Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Typical lunch and Arenal Volcano Hike
Highlights
- Three thrilling Costa Rican outdoor adventures in one day
- Spectacular views of Arenal Volcano, La Fortuna Waterfall, and Lake Arenal
- Convenient hotel pickup and round-trip transport from La Fortunaa
- Personalized experience: small group tour limited to 10
Overview
With volcanoes, waterfalls, and rainforest right its doorstep, La Fortuna is ideally situated for an outdoor adventure. This small-group tour visits three natural Costa Rican wonders in one day, with the chance to hike around Arenal Volcano, swim beneath La Fortuna Waterfall, and spot wildlife as you walk the Arenal Hanging Bridges.
What to Expect
Your tour begins with morning pickup from your La Fortuna hotel. Traveling aboard an air-conditioned minivan, set out on the scenic drive into Arenal Volcano National Park.
On arrival, follow your guide on an easy hike. The scenic trail leads to the base of the Arenal Volcano, where you can marvel at dry lava fields and enjoy volcano views.
Back on the bus, transfer to another natural wonder, La Fortuna Waterfall. Climb the 500 steps down to the base of the waterfall, where you can cool off with a swim beneath the falls.
The final adventure is Arenal Hanging Bridges, a canopy tour that takes you deep into the rainforest. The course of 16 bridges affords sweeping views over Arenal Volcano National Park and Arenal Lake, as well as the chance to spot native wildlife and exotic birds.
Your tour ends with drop-off back at your La Fortuna hotel.
- Day 1 - Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Typical lunch and Arenal Volcano Hike
Arenal Volcano
Stop: 2 hours - Admission included
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 2.5-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
Stop: 2 hours - Admission included
Afterwards, you will be driven for another 30 minutes to reach La Fortuna Waterfall. The hike to the base of the waterfall has about 500 steps (which you will need to climb back up). Once at the base, you will have some time to swim and enjoy the waterfall.
Arenal Hanging Bridges
Stop: 3 hours - Admission included
You will spend about 2.5 hours hiking in a primary rainforest, where you will cross about 16 hanging bridges called the Mistico Hanging Bridges. This hike in a large forest with nothing compared to the one in the Volcano Trails, so enjoy it as much as you can..... and remember it's a Rainforest so expect rain, and bring your rain gear.
Green Vacations Costa Rica
Stop: 60 minutes
After the tour, you'll be dropped off at your hotel.
- Driver/guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)