Arenal River Tubing & Hot Springs Experience

Arenal River Tubing & Hot Springs Experience

The Arenal River Tubing & Hot Springs Experience is a fun and complete activity in the La Fortuna area. It combines river tubing, tropical nature, a short naturalist hike, a Maleku cultural experience, and access to the Montaña de Fuego Thermal Mineral Hot Pools and Volcanic Mud.

This tour is a good option for travelers who want a playful water activity, but also want more than just the river. After the tubing adventure, the experience continues with cultural and natural elements, plus time to enjoy thermal mineral pools and volcanic mud in the Arenal area.

Tour Highlights

• Enjoy a guided river tubing experience in the La Fortuna and Arenal area.
• Float through a natural river setting with fun splashy sections.
• Take part in a short 10-minute naturalist hike.
• Enjoy a Maleku Experience as part of the tour.
• Access the Montaña de Fuego Thermal Mineral Hot Pools and Volcanic Mud.
• Bilingual guides, equipment, and transportation from hotels near La Fortuna town are included.

What to Expect

River Tubing & Tropical Scenery

The experience begins with check-in, preparation, and safety instructions before entering the river. Your bilingual guides will explain how to sit in the tube, how to move through the water, and what to do during different sections of the route.

Once the activity begins, you will float down the river through a natural setting. Some sections may feel calmer and scenic, while others may be more splashy and playful depending on water level and river conditions.

Naturalist Hike, Maleku Experience & Hot Springs

This tour also includes a short 10-minute naturalist hike and a Maleku Experience, adding a local cultural and nature element to the activity.

The experience also includes entrance to Montaña de Fuego Thermal Mineral Hot Pools and Volcanic Mud, giving you a relaxing finish after the water adventure.

What’s Included

• Guided river tubing experience.
• Bilingual guides.
• Equipment required for the activity.
• Basic safety instructions before the activity.
• 10-minute naturalist hike.
• Maleku Experience.
• Transportation from any hotel near La Fortuna town.
• Entrance fee to Montaña de Fuego Thermal Mineral Hot Pools and Volcanic Mud.
• Local support from Green Tours CR.

Departure Times

• 8:00 AM
• 10:00 AM
• 1:00 PM
• 3:00 PM

The approximate activity time is 2 hours. Guests meeting directly at the activity location should arrive 20 minutes before the selected tour time.

Meeting Point Information

The activity meeting point is located in the La Fortuna / Arenal area. Guests can meet directly at the departure point unless transportation from a hotel near La Fortuna town has been arranged.

Open Meeting Point Location

Important Tour Information

• Departure times: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:00 PM.
• Approximate activity duration: 2 hours.
• Guests should arrive 20 minutes before the selected tour time when meeting directly at the location.
• Minimum age required is 10 years old.
• Maximum weight allowed is 254 pounds or 115 kilos.
• Sandals are not allowed during the tour.
• Transportation is included from any hotel near La Fortuna town.
• Entrance fee to Montaña de Fuego Thermal Mineral Hot Pools and Volcanic Mud is included.

Tour Restrictions

For the safety of our guests, this tour is not available for:

• Children under 10 years old.
• Pregnant women.
• Guests over 254 pounds or 115 kilos.
• People with recent operations.
• People with spine problems.
• Guests wearing sandals during the activity.

Who This Tour Is Best For

• Travelers who want a fun water activity in La Fortuna.
• Visitors looking for a lighter adventure than white-water rafting.
• Couples, families with children 10 years and older, and groups who enjoy river activities.
• People who want tropical scenery, splashes, and outdoor fun.
• Travelers who want to combine river tubing with hot springs and volcanic mud access.

This Tour May Not Be Ideal For

• Children under 10 years old.
• Pregnant women.
• Guests over the maximum weight limit.
• People with recent operations or spine problems.
• Guests who do not want to get wet.
• Travelers who are uncomfortable in river environments.

What to Bring

• Clothes that can get wet.
• Secure closed-toe water shoes or shoes with good grip.
• Swimsuit.
• Towel.
• Change of clothes.
• Reusable water bottle.
• Small dry bag for personal items.
• Waterproof phone case or action camera if you want photos or video.

Good to Know Before Booking

• This is a natural river activity, so conditions can change.
• You should expect to get wet during the tour.
• Water level and river flow may vary depending on weather and season.
• The tour route and order of activities may change for safety reasons.
• Guests must follow guide instructions at all times.
• Sandals are not allowed while on tour.
• Transportation is included from hotels near La Fortuna town.
• Self-drive guests should arrive 20 minutes before the selected tour time.

Weather, river conditions, water levels, route, safety restrictions, transportation timing, hot springs access flow, and the order of the experience may vary. Your guides will always prioritize safety, comfort, and the best possible flow for the activity.