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The hike begins on the active side of the volcano, that takes you through the forest over recent lava flows and to the destroyed area that is now in the process of regeneration. Our Arenal Volcano hike through the rainforest is one of the best ways to experience the mighty "Mountain of Fire."

Hike through the diverse flora and fauna to the famous lava wall where you will walk on lava rocks from ancient times and observe lava boulders tumbling down the flanks of Arenal. You could get the chance to see the glowing cinders from the crater and hear the booms from gas eruptions as your professional guide educates you on the activity and history of the marvelous volcano.You have many chances to spot some of the rich wildlife of the area and you can also enjoy the great scenery of the Arenal Lake and the volcano slope.

ABOUT THE ARENAL VOLCANO NATIONAL PARK

It is part of the Arenal Conservation area called " The Energetic Heart of Costa Rica". The Arenal Volcano is a living laboratory because of its complex biological processes development, that forms from folk vegetation to a primary forest.This is the most active and impressive of the volcanoes in Costa Rica. This almost perfect shaped volcano was covered with vegetation before 1968. Just before the big eruption during the year 1968, the people noticed that the cows could not drink water from the Tabacon River because of the rising temperature. After this, the volcano erupted violently covering more than 7 square kilometers ( 4.2 square miles ) with lava. Since that moment the volcano has been erupting daily at different levels of activity. This is one of the greatest spectacles of a visit to Costa Rica. It is incredible to observe and hear an eruption by daylight or by night. Seeing the lava rocks glowing down the hill at night is something you will never forget. Before the active period of 1968, a lavish canopy of vegetation covered the Arenal Volcano.