Arenal Volcano tour from San José: Hot springs & waterfall
Soak in 25 mineral pools fed by waterfalls at the base of an active volcano
A 12-hour guided tour from San José to Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall and Baldi Hot Springs with hotel pickup, lunch and entry fees included. Walk through rainforest to the waterfall, then spend the afternoon in the thermal pools: mineral-rich water heated naturally and fed by cascading water. A driver and guide lead the day in English or Spanish.
What’s included
- Driver and tour guide in your choice of English or Spanish.
- hotel pickup and drop-off from San José.
- entry to La Fortuna Waterfall.
- entry to all 25 thermal pools at Baldi Hot Springs.
- lunch during the day.
Times
- Every day No fixed time
Information
Full-day tour from San José to Arenal Volcano with La Fortuna Waterfall and 25 thermal pools at Baldi Hot Springs. Includes hotel pickup.
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The experience
The tour starts with hotel pickup in San José and a drive to the Arenal region. Once there, you walk to La Fortuna Waterfall, where water drops into a pool surrounded by rainforest. The waterfall is the transition point before you move to Baldi Hot Springs, the main event of the afternoon.
Baldi Hot Springs sits in tropical rainforest and holds 25 thermal pools filled by natural waterfalls. The mineral water is heated geothermally and stays warm year-round. You spend several hours moving between pools at different temperatures, soaking in the open air with birds and the sound of falling water around you. Lunch is included during the day. The pools range from cooler to quite hot, so you choose which ones suit you as you move through the grounds.
The tour ends with the drive back to San José and hotel drop-off. The full day is 12 hours from pickup to return. Your guide and driver handle all logistics, and entry to both the waterfall and the hot springs is covered in the price.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (under 4).
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What is La Fortuna Waterfall like when you get there?
La Fortuna Waterfall is a natural cascade in rainforest that you reach by walking through the forest. You can swim in the pool at its base before moving on to the hot springs.
How many thermal pools are at Baldi Hot Springs and what are they like?
Baldi has 25 thermal pools heated naturally and fed by waterfalls. The water is mineral-rich and stays warm year-round. Pools vary in temperature, so you can move between cooler and hotter ones depending on what feels right.
Is the tour private or shared with other travelers?
The tour is shared. You travel with other guests in a group with one driver and guide leading the day.
What's included in the price for the full day?
Hotel pickup and drop-off in San José, the services of a driver and guide, entry to La Fortuna Waterfall and Baldi Hot Springs, and lunch are all included.
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Arenal Volcano tour from San José: Hot springs & waterfall
12h · EN · ES · at your hotel
from US$ 195 per person
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