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Make a long day from San José worth the journey with a three-hour drive to La Fortuna, close-up views of Arenal Volcano and a restorative soak in geothermal hot springs. This full-day tour mixes easy walking, a included lunch and time to relax in pools fed by volcanic heat.
Make a long day from San José worth the journey with a three-hour drive to La Fortuna, close-up views of Arenal Volcano and a restorative soak in geothermal hot springs. This full-day tour mixes easy walking, a included lunch and time to relax in pools fed by volcanic heat.
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Operated by Inside Tours Costa Rica · La Fortuna, Alajuela
You step onto the bus in San José before dawn and the countryside opens like a slow-moving film: fields of sugarcane and pineapple rolling past, small towns washing by as the road climbs north. Three hours later La Fortuna appears, and the Arenal volcano keeps watch — a steep cone rising to about 1,670 m (5,480 ft), still marked by the 1968 eruption that changed this landscape and the lives around it.
easy.
11–12 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; involves short walks at viewpoints and easy movement around hot-spring facilities.
Expect approximately 3 hours each way by air-conditioned bus, depending on traffic and road conditions.
Yes; entrance to the selected hot-spring facility is included in the tour package.
A lunch is included and vegetarian options are available—notify the operator at booking if you have dietary restrictions.
The tour is family-friendly; infants must sit on an adult’s lap. Infant seats may be available—ask when booking.
Arenal was considered dormant until its explosive 1968 eruption, which reshaped the surrounding landscape and spurred both scientific study and local resettlement.
Arenal Volcano National Park and nearby reserves manage tourism impacts; stick to trails and avoid introducing soaps or chemicals into thermal waters to protect fragile geothermal ecosystems.
Inside Tours Costa Rica operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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