Arenal Volcano with Baldi Hot Springs | Vive Travels Costa Rica

Duration: Arenal, North Region
Estimated departure from San José: Between 7:30 A.M. – 8:30 A.M.

This is one of the most popular walks among our tourists.

This tour takes you to the propitious site of the majestic Arenal Volcano where you will enjoy the relaxing thermal waters of Baldi, as well as appreciate the exuberant vegetation and places that make this place an unforgettable place.

The impressive Arenal Volcano is a natural wonder found in La Fortuna de San Carlos, Alajuela, offering thousands of tourists the opportunity to appreciate the columns of white smoke, ash and fumarolic activity emanating from the conical colossus. It is important to bear in mind that the volcano had remained asleep for at least 450 years, until on July 29, 1968, it experienced a great eruption, beginning a new period of pyroclastic activity which has been decreasing in the last years.

En route to the Arenal Volcano, we will make a stop in the famous town of Sarchí, known as the cradle of the artisans of Costa Rica, where they will have the best opportunity to acquire souvenirs such as wood, clothing and souvenirs in general.

In Sarchì, it is very possible that you see a bullock cart that bears the title of being the largest in the world, which is made of wood (cedar) and decorated with surprising colors, like a bright orange color. The design is typical and complex, it has two levels of height and it took 70 days to complete, it also has an honorable mention in the guinness world record book.

The trip continues, crossing forest areas, as well as plantations of various agricultural products, including coffee plantations, pineapple, ornamental plants, cattle farms, until you reach the beautiful town of La Fortuna, to stop and enjoy a lunch in a Cozy restaurant with spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano.

After lunch, we visit a viewpoint that is closer to the base of the volcano, which in turn shows the view of Lake Arenal.