COSTA RICA · VOLCANO HIKES AND TREKS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 7 volcano hikes and treks in Costa Rica justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Hike near Miravalles Volcano, swim at Llanos de Cortes, cross jungle bridges, explore fumaroles, and relax in volcanic hot springs.
“Absolutely amazing experience!! Guide was phenomenal... kept everyone engaged and provided some knowledge as well!”
Review of La Fortuna’s full-day safari float, waterfall, farm lunch, and Arenal Volcano hike, with practical tips on fitness, value, and timing.
“Wonder trip and guide! Very knowledgeable and engaging. Pointed out wildlife and shared the local culture, economy, and history.”
Review of the Arenal Volcano Hike in La Fortuna, with trail details, price, guides, wildlife, difficulty, timing, and booking advice.
“In general the volcano hike was fun! However, on a second thought we would have made a self-guided hike. Our tour started one hour late and as a result we had to do the shorter path. Our guide was not so enthusiastic about the nature and the volcano. It is not the tour to spot animals.”
Review of La Fortuna’s hanging bridges, Arenal Volcano hike, and waterfall tour, with practical advice on fitness, value, timing, guides, and what to expect.
“This was an amazing tour with our guide Marco. We saw monkeys, snakes, etc on the hanging bridges part. The view of the volcano on the hike can’t be beat and the waterfall was spectacular. Lunch was provided; the fresh fruit after the bridges was delicious. Marco was super knowledgeable and truly wanted to make sure everyone enjoyed the experience.”
Review the Arenal Volcano hike in La Fortuna, with guide-led rainforest walks, wildlife, transport, weather tips, and hot springs advice.
“This was a wonderful experience, the volcano was shrouded in clouds but the hike well worth it. Spotted a mamma sloth with baby and a toucan,”
Review of La Fortuna’s Arenal volcano hike, with lava trails, rainforest, transport, guide quality, price, fitness needs, and booking advice.
“This was a moderate hike that provides you with a good sense of the terrain and history of the volcano and its impact on the environment/people of the area. Samuel was an excellent guide and seemed very knowledgeable. His explanations and insights made for a very interesting and enjoyable hike. He also went out of his way to ensure that we were able to observe a sloth he had located the previous day. Ramon provided great transportation services and the fruit at the end of the hike was much appreciated.”
Hike Arenal’s old lava flows, spot wildlife, soak at Baldi Hot Springs, and enjoy dinner on this practical La Fortuna day tour.
“Great informative guide and driver! Learned a lot of history on the volcano. Bonus was they spotted Toucans and a Sloth as we approached the parking lot! We stopped and our guide had a tripod monocular which she set up for us to get a closer look!”
Pick a mountain, a crater or a way up it.
