ORIGINS Luxury Lodge

Spend an afternoon hiking the Arenal 1968 Trail across the lava stream of the volcano’s late 60s eruption, followed by a soak in the hot springs. Lace up your hiking boots to embark on the 2.5-hour volcano hike along the base and flanks of Arenal Volcano and the Arenal 1968 Park. The trail takes you across the lava fields of the eruption and over rocky terrain. Along the route are impressive views of Lake Arenal, the mountains of Monteverde, and the looming Arenal Volcano. En route, spot birdlife and mammals that make this fascinating place home. After the hike, continue to the hot springs for a muscle-soothing soak. • Daily departures from La Fortuna (excluding ORIGINS Lodge) • Operates year-round • Group experience

Walk through the tree canopy of Mistico Park, following a series of six hanging bridges suspended over 50 metres in the air. From your lofty vantage point, appreciate this verdant area's sights, sounds, and biological diversity. There’s the chance to spot birds, monkeys, coatis, and sloths, explore the undisturbed forest canopy, and enjoy nature at its best. • Daily departures from La Fortuna (excluding ORIGINS Lodge) • Operates year-round • Group experience

Spend a morning exploring the geological wonderland of Arenal Volcano National Park. This tour starts with a short boat ride across Arenal Lake Dam – an artificial lake that reflects the volcano on its surface. You’ll hike through the forest, following well-marked trails that lead to lookout points to appreciate the majesty of the Arenal Volcano. You’ll continue into an area destroyed by volcanic activity and witness its regeneration. A second hike takes you across former lava fields, and as you go, the nature, geology and the volcano's history will be explained by your guide. • Daily departures from La Fortuna (excluding ORIGINS Lodge) • Operates year-round • Group experience

Spend an afternoon and Golden Hour on Lake Arenal, spotting Costa Rica’s famous birdlife. Lake Arenal was built in 1974 and is the largest water reservoir in Costa Rica. It provides hydroelectric energy for the country, but it’s also where you can find some of Costa Rica’s colourful birdlife and have the chance to see the imposing Arenal Volcano. This tour departs in the afternoon, taking you to a spot in the Arenal Volcano National Park, where the birds are most active in the afternoon. Spot tropical birds such as toucans, parrots, oropendolas, colourful tanagers and parakeets. Your guide will also look for Royal Flycatchers, White-fronted Nun Birds, Cinnamon Woodpeckers, different species of herons and other less commonly seen species. You’ll board a two-hour boat ride staying close to the lake shore to maximise bird spotting and continue to way the volcano’s front area to get a fantastic view of the volcano at sunset. • Daily departures from La Fortuna (excluding ORIGINS Lodge) • Operates year-round • Group experience