Arenal Volcano Base Hike - Private Trails (Small Group Tour)
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore Arenal Volcano on private, less crowded trails just outside the national park. Discover volcanic formations, and enjoy a more flexible, immersive, and enjoyable experience with a local guide. This small-group tour avoids busy park routes while offering incredible views, wildlife, and a closer connection to the landscape.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional local nature guide
- Admission fee
- Use of maintained trails and scenic areas
- On-site parking
- Access to natural volcanic features and crater viewpoints on the property
- Wildlife spotting opportunities (sloths, birds, butterflies, frogs)
- Guided walk on the Volcano Nature Trail
What's not
- Transportation
Itinerary
Walk our gently graded Volcano Nature Trail and explore the unique ecosystem surrounding Dream Tree XP. Your guide will lead you through rainforest pathways where you may spot wildlife such as sloths resting overhead, tropical birds, colorful butterflies, and even small frogs tucked among the plants. Along the way, you’ll see natural volcanic features, including small craters, and learn about the landscape’s history and flora. The trail is peaceful, scenic, and designed to offer a rich nature experience without the intensity of a full volcano hike.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 4km west of the Catholic Church, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Dream Tree XP
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in La Fortuna
- Its from-price is 44% below the median of the 932 experiences we list in La Fortuna.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About La Fortuna
La Fortuna is Costa Rica's adventure hub at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, with rainforest, hot springs, waterfalls and a mountain lake.
The near-perfect cone of the Arenal Volcano rises above the town, and Arenal Volcano National Park has trails through old lava flows and rainforest with views of the summit. Lake Arenal, the largest lake in the country, spreads to the west, with kayaking, fishing and windsurfing on its breezy waters and green hills all around.
Top-ranked sights in La Fortuna: La Fortuna Waterfall, Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Butterfly Conservatory.
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