Top La Fortuna Eco Tours

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.

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.

Costa Rica’s Venado Caves can be visited only on guided tours. On this private experience, don your spelunking (cave exploring) gear and explore the cave’s underground trails, passing caverns, subterranean rivers, bat colonies, and more with your guide. Afterward, enjoy a buffet of fresh fruit before being transported back to your hotel in La Fortuna.

Enjoy a thrilling close encounter with Costa Rica’s wildlife on this 4-hour tour to the Mistico Hanging Bridges Park from La Fortuna, in the shadows of the Arenal Volcano. Journey to the heart of the rainforest on a 2-mile (3.2km) circuit of 15 hanging bridges and have chance to spot up to 350 species of bird, including hummingbirds, bell birds, toucans and the majestic Tucancito Esmeralda.

Explore the vibrant ecosystem of La Fortuna on a 2.5-hour Pollinator Tour. Guided by a bilingual naturalist, encounter stingless bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds as you learn about their vital roles in nature. This family-friendly tour is perfect for nature enthusiasts and offers plenty of opportunities for hands-on learning and photography. End the experience with a delightful honey tasting, sampling local honeys while discussing the fascinating process behind their creation. Connect with nature and support wildlife conservation efforts during this engaging adventure. - Duration: 2.5 hours with a 9:00 AM start time - Bilingual guide leads the tour in English and Spanish - Family-friendly, suitable for all ages with hands-on experiences - Includes guided honey tasting of local wild honeys

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.

Swim beneath a jungle waterfall and hike into Arenal Volcano National Park on a 7-hour, 2-in-1 combo tour that takes in the best of the region’s natural beauty and wildlife. Spot monkeys and bright tropical birds as you walk through the rainforest surrounding La Fortuna waterfall, then enjoy a leisurely Costa Rican lunch with locally grown coffee. Follow your guide along jagged lava flows and mountainside trails as you explore Arenal, learn the history of this iconic volcano, and earn stunning views of Arenal lake.

Don’t wait any longer to start your adventure, leave stress and worries aside. Come and enjoy a natural hike where you will be filled with peace and harmony accompanied by the flora and fauna that inhabits the place. Includes more than 10km of trails and Tabacon Lagoon.

Some experiences you eat. This one you live. In Bijagua de Upala — 10 minutes from Río Celeste — a family has farmed cacao, coffee, and pineapple for generations. Fincaventura is not a tourist attraction. It is a working family farm that opens its doors to share something real: how Costa Rica's most beloved flavors are born. Your guide walks you through three plantations showing every step from seed to table. Open a fresh cacao pod, roast coffee beans over fire, press pineapple juice on the spot, and taste handmade chocolate while still warm. Three iconic crops in one visit. Chocolate from bean to bar. Coffee from beans you just roasted. Pineapple straight from the field. Bonus — toucans and howler monkeys frequently visit the farm. Small groups. Bilingual guide. Direct support to a local family and sustainable agriculture. Self-drive friendly.

This tour of Arenal Volcano, the hanging bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall and the hot springs, all in about 5-7 hours. Your guide will take you to Mirador El Silencio to see the volcano, the hanging suspension bridges, and finally la Fortuna Waterfall for a walk and a swim. You’ll get to see the beautiful Costa Rican countryside and a Costa Rican lunch.

Travelers short on time will love the chance to spot sloths in the rainforest on a convenient 1-hour tour. Don’t waste time wandering around by yourself, struggling to spot the slow, quiet, camouflaged creatures. Your guide will point the animals out to you, and teach you all about them and the habitat in which they live. This is a must-do tour for wildlife enthusiasts.

Let's venture into the foothills of Costa Rica's most famous active volcano. Trails circle its base, each with a different view, but one of the best is from El Silencio Viewpoint an easy to-moderate trail that puts you face to face with Arenal's cone shaped peak. Next, we head to the private La Fortuna Waterfall reserve a 70 meter drop reached via roughly 530 steps through native forest, where mountain springs feed the Fortuna River. From the viewpoint you can capture unforgettable photos, then cool off with a swim in its crystal clear waters. Most tours end here ours doesn't. We wrap up at an authentic Costa Rican farm for a traditional lunch (vegetarian and kids' options available) while you stroll among ducks, geese, peacocks, and horses, and keep an eye out for monkeys, toucans, and sloths. No buffet lines, no crowds just a home-style meal made with love.

Get a different perspective on Costa Rica's popular EcoGarden Arenal by exploring the ecological park at night. Follow the trails through a lush and incredibly biodiverse forest to see the wildlife that is most active after night falls. Learn all about the sloths, caiman, frogs, birds, cicadas, and other creatures that you spot from your guide.

Arenal National Park is filled with trails, waterfalls, hot springs, and hanging bridges. With this adventurous tour, you can experience it all and still have time to watch the sunset and relax in hot springs at the end of the day. Plus, with a guided tour, nature lovers can maximize their time in the park and learn about the rainforest’s diverse flora and fauna.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind way to discover Costa Rica’s lush jungle ecosystems and most striking views on this half-day, small-group tour of Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park. Pick from morning and afternoon tour times and, after hotel pickup, head to the park. There are more than a dozen hanging bridges to explore: as you go, look out for monkeys and wildlife, learn more about the jungle, and soak up impeccable views of the Arenal volcano.

The Day Tour to the Asis wild animal rescue center outside of La Fortuna, is a great way to learn about wildlife protection and see Costa Rican animals up close.The tour begins with an explanation of the importance of the center’s goal of preserving wildlife populations in the face of illegal hunting and natural habitat destruction. Asis works with non-profit organizations, goverment entities and environmental agencies to save animals, return them to the forest when possible, and educate visitors about multiple species in danger of extinction and other topics related to their welfare. The Asis tour with volunteering provides the opportunity for visitors to not only see the facilities and wild animals but to assist in the rehabilitation process. You will learn about the center’s dedication to the protection of the incredible diversity of life in the Costa Rican ecosystems and the mission to save wild animals and reintroduce them into their natural habitat.

Combine two of La Fortuna's most popular natural attractions into a single easy day trip on this combo tour of Arenal Volcano and the La Fortuna Hot Springs. Along with your entrance fees and comfortable round-trip transport by air-conditioned minivan, a delicious dinner is provided for you at the hot springs, too.

Don’t get lost while exploring new trails near the Arenal Volcano, one of the most visited places in Central America. With this private tour, you're picked up from your hotel and driven to the entrance of Arenal National Park or the 1968 Trail trailhead, so-called because of the 1968 lava flow. Then, hike through well-maintained, easy-to-moderate trails with a naturalist guide who takes you to the best places to spot wildlife.

Join the early birds on this La Fortuna bird watching tour. After an early-morning pickup from your hotel, start down the leisurely Gallery Habitat Trail with your guide. As you walk, your guide points out birds like woodpeckers, toucans, and hummingbirds, plus other plant and animal wildlife, making this tour a great way to learn about the rain forest.

There’s plenty of time for photography, with guides helping point out sloths and share interesting facts about their behaviors and the surrounding flora and fauna.

Spend the morning on a spectacular 4.3-mile (7-kilometer) hike through second- and old-growth rainforest and next to Cerro Chato, where you can see a panoramic view of the Costa Rican plains and the Arenal Volcano. Along the way, see sloths, monkeys, and toucans, and at the end, get to some secret waterfalls, all with your guide. A delicious snack of traditional Costa Rican empanadas awaits you at the end.

Women-Led, Personalized Experience on Lake Arenal Join us for a unique, women-led experience on the stunning Lake Arenal, located in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. As the country’s largest lake—spanning 85 square kilometers with depths ranging from 30 to 60 meters depending on the season—Lake Arenal offers breathtaking scenery and tranquil waters perfect for your adventure. We believe in creating personalized experiences, and we welcome your four-legged companions too! As fellow pet lovers, we’re happy to accommodate your furry friend by providing a pet life vest (available for an additional fee).

Not all sloth tours in Costa Rica are created equal. At Outdoor Explorer Costa Rica, we operate on a private reserve in Bijagua de Upala where every wildlife encounter is 100% natural — no animals are disturbed, touched, or stressed for the sake of a photograph. Our certified naturalist guide identifies over 500 bird species by call alone, turning every rustle in the canopy into a discovery. But what truly sets us apart is what happens after the rainforest walk. You board a float and glide silently across a private lagoon covered entirely in living vegetation — waterbirds landing inches away, wild orchids on the banks, the sounds of the jungle surrounding you completely. Two experiences in one visit. Two- and three-toed sloths in their natural habitat. Then the only floating lagoon wildlife safari in Bijagua. Small groups. Flexible times 8am to 4pm. A guide who genuinely loves what he does. This is responsible wildlife tourism — and the Costa Rica most tourists never find.

Spot what you might miss on your own. Join a naturalist guide for a daytime walk in search of birds, reptiles, insects and other wildlife, then discover the behaviours and ecological connections behind each encounter. Your guide recognises animal calls and spots subtle movements and camouflage to help you locate wildlife. This tropical habitat supports extraordinary biodiversity: even experienced naturalists keep learning. Expect knowledgeable guidance, honest answers and room for curiosity. Explore how restoring former farmland with native plants creates food and shelter for wildlife. Learn how pollination, seed dispersal and other relationships help a recovering ecosystem function. No feeders or wildlife attractants are used. Pause to observe, ask questions and take photographs without disturbing the animals. Wildlife moves freely, and no particular species is guaranteed. The discoveries depend on what is active that day.