Top La Fortuna Self-guided Tours

Aromatic coffee, sweet sugarcane, and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate are three of Costa Rica’s top agricultural exports—and its favorite products among locals and visitors alike. Learn about these three crops first-hand on this tour of a family-owned farm near La Fortuna. See how coffee is created from bean to cup, and then taste other delicious crops along with a guide.

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.

This fantastic ATV guided experience begins driving inside hidden trails submerged in the rainforest. 3 hours Along the way, you will find unique views of the Arenal Volcano, explore the forest and swim on the Arenal River. The tour guides will give you a briefing and explanation about the history of the Arenal Volcano, nature, and culture of the northern region of Costa Rica. During the tour, you will find backroads, trails in the middle of the farms, and fun moments in the 4-wheelers, Double for two person in one ATV. You will visit the lookout point up in the hills of Monterrey, a local town with amazing views of the volcano and Fortuna valley. After visiting the lookout points, you will enjoy and explore the Maleku´s Villa; an indigenous culture in the private village, in the middle of the jungle, including a demonstration of their culture and interaction with them.

Take advantage of some of northern Costa Rica’s best white-water rafting on this full-day, guided tour with traditional lunch included. Paddle through the rainforest and over the rapids of the Balsa River stopping along to swim and rest in nature. After your adventure is done enjoy a Costa Rican style lunch at a local restaurant.

At the end of your trip you don’t want to worry about missing your flight due to delayed buses or unreliable taxis. Relax with this private transfer from La Fortuna to San Jose Airport, or hotels in San Jose if you prefer. You can stop en route for a meal break, for the bathroom, or to take pictures of the views.

Discover the sounds and sights of the rainforest after dark on a night hike. Follow your guide along an easy trail and watch out for bats, nocturnal birds, and mammals rustling in the treetops and on the forest floor. Search for red-eyed tree frogs and glass frogs, among other species. Then enjoy a traditional dinner prepared on a wood-burning stove before returning to your hotel in La Fortuna.

Max out the adrenaline (and the fun) during this full-day adventure combining a white-water rafting trip and zipline excursion. Zoom through the rain forest canopy during a series of heart-pounding zipline rides, some on cable spans as long as 3,200 feet (980 meters). Then battle the Class II and III rapids of the Balsa River. Lunch, snacks, and rafting gear are all included.

Get your stay in Costa Rica off to a great start with this handy private transfer service from San Jose Airport to hotels around La Fortuna and Arenal. There’s no need to waste time lining up for taxis when you’re tired from your flight and just want to start your vacation. This private service is customizable to suit your needs. Return transfers can also be arranged.

Travel easy and fun between Arenal and Monteverde on this Arenal Lake Crossing experience. This is the quickest and most popular route. The trip combines a comfortable door-to-door minivan transfer with a fun and scenic cruise across the beautiful Lake Arenal, where you will experience amazing views of the majestic Arenal Volcano. We will gladly pick you up from your hotel, then you will get transported by vehicle to the lake and then board a boat for approximately one hour to cross the lake. Once you reach the other side, one of our professional drivers will take you to your hotel. All the vehicles are air-conditioned, well-maintained, and driven by reliable and punctual Costa Rican professionals, who are eager to help you move safely around the country. The taxi-boat-taxi trip from Monteverde to La Fortuna, or vice versa, combines the excitement of an adventure trip with the convenience of a transport service.