Itinerary

1. 12-Hour Itinerary: Arenal Volcano and Baldi Hot Springs Tour (from San José)

   07:00 – 08:00 AM

   • Be picked up from your hotel in San José by your professional bilingual guide.

   • Begin a scenic drive through the Central Valley and northern lowlands, passing coffee plantations, sugarcane fields, rural communities, and scenic mountain views.

   09:30 AM

   • Stop at the artisan town of Sarchí, known as the cradle of Costa Rican craftsmanship.

   • Admire vibrant hand-painted oxcarts, shop for souvenirs, and view the world’s largest oxcart listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.

   11:30 AM – 12:00 PM

   • Arrive in La Fortuna, the gateway town to Arenal Volcano.

   • Visit a designated viewpoint within Arenal Volcano National Park to observe the towering conical volcano and learn about its 1968 eruption.

   12:00 – 12:45 PM

   • Savor a traditional Costa Rican lunch at a charming local restaurant that offers panoramic views of the volcano.

   • Sample local dishes prepared with fresh regional ingredients.

   01:00 PM

   • Transfer to Baldi Hot Springs Resort and Spa, located near the base of Arenal Volcano.

   01:30 – 06:00 PM

   • Spend the afternoon relaxing in one of the world’s largest thermal hot spring complexes.

   • Enjoy over 20 natural mineral pools with various temperatures, tropical gardens, waterfalls, and swim-up bars.

   • Explore saunas, steam rooms, and thrilling waterslides.

   • Optionally book spa treatments or massages on-site (services not included).

   06:00 PM

   • Delight in a buffet dinner at Baldi’s restaurant, offering a variety of local and international dishes in a tropical setting.

   06:30 – 07:00 PM

   • Depart from La Fortuna and begin the return journey to San José.

   08:30 – 09:00 PM

   • Arrive back in San José and be dropped off at your hotel, concluding your full-day excursion.