Travel to Amazing Arenal

The iconic Arenal volcano and the Arenal National Park offer incredible experiences for travellers in Costa Rica. Though the imposing volcano is dormant, there is still plenty to see and do in this stunning and adventure activity region. From hiking and zip-lining to relaxing in hot springs, a trip to Arenal and the surrounding La Fortuna is one to remember. Contact us to find out more

We have a huge range of Arenal holidays and tours available but one of our favourite group tour itineraries is shown below to provide some inspiration:

Simply Costa Rica: Arenal, Monteverde & Manuel Antonio

Day 1: Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to San José & Central Valley. Arrive in Costa Rica's capital city San José, where your private guide meets you at the airport. You're driven to your hotel in downtown San José by private transfer.
Day 2: Travel via a shared minibus transfer of around three hours to your hotel in the Arenal Volcano region. In the afternoon you'll enjoy some free time to start exploring
Day 3: Enjoy a shared trip today to the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge, an hour and a half away by shared transfer, where you take a boat journey along the Rio Frio in search of sloth, caiman, tropical birds, monkeys and turtles.

Tour and Image: Audley Travel
Day 4: A day at leisure to relax by the hotel pool or add more activities: you could go kayaking on Arenal Lake, zip-lining, white-water rafting or visit the nearby
hanging bridges.
Day 5: This morning, travel to the Monteverde Cloud Forest by shared transfer and a scenic boat ride. The drive, although a little bumpy, goes through truly spectacular scenery. Once in Monteverde, you'll have the afternoon to relax or start exploring, before your night tour to look for the creatures of the forest after dark.
Day 6: This morning, take a fun and interactive tour to a local family-run plantation where they grow coffee, sugar cane, oranges and bananas. In the afternoon, you'll visit Monteverde's canopy walkways and try out some exhilarating zip-lining through the treetops
Day 7: Today you travel five hours by shared coach to the stunning Central Pacific Coast and your hotel close to Manuel Antonio. On arrival, spend the rest of the day relaxing at your hotel or head off to explore this beautiful coastline.
Days 8-9: At leisure
Day 10: Fly home to UK