Due to its excellent location, Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails is recognized for offering the most spectacular landscapes and wildlife observation opportunities in Costa Rica. Eleven kilometers of trails, two observation towers and two hanging bridges offer unique opportunities to immerse yourself in the nature of the Arenal Volcano National Park.
If you are not a guest at Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails, we offer you the opportunity to upgrade to the Day Pass to explore our impressive 865-acre (350-hectare) nature reserve.
Visit us for the Day
Surrounded by the sounds of nature
Entrance
Pass
$18
per person
» Spectacular views of the Volcano and Lake Arenal
» Explore our natural reserve of 350 hectares
» 11km of trails at the foot of the Arenal Volcano
» 800 meters of wheelchair trails
» Birdwatching opportunities
» “The Nest” Observation towers to explore the forest canopy
» Visit the Danta waterfall and hanging bridges
» “Observatory” museum and visitor center
» “Arenal Crossfit Challenge” 8 km of outdoor multi-sport circuit
» Map of trails
Does not require prior reservation.
Day
Pass
$35
per person
» Spectacular views of the Volcano and Lake Arenal
» Explore our natural reserve of 350 hectares
» 11km of trails at the foot of the Arenal Volcano
» 800 meters of wheelchair trails
» Birdwatching opportunities
» “The Nest” Observation towers to explore the forest canopy
» Visit the Danta waterfall and hanging bridges
» “Observatory” museum and visitor center
» “Arenal Crossfit Challenge” 8 km of outdoor multi-sport circuit
» Map of trails
» Lunch at our restaurant “El Jilguero” (main dish, dessert, natural juice and coffee)
Please call (506) 24791070 to coordinate your visit.
If you did not have the opportunity to visit us during the day, you will have the option to do so from 5:00 p.m. to enjoy the sunset and our Happy Hour, enjoy our gastronomy at the restaurant “El Jilguero” and end your adventure visiting our frog pond.
Payment is made at the entrance gate to our property. Hours of operation are from 5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (after 5:00 p.m trails close), seven days a week. We recommend arriving early to fully enjoy your day at the property. Be sure to bring appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
⚠️⚠️⚠️ Very close to the entrance to the property there may be people who try to confuse you so that you enter other trails. Do not be fooled. We are waiting for you soon!!