Private Hanging Bridges / Waterfall / Typical Lunch / Volcano-Lava Fields Combo
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Step inside a nature documentary with this private tour of some of Costa Rica’s most spectacular attractions. First you will visit the Místico Arenal Hanging Bridges, surrounded by lush rainforest and colourful wildlife. Next be whisked by air-conditioned vehicle to La Fortuna Waterfall, be prepared to get wet! After lunch, hike across lava fields and through regenerating forest, among animals uniquely able to make homes in this environment.
- Bring sunscreen lotion, mosquito repellent, rain jacket, hiking footwear, bathing suite, towels and a change of clothes!
- Typical Costa Rican lunch, snacks and drinks provided
- Zoom in on the sights with our telescope
- Experience a slice of Costa Rica that many visitors fail to appreciate
What's Included
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Fruits
- Telescope
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup point
- Arenal Volcano, Alajuela Province, San Carlos, Costa Rica
La Fortuna area only
Pickup details
We provide high-quality transportation units covered by the Umbrella Coverage Policy of 1,5 million USD. To guarantee a secure transfer, tour service, or any other of our products. In Addition, bilingual guide / Wi-Fi / Drinks / Snacks.
Arranged start time
Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
- 05/03/2022 - 07/04/2027
Monday - Sunday : 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Itinerary
1
Puentes Colgantes Arenal, Mistico Park
3 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
La Fortuna Waterfall
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
3
Arenal Volcano
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
4
La Fortuna de San Carlos
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Tu_M
Hands down the best tour we had in Costa Rica, mostly thanks to our tour guide (David) and our driver (Frank). I would strongly recommend this to anyone in the La Fortuna area. You won't regret it! Literally you will have a fun filled day and have zero things to worry about (they got everything's for you, water and other drinks, even beers (we don't drink but lol they were ready), and towels for the waterfall). And the lunch was beyond amazing! Trust me and book it, I can't recommend it enough.
Reviews
4.9
based on 32 reviews
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Hannah_B, May 2026
This is the perfect tour, especially if you have limited time in La Fortuna, as it includes 3 of the main attractions: Mistico hanging bridges, Arenal volcano hike, and La Fortuna waterfall. Our guide, Zender, was one of the best guides we have had in any of our travels (and we have done quite a few tours!). He was extremely knowledgeable of the wildlife and took his time to search for and point out every interesting plant, animal, etc. He is very experienced, easy to talk to, and made the day flow seamlessly. My mother has some physical limitations which I was worried would affect the tour, however Zender tailored the tour to our needs and never made us feel rushed. He also took time to make sure we got many great photographs.
I am so glad we decided to book a private tour. I feel we spotted a lot more wildlife and animals as we didn't have to share the guide/microscope with a large group of people. Highly recommend and worth the extra money in my opinion.
Also, Sirleny from the tour office was very helpful and responsive with questions I had about the tour.
We so appreciate the amazing hospitality of everyone we interacted with. Thank you.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hola Hannah, Thank you so much for your wonderful review and kind words! It truly means a lot to us. We are very happy to hear that you and your mother had such a great experience with Zender and enjoyed the tour at your own pace. Thank you for trusting us and for highlighting our service — it was a pleasure for us
Lin_Y, Dec 2025
This private tour had mixed experiences.
The Hanging Bridges portion was not very engaging, though that is more related to the attraction itself, as wildlife is difficult to see without binoculars. The volcano stop was better — the guide provided a lot of interesting and informative explanations, which we appreciated.
However, the overall pacing of the tour was disappointing for a private experience. The tour was advertised as approximately 9 hours starting at 8:00 AM, but the day ended around 3:00 PM, much earlier than expected.
At the final waterfall stop, the guide clearly seemed to be in a hurry and initially suggested that we only take photos instead of going down to enjoy the waterfall. We had to specifically request time to go down, and even then we were given a strict return time, which did not feel comfortable for a private tour.
There was also an attempt to skip lunch and go directly to the waterfall, which would have meant not eating until mid-afternoon. We insisted on having lunch after the volcano stop, which felt much more reasonable.
Overall, the tour had good information at the volcano, but the rushed schedule and shortened duration did not match the expectations of a private, full-day experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your private tour. We truly appreciate your honesty, as it helps us improve the quality of our experiences.
That said, we sincerely apologize that the overall pacing and duration of the tour did not align with what you expected from a private, full-day experience. You are absolutely right—private tours should feel flexible, unrushed, and fully tailored to your comfort and interests. Ending significantly earlier than advertised and creating any sense of pressure, particularly at the waterfall stop, is not the level of service we aim to provide.
Please rest assured that we are reviewing this case internally with our operations and guiding team to address the timing, communication, and overall flow of the tour. This feedback is being taken seriously to ensure future guests receive the full, relaxed private experience we promise.
Thank you again for sharing your experience with us. We truly value your feedback and hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you again and provide the level of service you deserve.
Warm regards,
Patrick_H, Apr 2025
Every aspect of this tour was perfect. Yeudy Cruz, our personal guide, picked us up in his (pristine) van right on time in the morning. The logistics and the pickup location were established with Traluxu Travel through email, days in advance.
Yeudy took care of getting us to every location and purchasing our admission tickets and lunch. He had snacks, drinks for the kids, and adult drinks for us parents between locations. He even offered us ponchos when he saw that we showed up unprepared for the unexpected rain and cool weather we had that day.
Yeudy went above and beyond to ensure that we had an enjoyable, stress-free time. He was funny, personable, and very knowledgeable. He even sat with us at lunch, happily fielding a barrage of questions from our 8 and 10 year old kids. :D
We were able to take the tour at our own pace, from Mistico Park hanging bridges, to the Arenal Volcano trails, to La Fortuna Waterfall and lunch. We took our time, capturing pictures of everything we found that was interesting. Yeudy offered to take a group photo of my family on multiple occasions.
Yeudy took every opportunity to show us the wildlife along the way. We saw birds, frogs, snakes, and a tarantula Yeudy even spotted a set of parrots perched in a tree at least 1/4 mile away. He would set up his scope on a tripod and give each of us the opportunity to see a close-up view of the wildlife, and he would take pictures on our cell phones of what was in focus in his scope. If we did this without a guide, we literally wouldn't have noticed any wildlife, as there is just so much vegetation that things just blend in to the untrained eye.
I was hesitant to pay this amount of money, but it was well worth the memorable experience and amazing pictures we were able to capture. And with admission, transportation, and lunch included, this is a great value for a private tour of this caliber. I don't have a single complaint!
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Hola Patrick, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience on your tour with Yeudy Cruz. It sounds like he went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect for your family. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Yeudy. Thank you again for choosing Traluxu Travel, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future. Pura Vida
Brittany_S, Apr 2025
Great way to see several sights in one day. Our tour guide, Roy, was awesome with our kids. He kept our kids engaged throughout the trip and kept the tour moving by at the right pace. Without a guide, we would have missed most the animals so having a tour guide was a must. We saw a sloth, several groups of monkeys, local turkeys, pigs, frogs, many birds including toucans, and many types of spiders including a tarantula. Our guide carried a scope to help us see the wildlife and also helped us take some great pictures through his scope.
Michelle_S, Mar 2025
Chris was our guide/driver and he did a wonderful job. We love that you decide what order to do things and have control over the entire tour. He is so knowledgeable and such a personable guide. He truly loves his job and wants to share everything about the area with you. Awesome!!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hola Michelle, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so glad to hear that Chris made your tour memorable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. Hope you have many more wonderful adventures ahead!"
Pura Vida!!
Kashan_M, Aug 2024
Carlos and Aurial were great! Highly recommend this jam packed day to make the most of your trip to Costa Rica.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Hola Kashan, We're glad to know you had a positive experience with us. We're always looking to provide the best service possible. Hope you can visit our country soon. Pura Vida
Tina_G, Jun 2024
We had an amazing first day in Costa Rica. Everything about this tour was as much or more than described. Our guide was prompt, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable. He knew exactly how to find and photograph the wildlife we encountered. Zander was amazing. The food was also the best I have ever had on a tour -Delicious and we can be picky. Highly recommend!
Sergio_V, Jun 2024
Carlos was an excellent guide. Great knowledge. Great fauna finds and amazing pictures. Highly recommend!
Michael_T, Apr 2024
Had an amazing day with Zender our guide! He had lots of stories and experiences to share and found tons of wildlife for us to see. Snakes, frogs, birds, more frogs, monkeys, coati. Worth every cent to see some amazing parts of Costa Rica. Even the top of the volcano came out to say hi very briefly!
Tu_M, Jan 2024
Hands down the best tour we had in Costa Rica, mostly thanks to our tour guide (David) and our driver (Frank). I would strongly recommend this to anyone in the La Fortuna area. You won't regret it! Literally you will have a fun filled day and have zero things to worry about (they got everything's for you, water and other drinks, even beers (we don't drink but lol they were ready), and towels for the waterfall). And the lunch was beyond amazing! Trust me and book it, I can't recommend it enough.
Emily_A, Dec 2023
What we learned is that having a great guide w a great scope is what makes the difference between good and great! This was a great tour and our guide Carlos was wonderful! We enjoyed our private tour where we could go at our pace and he was an excellent spotter!!
Margaret_K, Mar 2023
This was a fantastic private tour! Raoul was excellent and very knowledgeable. We had a wonderful time doing the bridges, volcano hike, and falls!
Response from Host, Mar 2023
Hola , we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Pura Vida!!
Jenny_S, Feb 2023
Alfredo was an amazing guide! We loved having him all to ourselves on this private tour. His knowledge about animals and plants of Costa Rica was extensive. We learned so much throughout the tour and were able to see so many different types of animals thanks to his knowledge. I would definitely recommend Traluxu!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Dear Jenny,
We´re so grateful that you took the time to share you feedback with us. Our guide Alfredo will be happy to hear from you.
See you soon and Pura Vida!!
Alain_D, Feb 2026
We see beautiful things , very nice and professional guide . He speaks French. He picked us up from the hotel. Lunch very decent.
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CILINGIRIANT_G, Aug 2025
We spent an extraordinary day with our guide Zender.
Friendliness and exemplary professionalism , a true enthusiast
On the lookout for every species we might have come across.
I highly recommend this high quality experience.
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KARINE_D, Feb 2025
Nous avons eu un guide Sender extra passionné..aux petits soins pour nous faire plaisir recherches d animaux…explications .. éviter les endroits trop touristiques
On recommande à 100%
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Merci beaucoup pour votre avis ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez apprécié l'expertise et l'attention de notre guide, ainsi que l'expérience authentique loin des endroits trop touristiques. Votre recommandation nous touche beaucoup. À bientôt, nous l'espérons Pura Vida!
Cdric_V, Aug 2024
Una gran experiencia. Yeudi, nuestro guía, es un gran profesional. Gracias a él, pudimos aprender mucho más sobre la región, ver animales muy escondidos y aprovechar de un día maravilloso en su compañía. 5 estrellas porque no hay más pero este tour y Yeudi se merecen un 10.
Response from Host, Aug 2024
Muchas gracias por sus bonitas palabras para nuestro guía Yeudy.
Esperamos puedan regresar pronto y visitar nuestra zona de La Fortuna.
Pura Vida!!
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