About the tour
Join us on a family friendly tour of Arenal Volcano Hike Costa Rica and experience the breathtaking beauty with Tropiexplore!
Towering over the lush rainforest, Arenal is one of Costa Rica’s most stunning natural landmarks, known for its perfect cone shape and striking presence.
Once one of the country’s most active volcanoes, Arenal erupted dramatically in 1968 and remained active for decades. Today, while it rests quietly, the area surrounding it thrives with vibrant wildlife and diverse plant life.
On our guided hike, you’ll explore these rich ecosystems, learn about the volcano’s fascinating history, and take in panoramic views of the volcano, its lava fields, and the beautiful Arenal Lake. This adventure is perfect for those looking to connect with nature and Costa Rica’s volcanic legacy.
What, precisely, is a volcano?
A volcano is a simple opening on the surface of a planet, circular (a crater) or elongated (a fissure), through which interior gases, rock fragments (called pyroclastic rocks, such as ash, lapilli, volcanic bombs and blocks) and streams of molten rocks (lava flows) are emitted.
The Arenal is constituted of alternate layers of volcanic ash and angular lapili, blocky lava Rows and deposits of blocks from glowing avalanches, all genetically related to the volcano.
The geological history of the Arenal volcano was plainly manifest some scant 7000 years ago, and its formation contributed to the natural turning aside of the waters of the ancestral Arenal river.
Arenal volcano started its last period of activity in 1968 up to 2010, On Monday, July 29, 1968, at 7:30 am, the Arenal Volcano suddenly and violently erupted. The eruptions continued unabated for several days, burying over 15 square kilometers (5.8 sq mi) under rocks, lava, and ash.
Bilingual and certified guide
Transportation near 7 km from la Fortuna downtown. Please make sure you are ready 5 minutes before the pick-up time.
Hydration
National Park entrance ticket.
What to Bring?
– Long pants -shorts
– Close shoes
– Bottle of water
– Eco-friendly repellent – sunscreen
– Camera
Price
US $ 75 Adult + Taxes
US$ 65 children +Taxes
Requirements
A minimum of two people is required.
Schedule
Monday to Sunday:
8:00 am
1: 00 pm
Meeting Point:
Request a pickup from your hotel or vocational house. Please, indicate your preference regarding booking. Pick-ups are included inside a perimeter of 7kilometer from downtown La Fortuna. If your hotel is not in that range, an extra fee will be charged according to the location of your hotel.
Please make sure you are ready 5 minutes before the pick-up time.
We will notify you of the exact pick-up time after you receive your email confirmation.
Aspects to consider
Not recommended for people with heart problems, recent surgeries, back problems, people with low mobility, pregnancy, etc.
In tropical regions is normal to have rainy days. Please take into consideration that you may get wet and even with the rain most of the tours are still run.
Cancellation policy
In the event of a cancellation made 24 hours before the scheduled start time of the tour, we will charge a cancellation fee of 100%.
We will charge a cancelation fee of 50% if the reservation is canceled 48 hours before the tour starts.
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