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La Fortuna in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days in La Fortuna covers the volcano, adventure and nature. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Costa Rica’s adventure capital — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: volcano & springs
  2. 2Day 2: adventure
  3. 3Day 3: Río Celeste
  4. 4Volcano, thrills & nature

Day 1: volcano & springs

Arenal, the waterfall and hot springs.

Day 2: adventure

Ziplining, canyoning or rafting.

Day 3: Río Celeste

Hike to the turquoise waterfall.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in La Fortuna — prices per person.

Vollständige Combo! Hängebrücken, Vulkan Arenal, Wasserfall La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Vollständige Combo! Hängebrücken, Vulkan Arenal, Wasserfall La Fortuna
4.9(29)·10 Stunden
ab$199/ Person
über Viator
Arenal 12 Zipline-Kabel Erleben Sie den Flug über den La Fortuna-Wasserfall
La Fortuna
Arenal 12 Zipline-Kabel Erleben Sie den Flug über den La Fortuna-Wasserfall
4.9(906)·3 Stunden
ab$107/ Person
über Viator
Arenal Highlights (Arenal 1 Tag) + Baldi Hot Springs & Abendessen
La Fortuna
Arenal Highlights (Arenal 1 Tag) + Baldi Hot Springs & Abendessen
4.9(26)·14 Stunden
ab$218/ Person
über Viator
La Fortuna Wasserfall, Hängebrücken, Arenal Vulkan Combo Tour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Wasserfall, Hängebrücken, Arenal Vulkan Combo Tour
4.9(1,832)·9 Stunden
ab$154/ Person
über Viator
Canyoning in Wasserfällen und Zipline-Kabel in der Nähe von La Fortuna
La Fortuna
Canyoning in Wasserfällen und Zipline-Kabel in der Nähe von La Fortuna
4.8(37)·6 Stunden
ab$80/ Person
über Viator
La Fortuna Wasserfall, Vulkan Arenal, Hot Springs Ganztagestour
La Fortuna
La Fortuna Wasserfall, Vulkan Arenal, Hot Springs Ganztagestour
4.8(2,510)·11 Stunden
ab$105/ Person
über Viator
Arenal Hanging Bridges, Vulkanwanderung & Hotsprings Tour mit Mittagessen
La Fortuna
Arenal Hanging Bridges, Vulkanwanderung & Hotsprings Tour mit Mittagessen
4.6(76)·8 Stunden
ab$99/ Person
über Viator
Arenal Vulkan Canopy Tour, 50 Meter Rappeling und Hot Springs
La Fortuna
Arenal Vulkan Canopy Tour, 50 Meter Rappeling und Hot Springs
4.7(108)·2 Stunden
ab$88/ Person
über Viator

La Fortuna in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough for La Fortuna?
Three days is ideal — the volcano and hot springs on day one, adventure on day two, and a Río Celeste day trip on day three, covering the scenery, thrills and stunning nature.
What is the best day trip from La Fortuna for 3 days?
Río Celeste is the most surreal, Monteverde the most famous, and Caño Negro the best for wildlife; all reward your time.
How do I plan a 3-day La Fortuna itinerary?
Spend day one on the volcano and springs, day two on adventure, and day three at Río Celeste, booking the popular tours ahead.

Explore more in La Fortuna

Arenal Volcano & BridgesHot SpringsLa Fortuna WaterfallZiplining & Canyoning