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Arenal Volcano With Tabacón Hot Springs From San José
Recommended for your La Fortuna de San Carlos trip
Free Cancellation
up to 24 hours in advance
13 hours (Approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English and 1 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
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
Overview
Slip into a state of pure bliss among a tropical paradise at the base of Costa Rica’s active Arenal Volcano. On this all-inclusive day trip from San Jose, travel to La Fortuna for fantastic views of the famous peak and an afternoon spent relaxing along the mineral-rich thermal pools of Tabacón Hot Springs. Lunch, dinner, and a stop in the artisan town of Sarchi are all included for a memorable day of ‘pura vida.’
- Full-day tour from San Jose to La Fortuna
- See the world's largest ox cart in the artisan village of Sarchi
- Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant with views of Arenal Volcano
- Soak your cares away in the thermal pools of Tabacón Hot Springs
- Relax in mineral-rich water surrounded by lush vegetation
- End the day with included dinner and more stellar volcano views
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Begin with morning pickup at your central San Jose hotel, and travel through traditional farming villages and plantations en route to La Fortuna. Along the way, stop in the town of Sarchi, known for its artisan community and signature hand-painted ox carts. Here you can even see the world’s largest ox cart, stretching 45 feet (14 meters) long and weighing a hefty 4,400 lbs ( 2 tons).
Celebrate your arrival in La Fortuna with included lunch at a local restaurant with stellar views of the region’s beautiful and imposing landmark, active Arenal Volcano. Head next to the renowned Tabacón Hot Springs for an afternoon of relaxation among the natural thermal pools and waterfalls. Choose from various sizes and temperatures, all surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
Enjoy several hours of leisure time here, and deepen your understanding of pura vida (‘pure life’) with an optional massage, mud wrap, or other treatment from the spa (own expense). As dusk falls across the Fortuna de San Carlos region, enjoy a delicious dinner of typical Costa Rican fare accompanied by more views of the volcano bathed in the changing light. Relax on the return ride to your San Jose hotel in the evening.
Celebrate your arrival in La Fortuna with included lunch at a local restaurant with stellar views of the region’s beautiful and imposing landmark, active Arenal Volcano. Head next to the renowned Tabacón Hot Springs for an afternoon of relaxation among the natural thermal pools and waterfalls. Choose from various sizes and temperatures, all surrounded by lush tropical vegetation.
Enjoy several hours of leisure time here, and deepen your understanding of pura vida (‘pure life’) with an optional massage, mud wrap, or other treatment from the spa (own expense). As dusk falls across the Fortuna de San Carlos region, enjoy a delicious dinner of typical Costa Rican fare accompanied by more views of the volcano bathed in the changing light. Relax on the return ride to your San Jose hotel in the evening.
Itinerary
Enroute to the Arenal Volcano, we will stop at the famous town of Sarchi, known as the birthplace of Costa Rica’s Artisans. In Sarchi, you will be able to appreciate many of the art crafts and souvenirs that Costa Rica has to offer. Also you will see the world’s largest ox cart according to the Guinness Book.
The impressive Arenal Volcano is a magnificent natural wonder that is situated in La Fortuna (The Fortune) of San Carlos, previously assumed to be dormant, until in 1968, when it experienced a major eruption. Now is visited by tourist from all around the world hoping for the opportunity to witness volcanic activity, such as the white plumes of smoke that emanate from the conical shaped behemoth.
Duration: 2 hours
Admission Ticket Included
You will go on to relax at one of the best hot springs in the area where you will revel in the cleansing and rejuvenating effects of the thermal waters, as well as an optional massage or other special treatment, if you choose, that must be reserved ahead of time to ensure availability. Spa treatments are not included and are payable directly at the resort.
Tabacon Hot Springs combines the four elements of nature; the heat of the volcano, the flowing waters of the hot springs, the pure air of the rainforest, and the fertile earth of the Fortuna de San Carlos Region.
There are five main springs source highly mineralized water that is heated underground by the Arenal Volcano’s magma. You will find dozens of cascading waterfalls and warm pools along the riverbed, of varying temperatures, water flows and degree of privacy.
An essential part of exploring the wondrous world of the Tabacon Hot Springs is soaking in the cascading thermal waterfalls. This natural hydrotherapy is a surefire way to achieve proper relaxation. The river-pool temperatures range from 72 to 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
Duration: 3 hours
Admission Ticket Included
Traveler Tips
- "The spa is extremely affordable, especially relative to prices back home in the USA." See review
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Product code: 36560P8
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