La Fortuna Highlights: Bridges, Volcano, Waterfall, Hot Springs
Description
Discover La Fortuna in one day! This guided tour includes Mistico Hanging Bridges, an Arenal Volcano hike, and La Fortuna Waterfall. Spot monkeys, toucans, and sloths, walk over old lava flows, and learn about the area’s history and wildlife. Enjoy a traditional lunch before visiting the waterfall, then end the day with the option to relax in a natural hot springs river.
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Itinerary
Start your day bright and early around 7:30 AM to make the most of this unforgettable experience. Your first stop is the renowned Mistico Hanging Bridges, a stunning nature reserve where suspended walkways take you through the lush rainforest canopy. As you cross each bridge, take in panoramic views of the jungle and the majestic Arenal Volcano. This guided walk offers the perfect opportunity to spot wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, and tropical birds, all while immersing yourself in the magic of Costa Rica’s biodiversity.
Lava Trails Hike: Explore Arenal’s Volcanic Legacy Step into a dramatic landscape shaped by ancient eruptions on this guided hike along the Arenal Volcano’s lava trails. Led by certified local guides with deep knowledge of the region’s geology, flora, and fauna, this adventure offers more than just incredible views—it’s a chance to connect with the powerful forces that formed La Fortuna. As you walk across hardened lava fields and through regenerating forest, you’ll learn about the volcano’s history, its ongoing impact on the ecosystem, and the resilience of nature in its wake.
Before arriving at the famous La Fortuna Waterfall, you'll stop to enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the area’s most authentic local restaurants—an ideal moment to relax and refuel. Then, continue your journey to the base of the breathtaking 60-meter waterfall, nestled deep in the rainforest. Once there, you can choose to take a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear natural pool or simply soak in the sights and sounds of this magical setting. Whether you swim or just admire the view, the experience is pure Costa Rican enchantment.
As an optional stop, you can visit the natural hot springs river in La Fortuna. These warm volcanic waters flow directly from Arenal Volcano, offering a unique setting to relax and experience the area’s geothermal activity surrounded by nature.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Hassle-Free Pick-Up for a Smooth Start We offer convenient pick-up from a wide range of accommodations in and around La Fortuna—including hotels, vacation rentals, Airbnbs, and VRBOs. No matter where you're staying, we've got you covered. Our goal is to make your experience seamless from the very beginning, so you can relax and focus on enjoying your adventure
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(15)
We learned so much about Costa Rica from Marvin. We walked out of our place in the morning and there he was ready for a full day of exploring, questions, finding animals, navigating trails and roads. Thank you!
What an amazing day hitting 4 of the best highlights of Costa Rica plus a fabulous Costa Rican lunch. We all loved our guide Adrian. He was so knowledgable about all things Costa Rica and was very kind. He was like the Steve Irwin of Costa Rican wildlife. He found so many animals for us. We were able to see close ups through his binoculars and he shared some great photos with us. He also gave us many helpful pointers and ideas for more things to do so I was glad we did it on our 1st day there. It was our favorite day!
Adrian is an incredible guide. Kind, informative and helpful. He was patient with our family and kiddos- answered all of the questions and explained things well. He spotted things we never would have without him; even walking through parking areas Adrian was looking for wildlife for us. 10/10 if we return to Costa Rica we would seek him out for any tours.
Very nice experience to meet and learn from a guide we got Gustavo Andrés who taught us a lot and was super friendly. Excellent activity to do in family super entertaining and attractive
I was given a wonderful tour of the La Fortuna area by Adrianne. It exceeded my expectations. I wanted to see/understand the animal life, culture, food and general information about life in Costa Rica. We saw multiple Sloths, Howell and Spider Monkeys, small villages, waterfalls, Arenal Lake and I got a great history regarding the Arenal Volcano. He is a excellent well informed guide and I highly recommend him!
Adrian gave us the most wonderful experience! He was extremely knowledgeable, funny, and efficient! We were able to see so much in just 1 day and the amount of time spent was perfect!! 10/10 recommend!!
Adrian was amazing! Spoke English extremely well and his knowing where to look for all the fauna during our tours including at our own resort stay. Would definitely enjoy his company again.
Adrian was absolutely amazing. He picked us up on time and took us somewhere quick for breakfast since we had an early day. He is extremely knowledgeable of his beautiful country and the animals. He took some wonderfully detailed photos of the wild life for us and sent them all to us after the tour. He was flexible with our plans and so friendly. I can’t recommend him enough!
Adrian was our tour guide for the day and he was nothing short of amazing! He was personable, patient, knowledgeable, has an eagles eye for spotting wildlife, and was an all around pleasure to be around. Lunch was included with our tour and It was my birthday on our tour day. He was thoughtful enough to have the restaurant workers sing me happy birthday and bring me a cake! This is the guy you want when you want to explore La Fortuna Costa Rica and cities beyond!
Wow! What a tour! Adrian was out of this world. He has an eagle eye when it comes to noticing wildlife. We were amazed throughout the entire day as he noticed various creatures in the wild and how quickly he was able to set up his telescope (20-30seconds) for us to give us an up close and personal look. All pictures you see are from my iPhone camera through his telescope and the quality is still great given the circumstances. We are very grateful to have been given the tour by him as he is forsure the nature whisperer. PURA VIDA!
