Top 11 Walking Tours in La Fortuna

1.Hanging Bridges Walk in Arenal Volcano

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

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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2.Ecogarden Arenal Night Walk

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

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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3.Arenal Oasis Night Walk from Arenal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 80 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $70

From La Fortuna, follow a naturalist through Arenal Oasis after sunset, where spring-fed ponds shelter at least 28 frog species. Guides such as Angie, Edson, Vitor, Aaron, Jason, and Gerald have spotted red-eyed tree frogs, snakes, sloths, insects, and more. Hotel pickup, flashlights, and bottled water are included.

“Super tour, the guide is so nice and patient, he explains everything and very professional. I appreciate how they have the relation with the nature , the animals.”

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4.Arenal Hanging Bridges, Guided Walk, Hot Springs Optional

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $87

Explore a 600-acre rainforest reserve near La Fortuna with a local guide such as Andreas or Gustavo. Walk 3 kilometers across 10 fixed and 6 hanging bridges, watch for frogs and snakes, and learn how the forest changes from ground level to canopy. Hotel pickup, drinks, entrance fees, and family-friendly access are included.

“Andreas was a great tour guide! Very knowledgeable about the local flora and fauna. Didn’t hesitate to stop the group to look for animals. We saw lots of snakes and frogs!”

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5.Sky Tram, Sky Trek and Sky Walk From Arenal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $174

Spend about five hours in Arenal’s rainforest with a guided Sky Walk, an aerial tram to the reserve’s upper slopes, and seven zip lines above the treetops. Guides such as Maria and Valeria have earned praise for wildlife spotting and clear explanations. Hotel pickup is included, but meals and souvenir photos cost extra.

“This was an excellent tour. Our guide was very friendly, extremely knowledgeable, and we were able to see a fair amount of wildlife. This zipline was amazing!!!! Outstanding day!”

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6.Frog Watching Jungle Night Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 61 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $67

Meet at Callidryas Tours at 6:15 pm for a two-hour night walk with a naturalist guide. You’ll visit freshwater frog ponds, then follow flat rainforest trails by flashlight. Guides such as Angie and Pedro have found red-eyed tree frogs, fer-de-lance snakes, turtles, spiders, and insects. Transport, admission, bottled water, and a flashlight are included.

“The guide and driver were nice, but the tour itself is a little bit disappointing. Didn’t see much spices, even less than a hiking trip. The night is less ideal for taking photos and there was a rain.”

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7.Night Walk Experience at Natura Eco Park, (frogs snakes mammals insects birds)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $56

At 6:00 pm, walk easy rainforest trails at Natura Eco Park near La Fortuna for about two hours. Your guide helps you spot more than 20 frog species, red-eyed tree frogs, snakes, insects, birds, sloths, and armadillos. Groups are limited to 10, bottled water is included, and guides such as Noelia and Juan have led especially strong outings.

“Our guide was great and answered all our questions. We saw a lot of different frogs. It was sad that animals were kept in cages in the area.”

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8.Arenal Volcano Expeditions Walk with Optional Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 41 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $58

Walk a volcanic-rock trail to the closest legal viewpoint at Arenal Volcano, with views toward Arenal Lake and chances to spot toucans or monkeys. A guide explains the area’s plants, animals, and geology. Hotel transfers, park fees, water, Wi-Fi transport, and fruit are included. Add about three hours at hot springs for an extra fee.

“It was an incredible experience! The company was very accommodation. Due to hazardous driving conditions we missed the first part of the trip (national park hike) but the company was kind enough to allow us to go to the hotsprings! The pictures don’t do it justice it was a great time!!”

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9.Hanging Bridges of Arenal – Guided Nature Walk with Nature

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend about three hours walking two miles through primary jungle near La Fortuna, crossing six suspension bridges and ten rigid bridges. A bilingual naturalist guide such as Alex, Kevin, Samuel, or Joshua helps you spot birds, monkeys, reptiles, insects, and plants. Transportation and admission are included, with groups limited to 15 people.

“We had a very disappointing experience with our tour guide, Anderson. From the beginning, his attitude was arrogant and dismissive. When we asked a simple question about where we might observe monkeys, he responded with, “This is not a zoo,” in a rude and unprofessional tone.”

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10.Nocturnal Walk in the Hanging Bridges

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $66

Start at 6:00 pm at Mistico Park near La Fortuna for a 2 to 3-hour guided walk across rainforest trails and hanging bridges. Naturalist guides such as Angelica, Bernardo, Gabriel, and Jose Raul help you spot frogs, snakes, tarantulas, owls, kinkajous, and other night-active creatures. Hotel pickup may be available, but confirm transport details before booking.

“It was nice seeing the nocturnal life but it was pouring rain so there wasn’t much to see and after an hour, it was uncomfortable though we had dressed for the weather with ponchos and waterproof shoes. Maybe some tours shouldn’t go forward in the rain?”

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11.Frog Watching Night Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $50

Join a certified naturalist at Arenal Oasis for a two-hour night walk starting at 5:45 PM. Flat rainforest trails lead past frog ponds, where you may spot red-eyed tree frogs, glass frogs, snakes, crickets, spiders, and toads. Flashlights are provided, groups are limited to eight, and closed shoes are required.

“We got some amazing red eyed tree frog and see through frog pictures. But other than that, our tour guide pointed out grass hoppers, orb weaving spiders, and toads. Nothing really unique. Our tour tailgated a french tour half the time that was speaking very loudly, so couldnt hear him even if he did speak. But he was limited on talking. Basically walking and pointing out basic stuff then continuing on. I am sure there are snakes there, but our guide never really even looked down while walking... if deadly snakes were very common on that trail, i personally would look down every once in a while and check the…”

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