Day 1: Morning pick up by your driver for scenic drive to Arenal Volcano. Overnight at the Arenal Observatory Lodge.

From the Observatory, which is situated only 1.6 miles south of the volcano, visitors have an impressive view of this "giant which rumbles" and erupts with spectacular displays of vapor and lava. The Observatory is the only lodge situated within the Arenal Volcano National Park, which encompasses thousands of acres of pristine rainforest and teems with tropical birds and wildlife.

Day 2: In the morning, join other guests from the Lodge, for a guided hike inside the Arenal Volcano National Park for a close-up exploration of a lava flow prior to the drive back to San Jose. (B)