Arenal Volcano Trips & Tours

Standing tall against the skyline of north-western Costa Rica, the pleasingly symmetrical cone of Arenal is the most famous of the country’s 60-plus volcanoes. Rising from the forests of the National Park below, the twirling mists will either completely obscure the view of the cone or frame it perfectly, but take a gamble – the rewards are stunning. Once known for its turrets of smoke and glowing lava, the volcano is now dormant but adrenaline isn’t in short supply. Thirteen hanging bridges, deep in the canopy, offer up squeal-worthy views and sightings of wildlife invisible from the forest floor, whilst canopy tours, zip lines, sky trams, mountain bikes and canyoning expeditions quicken the pulse to the max. Wildlife-wise, half the country’s known species of birds, reptiles and mammals reside in the surrounds and you can bet your last memory card you’ll encounter sloths, monkeys and white-faced capuchins on the hiking trails. And when your muscles are crying out for respite? Head to the thermal springs and luxuriate in one of nature’s hot tubs…