Note: These are hikes that specifically allow you to hike up the volcano to the base of the old lava flow. Other hikes around La Fortuna are included in this list. Options for hiking up to the lava around Arenal Volcano:
Category: Arenal Volcano Hikes
Mirador El Silencio
About: There are several trails you can take starting from two different parking lots, a lower one and an upper one. The trails from the lower parking lot will reach the upper parking lot and are good options if you want longer hikes. If you just want to see the old lava, you can drive…
Arenal Volcano Peak
About: Hiking to the peak of Arenal Volcano is not available to the public. However, there are private guides that organize sunrise hikes. It is a long, strenuous and difficult hike. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting location: Time needed for activity: 6 hours Kid friendly: No Wheelchair accessible: No…
Arenal Volcano National Park
Note: This national park has two sectors, the volcano sector and the peninsula sector. Here we will focus on the volcano sector. Check out this post on the peninsula sector. Your ticket to the park will grant you access to both sectors for the same day. You cannot do one sector one day and the…
Arenal Volcano Ecological Park
About: There are various trail loops going up the volcano to the old lava flow measuring distances from 2 kilometers to 6 kilometers. There is also a small lake where you can kayak, canoe, stand up paddle, swim, and jump off the tarzan swing into the lake. Camping is possible here. Province: Alajuela Starting from:…
Arenal 1968
About: There are two trail loops, one shorter and one longer that goes by a small lagoon. Both go through the old lava flow. They end up at a large viewpoint area with a cafe that sells food and drinks. There are guides available. Province: Alajuela Starting from: La Fortuna Time to reach from starting…