Type of Excursion: Wildlife and Relax
Difficulty Level: Suitable for all tourists
Our Highlights
Visit one of the 7 wonders of Costa Rica: Arenal Volcano
Explore the richness of the rainforest from the heights
Discover the hidden secrets of the flora and fauna
Indulge yourself in the hot springs surrounded by tropical gardens
The spectacular Arenal Volcano lies in the northern highlands of Costa Rica and it has been catalogued one of the most iconic destinations thank for its perfect shape cone (over 5,430 ft) which is visible on clear days.
Currently the volcano is dormant and its slopes are in process of regeneration offering you the perfect combination between nature wonders and relaxing thermal springs to be enjoyed in a fully day-experience.
Early morning the professional guide will be waiting for you at the lobby of your selected hotel and will transfer you in modern air-conditioned bus.
First part of the tour (3 hours’ drive) will be adorned with the beautiful scenery of the Guanacaste plains. Then, you will arrive to Tilaran Mountain range where you will have the opportunity to know about the Costa Rica efforts of becoming a carbon neutral country, producing its energy with renewal resources from solar panels, Eolic parks and hydroelectric plants.
After lunch, you will be impressed by the Arenal Lake, here the transportation will be bordering the artificial Lake (1 hour ride) while the guide provides you with interesting information about its history.
At the Arenal Dam, the touristic bus will be waiting for you to lead you to the hanging bridges park, an 618-acre reserve of primary rainforest where you will discover the wonderful secrets of the jungle; the density of its biodiversity makes this wildlife sanctuary a special place to take pictures of either the incredible views or wildlife as you walk across the bridges and paths.
During the two hours walk, the guide will help you to spot birds, mammals, reptiles, different types of plants and trees, combined with the impressive views of both Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal.
For the afternoon, you will be relaxing at Hot Springs, different thermal pools which vary in size and temperature. The top pool is the warmest; from here, water cascades down surrounded with beautiful gardens and with intimate atmosphere.
The hot springs are the result of rainwater heated by magma in the Earth’s interior. Once heated, the waters rise to surface, taking with them minerals found in the earth’s rocky crust; this way, waters become very benefic to your body, relaxing muscles, clean pores and rejuvenate the skin.
At the end of the tour you will enjoy dinner in a luxury restaurant with amazing panoramic view of the volcano, and then you will be transferred back to your selected hotel in Guanacaste..
Air-conditioned Tourist Transportation (Van or Bus) with Spanish Speaking Driver
Bilingual Certified Guide (Spanish – English)
Lunch
Entrance fee to Hanging Bridges
Entrance fee to Hot Springs
Dinner
The day of the excursion, you should go to the lobby of your selected hotel and please look for our staff dressed with bright orange shirt and green pants.
Approximate Pick Up Time: Between 06:40am to 07:50am, depending on the selected hotel
Approximate Duration: 15 hours
Approximate Drop Off Time: Between 10:00pm to 11:00pm, depending on the selected hotel
Recommendations: Comfortable clothing with long pants, hiking shoes**, swimsuit, water shoes, towel and change of clothes (for the thermal springs), raincoat, sun visor hat or similar, sunglasses with UV protection, Sunscreen, insects repellent, aluminum water bottle, camera and binoculars.
**Closed tennis or hiking shoes are mandatory; the park will not allow entry to the trails to those passengers who use sandals or shoes that do not fully cover their feet.
In case of passengers with reduced mobility, heart or respiratory problems, fear of heights, epilepsy, overweight, or women in the early stages of pregnancy, please advise us in advance in order to take the previsions and provide them with the best possible care.
Children Policy: Infant from 0-5 years are not allowed. Children rate apply from 6 to 11 years old
Important Remarks: This is a regular basis tour that operates with a pre-established schedule and requires a minimum of 2 passengers to operate and maximum of 50 passengers. Maximum passengers per guide: 50 passengers.
Gratuities for guide or driver are not included.
Prices are expressed per person based on US Dollars (USD) and apply for Individual traveler’s segment.
If you are planning to travel in group or if you are interested in private services, please don’t hesitate to contact us at mytrip@guanacasteonlinetravel.com
WhatsApp Phone: (+506) 8821-3624
In case you may require to cancel your reservation please contact us at mytrip@guanacasteonlinetravel.com One of our agents will be assisting you with the procedure o the refund, however, please take into consideration the following conditions:
If the cancelation is advised with more than 48 hours before the service, it will not have penalties and you will receive 100% of refund.
If the Cancelation is advised between 48 to 24 hrs before the service, it will apply a 20% charge of penalty
If cancelation is advised with less than 24 hours before the service, it will apply a 100% of penalty
In case of no show, the service will have a penalty of 100%