What To Know Before Going On Arenal Volcano Tours In Costa Rica?

Posted by HelenaNelson on September 18th, 2018

Costa Rica is an emerging tourist destination with volcanoes, rivers, natural beauty, and waterfalls. But, volcanoes are one of the things which have most attracted human minds. Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica is one such stop!

This was an active volcano from 1968 until 1998. Though it doesn’t offer red lava view now, it still has a lot to offer to the tourists’ eyes and heart. Here are things you should know more before going on Arenal Volcano Tours.

Best Time for Arenal Trip

This is an evergreen destination! You can visit any time of the year. Yet, the dry season is comfortable for many tourists coming from temperate countries and want to avoid the rain. But, you will get high price of accommodations, and services in this season. So, plan a trip ahead.

How to Get There?

This volcano is located about 80 km northwest of San Jose. The easiest way to reach there is by road transportation. You can choose self-driving or shuttle buses.

Local buses are a greener alternative to traveling. They follow hassle-free, comfortable, and well-connected routes. You will find a number of buses operating along the San Jose-Arenal route, Liberia – Arenal route, and Tamarindo -Arenal route. These three are the most popular and most taken routes to reach the volcano.

Visit the Arenal Volcano National Park

This is the place nearest to the volcano. You can walk on paths and lava rocks if you don’t want to hike. Reach a mirador which is a translation for the viewpoint. But, the only clear day can decide whether you’ll be able to see the volcano.

Enjoy Lake Arenal

A Costa Rica Boat Tour can take you to the Lake Arenal which sits at the base of the Arenal Volcano. You can enjoy a number of activities here such as paddle boarding, kayaking, and windsurfing.

Watch Hot Springs

There is active geothermal energy beneath Arenal. You will find there 3 large hot springs.

Include River Rafting in Your Arenal Volcano Tours

The volcano is in close proximity to a couple of Grade 3-4 rivers in Costa Rica. You can have a great white river-rafting experience along with a number of other activities of your choice. Generally, rafting is popular in Rio Balsa and Rio Sarapiqui.

Where to stay?

The town of La Fortuna serves seems sleepy yet cozy. It is the biggest host of the tourists arriving every day in search of an escape from ordinary life. You will find enough number of accommodation options, restaurants, and activities in the area.