ARENAL VOLCANO LAVA TRAILS
& BALDI HOT SPRINGS

PRIVATE TOUR FROM SAN JOSE.

Arenal Volcano Lava Trails Tour Description:

Your breath-taking, adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside on an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or minibus. Your guide will point out many sights of interest including coffee plantations, sugar cane and citrus plantations, diverse fruit stands and rural farming communities. You will be heading Fortuna Town and Arenal Volcano area, about 2.5 hours’ drive from San Jose.

Upon our arrival to Arenal Volcano area, you will check in at Arenal 1968 Trail.

One of the best places for an Arenal Volcano hike is the Arenal 1968 private reserve. It’s right next to the national park, offering impressive views of Arenal Volcano and lava fields.

This park got its name from the Arenal Volcano eruption of 1968 which was one of the most important and crucial events in Costa Rica’s history. The eruption destroyed 3 towns and killed several people, but it also changed the topography of the area. The forest on the west side of the volcano was gone as lava took over.

The reserve is one of the best places in the area to observe and witness these lava fields. With two trails going through the rain forest and lava fields, visitors can see the leftover lava rocks and boulders and walk through the forest to get impressive views of Arenal Volcano and the lake.

The lava flow 1968 trail is extremely interesting for visitors since it’s not often they get to hike through lava! The walk starts off fairly easy, going past open fields but once you enter the rain forest, you will start seeing the trail getting steeper and steeper.

You’ll see large lava rocks along the path and then you will start walking through a large lava field. This part of the hike gets fairly steep so make sure you have water and go slow because you will get sweaty, especially on a hot day!

There is a nice viewpoint along the way of Lake Arenal but head all the way to the top for the best viewpoint of both Arenal Volcano and the lake. If you’re lucky, the volcano won’t be covered by clouds, and you’ll have one of the best views of Arenal Volcano in the entire area!

After this ecological experience, you can relax in one of the best thermal water places in the area: Baldi Hot Springs. At Baldi Hot Springs you will find an endless dreamed stay, where the natural environment, colorful natural gardens, therapeutic waters, pure air and our care combine on a perfect state; the dream came true. The unique frame where your experience turns into the most unforgettable one. In here you will enjoy multiple thermal pools, a giant stem room, luxury pool bars, Giant water-slides, relaxing areas and much more.

Upon arrival to Baldi Hot Springs, enjoy a delicious Buffet Lunch before soak into the Thermal Pools. Lockers and Towels are included in our tours. At this paradise you will stay till 4:00 PM, them, we will begin our return trip to the city of San Jose.

THE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES:

– Pick up directly from your hotel in San Jose and surroundings

– Private Transportation in a comfortable minibus with A/C

– Professional & certified naturalist tour guide
– Bottle of water
– Sightseeing tour along the way
– 2 hours volcano hike at 1968 trails reserve
– 3 hours at Baldi Hot Springs for enjoy the thermal pools
– Great lunch at Baldi Hot Springs

THIS TOUR OPERATES FROM: San José

PICK UP TIME: 07:00 am

PICK UP PLACE: Your hotel in San Jose.

DURATION: 12 Hours

MINIMUM: 2 Passengers

PRICE PER PERSON
2-3 Pax: $289
4-6 Pax: $225
7-9 Pax: $210
10+ Pax: $199
CHILDREN RATE: (5-12 years): $231

HAVE A GROUP? CONTACT US FOR A SPECIAL DISCOUNT

RESTRICTIONS: No

WHAT´S TO BRING: Tennis or Hiking Shoes, T-Shirt, Jeans or short pants, Raincoat, Cap or Hat, Mosquito Repellent, Swimsuit, Sandals, Money for extra expenses.

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