Hiking Arenal Volcano, Rio Celeste, Tropical forest, and Waterfalls

Beautiful landscapes, forests, jungles, waterfalls and Volcanos

PACR only offers hiking tours led by certified naturalistic guides with years of experience, passion, and respect for Costa Rica and its Pura Vida. The hikes range in intensity and are suitable for people of all ages. Click the link for other activities you can combine with hiking tours for an unforgettable vacation.

Natural Wonders and Discover the Pura Vida>>> Volcán Arenal – El Silencio

A real walk in the rain forest in an area of conservation, crossing rivers to reach Arenal Volcano’s Lava fields of 1968,1993, and the most recent 2010, when the volcano went into another snooze.

*The lava field terrain can be challenging but well worth the effort.
Time: 8 AM or 2:30 PM, Duration: 3 hours
Pricing: $66 for adults, Children ages 4 – 11 $33 USD, children 0-3 are free
Includes: transportation, Entrance fee, bilingual guide, and 2 hours in the lava fields.

*Prices do not include 13% VAT*

The pre-1968 summit of Arenal forms the peak to the left. Eruptions from four craters on the west flank extending from the summit to 1100 m on the middle western flank constructed the fresh, UN-vegetated cone seen at the right and a lava-flow field on the lower western flank. The volcano is the centerpiece of Arenal National Park. Arenal towers above forests along the Rio Agua Caliente on the WSW side of the volcano. The 12,016-hectare Volcan Arenal National Park lies within the 204,000-hectare Arenal Conservation Area, which combines to protect eight of Costa Rica’s 12 biological life zones and includes 16 protected reserves in the region between the Guanacaste and Tilaran mountain ranges.

Blue River, Rio Celeste, Full Day Trip (advanced)

This memorable full-day tour begins with a 2-hour drive to the entrance of Tenorio National Park. The guides share information on Costa Rican history, culture, and lifestyle, and you will also stop at a giant Ceiba Tree.

The hike is 7 km through the tropical rainforest until reaching the Blue River. The hike continues upriver to the sky-blue waterfall. From there, you continue further upriver, passing calm lagoons and finally reaching the source that gives the river its color. Scientific results claim that the river results from a chemical reaction between the thermal steam below the river bed and the calcium carbonate that flows into the river from a small stream.

Details: Time: 8 AM – 3:30 pm
Pricing: $119 for adults, $90 for children ages (5 – 11)
Includes: transportation, Ceiba Tree, National Park fee, bilingual guide, 4.5-hour hike, and Lunch.

*Prices do not include 13% VAT*

The awe-inspiring Rio Celeste (Light Blue River) is blue due to the emanation of sulfur from the volcano and the precipitation of calcium carbonate. Thermal springs, small geysers, rivers, waterfalls, lagoons, and panoramic views dot the area. Primary cloud forests dominate the upper area of the park, while the lower regions are carpeted with rainforest. The Tapir and the rarely-seen Puma reside in the area.