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The 15 Best La Fortuna & Arenal Tours

40 tours  ·  from $20 a head

La Fortuna packs a volcano, a waterfall, hanging bridges and thermal rivers into about twenty minutes of driving. The 15 below sort them by price and pace, including which hot springs are worth the entry and which combination days genuinely save you money.

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket - Swimming beside the falls
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Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

1.Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 609 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $20Our pick

Visit La Fortuna Waterfall at your own pace with a prebooked admission ticket. Walk through the Río Fortuna Ecological Reserve, descend about 500 steps, and reach a 70-meter waterfall where swimming may be allowed in suitable weather. The reserve has rest areas, viewpoints, changing facilities, parking, and accessible areas near the entrance.

“Beautiful spot. Can be crowded and hard to get pics. Be prepared for 15 min stairs all the way down and back up! Quite the workout lol. But nonetheless, deff worth the visit!”

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Hanging Bridges Walk in Arenal Volcano - Finding the 18-meter waterfall
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Hanging Bridges Walk in Arenal Volcano

2.Hanging Bridges Walk in Arenal Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 381 reviews · from $39

At Mistico Park near La Fortuna, you’ll follow a mostly shaded rainforest trail across six hanging bridges and ten fixed bridges. Look for monkeys, sloths, toucans, frogs, lizards, and snakes, then pause at an 18-meter waterfall. The roughly two-mile route takes 1 to 2 hours. Choose self-guided freedom or add a guide for better wildlife spotting.

“The park far exceeded my expectations. Highly recommend. Lots of various wildlife. We even heard howler monkeys. They sounded close by but vegetation was so thick we were unable to spot them. Definitely a highlight of our trip”

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Baldi Hot Springs Day Pass in La Fortuna: 25 Thermal Pools - The family side of Baldi
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Baldi Hot Springs Day Pass in La Fortuna: 25 Thermal Pools

3.Baldi Hot Springs Day Pass in La Fortuna: 25 Thermal Pools

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 137 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $60

Spend up to 12 hours at Baldi Hot Springs near Arenal Volcano, moving among 25 thermal pools with different temperatures, water slides, swim-up bars, and lush gardens. You can add lunch, dinner, or both. Make your own way there, bring dry clothes for the restaurant, and budget separately for the required locker fee.

“The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was centrally located and easy to get to. The water was incredibly relaxing. I would definitely spend at least 1/2 day here unwinding. The slides were a bit fast even for the older kids, but a perk. We enjoyed the buffet and had plenty of options even for our little picky eaters.”

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La Fortuna: Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket - Moving between hot tubs and mineral pools
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La Fortuna: Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket

4.Mineral Hot Springs Full Day Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 135 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $47

Spend up to five hours at Paradise Hot Springs near La Fortuna, moving between naturally heated pools, hot tubs, hydromassage features, and cooler pools surrounded by tropical plants. Towels, lockers, changing rooms, and showers are available. Add lunch or dinner if desired, and plan your own transportation to the springs.

“We were pleasantly surprised by both the size and beauty of Paradise Hot Springs. Although there were a number of guests there, there was plenty of room for everyone to spread out in different areas. The loungers in the hot springs were so relaxing as were the loungers around the area. And we loved the swim up bar! Towels are provided if you leave a down payment, which is returned when you return the towels. We had such an incredibly fun and relaxing afternoon!”

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Arenal Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall - Riding through farms, forest, and the La Fortuna River area
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Arenal Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall

5.Arenal Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 127 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $94

Ride a calm horse through reforested land and private farms near La Fortuna, then leave the saddle for a steep hike to La Fortuna Waterfall. You can swim at the river, spot monkeys and toucans, and visit a small Maleku cultural center. Guides such as Otto, Kevin, Danny, Pablo, and Carlos have earned warm praise.

“The experience was great! Our guide Otto was awesome and made the tour great. The horseback ride was a good length without getting too sore and the falls were beautiful”

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Adventure Pass - One busy day at Diamante Eco Adventure Park
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Adventure Pass

6.Adventure Pass

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $167Top rated

Spend about seven hours combining Diamante Eco Adventure Park’s double zip lines and Quick Jump with hanging bridges, Gulf of Papagayo water activities, wildlife, gardens, and a buffet lunch above the sea. Pickup is limited to central hotels in Tamarindo and Papagayo. Guides may include Jesus, Esteban, Yohan, Angel, or JC.

“Jesus was AWESOME! The ride was informative and he was so FUNNY!! Beat wishes for your upcoming wedding. Pura Vida. Jesus was great during the hike to see the animals”

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Bogarin Trail Sloth Guided Tour - A gentle two-hour walk through La Fortuna forest
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Bogarin Trail Sloth Guided Tour

7.Bogarin Trail Sloth Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Walk the easy Bogarin Trail in La Fortuna with guides such as Alex, Mar, William, or Randall, who use a telescope to find sloths, frogs, birds, bats, and lizards high in the trees. The two-hour outing ends with fresh pineapple and time to relax in rocking chairs. It is close to town, mostly flat, and best for wildlife spotting rather than a strenuous hike.

“We had a wonderful tour with our guide Mar! Her English was great, which was a relief since our Spanish isn’t great. She told us all about the birds, plants, trees, bugs, and sloths!! It was wonderful. She had a tripod and scope and used them to take some great shots with our iPhones.”

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Best of La Fortuna: Hanging Bridges, Waterfall and Arenal Volcano - La Fortuna Waterfall rewards the climb down
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Best of La Fortuna: Hanging Bridges, Waterfall and Arenal Volcano

8.Best of La Fortuna: Hanging Bridges, Waterfall and Arenal Volcano

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $124

Start early with a lava trail at Arenal Volcano, swim beneath 70-meter La Fortuna Waterfall, and cross 15 bridges at Mistico Park. Choose two to four activities, add lunch and hot springs if you wish, and ride between stops with a guide. Expect steep paths, many steps, and a long day outdoors.

“Fantastic tour! We hiked the mountain, swam in the waterfalls and seen many animals on the suspension bridges. It was a great day! Highly recommend”

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Cooking and Salsa Dance Lesson Combo - The cooking lesson is genuinely hands-on
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Cooking and Salsa Dance Lesson Combo

9.Cooking and Salsa Dance Lesson Combo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $74

Spend about three and a half hours cooking a Costa Rican meal, eating what you helped prepare, and learning salsa, merengue, cumbia, and bachata. Guides including Kathy, Katherine, Jennifer, and Jenny lead the evening, which starts at 5:00 pm and includes hotel transportation. Expect a friendly, open-air setting and plenty of hands-on work.

“How fun!!! We got to make a delicious Costa Rican meal with Jennifer, who was so helpful and knowledgeable in local cuisine. Kathy was an excellent salsa and dance instructor, we had such a fun time! Highly recommend!!!”

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Full Day Tour with Safari Float, Waterfall and Volcano Hike - A Family Lunch at Rainforest Explorers CR
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Full Day Tour with Safari Float, Waterfall and Volcano Hike

10.Full Day Tour with Safari Float, Waterfall and Volcano Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $210

Start near La Fortuna with a calm safari float on the Peñas Blancas River, where guides such as Tony, Pepe, or Isaac may point out sloths, monkeys, iguanas, and toucans. Swim at La Fortuna Waterfall, eat a home-cooked Costa Rican lunch at a family ranch, then walk old lava trails near Arenal Volcano. Hotel transport, park fees, snacks, and lunch are included.

“Learned how to howl at the monkeys ! Had a nature loving guide who showed us the habitat of many local animals.”

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Sloth Tour in La Fortuna and Tortillas Cooking Class - More than sloths: frogs, bats, birds, and lizards
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Sloth Tour in La Fortuna and Tortillas Cooking Class

11.Sloth Tour in La Fortuna and Tortillas Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $38

Walk a forest trail with guides such as David, Sergio, Jaime, or Jason while searching for sloths, frogs, birds, bats, and lizards. Use a spotting scope for close views, then press sugarcane and make tortillas with cheese and local toppings. The two-hour tour costs $38, with morning and afternoon departures.

“This was the perfect sloth walk. The group was small and felt personal. Our guide, David, was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we all got great pictures of the animals we saw. We encountered sloths, many birds, frogs, lizards, and an agouti. There is no way we would have spotted the sloths without David’s expertise! My kids had a blast pressing sugar cane to make juice and learning to make handmade tortillas after the walk. “Best tortillas I ever had” - my 9 year old son. Highly recommend this family run business.”

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Chocolate and Night Tour in La Fortuna - Walking the farm after sunset
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Chocolate and Night Tour in La Fortuna

12.Chocolate and Night Tour in La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

Start at Don Juan Tours La Fortuna at 5:45 pm for a two-hour evening walk focused on cacao, nocturnal wildlife, and Costa Rican plants. Guides such as Alex and Yen use a scope to spot frogs, sloths, lizards, birds, and insects. You will taste cacao, make your own chocolate bar, and sample dark, milk, and white chocolate.

“The tour was amazing! Learning from start to finish of how chocolate is made and getting to make our own bar was so fun. Yen was the best guide and spotted many frogs to show us as well as three sloths. Would definitely recommend!”

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Pure Trek Canyoning & White Water Rafting in La Fortuna - The 45-minute move to the Balsa River
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Pure Trek Canyoning & White Water Rafting in La Fortuna

13.Pure Trek Canyoning & White Water Rafting in La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $204

Spend about eight hours combining Pure Trek’s waterfall rappelling, rock climbing, and zipline in a rainforest canyon with class 2 to 3 rafting on the Balsa River. Hotel pickup, lunch, drinks, and guides are included. Expect a physically demanding day, a 45-minute transfer, and possible bus changes between the canyoning and rafting operators.

“There was a little miscommunication on the transportation to the excursion, but the guides were very accommodating and made sure we were taken care of. The rappelling was amazing and maybe the best part of our trip to Fortuna.”

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Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk - Sloths, caimans, and the larger surprises
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Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk

14.Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $60

At 6 p.m., you explore Ecogarden Arenal in La Fortuna with a guide such as Jose or Joshua, searching for frogs, sloths, caimans, birds, reptiles, and insects. The two-hour walk includes snacks, and some outings finish with a homemade empanada and warm sugarcane drink. Groups can include up to 20 people.

“Young Joshua who led us through this small sliver of jungle paradise was on point. His ability to locate even the smallest and most hidden of creatures was truly astounding. From the poison dart frog practically invisible under a leaf to a slot who came down from the upper reaches of the canopy stop right in front of us, it was one amazing experience after another. Great hospitality before and after and a truly memorable evening for all of us!”

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Private Transfer La Fortuna To Int. Airport Liberia From 1 to 6 passengers - Why a private minivan can be worth the price
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Private Transfer La Fortuna To Int. Airport Liberia From 1 to 6 passengers

15.Private Transfer La Fortuna To Int. Airport Liberia From 1 to 6 passengers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 82 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

RideCR’s private transfer takes your group of up to six from a La Fortuna hotel to Liberia Airport in about three to four hours. An air-conditioned minivan, hotel pickup, airport drop-off, local taxes, and a driver-guide are included. Give your airline, flight number, departure time, and hotel details when booking.

“Harold was a wonderful driver and even though we had a communication gap (he spoke Spanish and we spoke little Spanish), he did his best to make sure we had a comfortable trip”

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