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Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs From San José
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Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs From San José
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Safety precautions are provided by the tour operator and are not checked by Viator for accuracy
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(888) 651-9785
13 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
Overview
Head to La Fortuna, home to the Arenal Volcano, on this guided all-day tour from San Jose. Sit back and relax as you travel through diverse plantations and cattle ranches on the roughly 3.5-hour drive. After arriving, enjoy lunch with a view of the volcano. Then, take a dip in the area’s thermal waters and indulge in an optional massage or other treatment.
- Avoid driving from San Jose to La Fortuna with roundtrip transportation
- Lunch and dinner is included in the tour price
- Remember to bring a swimsuit for the hot springs; admission included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from select hotels is provided
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What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Tour Guide
Transportation from Hotels in San José
Tour operate with a minimum of 2 people
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
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7:00 AM
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Bring to your tour: ° Traje de Baño °Ropa Comoda °Zapatos para caminar °Ropa de Cambio °Bloqueador Solar
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- OPERATED BY Destination Services
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs From San José?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs From San José?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs From San José?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Arenal Volcano & Baldi Hot Springs From San José?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
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It’s just a relaxing trip
TuanHiep_B
, May 2022
In general it’s not so bad if someone needs a resting trip rather than an exploring trip. Not an ideal one to enjoy the volcano, mainly with the hot springs
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Teresa_M
, Mar 2022
The description was misleading. Our tour guide didn’t do much talking on the almost four hour drive. We got to the hot springs and asked about the trail that we were suppose to go on to get a closer view of the volcano and was informed that the hot springs was as close as we was getting which that is not what we were told.
The trip was excellent...
joann_q
, Feb 2022
The trip was excellent and would definitely recommend to everyone. Mario, our tour guide made it even better with his great sense of humor and intelligence in imparting his knowledge about Costa Rican culture and history. He’s an asset to your company and definitely deserves a raise!
Tour of a lifetime
Ian_M
, Jan 2022
Wonderful experience. Tour guide very knowledgeable and personable. Best tour ever! Hot springs made this tour my best vacation excursion ever.
Great adventure in Costa Rica , all day event !
Chelsea_T
, Jan 2022
This was a very fun trip ! The bus ride into Sarchi to see the ox cart , church and souvenir shop was about an hour . Then it’s another 2 hours or so to the restaurant in La Fortuna for lunch. They offer you a choice of 3-5 options. All were pretty good , most are traditional Costa Rican dishes.
After leaving the restaurant for lunch you go straight to the viewing site Arenal 1968 to walk a short trail up to the Arenal Volcano. Great site and optimal for pictures.
Last stop is the Baldi Hot springs resort , which is very nice with multiple “hot springs” areas which are more so very warm pools all man-made with swim up bars and waterfalls. They did give us a towel and a locker key to store our things in a small locker ( pack lightly can fit a backpack or small duffel). It was nice and relaxing , gave us about 2-3 hours here. It’s packed with other guests as well.
Dinner was at the Baldi Hot springs resort all the way up a long stone paved walkway to their outdoor covered buffet area for us and other guests. Are served buffet style with all Costa Rican typical rice and beans with your choice of meat that’s very well sauced and seasoned. As well as some American like options like spaghetti and meat w/ tomato sauce and mashed potatoes and French fries. Lots of natural juices and water to drink and various deserts.
Drive back to San Jose took about 3 hours with one stop halfway to use the restroom If necessary. Then multiple stops to drop off the guests to their various hotels
Overall great experience , a lot of travel time to be expected , but Daniel the tour guide was amazing as well as our driver Arturo. Appropriately priced , just a very long day 7:30 am to about 10:30pm.
Got what we paid and more.
Saisha_S
, Jan 2022
The bus ride back admittedly was pretty draining but the driver made excellent time. We started a little late but our guide extended the time and we didn’t feel rushed at the volcano. Having access to this amazing hot spring resort was the highlight for me. Definitely bring a bathing suit so you can enjoy the warm springs. Also both lunch and dinner were excellent choices. They take you to two different restaurants throughout the day.
My only real gripe is we have to stop at a small town called Sarchi to look at a church and a big ox cart and it’s just a lot to have on such an already full intinerary.
Amazing customer service
Natasha_W
, Jan 2022
The guide Jorge and driver Ricardo really made the experience wonderful! It was a full day! They weren’t able to find my hotel at first and immediately sent a private driver for me to join the group! The trip itself was really fun and interactive. We were even able to stop in a small town for a nice view and I snagged a delicious cream cheese cake at the local bakery! There was another stop where any souvenir you can think of was available! We all bonded by the end. The beef at lunch was amazing! If you love laughs and amazing views, this is the tour for you!
Must do in costa rica
Jeffrey_S
, Dec 2021
This is a must if you visit Costa Rica. Our tour guide was amazing and kept us engaged all day. The food was great, the sites were gorgeous, and we even saw a sloth in its natural habitat just hanging around’.
Great experience
Eamon_N
, Dec 2021
This was a really really great experience. We were fortunate enough to have great weather when we went. And the Baldi Hotspring is so relaxing. The only con I can think of is the drive. It just takes a long time, but it was okay
Phenomenal
Njeca_L
, Nov 2021
Worth the 14 hour day. The food was amazing! The views of the Volcano spectacular and Baldi hot springs sealed the deal for me. An experience you will never forget.
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