Top La Fortuna Day Trips

Explore Costa Rica’s beautiful nature and famous biodiversity on a fun full-day trip to La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, and the Mistico Hanging Bridges. Start with an invigorating hike and refreshing swim at the waterfalls, then continue the hike to the volcano, where you can swim in a naturally heated lagoon. Conquer any fear of heights at the hanging bridges, and end this active day with a hot springs soak.

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Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour

Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the natural beauty of the La Fortuna region on an action-packed full-day tour that is ideal for people who enjoy outdoors activities. Go on hikes through lush rain forest; visit a butterfly garden and Maleku Indian village; take a dip at La Fortuna waterfall; look for wildlife; and view the Arenal Volcano. Top off the day with a cocktail and a relaxing soak in a natural hot water river.

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from $154

La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

11 hoursFree Cancellation

Rio Celeste Full-Day Hike: Blue Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano

(2,538)

from $105

Special Offer

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Design your own perfect day in La Fortuna on a customizable combo tour. Cross the rainforest canopy on hanging bridges, swim beneath La Fortuna Waterfall, hike in Arenal Volcano National Park, and soak in geothermal hot springs. Take your pick of activities or do them all for a full day of fun and relaxation. Optional lunch add-ons provide a taste of authentic Costa Rican cuisine. Hotel pickup and drop-off are also included from added convenience.

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

10 hoursFree Cancellation

More than 100,000 visitors flock to La Fortuna Waterfall each year, but this admission ticket to the natural attraction lets you head straight inside Arenal Volcano National Park to see it. After admiring the falls from a distance, hike down a steep path to stand at the base of the mesmerizing 230-foot (70-meter) cascade, where you can feel the power of the Fortuna River and feel its mist spraying into the surrounding jungle.

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from $145

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(676)

from $20

7-Cable Zipline Adventure: Fly Over La Fortuna Waterfall

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

(445)

from $84

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Arenal Volcano ATV Guided Experience in La Fortuna

(110)

from $155

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $105

Per group

Arenal Hanging Bridges and La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour

Enjoy an action-packed adventure in the shadows of the iconic Arenal Volcano with this great-value 2-in-1 combo tour. First, take to the treetops for a thrilling bird’s eye view of the rain forest as you walk the Arenal Hanging Bridges, then get your camera ready for a visit to the beautiful La Fortuna Waterfall. After cooling off with a swim beneath the falls, tuck into a typical Costa Rican lunch (included) before heading back to the city.

Arenal Hanging Bridges and La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Arenal Volcano Canyoning and Waterfall Rappelling from La Fortuna

(99)

from $173

3 hoursFree Cancellation

North Fields Cafe: Craft Specialty Coffee and Chocolate Tour

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from $105

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

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from $46

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Enjoy a thrilling yet gentle day of white-water rafting down class II and III rapids on the Balsa River. This active adventure includes transfers from La Fortuna, equipment, instruction, a safety briefing, and ends with a delicious lunch in a local restaurant. Feel the thrill as you bounce and glide 6 miles (10 kilometers) down the river flanked by lush the jungle filled with monkeys, tropical birds, and sloths.

(298)

from $83

Balsa River White Water Rafting class 2/3 in Costa Rica

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $73

Don Olivo Chocolate Tour

2 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.

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from $30

La Fortuna: Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Guided Tour

1 to 3 hours

4.7

(1,632)

from $54

Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory

Head out to the Sloth's Territory reserve, just outside of La Fortuna, to see the slow moving creatures in their natural habitat with this tour. You'll hike through the reserve, where you're likely to not only spot sloths, but also see a variety of other animals, including red frogs, porcupines, and even toucans. After your walk, you'll take a break to try some local fruits before returning to La Fortuna.

Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory

1 to 2 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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from $50

9 hoursFree Cancellation

La Fortuna Eden Chocolate Tour

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from $149

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

Mistico Hanging Bridges Tour with Lunch and Hotsprings

(784)

from $40

6 hoursFree Cancellation

4.6

(77)

from $75

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

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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

(383)

from $160

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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from $77

WILDLIFE BOAT SAFARI CAÑO NEGRO CANOA AVENTURA

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

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Rappel down waterfalls in the shadow of Arenal Volcano on this exciting rainforest adventure just outside of La Fortuna. Head into the forest, where guides will help you gear up for a thrilling course featuring a rock climb and rappelling, including the "Monkey Drop" and waterfall descents. After conquering this natural playground, head back to HQ for a delicious lunch of Costa Rican cuisine.

(229)

from $96

Pure Trek Canyoning Adventure: 4 Rappels & Monkey Drop

Pure Trek Canyoning Adventure: 4 Rappels & Monkey Drop

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Sloths Watching Tour through Sloth's Territory

(1,518)

from $117

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What are people saying about La Fortuna

john_y, Jul 2026

Awesome and Educational Experience

Our Sloth Territory tour was an absolutely amazing experience and one of the highlights of our trip to Costa Rica! We saw an incredible variety of wildlife, including several sloths—one of the most memorable moments was spotting a mother sloth with her baby nestled on her belly. It was truly a National Geographic-worthy sight and something our family will never forget. We also had the opportunity to observe a toucan up close and capture amazing photos and videos. There is no way we would have spotted many of these animals on our own. The high-powered telescopes used by the guides made all the difference and allowed us to see details we never would have noticed otherwise. Our guide, Jason, was outstanding. His knowledge of Costa Rica's ecology, wildlife, plants, and culture added so much depth to the experience. He was passionate, engaging, and eager to answer questions, making the tour both educational and entertaining. If you're visiting the La Fortuna area, this tour is a must-do. The combination of incredible wildlife sightings, expert guiding, and a deeper appreciation for Costa Rica's unique ecosystem made this an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!

Arenal Hanging Bridges and La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour

Lauren_C, Jul 2026

Tour leader was exceptional

Mau, our tour guide and Miner our driver were outstanding. On time, very knowledgeable about everything we were seeing and doing. It rained the whole time yet didn’t both us (or them) a bit. We saw many animals and even stopped roadside to catch a sloth in action. The highlight of the trip was actually the lunch portion at the family ranch. Everything was warm, welcome and delicious. We had a group of 10 from age 5 to 75. All was perfect.

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

Elaine_Y, Jul 2026

Highly recommended

Our guide Francisco was very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot about Costa Rican wildlife and the surrounding Arenal Volcano as well. He also kept our 7 year old engaged the whole day. The lunch provided on this excursion was also one of our favorite meals during our trip -- simple with fresh ingredients and some well. Thank you again for the experience!

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

Jaqueline_C, Jul 2026

We had an amazing time on...

We had an amazing time on this tour! Andres was an incredible guide and really made the experience. We were a family of 10 with ages ranging from toddlers to grandparents and everyone enjoyed it. He spotted so much wildlife that we definitely would have missed on our own and took the time to explain what we were seeing while teaching us about Costa Rica, its wildlife and its history. Every stop was worth it and the day was full without ever feeling rushed or overwhelming. The lunch was also surprisingly delicious, which isn’t always the case on full day tours. I would absolutely recommend this tour and if you get Andres as your guide you’ll be in great hands!

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

F_d, Jul 2026

Gentle and photo worthy trip

Great way to start off a trip to Costa Rica. The descent and climb seems easier than reported. For anyone in average health and ability to walk the path is very doable. If you would like to take is some wildlife and photos, enjoy their gift shop and food, and some of the other exhibits, plan for a few more hours.

Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour

Samantha_F, Jun 2026

We did the all day tour,...

We did the all day tour, La fortuna waterfall, Arenal volcano, hanging bridges and Tabacon hot springs. If you are in La Fortuna for a short time and want all the hits in one big day, this is a great tour! Moves at a very quick pace, but makes sure you get to see a lot of what the area has to offer in one tour! All of the transpiration and logistics was easy and smooth!

Pure Trek Canyoning Adventure: 4 Rappels & Monkey Drop

Alondra_P, May 2026

This was one of my...

This was one of my favorite activities we have done in costa rica!!!!! The staff was amazing, the views phenomenal. If you like a little adrenaline rush you will definitely enjoy this experience. I definitely recommend going with pure trek, they definitely give you the whole Pura vida experience. Jonathan and his crew were amazing. Thanks for the awesome experience pure trek!!!!

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.

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.

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

Benjamin_R, Feb 2026

Great experience for families!

We loved this river safari tour! The guides were professional and friendly, and the experience was organized and easy from pickup to drop off at our hotel. The boat is a smooth ride and easy (the guides do most of the paddling) but your feet will get wet. We saw sooo many animals, including howler monkeys (a group jumped across the river right over our boat), crocodiles, iguanas, bats, and many species of birds. Our guide was great keeping our kids (ages 6 and 8) entertained. The boat ride itself is about 2.5 hours and they had a snack (tortillas/cheese/plantains) and chocolate tasting at the end. A really great family activity in Fortuna!

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!