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The 15 Best La Fortuna & Arenal Tours

91 tours  ·  from $20

La Fortuna packs the waterfall, the lava trail, the bridges and the hot springs into a radius of twenty minutes, which makes the order more important than the choice. These 15 sort them by price, length and what time of day they actually work.

Skip-the-Line La Fortuna Waterfall Admission Ticket - The 500-step route through the reserve
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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

Reserve entry to La Fortuna Waterfall and explore at your own pace without a guide. Walk through the Río Fortuna Ecological Reserve, descend roughly 500 steps, and reach a powerful 70-meter waterfall where swimming may be allowed. Admission costs $20, with parking, restrooms, changing areas, and rest stops near the top.

“Beautiful waterfall. Be prepared for all the stairs as it is not for everyone. The restaurant and gift shop were also nice. 4 stars only because of the stairs, but that’s not a reflection on the excursion. We did not swim at the base which might have given more rest”

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Hanging Bridges Walk in Arenal Volcano - The 18-meter waterfall gives the walk a focal point
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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 marked rainforest trail across six hanging bridges and several fixed bridges, with views of an 18-meter waterfall and possible monkeys, sloths, toucans, frogs, and snakes. Choose a self-guided walk or arrange a guide for better wildlife spotting. Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours.

“Such a beautiful park and I really liked that it’s kid and family friendly, anyone can do this park regardless of physical fitness. Amazing wildlife sightseeing, highly recommend as a family excursion and a light day on vacation.”

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Baldi Hot Springs Day Pass in La Fortuna: 25 Thermal Pools - Slides, swimming areas, and the family appeal
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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 La Fortuna, moving between 25 thermal pools with different temperatures, water slides, swim-up bars, and a natural sauna. Add lunch, dinner, or both for an extra charge. You make your own way there, and the resort works well for couples, families, and anyone with sore legs after hiking.

“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 - How to plan a one to five-hour visit
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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 in La Fortuna, moving between mineral pools, hot tubs, and hydromassage areas beneath tropical vegetation. Changing rooms, showers, lockers, and towels with a refundable deposit are available. Add lunch or dinner if desired, but arrange your own transport.

“We were very satisfied with the hot springs. There was plenty of space and several pools at different temperatures. The bar at the one pool was convenient and served delicious specialty cocktails. The whole area was covered with vegetation which made it feel like part of the rainforest and not a tourist location. We read that others were not happy with the dinner option so we decided to do lunch there instead and were happy with it. Overall a solid option to kill a few hours while in La Fortuna.”

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Arenal Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall - Reaching the Pino Blanco Waterfall lookout
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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 tame horse from Arenal Mundo Aventura through reforested land and private farms, then walk steep steps to La Fortuna Waterfall for photos or a swim. Guides such as Otto, Kevin, Danny, Pablo, Carlos, Paz, and Crystal have earned praise for their patience. The ride suits beginners, but the waterfall hike is demanding.

“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 - What the Adventure Pass actually combines
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Adventure Pass

6.Adventure Pass

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

Spend about seven hours combining long zip lines, a Quick Jump, hanging bridges, Gulf Papagayo water sports, a botanical garden, wildlife sanctuary, and buffet lunch with a sea view. Pickup is limited to central hotels in Tamarindo and Papagayo. Guides such as Jesus, Esteban, Yohan, and JC are praised for humor, care, and clear explanations.

“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 - Starting at the Bogarin Trail entrance
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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, mostly flat Bogarin Trail with guides such as Alex, Mar, William, Randall, or Jason. They use a telescope to locate sloths high in the trees and help you take close-up phone photos. Expect birds, frogs, lizards, bats, and a fresh pineapple snack during this relaxed two-hour visit near central La Fortuna.

“If you don’t hire a tour guide, you will not see the animals. The tour guides have an eye to see the animals way up in a tree. They use a monocular lens and will take pictures with your phone for you. We got to see sloths, poison dart frog, owl, baby sloth with mother, leaf cutter ants, iguana, termite nest, and several kinds of birds. If you want to see animals, I would highly recommend this tour.”

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Best of La Fortuna: Hanging Bridges, Waterfall and Arenal Volcano - Swimming below the 70-meter waterfall
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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 at 7:30 a.m. with a guided Arenal lava-trail hike, then swim at La Fortuna Waterfall and cross Mistico’s rainforest bridges. Add hot springs for a relaxing finish. Guides may include Diego, Gabriel, Ivan, Harvin, or Daniela. Hotel pickup, snacks, and park fees are included, with lunch available as an option.

“This hit all the major attractions in the area in a single day. Daniella was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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Cooking and Salsa Dance Lesson Combo - What you may eat at the shared dinner
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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

Start at 5:00 pm with hotel pickup and a hands-on Costa Rican cooking class led by instructors such as Kathy, Katherine, Jenny, or Jennifer. Prepare casado with rice, beans, plantains, chicken, and picadillo, enjoy the meal and a local drink, then learn salsa and other Latin dances in a covered open-air setting.

“This tour is a wonderful way to pass the evening after a daytime of jungle adventures. Kathy was the best cooking instructor. Although our class was small, we all got to know each other and enjoy the laughter with our new friends.”

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Full Day Tour with Safari Float, Waterfall and Volcano Hike - La Fortuna Waterfall and the 500-step climb
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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

You’ll combine four La Fortuna highlights in one small-group day: a gentle safari float on the Peñas Blancas River, La Fortuna Waterfall, a traditional lunch with the Rodríguez family, and a slow hike around Arenal Volcano. Guides such as Tony, Pepe, Oscar, and Carlos are known for spotting wildlife and explaining local nature and culture.

“Edgar and Tony were great! The family restaurants food was amazing and all staff was just so nice. Finished super tired and weather wasn’t ideal but overall great time. :)”

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Sloth Tour in La Fortuna and Tortillas Cooking Class - Why the guide makes such a difference
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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 former farm and wildlife corridor with guides such as David, Sergio, Jamie, or Davi, using a scope to spot two- and three-toed sloths. Then press fresh sugarcane, visit a medicinal garden, and make tortillas served with cheese, arracache hash, and juice. The tour lasts about two hours and suits families, couples, and solo visitors.

“Our family of four (2 teens) really enjoyed this morning sloth tour in a wildlife corridor seeing not only sloths but other creatures such as a Green Basilisk lizard, an agouti, bats and a sleepy porcupine. Sergio, our guide was very knowledgeable and patient. The sugar cane squeezing and tortilla making was fun and the ‘snack’ of 2 tortillas with cheese and another topping and a small cake abc fresh pineapple juice was delicious and a perfect for a mini-lunch! Highly recommended.”

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Chocolate and Night Tour in La Fortuna - After dark, the property changes completely
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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

At Don Juan Tours La Fortuna, you follow cacao from pod to chocolate bar, taste several varieties, and make your own treat. The 5:45 pm tour adds a night walk, with guides such as Alex and Yen spotting frogs, sloths, lizards, birds, insects, and more. Groups are capped at 10, and most paths are covered and paved.

“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 - Pure Trek canyoning begins in the forest
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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

Start with Pure Trek’s waterfall canyoning near La Fortuna, including rappelling, rock climbing, and a forest zipline. Then ride to the Balsa River for Class 2 to 3 white-water rafting, a swimming stop, snacks, drinks, and lunch. Guides such as Byran, Myron, Augusto, and Mario have earned praise for calm safety briefings and good humor.

“Best tour!! Rappelling was A. M. A. Z. I. N. G!!!!!!!! I could have done it all day. So fun! Rafting was exciting, jumping off the cliff was fun and the pineapple and beer was a treat!”

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Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk - The 6 pm start sets the mood
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Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk

14.Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk

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

At 6 pm, your guide leads you through Ecogarden Arenal near La Fortuna for about two hours. Look for frogs, sloths, caimans, snakes, birds, lizards, and insects that appear after dark. Guides such as Jose and Joshua are praised for sharp wildlife spotting. Snacks are included, and the walk ends back at the meeting point.

“The tropical rainforest ecogarden really brought the unique flora and fauna of Costa Rica to life. Up close and personal we saw sloths, butterflies, toads, frogs, leaf-cutting ants, caimans, lizards, spiders all under a dense canopy of foliage. Great experience, interesting and educational.”

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Private Transfer La Fortuna To Int. Airport Liberia From 1 to 6 passengers - Three to four hours between the interior and Liberia
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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.)

Ride from your La Fortuna hotel to Liberia Airport in a private, air-conditioned minivan for up to six people. Your driver, including Harold when assigned, handles the one-way trip and airport drop-off. Provide your flight number, airline, departure time, and hotel details so the pickup can be timed properly.

“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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