, that 25 minutes we could have had it at the hot springs instead!
The dinner was horrible, it was looking like a
truck stop, with neons light, dirty tables and
the food was completely disgusting | was so
sad to have my birthday dinner there!
But the thing is our guide suggested way to many stops at a point that it was completely ridiculous! We stopped at many stores, grocery stores, souvenirs shops, the bank!
The lunch was really average.
We had a lot of fun at the zipline and the
views were impressive! When I asked the
guide how long we will be at the hot springs,
he said 1,5 hours, I asked him if we could
stay longer and he said that we got a 3 hours
drive to go back to our hotel so we couldn't.
The hot springs were awesome, definitely 1,5
hours is not enough at all!
When we left the hot springs, the guide
offered to go to the souvenirs shop for great
deals (yeah right)! That stop was for 25 min and we went for what I call a ?!!$&! waste of time! I was feeling so upset, that 25 minutes we could have had it at the hot springs instead!
The dinner was horrible, it was looking like a
truck stop, with neons light, dirty tables and
the food was completely disgusting | was so
sad to have my birthday dinner there!
Written 25 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Jarns
London, UK5 contributions
Had a great day with Fernando.
Picked us up right on time and was very friendly and welcoming.
As soon as everyone was picked up (only 4 people in our case) he provided us with all kinds of interesting information about Costa Rica and the areas we drove through. The information was told in a fun and interactive way.
Sufficient time was given at each stop and we never felt rushed or like we were waiting around.
A long day but definitely worth it.
Picked us up right on time and was very friendly and welcoming.
As soon as everyone was picked up (only 4 people in our case) he provided us with all kinds of interesting information about Costa Rica and the areas we drove through. The information was told in a fun and interactive way.
Sufficient time was given at each stop and we never felt rushed or like we were waiting around.
A long day but definitely worth it.
Written 27 April 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
katherine c
United Kingdom2 contributions
This trip really has something for everyone. Juan was a really great guide and had great local knowledge. The highlight was a great view of La Paz waterfall whilst watching hummingbirds flit around in the cafe just above it. 14 hours may seem a long day but you’re never more than a couple of hours on the bus at a time with frequent stops to grab a fresh coffee and try local delicacies. The trip ran like clockwork and it’s a great way to get out of San Jose and see some of the more picturesque parts of the county! I would thoroughly recommend this trip to anyone.
Written 2 February 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Athena
1 contribution
Friends
Incredibly satisfied overall with the entire tour! Our tour guide, Oscar, was very knowledgeable and kept the entire trip very interesting. He was an AWESOME guide and ensured we got the best views, food, and went the extra mile to show us some shots of the animals with a telescope for better viewing! From pointing out the wildlife and flowers to geographical features and history, I was impressed and happy to learn more about Costa Rica. The food was amazing and so flavorful and tasty. Also lots of stops to sightsee and take trips to the bathroom with souvenir shops and local food/snacks. The hot springs was relaxing after a busy day. Optional offer for zip lining for a extra charge but absolutely FABULOUS and definitely worth it to see views of the forest! Highly recommend if you want to venture out into the nature of Costa Rica away from the city for a day. Definitely book especially if you are only in the area for a short stay!
Written 7 February 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
jazynyc
New York City, NY7 contributions
Solo
Thank you Fernando for showing such amazing enthusiam and detication to what you do. You made this experience one of my favorites in Costa Rica. After 14 hours of sharing you extensive knowledge of Costa Rica and your fascinating family history you were full of energy and eager to make us all smile. I can only say Thank you. You are a true professional. I am looking forward to taking another tour with you. I deducted a star only for the quality of the food. I had taken 3 other tours, at a similar price, here in Costa Rica and the food was much better. Think of WaterFall restaurant next time. It would make this tour 5plus stars. Jazmin
Written 17 January 2022
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Tyler H
1 contribution
Couples
Francisco was an absolutely amazing leader. Worth every penny for the experience of a lifetime. This trip truly goes above and beyond expectations, and Fransico makes you feel save the whole time. You would be amiss to not take this excursion while in Costa Rica.
Written 16 April 2022
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LetsMaketheMostofIt
Madison, MS253 contributions
Fabulous day with so many things to see and do! We started at the coffee plantation where you can order coffee and some great homemade coffee cake before setting out. We then stopped several other places with snacks at each. My favorite of the trip was the "hummingbird" stop - you have to visit to grasp how unique it was. Ziplining with Juan was amazing - I was worried and he double strapped me up to ease my concern. I ended up loving every minute! Buy the photo/video deal so you have some memories to share - it was emailed by the time I was back from the tour. Lunch was delicious and the stop to soak in mineral spas was the perfect ending to a long but adventurous days. This will NOT disappoint!
Written 22 June 2021
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Thank you very much for your kind words. We are so happy to know that you enjoyed the stops to see the coffee plantation, waterfalls, hummingbirds (which I agree with you, it’s a great setting), the zip lining adventure, and of course the relaxing hot springs. Please let us know the next time you wish to visit us and we will be glad to help you with the arrangements for another fantastic day in Costa Rica.
Written 11 September 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
I saw in the description that you will be repelling. Is there a way to enjoy the zip without that option?
Alex P
3 contributions
Yes, you can skip the rappel part if you don't think you'll enjoy it, absolutely.
Is there any way to join as a solo traveler ?
Valerie C
1 contribution
Sure! There were solo travelers who joined the group.
Is October a good time of year to visit? If not, what months would you recommend?
Susana U
2 contributions
For me the month of June is good. It rained but not so much. Worked well for us, no need for umbrellas. I heard it gets warmer from December and warmest on March .
Hi , I want to book on the 30 th but I am only one person. Can you cater for me ? I can go to the same pick up as others if that is easier.
Thanks
Cathal
Hi! Can we attend this if we chose to opt out of zip line portion? Is there another activity for those who may be shy or afraid?
Szabolcs
Palm Springs, FL1 contribution
Yes, if you opt out zip lining then you have the hot springs option for a longer time . Hot springs is awesome too!
What kind of impact is expected when approaching the aerial platform at the end of the zip line? Is a participant received by staff?
Greg W
1 contribution
You apply brakes when the staff signals you, then they receive you at a low speed
Is there any way to book this trip for one person? I travel alone
Thank you
Klaudia
Sam Y
1 contribution
It was just me and my son and there was no problem. I think it just depends on who else books. The guide gathered people from a few locations.
