Home/Destinations/La Fortuna/La Fortuna in 1 day
1 day · La Fortuna itinerary

La Fortuna in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in La Fortuna? See the volcano, waterfall and springs. Here is how to spend one perfect day beneath Arenal — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Arenal hike & bridges
  2. 2La Fortuna Waterfall
  3. 3Hot springs soak
  4. 4Volcano views

Morning: Arenal

Hike the lava fields and hanging bridges.

Midday: waterfall

Descend to the La Fortuna Waterfall.

Evening: hot springs

Soak in volcanic thermal pools.

La Fortuna in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see La Fortuna in one day?
Yes — hike the Arenal Volcano and hanging bridges in the morning, visit the La Fortuna Waterfall at midday, and relax in the hot springs in the evening.
What is the best one-day La Fortuna tour?
A combo tour of the Arenal Volcano, hanging bridges, waterfall and hot springs is the most rewarding way to spend a single day in La Fortuna.
How much does one day in La Fortuna cost?
Budget roughly €70–€150 per person for a combo tour with the volcano, waterfall and hot springs.