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Mistico Hanging Bridges & La Fortuna Waterfall Tour with Lunch

Recommended by 94% of travelers
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Great choice
20+ bookings last month.
  • 6 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8
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· Stephanie_F ·
Apr 2026
We had a memorable experience! It was equal parts challenging, educational & fun! Our guide made sure to keep my children safe which gave me such peace of mind. He also was a wealth of knowledge & made sure to point out many animals & creatures in the rainforest. We had the absolute best day & highly recommend this excursion!
· Angelica_S ·
Mar 2026
Excelente! Recomendado, gracias a Michael! Michael was such a great tour guide, and Melvin the driver was great as well, they went out of the way to ensure we were all enjoying and not rushing us at all, lots of walking and a lot of steps, it was 100% worth it

Overview

    What's Included

    • Lunch
    • Private transportation
      Transportation is shared with other guests.
    • All Fees and Taxes
    • Professional Bilingual Guide (Spanish/English)
    • Alcoholic Beverages
    • Bottled water
    • Towel

    Meeting and Pickup

    Operating hours
    .8:30 am

    Departure Point

    • You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

    Itinerary

    Pick Up in La Fortuna Downtown and Místico Park

    1 Stop

    1 Point of Interest

    Duration: 6 hours

    Operating Schedule: We start the pick-ups in downtown La Fortuna at 8:40 AM. In some locations, pick-ups may begin a few minutes earlier. After that, we will travel for approximately 30 minutes to Místico Park, where we will begin the first tour, which will last about 2.5 hours.

    1

    Puentes Colgantes Arenal, Mistico Park

    Points of interest passed by on this route

    Arenal Volcano

    Lunch in Restaurante el Perezoso

    1 Stop

    1 Point of Interest

    Duration: 1 hour

    Operating Schedule: Around 12:00 PM, we will arrive at El Perezoso Restaurant in La Fortuna, where we will enjoy lunch from a special menu for about an hour.

    1

    Restaurant El Perezoso

    Points of interest passed by on this route

    Arenal Volcano

    La Fortuna Waterfall

    1 Stop

    1 Point of Interest

    Duration: 2 hours

    Operating Schedule: After lunch, we will head to La Fortuna Waterfall, arriving around 13:30, where we will enjoy the second part of the tour. The tour will conclude between 15:00 and 16:00.

    1

    Fortuna Waterfall

    Points of interest passed by on this route

    La Fortuna Waterfall

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • 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

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Featured review

    debbie_b
    Our guide was able to spot a frog that was so small I couldn’t believe he saw that. He found a viper hanging inside a knot hole in a tree that was so hard to distinguish until he pointed it out. Our guide was patient and so knowledgeable! We appreciated his kindness with our older family members. His name was Miguel. Love those silly ants carrying those leaves all marching in a line. Great views and so much flora and fauna it’s amazing.

    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 54 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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    We chose the...

    Alexis_G, Jul 2026
    We chose the Mistico-Waterfalls trip. Mistico is a gorgeous park with abundant wildlife. We've now had several guides, but our guide on this trip wasn't passionate about helping us see the wildlife or in telling us very much about it. He also kept a pace that made it hard to stop and observe. And when we did find something he didn't point it out and talk us through he aimed his telescope and took pictures through our phones, which was nice, but didn't help us see. And the Waterfalls, we really didn't need a guide for. It would be nice if you could pick your guide and read the reviews of them. Or express what you were hoping for. Perhaps some people want to go quick and to focus on the photographs and others want a guide with a passionate naturalist.

    Fun day with great views and great food.

    Petrina_K, Jun 2026
    The bridges allow for beautiful views and ability to see the volcano along with frogs and snakes. We had a great guide who shared his knowledge as we hiked. My 3 year old enjoyed the bridges and the putting her feet in the waterfall waters . The lunch spot was delicious and very large portion!

    Great tours . . . but don't go for the food :)

    Bruce_C, Jun 2026
    The tour guide was great! Amazing at finding wildlife during the hanging bridge tour. The waterfall component was beautiful as was the swim below the falls (just be aware there are approx. 500 stairs down to the falls). The lunch in between was terrible. Food was dry/over cooked and generally bland. It included one glass of oce tea but had to pay for a refill.

    Response from Host, Jun 2026

    Hello Bruce, Thank you for your review and comment. We will love to know more details about your experience. There is no charge if you want to refill your drink, also, we want to know more about your comment about the food, how can we improve. Please contact us via WhatsApp at +506 8794-7251

    Amazing experience

    Vichel_M, May 2026
    My tour guide was incredibly friendly and knew so much about the animals. He took some amazing photos for me of all the wildlife. He was so knowledgeable and made the experience really awesome. The driver was also very kind. He charged my phone for me and held onto some souvenirs I bought while I finished my tour. So hospitable and kind. Thank you!

    Monkeys, vipers, ants oh my!

    debbie_b, Apr 2026
    Our guide was able to spot a frog that was so small I couldn’t believe he saw that. He found a viper hanging inside a knot hole in a tree that was so hard to distinguish until he pointed it out. Our guide was patient and so knowledgeable! We appreciated his kindness with our older family members. His name was Miguel. Love those silly ants carrying those leaves all marching in a line. Great views and so much flora and fauna it’s amazing.

    Kid friendly, adventurous & active

    Stephanie_F, Apr 2026
    We had a memorable experience! It was equal parts challenging, educational & fun! Our guide made sure to keep my children safe which gave me such peace of mind. He also was a wealth of knowledge & made sure to point out many animals & creatures in the rainforest. We had the absolute best day & highly recommend this excursion!

    Disappointed with Arenal Jungle Tours!!!!

    William_L, Mar 2026
    The tour company, Arenal Jungle Tours, was not satisfactory. They were nearly an hour picking us up (with no replies to my WhatsApp messages), the group was far too large to allow the guide to be engaging and effective (we were bored), and the range of walking abilities was excessive (resulting in most people standing around far too long, and no time for the guide to do anything but walk). It boiled down to very expensive transportation, as virtually nothing else of value was provided…..except the lunch, which was good! I have expressed my concerns with the tour company management, but have received no reply…which is also disappointing!

    Response from Host, Mar 2026

    Thank you for your comment, we take care of your complain and I hope you are satisfied with our fast response and solution of this unfortunately situation

    A must do

    Angelica_S, Mar 2026
    Excelente! Recomendado, gracias a Michael! Michael was such a great tour guide, and Melvin the driver was great as well, they went out of the way to ensure we were all enjoying and not rushing us at all, lots of walking and a lot of steps, it was 100% worth it

    Amazing!

    Catalina_U, Mar 2026
    Fantastic tour! Sergio was so interactive and took time to make sure we saw everything! Sloths, birds, snakes. Lizards and an ant eater! Definitely worth it?

    Too long

    Karen_C, Feb 2026
    Viatar said it was a 3 hour day. It ended up a 6 hour day with stops not advertised. It was too long

    Response from Host, Feb 2026

    Hola Karen, Thank you for your feedback. I think that you didn´t read the whole description of the tour. 3 hours is just the first part of the tour that are the Hanging Bridges, then 1 hour for lunch and 2 hours for the Waterfall :) Thank you again for choosing us

    Full day of adventure for the whole family

    Karen_G, Jul 2025
    This is a full day of adventure with awesome views from the hanging bridges and some relaxation at the waterfall. We even got to see sloths at the sloth park. There are lots of steps down and up for the waterfall so be prepared.

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Thank you for this detailed comment! We love what we do, and sharing with amazing people like you motivates us even more! Hoping to see you again soon!

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