La Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano Combo Tour
Description
perfect for nature lovers. perfect for active travelers ideal if you don't have many vacation days. you will see the 3 best attractions in the area You will visit the best parks in the area start of activities early, to avoid the largest number of tourist groups small groups good food you can take photos of monkeys, sloths amphibians reptiles birds and many beautiful landscapes
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Itinerary
The tour starts with a hotel pickup followed by a 30-minute drive to the 1968 Arenal Volcano Park, where you will start your activity, a 2.30 hour hike to the base of Arenal Volcano. The hike is fairly easy and most of it is over flat ground. The goal is to arrive at a Dry lava field from 1968 eruption (this part of the trail is rocky), see it, talk about it and give you all the history about the Arenal Volcano.
La Fortuna Waterfall is an amazing natural spot, about 70-75 meters tall. To get to the bottom, you'll need to go down and then climb back up around 500 steps, but it’s totally worth it. There are safe spots where you can swim and enjoy the fresh water. This is the perfect mix of adventure and tropical beauty in Costa Rica.
We will arrive at the casual eatery next to our office, where we will enjoy a traditional Costa Rican *casado* accompanied by fresh fruit juice (Flavor choice may vary)
You'll spend about 2.5 hours walking through the rainforest, crossing 6 hanging bridges and 10 regular ones over a 3.2-km trail at Mistico Hanging Bridges. Along the way, you’ll get awesome panoramic views of the volcano and the whole ecosystem surrounding the forest. Just remember, this is a tropical forest, so rain is definitely a possibility—so bring something waterproof!
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please note that transportation time is included in the total duration of the tour. Free pick-ups are only for hotels in the Fortuna area. If your hotel does not appear on the list, you can go to the different meeting points. Our staff will tell you which one is the most convenient for you and also the pick-up time. . There is no pickup in the San Jose area, or in the Guanacaste area Small groups (12 max) We pick up early to avoid as many people on the trails and maximize the opportunity to find wildlife
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Reviews(1,855)
Will was awesome throughout the whole excursion. Gave clear instructions prior to the day and detailed explanations of what to bring for each experience. Took the hassle out and made the whole day smooth and fun. Would highly recommend you book this trip if you would like to see all three places in a single day. There will be lots of walking but nothing to strenuous for the average person. About 4 miles in total. Lunch was great and enjoyed this thoroughly.
Cat was our guide and knew so much about the wildlife. She did a great job stopping to show us creatures we could never spot and shared amazing photos with us that she took with her camera/telescope thing. We got awesome photo ops, too. The Hanging Bridges were intense if you’re afraid of heights but worth facing your fear. Bring waterproof rain gear!! We had plenty of time at each place and the ride was comfortable. 10/10 for Cat!
The most amazing experience. Pablo our tour guide was great, very knowledgeable, he could spot animals from afar. We had incredible views of the volcano, spotted lots of animals and waterfalls very stunning. Lunch also great.
I tour guide Will was amazing! Very knowledgeable and personable. He knew my partner and my names very quickly along with the rest of our group. The walk up to see the volcano was at our own groups pace however he took the time to speak to people individually and ensured everyone was ok. We saw many animals at the Mistico Hanging Bridges and Will very kindly took photos and videos using his telescope which we both appreciated. The waterfall water is extremely cold and very powerful and it was very crowded with people waiting by the sides. I would recommend taking very little down with you as it poured heavily with rain and there is absolutely nowhere to shelter. There was a variety of lunch options and the food was very tasty. I would highly recommend this tour.
An absolute amazing experience! Wilbert was our guide and he was engaging and super fun! We saw some awesome wildlife on the tour, which we would’ve never seen on our own! Every single part of the day was great! I highly recommend.
incredible experience kat was amazing thank you!
Definitely recommend! A great way to see La Fortuna and see wild life.
Fantastic tour! The three adventures—the Arenal hike, hanging bridges, and waterfall—made for a full day of walking, but it was absolutely worth it. We saw sloths, monkeys, and even an anteater! Our guide, Erica, was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the experience even better. Lunch at Soda Fortuna was delicious. Highly recommend this tour!
Beautiful experience at the Volcano park (it was too cloudy to see the top of the volcano the day we went, but I still had a great time just being there. The hanging bridges park (Mistico Park) was awesome, we saw many cool and rare animals there with the help of our guide we saw pizotes, a bat, various frogs, snakes (safely) and monkeys. At the waterfall park we saw a sloth up close. It was a great time. There are a lot of stairs through. Be physically fit and prepared if you go on this tour!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that, even with the cloudy conditions at the volcano, you were still able to enjoy the surroundings and the hike. How wonderful that you had the opportunity to see so much wildlife! Coatis, bats, frogs, snakes, and monkeys are just some of the incredible animals we can find in this ecosystem. Without a doubt, the experience and knowledge of our guides make a big difference when it comes to spotting these animals and observing them safely. As you mentioned, the tour includes quite a few stairs, especially during the visit to the waterfall, so it is important to be prepared to fully enjoy all the activities. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we are happy to know that you had such a great time! We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Costa Rica in the future. Pura vida! Green Vacations
We were met very promptly at our hotel and the whole tour ran very smoothly. Our guide, Bryan, kept things moving at a good pace with humour and experience. The walk at the Volcano was fairly short and easy, though unremarkable as the Volcano was shrouded in cloud (not his fault of course!) The section at Mistico was really good…Bryan guided us on the hanging bridges walk and found lots of wildlife that we would not have seen otherwise. In fact, we probably wouldn’t have spotted any of the wildlife without him. The hanging bridges were great - lots of them, really high, really long and good views. The final section at the Waterfall was also quite quick. A ten minute walk down the steps, a quick look at the waterfall (spectacular) and then a 10 minute walk back the same way. Lots of less fit visitors were struggling on the way back up. We couldn’t swim as the recent rainfall meant the waterfall was very powerful- it would have been very dangerous to swim in those conditions. The lunch at the tour company cafe was really tasty and they were very careful with choices and allergies.
Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that everything ran smoothly from the very beginning. We are especially happy to know that Bryan did an excellent job as your guide, particularly in helping you find and observe the wildlife, as these animals can often be difficult to spot without the experience and knowledge of our guides. We also truly appreciate your understanding that we are located in a rainforest area, where the weather can be very unpredictable and directly influences natural conditions. Our priority is to provide a high quality service by managing our time carefully, sharing our knowledge, ensuring our guests enjoy the experience to the fullest, and, above all, always prioritizing their safety. We are also glad to hear that you enjoyed our lunch and that our team was able to properly accommodate your dietary needs and allergies. It was truly a pleasure having you with us, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back to Costa Rica in the future! Regards, Green Vacations
