San Jose

15 Best Arenal Tours from San Jose

The Arenal days from the capital: volcano combos with lunch and dinner, hot-spring finishes and zipline add-ons before the drive home. It is a long day to the volcano and back; the combos pack it correctly.

1.Arenal Volcano Full-Day Combo Tour with Lunch and Dinner

Discover Costa Rica’s top sights in one day with this full-day combo tour from San Jose, featuring Arenal Volcano, La Paz Waterfall, ziplining, and hot springs.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“This is our second time doing this exact tour, and the experience was just as exceptional if not more. Alex was our guide for the day and I cannot convey enough the care he put into our day trip. He went above and beyond in…”

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2.Arenal Volcano Experience Full-Day Tour from San Jose

Discover Costa Rica’s highlights on this full-day Arenal Volcano tour from San Jose, including waterfalls, wildlife, hot springs, and local cuisine—all in one memorable trip.

★ 5.0

“It was an awesome experience. Picturesque views , smooth drive & awesome tour guides ( Oxanie and Carlos) lots of things to see , food was awesome. This experience covers alot in just one day.”

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4.Airtime Zipline Adventure in Arenal

Experience the thrill of ziplining near Arenal Volcano with Airtime Zipline. Enjoy amazing views, family-friendly fun, and expert care in Costa Rica.

★ 5.0

“Amazing Amazing tour. With lots of adrenaline and laugh It was our first time doing a zip line and it was fantastic.”

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5.Airtime Zipline Adventure in La Fortuna Arenal Volcano Views

Experience Costa Rica’s stunning Arenal Volcano views on this safe, well-organized zipline tour. Perfect for families and adventure seekers alike.

★ 5.0

“A really fun zipline experience. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. Grandma, who is 77, needed some help and Juan went tandem with her.”

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6.Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs Full Day Tour from San Jose

Discover Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs on this full-day San Jose tour. Enjoy scenic stops, delicious meals, and relaxing thermal waters.

★ 4.5

“The tour was great and so were the tour guide and driver. Traveled with a great group and would recommend this tour”

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7.Arenal Volcano and Thermal Hot Springs from San Jose

Discover Costa Rica’s volcanic beauty and relaxing hot springs on this full-day tour from San Jose, featuring scenic stops, local cuisine, and expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Absolutely horrible!!!!! No communication whatsoever whoever runs this experience needs to get fired! Im coming for the United States my number doesnt work here so I have WhatsApp and the tour guide should have had WhatsApp as well for 1 week now I emailed I…”

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8.Volcano, Waterfalls, Zipline, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

Experience Costa Rica’s natural beauty on this full-day tour from San Jose, with waterfalls, ziplining, hot springs, and local coffee. Value-packed adventure.

★ 5.0

“This tour is a LONG day but very much worth it! Harlem was our tour guide and he was so kind and accommodating and shared so much knowledge about Costa Rica! This was a perfect tour, would make no improvements.”

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9.From San Jose: Zipline, Horseback, ATV, Surfing, & Bicycle Tour

Experience Costa Rica's rainforest, rivers, and adventure activities—ziplining, horseback riding, ATV, surfing & biking—all in one day from San Jose.

★ 4.5

“My experience was amazing! 10/10 we did the ATV and horseback package with hotel pickup & lunch. Our tour driver spoke English and Spanish, he was very informative telling us a little history as we go, we made stop to see crocodiles and get snacks.…”

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10.From San Jose: Zipline, Horseback, ATV, Surfing, & Chocolate Tour

Discover Costa Rica's adventure with ziplining, horseback riding, ATV rides, surfing lessons, and chocolate experiences on this full-day San Jose tour.

★ 4.5

“Vista Los Sueños Adventure Park in Costa Rica is an absolute must-visit! The tours are thrilling, the scenery is breathtaking, and the staff is top-notch. Huge shoutout to Chris and Danny for their amazing hospitality and energy—they made our experience unforgettable. Highly recommend for an…”

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11.6 in 1 Full Day Pass: Aerial Tram & Zipline-Braulio Carrillo Park

Experience Costa Rica’s rainforest with ziplining, aerial tram rides, nature walks, and wildlife exhibits on this immersive full-day adventure near San Jose.

★ 4.5

“We did 10 different zip line rides on this tour. WOW, one was 1 minute long. Was thrilling especially zip lining thru the lush forest We also did a trolly ride high up for about an hour which had an amazing view .”

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12.Combo Arenal: Suspension Bridges + Thermal Spa + Fortune Falls

Discover Costa Rica’s natural beauty with this full-day combo tour from San Jose, including waterfalls, hanging bridges, and hot springs for a rejuvenating experience.

★ 4.5

“Hayro is definitely who to book with if you want a quality experience. Our group of 7 had the best time. He was very informative and helpful. He made it special for the birthday girl at the restaurant. We saw sooo many animals as we…”

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13.Combo Arenal : Suspension Bridges + Hot Springs + Fortune Falls

Discover Costa Rica's natural beauty with this full-day tour featuring La Fortuna Waterfall, hanging bridges, and relaxing hot springs for an authentic experience.

★ 4.5

“The sights mentioned on the tour are all great, lunch was at a hotel which had hot springs and it was very tasty, serving 3 courses with coffee and juices included. The only downside to the tour, which dropped the rating from 5 to 4…”

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14.Canopy (Zip Line) – Half Day Pass Braulio Carrillo

Experience Costa Rica’s rainforest from above on a half-day zipline tour near San Jose, with expert guides, stunning views, and plenty of adventure.

★ 5.0

“Really cool experience with some amazing views. The team were amazing and felt so safe and secure the whole time. What I would say tho is MAKE SURE you book with the transfer. It’s so hard to get taxis back and the park will help…”

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15.From San José: Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs

Experience Costa Rica’s Arenal Volcano and hot springs with this full-day tour from San José, combining scenic views, relaxing baths, and authentic cuisine for $135.

★ 4.0

“Great day! Baldi resort and hot springs is beautiful and so relaxing. Being dramine if you get car sick because its 3 hours of twisty roads to get back to San Jose! But so worth it!”

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More Arenal Tours from San Jose

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