About this experience
Enjoy a wonderful day traveling with us in this magnify excursion to find the principal attractions around the Arenal Volcano in one day. Hanging Bridges is a great place to walk in the primary forest and see the wildlife of the rainforest. The Fortuna Waterfall is an excellent spot for pictures and swimming in her cool natural water; be prepare to walk 500 steps down an up.
After this two beautiful tours we will have a delicious lunch at the main restaurant at the entrance of the waterfall; Rio Lounge is located in a wonderful forest surroundings.
After all this morning we will visit in the afternoon, the old lava 1968 avalanche at the base of the Arenal Volcano with beautiful views of the Arenal Lake and the impressive mountains.
At a glance
- Duration: 9 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 9 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Local guides to help you plan
La Fortuna Waterfall, at your own pace
A considered waterfall day begins with the descent, the return and the people who care for the place.
What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Lunch
- Local taxes
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Itinerary and highlights
Thinking of the people who come to La Fortuna for a limited time, or who simple want to take good advantage of their time in the area, we have designed this alternative to show you the main attractive places around the volcano.
There is no doubt that our forests is one of them, therefore we will first visit “Arenal Hanging Bridges” to walk through a trail crossing the forest and bridges that allow you to see plants and trees from high above, as well as animals.
About 11:00am we will drive to the second place of interest, “The Waterfall”, famous for its height of 230 feet. There you can freshen up in its cool waters and take pictures of its beauty.
At 1:30pm, it is lunch time. We will have it in Rio Lounge restaurant with 5 choices to choose and vegetarian options. Later on, around 2:30pm we will head towards the Arenal Volcano and do a hike on the trail called “Lava slides” and then get to the closer place near the volcano. From there the view of the Arenal Lake will be impressive, as well as the ones from the secondary forest, the areas devastated by old eruptions plus the fumaroles activity of the volcano it the day were with clear skies
Meeting and pickup information
- Next to Rainforest Cafe is our office.
- Please, let us know the name of your hotel in La Fortuna
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Tours to Go Costa Rica
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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