Top La Fortuna Day Trips - page 2

La Fortuna Zipline with Volcano Hike and Hanging Bridges

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Observe Costa Rica's bountiful wildlife from the hanging bridges of Mistico Park in Arenal. Trek along ground-level forest trails and suspended walkways in this private, family-owned nature reserve that’s home to a vast array of birdlife, monkeys, reptiles, and tropical plants. Learn about the area’s rich biodiversity from a naturalist guide as you explore different levels of the rainforest, from floor to canopy, and enjoy commanding views of Arenal Volcano.

from $154

La Fortuna: Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Guided Tour

1 to 3 hours

4.7

(1,590)

from $54

Upper Balsa River White Water Rafting Class 3/4 in Costa Rica

Price varies by group size

(1,961)

from $77

Rafting Class II-III and Zipline Tour from La Fortuna and Arenal

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Arenal Full-Day Combo: Hike, Bridges, Waterfall & Hot Springs

(271)

from $149

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Arenal White Water Rafting + Free Photos + Free lunch

(107)

from $155

Explore the pitch-black maze of an underground river on an extreme caving adventure from Arenal. Grab a flashlight and strap on boots and a helmet to enter the Venado Cave system, where a guide leads you on a wet and winding route deep inside the labyrinth. Get ready to squeeze through passages, encounter bats, and pass through mysterious waterfalls while learning about Costa Rica’s ancient geologic history.

(33)

from $85

Venado Caves From Arenal

(1)

from $123

Don Olivo Chocolate Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Jungle Safari Float on Sarapiqui River from La Fortuna

(899)

from $30

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Afternoon Arenal Volcano Tour & Natural Hot Springs River

(23)

from $93

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(281)

from $54

Mistico Hanging Bridges Tour with Lunch and Hotsprings

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(77)

from $75

Wildlife & Nature River Safari Float on Peñas Blancas Half-Day

La Fortuna Eden Chocolate Tour

(293)

from $83

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Full-Day Arenal Highlights: Hanging Bridges, Waterfall & Volcano

(768)

from $40

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Make the most of limited time and visit two Arenal Volcano area highlights—La Fortuna Waterfall and another attraction of your choosing—during a half-day excursion from La Fortuna. Opt for a rainforest hike with hanging bridges, a volcano tour on old lava flows, a safari river float, or a chocolate tour, and customize your itinerary to your preferences. Plus, lunch and hotel pickup are included for a seamless experience.

(381)

from $160

Half Day Adventure from Arenal -2 tours in 1, 4 options to choose

Half Day Adventure from Arenal -2 tours in 1, 4 options to choose

7 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(63)

from $145

Rafting Balsa River from La Fortuna - III & IV Class

Raft 9 miles (14.5 kilometers) down the Balsa River with more than 30 continuous rapids, while leaving plenty of time for swimming and eating Costa Rican fruits. Afterwards, your guide rewards you with water, towels and takes you to lunch at a local restaurant in La Fortuna. Rio La Balsa is also surrounded by lush vegetation, giving you the opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife during the tour, including sloths, iguanas, toucans and monkeys.

Rafting Balsa River from La Fortuna - III & IV Class

Chocolate lovers flock to this incredible tour from La Fortuna that includes the sweetest rainforest experience and unearths the hidden secretes of local chocolate production. Visit a farm where cocoa is grown, processed and produced. This hands-on experience lets travelers eat as much chocolate as they want while learning about history, culture and traditions of this popular Costa Rican sweet.

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from $123

Rainforest Chocolate Tour from La Fortuna

Rainforest Chocolate Tour from La Fortuna

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(962)

from $34

Travelers who are interested in seeing how Costa Rica’s indigenous people live will enjoy visiting the Maleku Indigenous Reserve in northern Costa Rica. Tour three different villages to see traditional ways of life and how indigenous people have adapted to the modern world. Enjoy a tasty local lunch and experience the reserve in an authentic way. You’ll get access to parts of the country that are difficult to visit independently.

Maleku Indigenous Reserve Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.4

(18)

from $110

Jungle Expedition through The Childrens Eternal Rainforest

The Children’s Eternal Rainforest is Costa Rica’s largest private reserve and home to an incredible variety of wildlife. On this guided jungle expedition, set out from the Pocosol Station, and enjoy a thrilling 4.5-mile (7-kilometer) hike to the Pocosol Waterfall. Along the way, hike around a volcanic lagoon and look out for howler monkeys, wild boar, and rare birds such as the Bare-necked Umbrellabird.

Jungle Expedition through The Childrens Eternal Rainforest

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(4)

from $132

Explore the rain forest around Arenal on this horseback riding adventure that takes you to the enchanting, sky-blue waters of the Rio Celeste. Here you are free to swim in a natural river pool and splash into the water on a giant Tarzan swing — things you can't do inside Arenal Volcano National Park. Well-trained horses and a local guide help ensure a safe, one-of-a-kind experience near La Fortuna.

Rio Celeste Horseback Riding Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

This well-rounded tour is the perfect way for nature lovers to experience the best of Costa Rica's outdoor beauty. Enjoy a scenic boated on the Rio Frio with departure near the border of Nicaragua. Cruise through the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge and see the incredible biodiversity that makes this nation to unique. You'll have up close encounters with birds, snakes, herons and other animals, as well as various species of monkeys and sloths.

(218)

from $58

Day Trip to Caño Negro Including Río Frio Boat Experience from La Fortuna

8 hoursFree Cancellation

4.8

(59)

from $101

Price varies by group size

Entrance fee to Arenal Volcano Ecological Park

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

3.0

(6)

from $32

Morning Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot Springs

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(83)

from $60

Hanging Bridges, Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs

See the best of Costa Rica in a single day on this 4-in-1 tour that's perfect for outdoor adventurers. Cross the famous hanging bridges, where you'll experience the beauty of walking high above the jungle floor. Take in the incredible wonder of La Fortuna Waterfall and hike to the top of a nearby volcano where you'll capture incredible views of Costa Rican countryside. This tour includes a stop at Eco Termales Hot Springs and a traditional meal of regional cuisine prepared in the home of a warm and welcoming local. It's the perfect way to experience the beauty, excitement and adventure of Costa Rica in a single day.

Hanging Bridges, Waterfall, Volcano Hike and Tabacon Hot Springs

12 hours

Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory

(102)

from $338

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What are people saying about La Fortuna

William_S, Jun 2026

Great stroll through the forest seeing lots of animals and of course, Sloths!

Really nice stroll through the forest seeing lots of different animals including sloths. We saw approximately 5 different sloths and one had a new baby. Our guide was fantastic and took the time to shows us different flora and fauna and to explain the area. When we went it was just my wife and I, not sure if that would always be the case but it made for a great experience. The cold watermelon at the end was a nice treat.

Arenal Full-Day Combo: Hike, Bridges, Waterfall & Hot Springs

Paige_F, May 2026

So fun!!

We had a BLAST!! Rasta and Andy were amazing tour guides. You can tell they are very passionate about animals and nature which made everything much more exciting. I learned so many interesting cool facts about animals and plants. The lunch provided was delicious! I love this tour because it hits all the places you want to see all in one day. Thank you for an amazing time in La Fortuna!

Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour

Patricia_L, May 2026

Awesome Tour

The tour was great, very well organized. We had plenty of time at the waterfall. We then went to the Arenal Volcano National Park, where we had lunch while watching some monkeys hang from the trees. After that, we went to the Mistic Park, beautiful. We finished at Choyin. Sergio, our tour guide was amazing, he would look for birds, insects and sloths to show us along the way. I completely recommend this tour, just make sure you are ready for all the hiking :) it was a long day but totally worth it.

Half-Day Tour with La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano Hike

Ivan_D, May 2026

Unforgettable Day at La Fortuna

If you’re visiting Costa Rica, this tour is an absolute must. Our day took us to the stunning La Fortuna waterfall and the majestic Arenal Volcano, and it exceeded every expectation. What made the experience truly special were the people behind it. Our driver Minor was warm, punctual, and made us feel completely at ease from the moment we were picked up. He was attentive throughout the day and genuinely looked out for our comfort every step of the way. Our tour guide Francisco was an absolute gem — knowledgeable, passionate, and full of fascinating insights about the volcano, the local ecosystem, and Costa Rican culture. He had a wonderful patience with our group, answered every question thoughtfully, and never made anyone feel rushed. You could tell he genuinely loves what he does.

Pure Trek Canyoning Adventure: 4 Rappels & Monkey Drop

Jack_M, May 2026

An Unforgettable Adrenaline Rush

This canyoning trip was an absolute blast and easily one of the most incredible experiences I’ve had. The entire operation was seamless and run like a well-oiled machine, from the punctual start to the delicious meal at the end. Even if you’ve never rappelled before, the guides are so professional and encouraging that you feel 100% safe and comfortable throughout the adventure. The combination of the four waterfall rappels and the "monkey drop" was an exhilarating adrenaline rush and a unique way to take in the beautiful scenery. It was a fun, high-energy morning that was worth every penny, and I’d recommend it to anyone visiting La Fortuna.

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

Garion_L, Apr 2026

Amazing

Beautiful experience!! Those 500 steps were so worth it. It’s not bad at all because I’m very active but many people, including one of my best friends, did kind of struggle coming back up. All in all, amazing experience. We were self guided and we just went and enjoyed the waterfall and took photos. The water is ice cold!

Day Trip to Caño Negro Including Río Frio Boat Experience from La Fortuna

Megan_M, Mar 2026

Best way to see wildlife!

Saw many amazing birds! All three types of monkeys and so much more wildlife! It was the most wonderful day we have had in Costa Rica. Our guide was so knowledgeable! Knew every bird and animal and so much about them. Our captain had the eagle eye!! Enjoyed every minute! Got wonderful pictures!

Caño Negro Wildlife Boat Safari from La Fortuna (Full-Day Tour)

Darryl_P, Mar 2026

Amazing wildlife tour

It was a long bus ride from La Fortuna (probably 2 hours) but well worth it. Easily the best tour we have gone on in Costa Rica. We saw over a dozen caimans, a dozen bird species, iguanas, JC lizards, slider turtles, a sloth, a howler monkey, and a troupe of white face monkeys. And the lunch after the tour was excellent. Our guide David was excellent.

La Fortuna 4-in-1 Tour: Bridges, Volcano, Waterfall

Stephanie_P, Mar 2026

Incredible rainforest experience!

We really enjoyed our experience with Jada as our guide. We saw so much wildlife that we would have never seen without her. She was very knowledgeable and we enjoyed hearing about Costa Rica history. We would have favored doing the full tour at Mistico and doing all the hanging bridges instead of having to cut that piece short to get everywhere. The waterfall was so beautiful and we saw Howler monkeys there. The volcano hike was very short and while fascinating history, was our least favorite activity. We would have preferred longer rainforest and wildlife sighting at Mistico. Overall, the experience was wonderful and we enjoyed our guide!

Morning Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot Springs

Quanesha_J, Mar 2026

Amazing experience, must book

Such an amazing & inclusive experience. Hike: moderately intense as there are ~100 steps you have to climb through the terrain. Our 5&9 year old kids were with us and enjoyed it however my 5 year old got tired around the last 15 minutes. The hike is 2-2.5 hours then you go to the separate lunch location Lunch: good food consisting of rice, beans, chips, pork or chicken + salad. The restaurant has one side for your guess but the other side has additional items for purchase and the fresa (strawberry ice) + cafe con leche were amazing Hot springs: separate location from the hike, not far from lunch. This place exceeded our expectations as it contained 18 diff hot & cold springs +2 water slides for kids. We drove separately and were able to stay as long as we wanted once the tour was over Tour: Franklin our guide, was amazing and very knowledgeable and passionate about the information. We drove 2.5 hours in from San Juan & even though we were late, they sent us an alternate location to meet them instead of us using the bus services. This worked out great because they allow 1.5 hours for the springs but we stayed an additional hours with our kids.

Afternoon Arenal Volcano Tour & Natural Hot Springs River

Fabio_G, Nov 2025

Rainy but Magical Arenal Adventure

We had an amazing rainforest hike at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, followed by a relaxing visit to the hot springs. Our guide Joseph was fantastic — full of energy and incredibly knowledgeable. Thanks to him, we spotted a sloth right at the beginning of our tour! The hike itself was rainy, but still unbelievably beautiful. Unfortunately, we couldn’t see the volcano because of the weather — that’s nature for you. To end the day, we soaked in the hot springs, which was absolutely wonderful. A perfect finish to a great adventure!