By booking your Tropical Costa Rica (San Jose to Guanacaste) tour, how do I visit the best Hot Springs in the Arsenal Volcano area? And what would be the cost per person for such an excursion?

You will be in Arenal for nights. While you be staying the Mountain Paradise Resort and Spa. We do not offer a visit to the Hot Springs as part of our itinerary.

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Tropical Costa Rica (San Jose to Guanacaste) (2026)

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From San Jose to Guanacaste National Park

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Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
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Itinerary

Day 1
San Jose
Accommodation
Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari)
Landmarks
San Jose
Day 2
San Jose to Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of local coffee plantation
Landmarks
Arenal Volcano
Day 3
Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Cano Negro guided riverboat trip in a panga
Landmarks
Cano Negro
Day 4
Arenal
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa)
Included Activities
- Family-owned farm tour with organic garden education
- Exotic fruit tasting
- Traditional sugar cane processing experience
- Cane liquor tasting
- Culinary demonstration
- Farm-to-table lunch
Day 5
Arenal to Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (El Establo Hotel)
Included Activities
- Lake Arenal cruise
- Monteverde Cloud Forest nature walk
Landmarks
Lake Arenal
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 6
Monteverde
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (El Establo Hotel)
Included Activities
- Expert-led discussion about migratory birds
Optional Activities
- Hanging Bridges walking tour
- Canopy zip line tour
- Second activity (zip line or hanging bridges) available for additional cost
Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest
Day 7
Monteverde to Guanacaste
Meals
Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Playa Carrillo)
Included Activities
- 2-night stay at beachfront resort in Guanacaste
Landmarks
Guanacaste
Playa Carrillo
Day 8
Guanacaste
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner with Costa Rican sunset)
Accommodation
Hotel (Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Playa Carrillo)
Included Activities
- Visit to Samara beach town
Optional Activities
- Beach exploration
- Resort pool and amenities
Landmarks
Samara
Day 9
Guanacaste

Landmarks
San Jose

Landmarks
Arenal Volcano

Landmarks
Cano Negro

Landmarks
Lake Arenal
Monteverde Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Monteverde Cloud Forest

Landmarks
Guanacaste
Playa Carrillo

Landmarks
Samara

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DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari
Hotel
day 1
Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa
Hotel
Days 2, 3, 4
El Establo Hotel
Hotel
Days 5, 6
Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Playa Carrillo
Hotel
Days 7, 8

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4.6

Overall rating based on 269 Reviews

Itinerary
4.5
Transport
5.0
Guide
4.8
Accommodation
4.4
Food
5.0
Tour Operator
4.6

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Vicki Cranford
November 7th, 2025
5
There were too many wonderful experiences and places to single out any one. The whole trip was incredible. I'd...
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Michael Colby
November 7th, 2025
4.5
Kyacking on the Ora River
Traveled in July 2025
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Elaine Immel
November 7th, 2025
5
I don't think we would have seen as much of costa Rica as we did if we had not taken this tour, it fun to meet new...
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Traveled in July 2025
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Kenneth Stein
November 7th, 2025
5
enjoyed everything about our trip. Hotels, guide, bus driver, food, a great way to celebrate our 50th wedding...
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Carolyn Louie
November 7th, 2025
5
I was very happy with our tour. Our tour manager was very knowledgeable about the areas we went to and was very fun....
I was very happy with our tour. Our tour manager was very knowledgeable about the areas we went to and was very fun. All the places we went were memorable. I do have to mention that the zip line was especially memorable because it poured rain. Not everyone would like that but I was traveling with my daughter and we were cracking up the whole time. We also loved seeing all the wild life and everyone took pictures and uploaded them to the photo circle. I bought lots is coffee from the Doka tour and loved the farm visit. It's hard to just narrow things down to a couple of favorites. I would consider going to Costa Rica again!Show more
Traveled in August 2025
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Ellen Stern
November 7th, 2025
3.5
Disappointing. Too much free time with only one optional excursion. Being a party of 3 it was difficult to socialize...
Disappointing. Too much free time with only one optional excursion. Being a party of 3 it was difficult to socialize when dining tables were for 4. Marriott accommodations and food was great. Did not love the other hotel. Your manager was very knowledgeable but not accessible or interactive compared to the other Collette tours we have taken. Not as many meals included. Problems booking air Loved the pickup service Love Collette but this tour was our least favoriteShow more
Traveled in July 2025
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Jeffrey
June 5th, 2025
5
Extremely knowledgeable regarding flora, fauna, history and culture of CR. English is excellent. Very friendly and...
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Traveled in December 2024
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Helen
June 5th, 2025
5
The tour was well planned. Our guide was extraordinary. The only downside was arriving in San Jose late at night and...
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Traveled in December 2024
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Ronald
June 5th, 2025
5
It was our first trip to Costa Rica and it was incredible. The hotels were amazing. The visits to the volcano area,...
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Traveled in December 2024
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Lynne
June 5th, 2025
5
I loved the trip. Maybe a little too much riding in the bus. However, the tour guide, Carlos Calvo, was excellent and...
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Traveled in December 2024
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Asked on January 16th, 2026
By booking your Tropical Costa Rica (San Jose to Guanacaste) tour, how do I visit the best Hot Springs in the Arsenal Volcano area? And what would be the cost per person for such an excursion?
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- ColletteOperator•Written January 2026
  You will be in Arenal for nights. While you be staying the Mountain Paradise Resort and Spa. We do not offer a visit to the Hot Springs as part of our itinerary.

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- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Costa Rica. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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Tropical Costa Rica (San Jose to Guanacaste) (2026)

Itinerary

San Jose

San Jose to Arenal

Included Activities

Arenal

Included Activities

Arenal

Included Activities

Arenal to Monteverde

Included Activities

Monteverde

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Monteverde to Guanacaste

Included Activities

Guanacaste

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Guanacaste

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