Hike & Nature (Hanging Bridges and Fortuna Waterfall) Incl Lunch

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La Fortuna, Costa Rica

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

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Overview

Visit two of the most popular attractions near La Fortuna with the full-day excursion to the Arenal Mistico Park and La Fortuna Waterfall. First, walk along a 2-mile (3.2 kilometers) hanging-bridges circuit up to 200 feet (60 meters) above the rainforest floor. Afterward, swim and relax at La Fortuna Waterfall before having a traditional lunch and returning to La Fortuna.

Visit the La Fortuna Waterfall and a hanging-bridges circuit
Hike a 2-mile trail (3.2 kilometers) along rainforest hanging bridges
Don’t stress about packing food: A traditional lunch is included
Start at the meeting point or request hotel pickup

What's Included

Naturalist Guide
Entrance tickets
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Lunch
Fruits
Transportation

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup points

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Pickup details

Please note that our reservations team Will contact you in advance to confirm your exact pickup time at your lodging. EXTRA Cost: Arenal Lodge Arenal Observatory Chachagua Rainforest Hideaway Rio Celeste Linda Vista Del Norte Lost Iguana Resort and Spa Rancho Margot El Tucano The Springs Resort and Spa Volcano Gold

Meeting point

Jacamar Naturalist Tours
Costado Sur de la, de, Iglesia Católica, Apartado Posta 40-4417, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 4417, Costa Rica
Main Office is located upstairs of Lava Rocks Restaurant, beside La Fortuna Church. La Fortuna, San Carlos, Alajuela.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.8:20 am

Itinerary

Additional Info

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

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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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

Amber_C

Carlos was excellent at spotting wildlife and we would have missed so much without him. Appreciated his sharing of his knowledge of the beautiful area. He provided excellent service and attention to our needs.

Reviews

4.9

based on 35 reviews

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Susan_H, Jun 2026

We had a great time on the Hanging Bridges and Fortuna Waterfall, Incl Lunch tour, despite the heavy rain during our time on the hanging bridges. The rain finally cleared for our trip to the waterfall and delicious lunch at the La Finquita Farm.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Hanging Bridges and La Fortuna Waterfall tour, even with the heavy rain during part of your experience. The rainforest can be unpredictable, but it often adds a unique atmosphere that makes the adventure even more memorable. We're glad the weather cleared in time for your visit to the waterfall and that you were able to finish the day with a delicious lunch at La Finquita Farm. It's always our goal to turn every part of the journey into an enjoyable experience, no matter the conditions. Thank you for choosing to explore Costa Rica with us. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Pura Vida!

Beautiful Costa Rica

Lynne_B, Jan 2026

Scenery is gorgeous but not a lot of animals. Tour guides very good and knowledgeable. Lunch was very nice.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We’re happy to hear that you enjoyed Costa Rica’s beautiful scenery, the hanging bridges, and La Fortuna Waterfall. It’s also great to know that our guides made a positive impression with their knowledge and professionalism. Wildlife sightings can vary from day to day since all animals are in their natural habitat, but our guides always do their best to spot and explain the incredible biodiversity of the area. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again on another adventure in Costa Rica.

Excellent way to see the Arenal/La Fortuna highlights

Lisa_F, Jul 2025

Excellent way to see the highlights of the Arenal/La Fortuna area! We chose a 7 hour experience which we felt was the right amount of time -- a full day, yet not too much! Diego was our guide. He was clear in all of his explanations about what to expect throughout the day and kept a comfortable pace throughout the different experiences. Diego was skilled at spotting wildlife. We enjoyed seeing the wildlife through his high-powered scope and appreciated the photos he would take for us. The lunch was a great way to conclude the day - delicious local Costa Rican food in a nice setting. I recommend this tour company as they clearly prioritized professionalism, safety and enjoyment.

Wonderful private tour, highly recommend Carlos!

Amber_C, May 2025

Waterfall and Hanging Bridges

Marilyn_V, Jul 2024

Beautiful places both the hanging bridges and la Fortuna waterfalls I highly recommend…. Specially on a day like today where there was no rain and also the food (lunch) that was included was great!

Our guide on the swinging...

Joseph_R, Apr 2023

Our guide on the swinging bridges walk S\shared lots of information about the forest, about trees and plants. I enjoyed that. The stairs down to the waterfalls were long, but very well designed and maintained. The waterfalls was very beautiful. I enjoyed swimming with big fish. The lunch was really good, but we all got really hungry before that meal. How about having the lunch between the bridges walk and the descent to the waterfalls?

Tons of wildlife

JonathanW, Nov 2022

Cesear was an awesome guide. We saw monkeys, snakes, dart frog, toucans and many other birds at the hanging bridges. The waterfall was bigger than we expected. The afternoon lunch was delicious! Thanks again

BOF

sophie_B, Mar 2024

Guides sympathiques mais journée extrêmement " touristique" loin des plaisirs de la découverte de la jungle. Parcours trop formaté pour des groupes touristes dans le confort et non dans la découverte, nous n'avons vue que très peu d'animaux autour d'un regoupement de touristes important. A déconseiller et prestation trop chère.