From $28 per adult — self-guided entry, taxes included; children 6–11 from $16 (0–5 free). Guided shared walk from $50 per adult, private guided from $80. Rates 2027–2028.
Where to stay in La Fortuna – Arenal: Lomas del Volcán · Selvita Lodge — ask us to pair either with this tour.
Arenal 1968 Natural Park sits on the lava flows left by the great 1968 eruption of Arenal Volcano, now covered by lush tropical vegetation — a living story of how nature renews itself. The trails pass viewpoints with panoramic views of the volcano, small lakes, natural beehives, a traditional coffee plantation, fruit trees and a medicinal-plant garden, and you may see colourful birds, butterflies and monkeys.
Choose your trail
- Green trail: 1.5 km, about 45 minutes
- Yellow trail: 3 km, about 1.5 hours
- Red trail: 5 km, about 2.5 hours
Walking times depend on your pace.
Choose how you walk it
- Self-guided: open daily 7:30–16:00 (last entry), reservation required
- Guided, shared group (Spanish / English): 9:00, 12:00 and 14:00, with a naturalist guide
- Guided, private: 9:00 and 13:00, in the language of your choice
- Bird-watching walk: 6:00, with a naturalist guide
Good to know: closed shoes are required (no sandals). Children under 6 enter free. No drones, plastic bottles, smoking or vaping, and no pets.
