La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
Recommended by 98% of travelers
La Fortuna, Costa Rica
- 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Combine three adventurous activities in a single tour: a hike to Arental Volcano, visit to the Hanging Bridges, and exploration of La Fortuna Waterfall. This full-day tour from La Fortuna, perfect for nature lovers, includes hiking and swimming amidst Costa Rica's beautiful natural scenery. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.
- Full-day Costa Rica adventure tour
- Hike around Arenal Volcano and swim beneath La Fortuna Waterfall
- Cross 16 hanging bridges in the rainforest
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Personalized experience: small group tour limited to 12
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- optical equipment. binoculars and telescope
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Operating hours.7:30 am
Itinerary
Begin your full-day Costa Rican adventure with pickup from your accommodation in Fortuna Town.
Then head to Arenal Volcano Park for a 2.5-hour hike traversing flat grounds and rocky terrain to witness the remnants of the 1968 eruption and learn about the volcano's history.
Then, after a short drive, arrive at La Fortuna Waterfall, where a 500-step hike awaits. Take a refreshing swim at the waterfall's base before heading to the Mistico Hanging Bridges for a 2.5-hour hike through the primary rain forest. Cross 16 hanging bridges and marvel at the Mistico's natural beauty.
Concluding the tour, you'll be dropped off at your original departure point.
Then head to Arenal Volcano Park for a 2.5-hour hike traversing flat grounds and rocky terrain to witness the remnants of the 1968 eruption and learn about the volcano's history.
Then, after a short drive, arrive at La Fortuna Waterfall, where a 500-step hike awaits. Take a refreshing swim at the waterfall's base before heading to the Mistico Hanging Bridges for a 2.5-hour hike through the primary rain forest. Cross 16 hanging bridges and marvel at the Mistico's natural beauty.
Concluding the tour, you'll be dropped off at your original departure point.
1
Arenal 1968 Volcano View & Trails
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
2
La Fortuna Waterfall
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
3
Arenal Hanging Bridges
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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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graciela_z
This tour was absolutely incredible! Our guide, Juan Carlos, and driver, Argenis, made the experience unforgettable. Juan Carlos was extremely knowledgeable about the wildlife—he pointed out sloths, monkeys, spiders, toucans, and so much more with such detail and enthusiasm. Walking through the hanging bridges was magical, and the waterfall was truly breathtaking. On top of it all, the food was a solid 10/10. Everything about this tour was well organized, safe, and full of adventure. Highly recommend to anyone visiting—you won’t regret it
Reviews
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Farrah_S, Jul 2026
A wonderful experience! Everything about this tour was worth it! We went during rainy season and it did rain on us but the experience was unforgettable and would definitely do this again!
Beth_F, Jul 2026
We had a great time on this tour! Thank you Bryan for the insightful tour! He showed us so many different species of plants, animals, and insects.
Rafal_C, Jul 2026
10/10 experience! I do recommend being a little bit in shape because you will be going up and down a lot, especially in the first half of the trip, but everything is a reward on it!
Selenalen_S, Jul 2026
Amazing experience!!! Our tour guide Wilber was extremely knowledgable on everything we saw and made this experience worth while. Got to see so much wildlife (monkeys, poisonous frogs, snakes, sloths, etc). Wilber even stopped the van when he spotted a sloth in a tree on our way to lunch so we got to step out of the van and take some pictures!
Also got to meet/enjoy this experience with some cool people along the way :) our group was small so it felt like more of a special experience. Wilber made sure we all felt comfortable and checked in on all of us individually throughout the entire day.
It may sound like a lot in one day, but by the end of the entire excursion my friend and I didn't want it to end! Book this if you're only in La Fortuna for a limited amount of days. You won't regret it!
Heidi_C, Jul 2026
Our tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly and interacted with every member of the group and was attentive to group members that had injuries and adjusted the pace of the group well. It was a fun trip , but your calves will hurt for days after doing the waterfall lol.
Victor_S, Jul 2026
Catalina our tour guide was amazing. The food was great. We enjoyed all 3 activities we did. 10/10 recommend!
Amit_D, Jul 2026
We had a wonderful tour with our tour guide Brian. Unfortunately, it rained the entire time which is completely out of their control. They had still fun time hiking the 1968 lava flow and despite the entire volcano being obstructed by clouds the entire time we still saw a lot of beautiful rainforest and lava rocks. We were blessed with 3/4 view of the volcano upon descending when the clouds started depart and the sun came out. Brian and his team were patient enough to allow us to get enough photographs. We then moved on to the hanging bridges mystical park where we saw so many different insects and animals and reptiles in a beautiful rainforest and enjoyed crossing six hanging bridges. Though it continued to rain sporadically, the amount of wildlife that we saw that Brian captured through his scope and on his iPhone was spectacular and he shared these photos with the group at the end. He had a wonderful lunch at soda Fortuna. And then moved onto the La Fortuna waterfall. We were hit with torrential Lorraine as we descended towards the base, but it made for a unique experience with a very forceful waterfall. We do not have time to swim, obviously, because of the amount of rainfall and came up to 500 stairs and was allowed time to rest at the top at the bar and coffee shop. But it was all worth it because at the end the clouds had dumped all their moisture on the ground and the odd Anil volcano was seen 100% without obstruction by the end of the trip which was a special blessing because it was covered for the remaining four days that we were there transportation was comfortable and convenient, and though I forgot the name of his driver, I appreciate being able to leave our valuables safely in the van when we are out on excursions I would definitely recommend this trip.
Veronica_J, Jul 2026
Our guide Will was super nice and informative and was really good at spotting different animals in the rainforest we would never see on our own. He was friendly, helpful and took photos for us, and was careful. On our tour we were told it was unusually very rainy, so he was careful about the activities.
sreerupasengupta, Jul 2026
Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. She is a smart lady and has an eye for botanical detail. She found us awesome views, snakes/frogs etc. It was a beautiful day full of information and natural beauty!
Anthony_N, Jul 2026
Tour guide picked up on time and was very helpful and knowledgeable. Hanging bridges tour was great, got to see and hear monkeys and other critters. The volcano tour was nice, but I was expecting to see a crater or something, but it was the place of a very old eruption, I was less impressed with this leg of the tour, but guide gave us lots of history of the volcano which was interesting. The waterfall was amazing, but lots of steps! We are in moderate shape and we're huffing pretty good until we got back up. Heavy rain closed the swimming portion, but nothing anyone could do about that. Overall very happy with the experience.
Jeremy_N, Jul 2026
Decent trip around the volcano with an easy hike, a walk through the forest with wildlife, and a dip in the waterfall area.
The lunch was much better than expected and our guide Will was very entertaining.
Jorge_C, Jun 2026
Catalina. Wow she was our tour guide for the day. She did an amazing job that she stood out the most from all the other itineraries that we did. She was nice, informative, and helpful. The tour could be challenging for some people but she always made sure everyone was doing good and capture Fortuna's nature creatures. If we were to go back we hope we run into her and do another tour.
Vandita_P, Jun 2026
It was a lot of fun, kids really loved the hanging bridges. The volcano hike was a fail cause of the downpour, we were drenched by the time we reached the viewpoint, entire trail was muddy as well. Waterfall was also super fun but unfortunately due to heavy rain and high currents we couldn’t swim in it. Overall I think if the weather was better, it would have been a 10/10.
lori, Jun 2026
Our guide Catalina was great. We started out with the lava hike. We hiked for quite a while and then ended up at a lovely café at a very high vantage point with beautiful gardens and a view of the volcano. Then we traveled to Mystico Hanging Bridges. The amount of wildlife she was able to point out was amazing. There is no way we would’ve seen any of those animals on our own. The gardens are beautiful. She set up a camera with an excellent lense, took photos and then shared them with us. Last, we went to the waterfall, so powerful and amazing to see! Bit wait, before we made it back to the first Hotel for drop off she alerted the driver to stop because she had seen a toucan in the trees calling. We were able to get out and view the toucan! Then we proceeded to drop people off and she saw a sloth in the tree and we once again stopped in the parking lot and we’re able to view the sloth for quite some time! Great day of adventure!
Anthony_C, Jun 2026
Will was a friendly, accommodating and very knowledgeable guide. We got some great views and saw a good selection of wildlife. Lunch was delicious and a very large portion. The 500 steps down to the waterfall and walk back up was worth it.
James_P, Jun 2026
Jose/Chino was amazing with his knowledge and pictures! Spectacular hike! I highly recommend Chino as a tour guide!
Kathleen_D, Jun 2026
Awesome experience! So much fun hiking, going to beautiful waterfall, delicious lunch snd walking the hanging bridges! We only had one day in arenal and this was well worth it
Allie_W, Jun 2026
A must do! Chino was our tour guide and he was absolutely amazing! He pointed out so many things that we would have never seen or known if we would have gone on our own. One of our favorite experiences yet!
Rad_A, Jun 2026
An amazing experience with Chino hey, text ecotourism to the next level. Very experienced and nicely organized. Professional and great.
Radeck_C, Jun 2026
The best Guided Tour i have taken!
Pablo was the Super Great and have a lot of knowledge of the fauna. 100% recommend!!
Cynthia_M, Jun 2026
The tour was great. It wasn't rushed at all even though we did alot. The tour guide spoke English very well.
Louise_B, Jun 2026
We were lucky that the clouds and weather cleared to give us a beautiful day for this tour giving us the most amazing view of the volcano. All of the sites are amazing on their own right, but our guide, Brian, made all the difference. I can't say enough wonderful things about him. He was not only knowledgeable about each location to include history. He taught us about the plant life. He taught us about birds and insects and all kinds of wildlife. I don't know how he could spot these little critters but he could find a green frog on a green leaf in the middle of the rain forest. It is not necessary to do any of these adventures without a guide but I highly recommend using a guide if you want to see animals of all varieties. He even spotted toucans and a sloth while we were driving down the road and pulled over so we could take pictures. It was an amazing experience.
Katherine_D, Jun 2026
A great tour experiencing all the highlights of La Fortuna. Our guide, Kat, was amazing and showed us so many great creatures, including a monkey, sloth, toucan, frogs—none of which we would have seen without her expert eyes.
We were lucky that we had perfect weather to see the Arenal Volcano and get great pictures, the Hanging Bridges were fun and where we saw the most creatures, and the Arenal Waterfall was great. Yes, you have to go up and down 500 steps (but you know that going into it and it isn’t that bad); you should bring water shoes to traverse the rocks at the waterfalll/river.
Great tour, Kat is amazing. Thank you!
Margo_R, Jun 2026
It was very interesting and beautiful overall. We enjoyed it very much. The day went by before we knew it. The guide was very knowledgeable. Thank you for a lovely exciting day.
Joanel_G, Jun 2026
An Amazing Day Exploring Arenal! I will give them 6 ⭐️ if I could.
Our La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, and Arenal Volcano Combo Tour was absolutely fantastic from start to finish.
The pickup was right on time at our hotel lobby, and everything was well organized throughout the day. A special thank you to Chino, our tour guide, who was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and passionate about the area. He was always on the lookout for wildlife and made sure we didn’t miss any of the amazing animals and birds along the way. His enthusiasm and expertise truly enhanced the experience.
We would also like to thank Mr. Jovani, our driver, for getting us safely and comfortably to each destination.
From the breathtaking views of Arenal Volcano to the beautiful Hanging Bridges and the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall, every part of the tour was memorable. The combination of nature, wildlife, and spectacular scenery made for an unforgettable day.
We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting La Fortuna. It was one of the highlights of our trip! 🌋🌿🐒🦋💦
Alyssa_S, Jun 2026
This was an amazing experience!! Our guide josè was so helpful and knowledgeable. Lots of walking but it’s worth it for the views and the things you get to see. I can’t recommend enough!
Ava_N, Jun 2026
An incredible way to see the biodiversity of Costa Rica! I even made a few friends, I saw a few monkeys, birds and frogs and the waterfall at the end was a nice freshening touch
Victoria_V, Jun 2026
Hiking, hanging bridges (guide was great at finding animals: pit viper, little red frogs, sloth, monkey), lunch was great, and actually got to swim at the base of the waterfall despite the rain.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hola Victoria!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
We are very happy to know that you enjoyed the hike, the hanging bridges, and the lunch, and that even despite the rain you were able to experience swimming at the waterfall.
It also makes us very proud to hear that our guide made the tour even more special by helping you spot so much wildlife.
It will be our pleasure to welcome you again in the future!
Regards,
Green Vacations
Wesley_P, Jun 2026
Great tour guides who kept the tour entertaining despite heavy downpours. Was a little disappointed to not see more wildlife but that likely was due to the weather. The hanging bridges were probably the biggest letdown of the entire area but still worth the experience.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
We are glad to hear that, despite the heavy rain, our guide was able to keep the tour engaging and enjoyable for you.
We are sorry that the weather conditions did not allow for more wildlife sightings, and we understand that this can vary greatly depending on the weather, as animals tend to be more active under specific conditions.
We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future!
Regards,
Green Vacations
avani_c, Jun 2026
Excellent service. Guide had amazing knowledge. We had encountered with different animals that we couldn’t have seen by our self. Food was amazing. We didn’t friend rush. Safety in our comfort was their priority.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hello!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us!
We are truly delighted to know that you enjoyed the tour, that you were able to observe so much wildlife, and that our guide made the experience even more special with their knowledge.
We are also very pleased to hear that you enjoyed the food and that you felt comfortable and safe at all times, as this is exactly our top priority.
It would be our pleasure to welcome you again in the future for another adventure in Costa Rica.
Thank you very much for choosing us!
Green Vacations
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