Hike through rainforest and old lava flows at Mirador El Silencio, a family-owned reserve with close-up views of Arenal Volcano and plenty of wildlife along the way.
Hike toward the base of Arenal Volcano through Mirador El Silencio, a 225-hectare family-owned nature reserve in La Fortuna with 100 hectares of primary forest. Its location close to the volcano offers some of the most striking views of Arenal's cone, with steam vents often visible on the slopes even while the volcano rests.
Four trail options lead through a variety of habitats, including dense rainforest, quiet lakes, and the lava flow from the 1968 eruption. Your guide selects the route that best fits the group's fitness level and interests, pointing out coatis, monkeys, toucans, and the oropendola birds that nest in the tall trees, while sharing the volcano's geological history.
The hike ends with a tropical fruit snack and cold water. Ideal for travelers looking for a balance of volcano views, rainforest, and wildlife, this experience offers an authentic volcanic landscape away from the busier trails of the area.
Private, even for 1 guest.
Final price depends on your pickup point.
We pick you up at your hotel or the airport and handle the full route, door to door.
Driving times are approximate.
One of them plans your day, picks you up and brings you back. Who exactly depends on the date.
Around twelve years in Costa Rican tourism. On the drive between Guanacaste and Arenal he points out how fast the landscape and climate change, and shares the history of both regions along the way. His picks: the Palo Verde boat safari and Rincón de la Vieja's Pailas trail.
Twenty years guiding Costa Rica as a general and naturalist guide, with a special passion for botany: he points out plant adaptations, ecological relationships and the quiet work that trees, flowers and lianas do in the ecosystem. His favorite day is Palo Verde, where wildlife, tropical wetlands, cultural traditions and history meet — and the birdlife is spectacular.
Twenty-two years in tourism, from restaurants to tour sales to driving and guiding. Místico is his favorite trail: rich in wildlife, easy to walk, and full of the forest's secrets. On transfers north he loves the moment the dry Pacific crosses an invisible line into rainforest green.
La FortunaPrivate, even for 1 guest
La FortunaPrivate, even for 1 guest
La FortunaPrivate, even for 1 guest
La FortunaPrivate, even for 1 guest
La FortunaPrivate, even for 1 guest
La FortunaPrivate, even for 1 guest