Arenal 1968 Volcano View and Lava Trails
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What people say
Taylor Blair
Available for hire
"Although the Arenal Volcano has entered an indefinite resting phase, you can’t get too close for safety reasons (toxic gas and hot steam). Still, numerous hikes lead you around the volcano’s base, through its lava fields, and into the surrounding rainforest.
Three main venues offer this bucket-list experience:
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Arenal 1968 Private Reserve
- Arenal Observatory Lodge and Spa
I recommend a guided hike which is sure to elevate your experience. Local and knowledgeable guides are trained to spot native wildlife, detail the 1968 eruption, highlight the regional flora and fauna, and lead the way through the trails. Plus, many guided experiences include transportation to and from the trailhead! "
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Julia Schaefer
" These trails are great. There are different levels for beginner, moderate and expert hikers. The beginner trail is about a mile. The moderate trail is about 3 miles and the expert trail is about 5 miles. We had a beautiful day and the trail. We were pretty much alone, other than a few other hikers and viewpoint of the volcano at the top was stunning. We didn’t see any sloth. At the end we went up to the observe observatory look out they had a great menu of food, but we were getting lunch elsewhere so we just got two delicious strawberry daiquiris
$15 entrance fee "
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Lucy Wadhwani
Available for hire
"Admission: $25
Hours: Open daily from 7:30 am – 5 pm (Last entrance at 4pm)
Two different hiking trails walking on hills formed by lava during the Arenal Volcano 1968 eruption.
Attractions:
- Los Patos Lagoon
- Medium difficulty trails
- Great panoramic views of Arenal Volcano and Arenal Lake.
Private parking, restrooms and showers available."
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