Half Day Adventure from Arenal -2 tours in 1, 4 options to choose

Highlights

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Itinerary

1. Unforgettable hiking experience through trails marked with the remains of previous lava flows of the majestic Arenal Volcano. The main attraction of this place is of course, the Arenal Volcano with its nearly perfect cone shape, and a height of 1633 meters. Along the hike you will discover the abundant flora and fauna which inhabits the rainforest; your guide will explain the surprising history and activity of the volcano and the different eruptive phases. Waterfall: After the hike, we will go to La Fortuna Waterfall where you can swim in an inviting pool at the base of the waterfall. Following that, enjoy a delicious lunch.

   2 hAdmission included

2. This is an ideal tour for those who love the different heights of the rainforest. We leave from La Fortuna in one of our comfortable minivans. The ride takes around 30 minutes to get to the hanging bridges where we have a gentle 2 mile hike with a little luck, we will be able to see howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white faced cappuccino monkeys, lots of birds, snakes, armadillos, coatis, and others. Waterfall: Afterwards we will go to La Fortuna Waterfall where you can swim in an inviting pool at the base of the waterfall. Following that, enjoy a delicious lunch.

   2 hAdmission included

3. Safari: Don’t miss this outstanding tour on the quiet waters “Peñas Blancas" River, floating on our inflatable rafts. You will experience a relaxing half day tour, led by one of our bilingual naturalist guides and expert in safari adventures. He will provide a safe environment and point out the beautiful flora and fauna of this region. Animals like sloths, monkeys, toucans, crocodiles, Jesus Christ Lizards, and turtles might cross your way, including seeing the colorful world of tropical birds. We will have the opportunity to visit the farm of Don Pedro, where we can observe the lifestyle of the Costa Rican farmers and enjoy a delicious homemade snack. Waterfall: Afterwards we will go to La Fortuna Waterfall where you can swim in an inviting pool at the base of the waterfall. Following that, enjoy a delicious lunch.

   2 h

4. La Fortuna Waterfall, a 75 meters high waterfall with pristine waters surrounded by a lot vegetation where you may swim and relax for up to 45 minutes. It is the second activity before lunch.

   45 minAdmission included

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

Ratings come from 63 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5It was nice hike up to...

  It was nice hike up to some view points to see the volcano. Note, it is unusual to see to the full volcano as the top normally has fog/clouds around it. This is what happened for our hike. The guide was informative, and we saw some wildlife as well. We enjoyed the waterfall much more. It's very beautiful, and there was time baked into the tour to jump in the water. Note, it's a bit of a hike down (500 steps) to the waterfall.

  Dennis_RApril 2026via Viator

• 5Mini combo tour review

  We did the mini tour of hanging bridges and waterfall with lunch to follow. It was beautiful. The hike for the hanging bridges was nice for those who don't mind a bit of walking with minor inclines on cement. The views were lovely and David our tour guide had eagle eyes and pointed out all sorts of snakes, bugs, bats, flowers and monkeys. We'd have never noticed if he didn't stop to show us. He also used his scope to take some amazing photos for us. Next stop for us was the la fortuna waterfall. It would have been nice to have a little more time here as we had a nine year old and 3 teens who were enjoying the water. BE AWARE...the stairs to the bottom of the falls are no joke!!!! Only one way down and one way back up. 500 steps in total and it was tough! David was extremely patient and followed behind to make sure we all made it. He was very encouraging and didn't mind that we took many breaks along the way. I'm not sure what was worse, the shortness of breath or the fatigue of the muscles in my legs ( I will also point out, that we are not completely out of shape either, it was extreme). Lunch followed at an outdoor restaurant. Many choices to pick from and everyone seemed to enjoy it. Others in the group were going on to tour the volcano. My group of 8 was happy our day came to an end around 3...we were exhausted and I think everyone had had enough sightseeing and walking for the day. They also made an unplanned pitstop on the side of the road for us to take photos of a sloth in the trees! Pickup was at our Airbnb at 745. They were a few minutes early which was fine. They provided towels which was nice not to have to worry about. We were able to keep things we didn't need on the bus without worry which was also really nice. All in all, we loved our tour! David, Samuel and audiel were wonderful. We felt safe and well taken care of. Would VERY HIGHLY RECOMMEND water shoes for the waterfall (very rocky and slippery) bring a small lightweight backpack to carry a poncho and water bottle for the hike.

  lindsay_sJuly 2025via Viator

• 5Fun family day!

  This was really fun! Walking on the hanging bridges, such a beautiful walk. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. We chose the waterfall and lunch option and enjoyed the day. It was a great way to see these popular spots.

  Jennifer_TJuly 2025via Viator

• 5Hanging bridges and waterfall tour

  My husband and I enjoyed this experience. A tour guides are very knowledgeable and professional. We were lucky to see lots of wildlife on the day. We went on the hanging bridges tour. I will say it was a lot of walking and steps for us, we are 60. It was all worth it. The lunch at the end was from a local business and was a very nice touch at the end of the tours.

  Amy_JMarch 2025via Viator

• 5Wet and wonderful!

  Wet and wonderful! Just did the safari float down a river and our guide pointed out lots of wildlife, including crocodiles, a caiman and many birds. Very safe and only your feet get wet. Wish id brought my camera. The corn tortillas snack and lecture on chocolate after were an added unexpected bonus. But pick up and drop off take up to an hour.

  jpalmerhahaJanuary 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Do the coffee tour and La Fortuna waterfall combo! Well worth it!

  My large family (9 people, 5 boys aged 14-24, and my 85 year old mom) went to the coffee tour and La Fortuna waterfall. We were mostly interested in the waterfall, but chose the combo with the coffee plantation so that my mom would be able to participate in half of the tour. My expectations were low for the coffee but it was one of the best surprised of our whole trip. Our guide Sergio was fantastic. This tour option is about a lot more than just coffee. Sergio taught us about the growing of all kinds of tropical produce including vanilla, peppercorn, and of course cocoa. He led us in our own coffee brewing and chocolate making at the end. It was a great experience. The La Fortuna waterfall was simply spectacular. I can't imagine visiting La Fortuna area without seeing it. Our driver walked us down the 514 steps to the base of the falls where most of my family went swimming. Needless to say, my 85 year old mom did not make this part of the trip. There is a restaurant at the trailhead where she was well cared for by the wait staff. I'm 52 and it was definitely a lot of work climbing back out - but well worth it. Lunch at the end was very satisfying - quality was great and portions were generous.

  jasoncX615XJJanuary 2025via Tripadvisor

Know before you go

How it compares in La Fortuna

• Its from-price is 11% below the median of the 110 day trips we list in La Fortuna.
• Its length is typical for the group.
• By number of reviews it ranks 24 of 110.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About La Fortuna

La Fortuna is Costa Rica's adventure hub at the foot of the Arenal Volcano, with rainforest, hot springs, waterfalls and a mountain lake.

The near-perfect cone of the Arenal Volcano rises above the town, and Arenal Volcano National Park has trails through old lava flows and rainforest with views of the summit. Lake Arenal, the largest lake in the country, spreads to the west, with kayaking, fishing and windsurfing on its breezy waters and green hills all around.

Top-ranked sights in La Fortuna: La Fortuna Waterfall, Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, Butterfly Conservatory.

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