Warm water rising from the volcano, the sound of cascades, and a relaxed dinner as night settles over the tropical garden.
Some of the best moments in the Arenal region happen when you simply slow down. This Arenal hot springs day pass gives you an afternoon and evening in a large thermal complex near La Fortuna, at the foot of Arenal Volcano, where numerous pools are naturally fed by water heated deep underground by the volcano's geothermal activity.
From 2 pm, you are free to wander at your own pace among cascades, pools of different temperatures and quiet relaxation corners, all set within lush tropical vegetation. There is no guide and no schedule to follow: you choose the warmer pools or the cooler ones, a seat beneath a waterfall or a lounger in the shade.
At 7 pm, a buffet dinner is served at the complex's restaurant and is included in your pass. It is a gentle way to close a day in the Arenal Volcano hot springs area, especially after hiking or exploring nearby. Your entry fee and the 13% tax on tourist activities are included, and our team based in Costa Rica is happy to answer your questions in English.
From 2 pm, you settle into the thermal complex near La Fortuna, where water warmed by Arenal Volcano's geothermal activity flows into a series of pools. Cascades, basins at different temperatures and relaxation areas follow one another under a canopy of tropical greenery. Access is self-guided, so you can move from one pool to the next as you please, linger where the heat suits you, and let the afternoon unfold without hurry. As the light softens, the setting becomes even more peaceful. At 7 pm, a buffet dinner awaits you at the complex's restaurant, with a varied selection of dishes in a friendly atmosphere. Afterward, you may continue unwinding in this tropical setting, ending the day with a taste of the easygoing Costa Rican way of life. Drinks are not included.
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The pass includes entry to the thermal complex from 2 pm, a buffet dinner at 7 pm at the complex's restaurant, the 13% tax on tourist activities, and assistance from our agency team.
No. Transportation from your accommodation is not included in the pass, but it can be offered as an option. Contact us when you plan your trip so we can look into it.
No. Access to the pools is free and self-guided, so you can enjoy the different pools, cascades and relaxation areas at your own pace.
Drinks are not included. The buffet dinner itself is included, along with your entry to the hot springs. Tips and personal expenses are also at your own charge.
The thermal complex is near La Fortuna, at the foot of Arenal Volcano, whose geothermal activity naturally heats the water in the pools.
After a few hours drifting between warm pools and the sound of falling water, followed by an unhurried dinner, you will understand why so many travelers keep an evening free for the thermal pools near Arenal. If you would like to add this Arenal hot springs day pass to your stay in La Fortuna, or fit it into a broader trip around Costa Rica, our team in San Francisco de Heredia will be glad to prepare a quote tailored to your dates.
