La Fortuna Waterfall & Arenal Volcano Hike

Recommended by 100% of travelers

La Fortuna, Costa Rica

7 to 8 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

All Fees and Taxes
Lunch

Bottled water

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

Pickup points

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Pickup details

A minibus and tour guide will meet every one at their hotels lobby, pick up time should be confirm with company as may varies depending on location. Extra fee for hotels such as The Springs Resort, Arenal Observatory lodge, Arenal Lodge and Lost Iguana extra fee round trip will be charge.

Meeting points

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:00 am

Itinerary

La Fortuna Waterfall

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Parque Ecologico Volcan Arenal

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Featured review

Melissa_T

This experience was the highlight of our trip!! So happy we did it. It was fantastic all the way around. I highly recommend!!

Reviews

4.9

based on 11 reviews

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Melissa_T, Feb 2026

This experience was the highlight of our trip!! So happy we did it. It was fantastic all the way around. I highly recommend!!

Waterfall/Arenal Adventure

Angel_G, May 2025

The adventure was beautiful. It was very informative and we learned a lot about history, nature…Beautiful views. A lot of hiking to get plenty of physical exercise.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the adventure, the breathtaking views, and the informative insights from our guides. It’s great to know the hiking gave you a good dose of exercise too! We hope to see you again for another unforgettable experience in nature. Pura vida!

La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano

Skylar_P, Feb 2025

This tour was so much fun and had beautiful views! First we got to hike to the La fortuna waterfall and swim at the bottom, then we hiked to a viewpoint of the Arenal Volcano, had lunch, and went to relax in a natural hot spring. Would definitely recommend!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're thrilled you had fun and enjoyed the beautiful views throughout the day. From the refreshing swim at La Fortuna Waterfall to the volcano viewpoint, delicious lunch, and relaxing hot springs — it sounds like the perfect adventure! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon for more unforgettable experiences in Costa Rica!

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Irina_D, Dec 2024

The trip was interesting. Very well organized. We got picked up from our hotel. It was poring the whole time, though (rainforest, right??). I'd suggest reserving at the last moment, if possible, checking the weather. We didn't see much, all was covered in water. The guide gave lots of information.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you found the tour well organized and informative, even with the rainy weather. You're absolutely right — the rainforest can be unpredictable, and we appreciate your tip about checking the forecast when possible. We hope to welcome you back in the future under clearer skies so you can fully enjoy the sights.

Tour was great, but a negative experience with Viator

Carol_D, Jan 2024

As advertised, this tour requires a good level of fitness. Plus take into account that it's hot and humid, so the volcano hike in particular seemed more strenuous than I expected. First was the waterfall - 500 steps down and up. It was beautiful and the cold water felt good. Next was the volcano hike. Our group was fairly large (around 30 people), so it was helpful to have multiple guides to split into smaller groups. My guide was Augustin - simply excellent. He went above and beyond in my opinion. The view of Arenal at the top was fantastic. After Arenal, we went to the hot springs, which was also an excellent experience. The tour company was great. I'm rating it a 4 only because of an issue with Viator that they don't seem interested in helping me solve. I would recommend booking this tour directly with the tour company if possible.

A beautiful day

Bianca_K, Jan 2026

We had a very nice and very well organized trip. Our guide, Sergio, guided us perfectly through the day. He explained everything to us and answered all our questions. We felt very comfortable and the tour was fun. Thank you for the wonderful day.

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Response from Host, Jan 2026

Liebe Bianca, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! 😊 Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie einen so schönen und gut organisierten Ausflug mit uns erlebt haben. Besonders schön ist es zu wissen, dass Sergio Sie den ganzen Tag über bestens begleitet hat und all Ihre Fragen beantworten konnte. Dass Sie sich wohlgefühlt haben und die Tour Ihnen Spaß gemacht hat, bedeutet uns sehr viel. Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, Ihre Erfahrung zu teilen. Wir würden uns sehr freuen, Sie in Zukunft wieder bei einem unserer Abenteuer in La Fortuna begrüßen zu dürfen! Herzliche Grüße Arenal Hike & Adventures Team

Of the good, the best

Almu_V, Aug 2025

Excellent organization and better treatment! I definitely recommend your services. Guides Elio and José are a marvel of guides and people. They have made the excursion a fun day. Recommended 100%

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Response from Host, Dec 2025

Hola Almu, ¡Muchas gracias por tu excelente comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste la excursión y la organización. Compartiremos tus amables palabras con nuestros guías Elio y José, quienes estarán encantados de saberlo. ¡Gracias por recomendarnos al 100%! Saludos cordiales, Arenal Hike & Adventures Team

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Annabelle_M, Apr 2024

Excelente servicio! Juan fue tremendo guia, muy conocedor de la cascada, caminar al volcan, y las duchas termicas. Lo recomiendo 100%

Response from Host, May 2025

¡Gracias por tu comentario tan positivo! Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaste del tour y que Juan hizo un excelente trabajo como guía. Su conocimiento y pasión realmente marcan la diferencia. Gracias por recomendarnos al 100% — ¡esperamos verte pronto para otra aventura inolvidable en La Fortuna!