Arenal volcano Hike La Fortuna
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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The Arenal volcano is one of the most beautiful volcanos in the world with the perfect cone shape. We hike around and the closest we can get legally to the volcano where we walk on the last eruption and take pictures of the landscape. After the lava field walk we will get into the forest to try to find the wildlife of the region like monkeys, sloths, tucans, snakes, frogs, anteaters, wild pigs and much more. Your guides born and raised here know the area well enough to explain and answer your questions and you will also learn a lot about the history of the volcano and surroundings. Pura vida.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Arenal Volcano National Park
Nuestro guía se encontrará con ustedes en la recepción o los recogerá en su hotel para entregar una experiencia privada y personalizada.
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Arenal volcano Hike La Fortuna
What‘s Included
Hotsprings
Fruits of the season
Entrante fee
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
19 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Emmanuel is the best!
Michelle W,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Emmanuel was fantastic. 12/10!!! He was kind, engaging, and knowledgeable about the local habitat and Costa Rican culture. Highly recommend.
Great hiking experience
vidhyab2026,Jun 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Emmanuel was excellent and very knowledgeable. The tour was great experience . His was so patient, helpful very passionate on his tours..thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you. Also went to the natural hot springs a must visit.
Amazing hiking tour!
Brynn F,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time with Emmanuel! He took us to hike the volcano and showed us the hot springs after! It was a cloudy day, but cleared up as soon as we got to the volcano!
This is the tour you want!
Rachel P,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00After this tour we felt like we could be tour guides! We learned so much! We enjoyed every part of this. Emmanuel also took time to find us animals and birds in the trees to see, we loved it. Truly a great experience with a very knowledgeable guide, don’t pass this one up! He also is an amazing photographer and took the best pictures of us throughout the whole tour. It was great and the pineapple at the end topped it all off, so refreshing. Thank you so much, Emmanuel!
A+ hike!
921melissav,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was super knowledgeable and passionate about the beautiful nature around Costa Rica, and taught us a lot! Was also very talented at pointing out various types of birds, snakes, and monkeys along the way. He was fun to talk to, and made the hike very memorable. Would definitely do this guided trail again next time we are in CR 🤙
Great Hike!
cgoodie,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 1968 Guided Hike was one of the highlights of our time in Arenal. Our guide brought the landscape to life by explaining the history of the 1968 volcanic eruption, pointing out wildlife, and sharing insights about the rainforest ecosystem. The trail offered stunning views of Arenal Volcano, lava fields, and Lake Arenal, making for a memorable and educational experience.
Excellent family experience with great memories!
elizabethdN5828WV,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked a tour of arenal volcano through Get Your Guide and were lucky to be matched up with Emmanuel. He was very knowledgeable and patient. We are a family of 6 with kids ranging in age from 4-22. He was great with both the little and big kids. All of us thoroughly enjoyed the knowledge and history that he shared about La Fortuna and the volcano. We liked the experience so much that we booked the private sloth tour the next day and it was an even better experience! I cannot recommend it highly enough. Do not hesitate to book with Emmanuel- you will have a wonderful time and cherish the memories!
The Time of My Life
laqualiao,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This hike and the entire experience guided by Emmanuel was nothing short of breathtaking. Emmanuel is very knowledgeable about the history of Costa Rica, the volcanos and the beautiful culture and people of Costa Rica. If you are taking an excursion not guided by Emmanuel you are taking the wrong one. This is 100/10.
Seeing what you would otherwise miss
yuliya neu,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Not all tours are the same: some you follow, others you actually experience. This one definitely belongs to the second category. Emmanuel has a very sharp eye for wildlife and an attentive, intuitive way of guiding. What I particularly appreciated was the balance: very informative, yet relaxed. If you’re looking for something beyond just “seeing animals” - something a bit more immersive - Emmanuel is a very good choice. Overall, a genuinely great experience.
Beautiful hike, incredible guide, and so many animals!
Joy N,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best hikes we’ve ever done, and that was largely because of Emmanuel! He is an incredible guide. He has so much knowledge and passion for Costa Rica, its nature, and animals, and we learnt so much from him. He went out of his way to find us monkeys, toucans, sloths, and all kinds of birds on our hike. We would not have been able to find them without him. He is also incredibly kind and funny, and we had a great time with him. We even got lunch together after! Highly recommend to anyone thinking of doing any hike or nature activities in CR!
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