LA FORTUNA · ARENAL

La Fortuna tours & experiences

Every activity is presented separately so you can compare options, schedules, inclusions and restrictions.

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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Transportation

Private Transportation Around Costa Rica

Private transportation tailored to your route and travel plans around Costa Rica.

Includes: Private transportation
Duration: According to itinerary
Departures: On request
Important: Ask us about routes and availability.

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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.

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Explore La Fortuna beyond a single activity

La Fortuna and the Arenal Volcano area combine adventure, rainforest, wildlife, hot springs and cultural experiences. Use this page to compare activities, then build a private itinerary around the pace and interests of your group.

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Safety & restrictions

Age, weight, driving-license and health restrictions vary by activity. Confirm them when booking.