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Hanging Bridges & Arenal Volcano with Lunch and Hotsprings
4.8
22 Ratings
La Fortuna
Visit the Arenal Volcano National Park with an expert guide for a day excursion from La Fortuna. Enjoy sweeping vistas of the volcanic landscape and traverse the Hanging Bridges Park, then unwind in the soothing thermal springs.
Duration:
7 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- F7W8+PC Tabacon - We start our day by driving up the mountains near Arenal lake. At the highest point, we arrive at the MIstico hanging bridges park. Here we enjoy the wide panoramic views over the northern zone including the Volcano and the Arenal lake. Our hike takes us over 6 large bridges with some spanning up to 80 meters. These high structures get you at eye height with the abundant wildlife. Your professional guide is with you to have you spot as much as possible. Having hiked for about 2.5 hours we leave the bridges behind us and go close to the volcano. A short drive takes us close to the enormous lava fields that were deposited during the big 1968 eruption. Being this close gives you a good sense of the enormity of the volcano. Having hiked and enjoyed the lava field for about 1.5hours we are ready for some food. Now we take you to the rainforest cafe where you can choose from a variety of tasty dishes Having been properly fed all that is left to do is relax in the hot spring pools. You can hang out in any of the 6 pools that offer thermal water in a range of temperatures. It is a great way to end an active day and is often seen as a nice moment to share experiences with fellow travelers.
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What's Included
- Lunch included
- All fees and taxes covered
Location
Red Lava TSC
Red Lava Office is in la Fortuna bus terminal, Street 470
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(22 Ratings)
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Amy_s
Jul 12, 2024
Best tour!! - We had a family of 8. 2 adults and 6 kids (24-16 yrs old) we had a wonderful time. Definitely wear tennis shoes for the morning portion. Bring rain jackets for sure. It was pouring on us for 2 hours. Bring your own water bottles & towels (non provided) long day but so much fun! There is a place to change into bathing suits for the hot springs. Marcos was so friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. He made the tour fantastic!
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Jen_k
Jun 16, 2024
Difficult but worth it - My kids and I had a great time on the tour. I will say, it was more difficult than I anticipated. My kids did complain about the hiking quite a bit. But it was a great experience with a beautiful views and a knowledgeable guide. Lunch was delicious And the hot springs beautiful and relaxing.
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441annabelles
May 16, 2024
Thanks Chris! - Christopher was our guide and he was amazing! We learned all about the wildlife and jungle plants on the hanging bridges tour. On the volcano tour we learned about the history of Volcán Arenal and hiked to incredible viewpoints. Lunch was delicious tÃpico soda food and the hot spring was a comfortable, luxurious park with many different heated pools. I mainly wanted to leave the review to thank Chris for being so patient, attentive and passionate about his work. His enthusiasm was contagious and made for an exceptionally unique experience we will always remember!
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Kristinpb9783nz
May 11, 2024
Great Tour - The Hanging Bridges, Arenal volcano, and Hot springs tour was beautiful. Julian our guide was fantastic at finding all the animals, reptiles and insects. He was extremely informative on the history of the volcano.
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Eddie_h
Apr 16, 2024
Great tour. - We had a great adventure on this tour. There was alot of walking, not very hard but there are hills you have to traverse. But in the end you will get to relax you muscles in the hot springs. Also lunch was good. Christian is a very good and informative tour guide.
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Kelly_b
Mar 21, 2024
Just what we were looking for - Great tour. Just the right amount for a family with 3 older kids (14,14, and 12). Loved the pineapple and the hot springs for the finish!
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Peggy_h
Mar 14, 2024
This was a very good experience. - We hiked through the rain forest. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and animals. He pointed out the animals that was present. He made sure we took photos and he helped take photos.
The volcano and natural lakes were beautiful.
Lunch was ready and waiting for us upon our arrival. Afterwards, we went to relax in the hot springs. Each pool of the springs was very relaxing.
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Christina_r
Mar 14, 2024
3 in 1 day with transportation - Great guides with great people. The tour started at hanging bridges. Having a guide we were able to see animals we wouldn’t have otherwise and got pictures through their telescope. The volcano hike had great views. Lunch was delicious. We signed up for the hot springs but apparently everyone else was doing the waterfall. The tour dropped us off at the hot springs and said they would be back at 4pm. Around 420, tour buses finally came back but none of the drivers knew they were picking us up. Luckily we were able to get a ride home. The hot springs were really cool and a must do. Overall it was a great tour, I just wish getting a ride back was a little more organized especially since we didn’t have service.
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Paul_d
Mar 9, 2024
Pura Vida - Great day! Our guide Julian was so friendly. Pick up was on time. Enjoyed the hanging bridges and ended our day at the hot springs. Great lunch included
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Ethan_s
May 9, 2024
Very nice three in one,... - Very nice three in one, however, not much to see in the way of Wildlife but all in all a good choice
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