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Tours and activities Adventure ATV Tour Ride through primary and secondary forest, cassava plantations, streams and the Fortuna River, with local history and wildlife along the way.
Includes Transportation · Bilingual guide · Honda ATV · Helmets Duration Approx. 2 hours Departures 7:30 a.m. · 11:00 a.m. · 3:00 p.m. Important Drivers 16+; no license required. Ask about this tour → Adventure ATV Volcano Area A guided mix of nature, wildlife, culture and adventure with Arenal Volcano views, Arenal River and a Maleku cultural experience.
Includes Guided ATV experience Duration Approx. 3 hours Departures 10:00 a.m. · 3:00 p.m. Important No children under 5; no pregnant women; valid driving license required. Ask about this tour → Adventure Rafting — Balsa River A family-friendly rafting experience ideal for first-timers, nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers.
Includes Transportation · Equipment · Bilingual guide · Towel · Fruit · Lunch · Natural drink Duration Approx. 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Departures Daily schedule Ask about this tour → Adventure Rafting — Sarapiquí River Class IV rapids designed for experienced adventure seekers.
Includes Transportation · Equipment · Bilingual guide · Towel · Fruit · Lunch · Natural drink Duration Approx. 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Departures Daily schedule Ask about this tour → Adventure Rafting — Pacuare River Class III & IV rafting with connections between San José, the Caribbean Coast and the Arenal area.
Includes Transportation · Equipment · Bilingual guide · Breakfast · Lunch Duration River time approx. 3–3.5 hours Departures La Fortuna 5:30–5:40 a.m. · Return approx. 6:00 p.m. Important Minimum age: 12. Ask about this tour → Adventure Lost Canyon Canyoning Rappel waterfalls, jump into pools and descend canyon walls, culminating in a thrilling 200-ft waterfall rappel.
Includes Transportation · Guide · Equipment · Lunch · Natural drink · Coffee · Towel Duration Approx. 4 hours Departures 7:00 a.m. · 10:00 a.m. · 1:00 p.m. Ask about this tour → Adventure Maquique Canyon — Canyoning & Zipline Five rappels, two zip lines and a scenic river-canyon walk with crystal-clear pools, flora and fauna.
Includes Transportation · Bilingual guide · Equipment · Lunch · Natural drink Duration Approx. 4 hours Departures 7:00 a.m. · 10:00 a.m. · 1:00 p.m. Ask about this tour → Adventure Air Zip Lining Nine cables from 80 to 550 meters with views of Arenal Volcano, Cerro Chato and rainforest wildlife.
Includes Transportation · Equipment · Guides · Complimentary drink Duration Approx. 1 hr 15 min Departures 8:30 a.m. · 10:30 a.m. · 1:00 p.m. · 4:00 p.m. Important Maximum weight: 270 lb / 125 kg. Ask about this tour → Adventure Zip Lining Go Seven cables, ten platforms and an optional 50-meter rappel over the Arenal River Canyon, plus a Maleku experience.
Includes Transportation · Bilingual guide · Maleku experience · Hot pools & volcanic mud Duration Approx. 1.5–2 hours Departures 8:00 a.m. · 10:00 a.m. · 1:00 p.m. · 3:00 p.m. Important Maximum weight: 255 lb / 115 kg. Ask about this tour → Hot Springs Zip Lining + Los Lagos Hot Springs Twelve zip-line cables followed by time at Los Lagos Resort & Spa hot springs.
Includes Transportation · Zip lining · Hot springs · Lockers · Showers Duration Zip lining approx. 1.5–2 hours Departures 8:00 a.m. · 10:00 a.m. · 1:00 p.m. · 3:00 p.m. Important Maximum weight: 270 lb / 125 kg. Ask about this tour → Adventure Sky Trek & Tram Seven canopy cables from 30 to 760 meters long and a 20-minute aerial tram ride.
Includes Bilingual guide · Equipment · 7 canopy cables · Tram Duration Approx. 2 hours Departures Multiple departures from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Important Transportation not included; round trip available. Minimum age 5; max 300 lb. Ask about this tour → Adventure Tubing — Arenal River River tubing combined with a Maleku experience and thermal mineral hot pools with volcanic mud.
Includes Transportation · Equipment · Bilingual guide · Maleku experience · Hot pools Duration Approx. 1.5–2 hours Departures 8:00 a.m. · 10:00 a.m. · 1:00 p.m. · 3:00 p.m. Important Minimum age 10; maximum weight 255 lb / 115 kg. Ask about this tour → Nature Arenal Volcano Horseback Ride + Hot Springs Ride on a private farm around a lake to a viewpoint with majestic Arenal Volcano views, with optional Los Lagos hot springs afterward.
Includes Transportation · Water · Bilingual guide Duration Approx. 2 hours Departures 8:30 a.m. · 1:30 p.m. Important Maximum weight: 270 lb / 125 kg. Ask about this tour → Nature La Fortuna Waterfall Horseback Ride Ride through rainforest, cross a hanging bridge and reach La Fortuna Waterfall, with time for the lookout and river.
Includes Transportation · Bilingual guide · Water · Waterfall entrance Duration Approx. 3–3.5 hours Departures 8:30 a.m. · 1:30 p.m. Important Maximum weight: 270 lb / 125 kg. Ask about this tour → Nature Stand Up Paddle — Arenal Lake Paddle on Arenal Lake surrounded by volcano and rainforest scenery.
Includes Transportation · Equipment · Lake entrance · Bilingual guide · Water · Fruit Duration Approx. 4 hours; 2.5 hours paddling Departures 8:00 a.m. · 1:30 p.m. Ask about this tour → Nature Kayak — Arenal Lake A guided kayaking experience on Arenal Lake with nature interpretation and local fruit.
Includes Transportation · Equipment · Nature/bilingual guide · Water · Local fruit Duration Approx. 4 hours; 2.5 hours kayaking Departures 7:30 a.m. · 1:00 p.m. Ask about this tour → Nature Kayak / SUP Rental Rent a kayak or stand-up paddle board and explore at your own pace.
Includes Kayak or SUP rental Duration 1 or 2 hours Departures 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Ask about this tour → Combo Zip Lining & Rafting Combo Combine two signature Costa Rica adventures in one day: canopy through the treetops followed by rafting.
Includes Combined zip lining and rafting experience Duration Full-day combination Departures Ask for current departure schedule Ask about this tour → Adventure Jet Ski Tour on Lake Arenal A guided WaveRunner experience combining Arenal Volcano views, local history, nature and swimming time.
Includes Equipment · Bilingual guide · Water · Local fruit Duration Approx. 1.5 hours Departures 8:30 a.m. · 10:30 a.m. · 11:30 a.m. · 1:30 p.m. · 3:30 p.m. · 4:30 p.m. Important Driver 16+ with license; children 5+. Transportation to Lake Arenal not included. Ask about this tour → Combo Horseback Riding + Zip Lining + Los Lagos Hot Springs Combine canopy views over tropical rainforest, a private-farm horseback ride and time at Los Lagos hot springs.
Includes Transportation · Equipment · Guides · Hot springs Duration Multi-activity combo Departures Horseback: 8:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. · Zip line: 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. Important Maximum weight: 270 lb / 125 kg. Ask about this tour → Nature La Fortuna Waterfall + Arenal Volcano + Hanging Bridges + Thermal River A full-day nature experience combining three signature La Fortuna attractions, lunch and, weather permitting, a thermal-river stop.
Includes Transportation · Bilingual nature guide · Lunch · Natural drink · Entrance fees Duration Approx. 8:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Departures 8:00 a.m. Important Maximum 16 people per guide. Thermal-river stop depends on weather. Ask about this tour → Nature La Fortuna Waterfall + Arenal Volcano + Thermal River Visit La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano with lunch, plus a thermal-river stop when weather allows.
Includes Transportation · Bilingual nature guide · Lunch · Natural drink · Entrance fees Duration Approx. 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Departures 8:00 a.m. Important Maximum 16 people per guide. Thermal-river stop depends on weather. Ask about this tour → Nature Arenal Volcano + Hanging Bridges + Thermal River Explore Arenal Volcano and the hanging bridges with lunch, plus a thermal-river stop when conditions allow.
Includes Transportation · Bilingual nature guide · Lunch · Natural drink · Entrance fees Duration Approx. 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Departures 10:30 a.m. Important Maximum 16 people per guide. Thermal-river stop depends on weather. Ask about this tour → Nature Arenal Volcano + Thermal River A guided Arenal Volcano experience with lunch and an optional weather-dependent thermal-river stop.
Includes Transportation · Bilingual nature guide · Lunch · Natural drink · Park entrance Duration Approx. 10:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Departures 10:30 a.m. Important Maximum 16 people per guide. Thermal-river stop depends on weather. Ask about this tour → Nature Hanging Bridges Walk through the rainforest at Místico Park on a guided hanging-bridges experience.
Includes Transportation · Bilingual nature guide · Místico Park entrance Duration Approx. 4 hours Departures 7:30 a.m. · 2:00 p.m. Ask about this tour → Nature Río Celeste — Tenorio National Park Hike the famous blue river in Tenorio National Park, with a nature guide, lunch and a swimming stop.
Includes Transportation · National park entrance · Bilingual nature guide · Lunch · Natural drink Duration Approx. 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Departures 7:30 a.m. Ask about this tour → Nature Night Walk Discover rainforest wildlife after dark, including frogs, birds, snakes, mammals and insects.
Includes Bilingual guide · Flashlight · Entrance fee Duration Approx. 2 hours Departures 5:45 p.m.–7:45 p.m. Important Transportation not included; meeting point is about 2.8 km west of downtown La Fortuna. Ask about this tour → Nature Sloth Watching A guided wildlife walk focused on sloths, with chances to see frogs, birds, iguanas and more, followed by a traditional tortilla and sugarcane experience.
Includes Entrance fee · Bilingual guide · Traditional snack Duration Approx. 2 hours Departures 8:00 a.m. · 11:00 a.m. · 1:00 p.m. Important Transportation not included; meeting point is about 850 m south of downtown La Fortuna. Ask about this tour → Nature Birdwatching An early-morning birding experience with a professional bilingual nature guide.
Includes Transportation · Professional bilingual nature guide · Coffee · Fruit snack Duration Approx. 4 hours Departures 5:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m. Ask about this tour → Nature Safari Float — Peñas Blancas River A calm two-hour downstream raft float through tropical rainforest, ideal for observing monkeys, sloths, toucans, crocodiles and other wildlife.
Includes Transportation · Equipment · Guide · Snacks Duration Approx. 4 hours Departures 8:00 a.m. · 2:00 p.m. Ask about this tour → Nature Caño Negro Wetland Wildlife Tour Explore one of Costa Rica’s major wetland refuges, including a two-hour boat journey on Río Frío with excellent wildlife and birdwatching opportunities.
Includes Transportation · Bilingual nature guide · Local fruit · Lunch · Natural drink Duration Approx. 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Departures 7:30 a.m. Ask about this tour → Nature Arenal Volcano National Park — Ecological Trail Explore more than 7 km of trails across three routes with panoramic views of Arenal Volcano.
Includes Park entrance Duration Park hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Departures During park hours Important Day Pass and Premium Day Pass activity options are also available; ask us for current details. Ask about this tour → Cultural Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour Learn about growing, harvesting and processing three emblematic Costa Rican products, followed by tasting.
Includes Transportation · Bilingual guide · Tasting Duration Approx. 2.5 hours Departures 8:00 a.m. · 10:00 a.m. · 12:30 p.m. · 2:00 p.m. · 3:00 p.m. Ask about this tour → Cultural Coffee or Chocolate Experience Choose a focused one-hour coffee or chocolate experience with guided tasting.
Includes Bilingual guide · Tasting Duration Approx. 1 hour Departures Hourly from 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Ask about this tour → Cultural Night Combo — Cooking Class & Salsa Dance An evening combining Costa Rican cooking, dinner and salsa dancing for an immersive local cultural experience.
Includes Transportation · Dinner · Salsa lesson · Bilingual guide Duration Approx. 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m. Departures 5:00 p.m. Ask about this tour → Hot Springs Baldi Hot Springs Enjoy a hot-springs day or evening with multiple thermal pools and optional meal arrangements.
Includes Hot springs entrance · Meal options available Duration Open approx. 9:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Departures Flexible Important Ask us for current entrance and meal options. Ask about this tour → Hot Springs Paradise Hot Springs Relax in thermal pools with optional lunch or dinner.
Includes Hot springs entrance · Meal options available Duration Open approx. 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Departures Flexible Important Ask us for current entrance and meal options. Ask about this tour → Hot Springs Ecotermales Hot Springs A relaxing thermal-water experience available in daytime or evening sessions, with meal options.
Includes Hot springs entrance · Meal options available Duration 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m.–9:45 p.m. Departures Two sessions Important Ask us for current entrance and meal options. Ask about this tour → Hot Springs Los Lagos Hot Springs Spend time in the thermal pools at Los Lagos, with optional meal arrangements.
Includes Hot springs entrance · Meal options available Duration Open approx. 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Departures Flexible Important Ask us for current entrance and meal options. Ask about this tour → Transportation Jeep–Boat–Jeep to Monteverde A shuttle between La Fortuna and Monteverde that includes an approximately 35-minute boat crossing of Lake Arenal.
Includes Ground shuttle · Lake Arenal boat crossing Duration Approx. 4 hours Departures 8:00 a.m. · 2:00 p.m. Important Available in either direction. Ask about this tour → Cultural Pineapple Tour — La Fortuna Discover the agricultural side of northern Alajuela on a pineapple experience accessible from La Fortuna, learning about planting, cultivation, harvest and the journey from field to fresh fruit.
Includes Guided farm experience · Pineapple cultivation · Fresh pineapple tasting Duration Approx. 4–5 hours, depending on the selected operation and transfers Departures Ask us for current schedules Important Exact farm and transportation arrangements depend on availability and your itinerary. Explore this tour → Transportation La Fortuna to San José Adventure Connection Travel from La Fortuna to San José while adding an adventure on the Sarapiquí River, with tubing, safari float or rafting options.
Includes Transportation · Lunch · Natural drink · Selected activity · Bilingual guide Duration Approx. 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Departures 8:00 a.m. Important Activity selection subject to availability. Ask about this tour → Safety & restrictions Age, weight, driving-license and health restrictions vary by activity. Confirm them when booking.
LA FORTUNA TRAVEL PLANNING What is La Fortuna best for? La Fortuna is one of Costa Rica’s most versatile adventure and nature bases. Travelers can combine Arenal Volcano scenery with hot springs, waterfalls, hanging bridges, wildlife, rafting, canyoning, zip lining and other outdoor experiences. The variety makes it especially useful when a group wants several different activities without changing destinations every day.
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