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Arenal

Nowhere else in Costa Rica allows you the luxurious yet captivating proximity to a (now) dormant volcano encircled by rich rainforest, diverse wildlife, and a multitude of adventure activities as Arenal.

80 miles north of San Jose and covering 790 square miles is the Arenal Volcano National Park on the southern shores of Lake Arenal. Park rangers and geologists keep a very sharp eye on the volcano’s motions whose last eruption was 1968, giving you the chance to get very close to the exhilarating and powerful magnificence of it.

The great wealth of biological and geological diversity of the area means you can hike through flourishing rainforests, coffee plantations and old lava fields, trek to the emerald crater lagoon of the dormant Chato, take a dip in hot thermal springs, rappel through forest canopies, ride white water rapids, or simply watch in awe the fiery cascades of the volcano from the poolside.

Hummingbirds, tapirs, quetzals and deers are some the fauna highlights and we can arrange various privately guided and bespoke expeditions according to your predilections.

Similarly we offer a range of stylish and luxury hotels in the Arenal area that will suit the type of holiday and exceptional standards you are after.

 
When to go

Temperatures range between 21C/69F and 27C/79F throughout the year, and the dry season is from December to May

Why we love it

The awesomeness of the Arenal volcano, the luxury of the lodgings and the adventure activities to be had

What to do

Hike through the rainforest of the Arenal Volcano National ParkTrek through the old lava fields and numerous nature trailsSee Chato volcano’s crater lagoonTake a dip in the hot springsGo on a canopy tour, white water rafting, biking, or horseback ridingBird watching, sport fishing

Trips plans with Arenal Trips plans with Arenal
Luxury Adventure in Costa Rica Pacuare, Arenal and the Guanacaste Coast from $ 3360 pp for 10 Nights, excluding international flights
Luxury Adventure in Costa Rica Pacuare, Arenal and the Guanacaste Coast
Luxury Costa Rica Honeymoon Arenal and the Guanacaste Coast from $ 3443 pp for 10 Nights, excluding international flights
Luxury Costa Rica Honeymoon Arenal and the Guanacaste Coast
Hidden Costa Rica Turrialba, Pacuare, Puerto Viejo & the Arenal from $ 4014 pp for 12 Nights, excluding international flights
Hidden Costa Rica Turrialba, Pacuare, Puerto Viejo & the Arenal
Total Costa Rican Vacation Cloud Forest, Arenal, Guanacaste Coast & San Jose from $ 4021 pp for 12 Nights, excluding international flights
Total Costa Rican Vacation Cloud Forest, Arenal, Guanacaste Coast & San Jose
Ultimate Unwind in Costa Rica Coffee Valley, Nicoya Peninsula & the Arenal from $ 3692 pp for 12 Nights, excluding international flights
Ultimate Unwind in Costa Rica Coffee Valley, Nicoya Peninsula & the Arenal
Luxury Family Adventure in Costa Rica Pacuare, Arenal and the Nicoya Peninsula from $ 3924 pp for 10 Nights, excluding international flights
Luxury Family Adventure in Costa Rica Pacuare, Arenal and the Nicoya Peninsula
The Perfect Costa Rican Honeymoon Coffee Valley, Nicoya Peninsula, Arenal, the Pacuare from $ 4014 pp for 13 Nights, excluding international flights
The Perfect Costa Rican HoneymoonCoffee Valley, Nicoya Peninsula, Arenal, the Pacuare
A Family Foray to Costa Rica Cloud Forest, the Arenal & Pacific Beaches of Manuel Antonio from $ 2957 pp for 9 Nights, excluding international flights
A Family Foray to Costa Rica Cloud Forest, the Arenal & Pacific Beaches of Manuel Antonio
Hotels in Arenal Hotels in Arenal
Tabacon Lively and laid back resort $$$$$
Tabacon Hotel and Grand Spa, Arenal, Costa Rica
Arenal Kioro Tranquil and exclusive Tico style hotel. Beautiful gardens. $$$$$
Arenal Kioro Hotel, Arenal, Costa Rica
Royal Corin Popular luxury hotel with its own thermal springs $$$$
Royal Corin Hotel, Costa Rica
Nayara Hotel and Gardens A honeymooners haven $$$
Nayara Hotel, Arenal, Costa Rica