Arenal Volcano Hike - Afternoon & Hot River
Sunset light on the lava flow, then the thermal river
Overview
Same lava-flow trail as the morning hike, but the light is completely different and the thermal river is included. You set off at 1:30, walk the 1968 flow in the long afternoon light with Lake Arenal below, and end the day soaking in the free volcanic hot river with a mud mask. Cloud cover on the summit is more likely than in the morning, so pick this one if you care more about the hot river and the light than about a clear cone - or if you are arriving in La Fortuna the same morning.
Highlights
- Afternoon light across the 1968 lava flow
- Free volcanic thermal river included
- Volcanic mud mask
- Good option for an arrival day
- Lake Arenal views from the trail
Included
- Guided Arenal Volcano lava-flow hike
- National park entrance fee
- Thermal hot river access
- Volcanic mud mask
- Certified naturalist guide
- Round-trip hotel pickup in the La Fortuna area
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Photos
- Guide gratuity
- Towels
- 13% national sales tax
Meeting point & getting there
Departure times
- 1:30 PM
What to bring
- Closed-toe shoes you can get wet
- Swimsuit and towel
- Change of dry clothes
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Waterproof phone pouch
- Closed-toe hiking shoes
Good to know before you book
- Minimum age 6
- Moderate fitness - about 3 km on uneven volcanic rock
- Closed-toe shoes required
Safety
- Summit is more often cloud-covered in the afternoon
- Thermal river water can exceed 38C
- Park closes trails during electrical storms
Children
Children 6-10 pay 50% of the adult rate. The minimum age for this tour is 6.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Inside 48 hours the tour is non-refundable, though we will always try to move you to another date first. Tours run rain or shine; if the operator cancels for safety you are refunded in full.
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