Arenal Volcano Tour, Silencio Trail & Ecotermales Hot Springs
(4pm departure)
The tour begins with a 20 minute trip to the far west side of Arenal Volcano, where you’ll spend about one hour exploring the Silencio Trail (Silent Trail).
Our expert bilingual naturalist guide will show you the various animals, point-out indigenous rainforest plants and educate you about their medicinal properties. Frequent sightings include: monkeys, wild boars, two types of toucans, White-Nosed Coatis, Oro Pendula birds, Golden Eyelash Vipers, Boa Constrictors, White-tailed Deer, Great Curassows.
Before dark, you’ll continue to the observation point, which offers a close-up view of the nearest lava flow. Relax, enjoy a drink and listen to the incredible sounds of the volcano. If cloud cover is high enough, expect to see a dazzling display of natural fireworks as molten stone and ash is ejected from the volcano’s cone. Your guide will explain the history of this magnificent volcano as you listen to a variety of frogs, toucans, insects, and watch thousands of lightning bugs.
Your tour continue with a refreshing two hour thermal hot springs visit. Tabacon Resort is the number one attraction in Costa Rica, and considered by many as one of the most beautiful hot spring systems in the world.
Cost per person:$120
Includes: El Silencio Trail, entrance fee, beverages, our expert bilingual naturalist guide, dinner and round-trip transportation.
Bring hiking shoes (during the rainy season, sandals to cross the river and keep your hiking shoes dry) ,camera, swimsuit, binoculars, a poncho and insect repellent |
