Rainforest trails and volcanic landscapes
Arenal Volcano Hike
Walk the foothills of Arenal Volcano at Reserva El Silencio with a local guide. Explore forest trails, discover wildlife and learn about the landscape shaped by the 1968 eruption.
TOUR DURATION
4 hours
DESTINATION
Reserva El Silencio
EXPERIENCE
Guided nature hike
The experience
A closer connection
with Costa Rica.
Explore the volcano foothills at Reserva El Silencio. The current tour description includes forest trails, views of Arenal Volcano and Lake Arenal, and interpretation of the region’s wildlife and volcanic history. Depending on the chosen trail and your pace, the hike can take between two and three hours. Your local guide shares the story of the 1968 eruption and helps you notice rainforest plants, birds, butterflies and other wildlife along the way.
Your tour, step by step
- Plan your departureConfirm your meeting point or pickup with our team.
- Walk the forest trailsExplore Reserva El Silencio at a pace suited to the selected route.
- Discover the volcanic landscapeLearn about the 1968 eruption and enjoy the viewpoints when weather allows.
Ask our team about the route, children’s participation and any mobility requirements before booking.
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Plan your adventure
See current prices, departure options and availability in Online Booking Calendar.
Included in your experience
Ready to explore.
- Naturalist guide
Confirm admission, transportation and all package inclusions in Online Booking Calendar or with our team before booking.
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water
- Hat and sunscreen
- Rain protection
A glimpse of the experience
Explore the landscape.
Before you go
Your questions, answered.
This experience explores the volcano foothills and reserve trails. It does not include climbing to the summit or crater.
The existing tour takes place at Reserva El Silencio near Arenal Volcano.
The published description indicates approximately two to three hours of hiking, depending on the trail and pace.
Views depend on clouds and weather. The forest and volcanic landscape are part of the experience even when the summit is covered.