15 Best Arenal Tours from San Jose

“Great time. Visited hot springs. Only negative aspect of trip was expectation of water temp. Cooler than thought, but very .nicr”

“Absolutely unforgettable experience in Costa Rica! This excursion was hands-down one of the highlights of my trip. We packed so much beauty and culture into one day from learning about Costa Rica’s rich coffee traditions at a plantation, to standing in awe of a stunning…”

“Apart from the initial hike when I almost lost my breathe. The view was breathtaking. It was the most fun I’ve had on my trip here. They are very patient and helpful. We were with a very nice group too. If you are looking for…”

“Pablo (our guide) and Alejandro (our driver) were truly wonderful — kind, knowledgeable, attentive, and professional. They made the long day as pleasant as possible, and I really appreciated their care and friendliness throughout the tour. Lunch was excellent at a cozy local spot, and…”

“Everything was exceptional. The guides were incredibly knowledgable. The zip lines were very fun. It began raining in the middle of the tram ride, and we could see each individual leaf dance as if they were waving at us. I accidentally left my phone in…”

“Very relaxing day but with a lot of steps. Leni, our driver and guide, was amazing - very friendly and very knowledgeable.”

“The ziplines through the jungle were amazing, as were the exhibits containing snakes, frogs, sloths, and butterflies. We also saw an anteater and a tapir wandering about. Staff were helpful and friendly. I wish they had been clear with us in advance that we needed…”

“Our tour guide was incredible. First our meeting point was at 6am when we woke up, our car battery died and couldn’t find a jump. By the time we call the car company for help it was already 6:30am. I tried to cancel but it…”

“Yojhan and Cucu were amazing guides on this tour. They made the tour flexible to our interests and time, and made extra efforts to make sure we got to see everything we wanted, even when that got us home late some nights. But it was…”

“Our guide Johann was very informative and entertaining in his discussions. We were picked up from our hotel in San Jose on the first morning and driven to Arenal volcano by Oscar (our driver) and Johann. We walked a short distance from the parking lot…”

“Our flight landed in a diff country and constant cancellations but the transport company was understanding. Edgar, our driver,was very patient as our flight was delayed and our luggage was lost. He met us at arrivals with our name sign and sRead more”

“Wonderful experience. I would definitely recommend. The entire staff was wonderful and friendly!!! All the staff members spoke English.”

“Had a really enjoyable time with my family on this trip. We got to explore a lot of Costa Rica in a short amount of time. There were many beautiful places and experiences, especially the ziplining over Monteverde (price extra). However, there”

“Las aguas a diferentes temperaturas, súper deliciosas, nos dieron toallas y casillero. Marlon, nuestro guía, excelente persona, alegre y sabio, en el trayecto de regreso no dormimos de tan interesante charla y ambiente en la sprinter.”

“Tour guide a little rude. Showed up before scheduled time and called with an attitude about where I was and made and inappropriate comment asking if I spoke English because I mis-heard what he has me said.”