How difficult is the hiking on the volcano tour of Arenal? When and how long is the tour?

Most guided Arenal Volcano hikes are considered easy to moderate, suitable for people with basic fitness, including many children and older adults if comfortable walking.

Looking to go on a Bucket List Costa Rica adventure with her mother. Requests include: Parque Nacional Corcovado (2-3 days), Monteverde Cloud Forest (2 days), Beaches/relaxing (2 days), Learning about plants, wildlife, nature preserves. Enjoy hiking. Mom can hike max ~6 miles per day. Want lodging with electricity and running water. Budget is between $2500/$3000 per person - including flights.

Corcovado area is quite expensive and might exceed budget. May need to adjust route. Could replace Monteverde with San Gerardo de Dota, which offers a similar Cloud Forest but less crowded and potentially more cost-effective. Will create an appropriate itinerary including Corcovado while considering budget.

I like the super saver trip, it covers the destinations i would like to visit. I wanted to save my time in San Jose. we will land at 13.43 and we wish to directly transferred to Arenal or torteguero. Doing so we could save a day, same thing we want on a last day. could you help us?

Based on the logistics of this itinerary, an overnight stay in San José is necessary, since the Tortuguero tour departs every morning around 6:00 a.m. This will be the only night you spend in San José. On the way back, you'll be traveling from Monteverde to the San José airport. Please ensure that your departure flight is scheduled for the evening

I have 2 women - possibly 4 who would like to have a group tour in Costa Rica. Their biggest bucket list item is Parque Nacional Corcovado. Do you have any tours that include that or could they have a small private group? Their current budget is $3000 per person.

We currently don't have such product ready, but I'm checking with our product team if we can quote that for your clients. Please allow us a couple of days and we will be back to you with hopefully a suitable option.

When adding either of the Guanacaste or Manuel Antonio extensions; what is included in those parts of the itinerary?

I recommend exploring the Essential Costa Rica itinerary, which includes an extension to either Guanacaste or Manuel Antonio—both offer unforgettable experiences.

As a solo woman traveller I wanted to ask if there is someone from the same gender I will share my room with? I also would love to have mostly the same group. Can you please tell be how much it will probably change?

Departures are not organized as group tours. While you may occasionally encounter other travelers at certain points along the route, rooms are not shared, and all services are coordinated individually according to each traveler's personalized itinerary.

do you do the hanging bridges and what other optional tours are available on this trip

I'm happy to confirm that in Arenal, your program already includes the Volcano Hike tour. Additionally, we can add optional tours such as Ecotermales Hot Springs and the La Fortuna Waterfall. In Monteverde, we can include the Hike in the Reserve and the Hanging Bridges tour you mentioned. Also, the program includes entry to Tortuguero National Park, so you can enjoy this unique experience.

On departure date, I can leave for the airport at anytime? I would like to take an early morning flight.

Regarding your question on the last day, please let us know your flight details so that we can arrange the transfer accordantly, please bear in mind the ride around 4 hrs. But yes we can manage this with our operation team.

I would like to know, 1) Hotel name 2) what you mean by triple occupancy.

Triple occupancy, 03 people on the same room. Superior hotels example in San Jose - Park Inn. Evergreen Lodge -Tortuguero. Arenal Paraíso - Arenal. Poco a Poco Monteverde.

I want to be sure that I understand all of the things that ARE included in the 8 day tour. All transportation costs and entrance fees for the standard activities listed for those days ARE included, correct?

The itinerary includes accomodation, transfer in regular modality and All monuments and visits as indicated: Guided visit to Tortuguero village (day 2), guided boat tour through Tortuguero National Park canals and entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park (day 3), Hike Lava Trails (day 5)

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Group Size 1 - 30
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Itinerary

Day 1
San Jose
San Jose
Start point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Pick up at San Jose International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Park Inn), Hotel 5* (Hilton La Sabana)
Day 2
San Jose to Tortuguero
San Jose to Tortuguero
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast en route at approximately 8:30 am in a restaurant in Guapiles), Lunch (Lunch at eco-lodge), Dinner (Dinner at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)
Included Activities
- Guided boat tour through Tortuguero National Park canals with entrance fee
- Guided visit to Tortuguero village
- Hike around Tortuguero town
Optional Activities
- Turtles Museum visit ($1 donation)
Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Tortuguero National Park
Day 3
Tortuguero National Park
Tortuguero National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Laguna Lodge), Hotel (Pachira/ Evergreen/Aninga Lodge)
Included Activities
- 2-hour guided boat tour of Tortuguero canals with expert naturalist guide
Optional Activities
- Optional tours available at destination
Landmarks
Tortuguero National Park
Day 4
Tortuguero to Arenal
Tortuguero to Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant in Guapiles at approximately 1 pm)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Arenal Manoa), Hotel 5* (Arenal Kioro)
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 5
Arenal Volcano National Park
Arenal Volcano National Park
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Arenal Manoa), Hotel 5* (Arenal Kioro)
Included Activities
- Hike Lava Trails of Arenal Volcano with expert guide
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 6
Arenal to Monteverde
Arenal to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast (Early breakfast at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Poco a Poco), Hotel 4* (El Establo)
Landmarks
Arenal Lake
Day 7
Monteverde
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
Accommodation
Hotel 4* (Poco a Poco), Hotel 4* (El Establo)
Optional Activities
- Explore Monteverde Cloud Forest independently
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 8
Monteverde to San Jose
Monteverde to San Jose
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Santamaría (SJO), Ruta Nacional 1, Alajuela, Alajuela, Costa Rica (Drop off at San Jose International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Delectable breakfast)

Landmarks
Braulio Carrillo National Park
Tortuguero National Park

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Tortuguero National Park

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Arenal Volcano

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Arenal Volcano

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Arenal Lake

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Monteverde Cloud Forest

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Alyssa5.0•January 2026
Everything was so smooth! Easy transition between locations, clear communication, and GREAT hotels!! I had a great...
Everything was so smooth! Easy transition between locations, clear communication, and GREAT hotels!! I had a great experience!Show more
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Melenee4.0•June 2025
I think, it would have helped to have some optional activities in monteverde. I would never have thought of going...
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Anthony3.0•March 2025
My feelings about the tour are mixed. On one hand, the tour destinations were all interesting and enjoyable, and the...
My feelings about the tour are mixed. On one hand, the tour destinations were all interesting and enjoyable, and the hotels/facilities that were booked were all very nice and well maintained, and all of the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Also, the main tour guide assigned to us was very knowledgeable and friendly. On the other hand, we encountered a number of operational coordination "glitches" that detracted from the enjoyment of the tour...starting with an error in the email address sent by Tour Radar to the local tour operator (Destination Services "DS"), which resulted in it taking 7 days to receive the booking confirmation instead of the promised 1-2 days for the confirmation (..even though I called Tour Radar several times about not receiving the confirmation and all they could do each time was "send a message to DS") and, in turn, air fares increased slightly during that 7-day period. Then, on our first day there, the driver that picked us up from the airport gave us a "Welcome" letter that was addressed to me, but the attached detailed itinerary was for a different party, for different hotels/facilities, for the previous week(!) When I contacted the DS agent, she apologized for the mistake and recommended that I download the Travel Key app to my phone, which provided the detailed itinerary. While that was helpful, it would have been more helpful if she or the app would have indicated that the itinerary needs to be manually refreshed on a frequent basis to reflect any changes, such as when one of the hotel pickup times for transfer to the next location changed by 1 hour, which we were not otherwise notified of and found out after the fact. Also, I recommend there be more coordination/communication between the local tour operator and the tour guides that they assign. On our scheduled tour into Tortuguero National Park, our itinerary indicated that the entrance fee is included in the tour, but our guide indicated on the night before the tour that the operator should have provided is with a PDF of the entrance tickets or at least the alphanumeric code for the tickets. We were not provided either and not being able to contact DS at the time, my daughter had to scramble late at night to purchase entrance tickets online (and pay for them again). Sorry about my "rambling" review, but I think with some improvements in operations coordination within Tour Radar and Destination Services, what turned out to be an "Okay" experience for us could have been a "Great" or even "Excellent" experience!Show more
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Dear Mr. Skidmore, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience in such detail. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the destinations included in the tour, as well as the quality of the hotels and the staff. We are also pleased to know that your lead guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and that these aspects of the trip met your expectations. We sincerely regret the coordination issues you mention, such as the delay in booking confirmation, confusion with the itinerary upon arrival, the lack of automatic updates in the app, and the issue with the Tortuguero National Park entrance fees. These are not the standards we strive to deliver, and we greatly appreciate you pointing these out, as they help us identify clear opportunities for improvement. Your experience has already been shared with our local team and partners to work on better internal communication and technological solutions that provide our travelers with up-to-date and accurate information at all times. Thank you again for your honesty and for also acknowledging the positive aspects of the tour. We sincerely hope you'll give us a second chance to offer you an experience that's not just "good," but truly "excellent." Sincerely, Andrea Rojas Destination Services Costa Rica
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Rajdip5.0•March 2025
We had a wonderful experience with Destination services in Costa Rica. The tour was very well organized and the...
We had a wonderful experience with Destination services in Costa Rica. The tour was very well organized and the travel representatives continued providing updates, asking for any requirements all throughout the trip. Especially, I want to mention the name of our guide Sebastian who is an excellent person and went above and beyond to making our trip smooth. Thank you so much!Show more
Traveled in March 2025
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Hello Mr. Rajdip, Thank you for taking the time and give us this nice comment. We are more than happy to hear that you had a great experience in our beautiful Costa Rica and really hope to welcome you again in a future vacation. Have a wonderful weekend! Andrea Rojas P. Destinations Services Costa Rica
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Masaki4.0•December 2024
Overall, very good, but no on-site tours were included on the last few days.
Traveled in December 2024
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Good Day!! It was a truly pleasure to assist you during the whole planification of your trip. We are very glad to know you have enjoyed this journey. Regards, Destination Services Costa Rica's Team
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Prof5.0•December 2024
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Very good organization! Excellent guide JORGE (clarity of information, great knowledge and excellent knowledge...
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Traveled in November 2024
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Good Day Dear Dr Wolf Bloemers It was a truly pleasure to assist you during the whole planification of your trip. We are very glad to know you have enjoyed this journey. Regards, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's Team
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Rosanne5.0•November 2024
I really enjoyed our tour of Costa Rica. It was fun to see different parts of the country. The transfers went...
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Good Day Dear Rosanne Thanks for your comments, we are glad to know you enjoyed the trip. Regards, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's Team
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Lindon4.0•November 2024
Great tour, well organised, super easy way to look at Costa Rica with no hassels. Tours terrific, guides great....
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Good Day Dear Lindon We are very glad to know you enjoyed your trip, we hope you have the opportunity to come back some day and keep discovering more amazing places from Costa Rica. Thanks for trusting in our services. Regards, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's Team
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Abdelkrim5.0•November 2024
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Excellent destination, we were grateful for the quality of service and prepared guides in all the excursions....
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Traveled in October 2024
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Good Day Dear Abdelkrim Thanks for your feedback, we truly appreciate your preference. We hope tou have the opportunity to come back someday and keep discover more from the beautiful Costa Rica paradise. Regards, Karla Alpízar Destination Services Costa Rica's Team
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James5.0•April 2024
We enjoyed it tremendously. It was good value for top quality (hotels, meals, transportation). It was nice that...
We enjoyed it tremendously. It was good value for top quality (hotels, meals, transportation). It was nice that everything was planned and organized for us. A truly easy way to travel and see the sights (natural wonders such as waterfalls, volcanoes, rainforests, wildlife).Show more
Traveled in February 2024
Reply from: Destination Services Costa Rica
Thank you for your very positive feedback. Your comments are very important for us to improve our services and I am glad you had a lovely experience with us and we met your travelling expectations. We hope to be your choice for your future holiday destinations. Kind regards, Customer Service team
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Andy
Asked on February 19th, 2026
How difficult is the hiking on the volcano tour of Arenal? When and how long is the tour?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2026
  Most guided Arenal Volcano hikes are considered easy to moderate, suitable for people with basic fitness, including many children and older adults if comfortable walking.
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Alex
Asked on December 14th, 2025
Looking to go on a Bucket List Costa Rica adventure with her mother. Requests include: Parque Nacional Corcovado (2-3 days), Monteverde Cloud Forest (2 days), Beaches/relaxing (2 days), Learning about plants, wildlife, nature preserves. Enjoy hiking. Mom can hike max ~6 miles per day. Want lodging with electricity and running water. Budget is between $2500/$3000 per person - including flights.
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Tour Details
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written December 2025
  Corcovado area is quite expensive and might exceed budget. May need to adjust route. Could replace Monteverde with San Gerardo de Dota, which offers a similar Cloud Forest but less crowded and potentially more cost-effective. Will create an appropriate itinerary including Corcovado while considering budget.
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Sarah
Asked on November 24th, 2025
I like the super saver trip, it covers the destinations i would like to visit. I wanted to save my time in San Jose. we will land at 13.43 and we wish to directly transferred to Arenal or torteguero. Doing so we could save a day, same thing we want on a last day. could you help us?
Flights / Transfers
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2025
  Based on the logistics of this itinerary, an overnight stay in San José is necessary, since the Tortuguero tour departs every morning around 6:00 a.m. This will be the only night you spend in San José. On the way back, you'll be traveling from Monteverde to the San José airport. Please ensure that your departure flight is scheduled for the evening
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Jonathan
Asked on November 22nd, 2025
I have 2 women - possibly 4 who would like to have a group tour in Costa Rica. Their biggest bucket list item is Parque Nacional Corcovado. Do you have any tours that include that or could they have a small private group? Their current budget is $3000 per person.
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written November 2025
  We currently don't have such product ready, but I'm checking with our product team if we can quote that for your clients. Please allow us a couple of days and we will be back to you with hopefully a suitable option.
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Sarah
Asked on October 18th, 2025
When adding either of the Guanacaste or Manuel Antonio extensions; what is included in those parts of the itinerary?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written October 2025
  I recommend exploring the Essential Costa Rica itinerary, which includes an extension to either Guanacaste or Manuel Antonio—both offer unforgettable experiences.
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Jeff
Asked on October 13th, 2025
As a solo woman traveller I wanted to ask if there is someone from the same gender I will share my room with? I also would love to have mostly the same group. Can you please tell be how much it will probably change?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written October 2025
  Departures are not organized as group tours. While you may occasionally encounter other travelers at certain points along the route, rooms are not shared, and all services are coordinated individually according to each traveler's personalized itinerary.
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Helen
Asked on August 25th, 2025
do you do the hanging bridges and what other optional tours are available on this trip
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2025
  I'm happy to confirm that in Arenal, your program already includes the Volcano Hike tour. Additionally, we can add optional tours such as Ecotermales Hot Springs and the La Fortuna Waterfall. In Monteverde, we can include the Hike in the Reserve and the Hanging Bridges tour you mentioned. Also, the program includes entry to Tortuguero National Park, so you can enjoy this unique experience.
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  Helen
  Traveler•Written August 2025
  So how do i add activity's to my trip
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written August 2025
  There's two options, you can select the activity directly on TourRadar or you can let me know what activities you would like to add, and I would be more than happy to manually add it from here and send you the invoice for your approval.
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Claire
Asked on February 3rd, 2025
On departure date, I can leave for the airport at anytime? I would like to take an early morning flight.
Flights / Transfers
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2025
  Regarding your question on the last day, please let us know your flight details so that we can arrange the transfer accordantly, please bear in mind the ride around 4 hrs. But yes we can manage this with our operation team.
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  Claire
  Traveler•Written February 2025
  Please add an additional day (June 24) in the existing hotel reservation in San Jose hotel. My flight does not leave until June 25, 2025.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written February 2025
  I added the extra night in your booking.
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Danielle
Asked on January 4th, 2025
I would like to know, 1) Hotel name 2) what you mean by triple occupancy.
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
  Triple occupancy, 03 people on the same room. Superior hotels example in San Jose - Park Inn. Evergreen Lodge -Tortuguero. Arenal Paraíso - Arenal. Poco a Poco Monteverde.
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  Danielle
  Traveler•Written January 2025
  Why do I have share with third person in my room when my wife is there. At least I want to know the hotel. Once I book with you, what us the guarantee of good hotels.
- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
  Your request was to know the meaning of triple occupancy, but that doesnt mean you need to choose that option. For 02 people the correct option is 01 double room. We cant guarantee a 100% a specific hotel list selection per the avaibility of the travel dates may vary.
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Donna
Asked on January 3rd, 2025
I want to be sure that I understand all of the things that ARE included in the 8 day tour. All transportation costs and entrance fees for the standard activities listed for those days ARE included, correct?
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- Destination Services Costa RicaOperator•Written January 2025
  The itinerary includes accomodation, transfer in regular modality and All monuments and visits as indicated: Guided visit to Tortuguero village (day 2), guided boat tour through Tortuguero National Park canals and entrance fee to Tortuguero National Park (day 3), Hike Lava Trails (day 5)

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