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Mistico Hanging Bridges Tour in La Fortuna, Costa Rica

Mistico Hanging Bridges Tour

Mistico Hanging Bridges tour

  • Duration6 h
  • Departure8:40 AM · 1:40 PM
  • From$92
  • Minimum ageAge 1+
  • DifficultyModerate

Overview

The Mistico Hanging Bridges tour is a guided walk through the rainforest canopy on the trails and hanging bridges of Mistico Park, with views of Arenal Volcano. It leaves La Fortuna at 8:40 a.m. or 1:40 p.m., and the afternoon departure ends at a hot river with a volcanic mud mask. Park entrance, a bilingual guide and round-trip transport are included, from $92 per adult and $60 per child, VAT not included.

Your guide carries a spotting scope to help you find birds, monkeys and other wildlife in the canopy. If you choose the afternoon departure, bring a swimsuit and a towel.

What you will see

  • Hanging bridges over the rainforest canopy
  • Views of Arenal Volcano
  • Birds, monkeys and other wildlife
  • A hot river (afternoon departure)

Itinerary

  1. 8:40 a.m. or 1:40 p.m.Pickup at your hotel in the La Fortuna area
  2. 20–30 minDrive to Mistico Park
  3. Guided walk on the trails and hanging bridges
  4. Afternoon departure only: hot river with a volcanic mud mask
  5. Return to La Fortuna

What's included

  • Round-trip transport from downtown La Fortuna and nearby areas
  • Park entrance fees
  • Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English) with spotting scope
  • Insurance
  • Volcanic mud mask (afternoon departure)

Not included

  • 13% VAT
  • Meals
  • Photos
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Bath towel

What to bring

  • Closed-toe hiking shoes
  • Long pants
  • Rain jacket
  • Comfortable hiking clothes
  • Change of clothes
  • Water bottle
  • Camera
  • Sunscreen
  • Personal medication
  • Small backpack
  • Biodegradable insect repellent
  • Snacks
  • Swimsuit (afternoon departure)
  • Bath towel (afternoon departure)

Not allowed

  • Open-toed shoes
  • Drones
  • Alcohol and drugs
  • Littering
  • Feeding the animals

Good to know

  • Moderate walk. Not recommended for people with heart or physical conditions or for older adults.
  • Shared tour with up to 15 people per guide.
  • Wildlife sightings are likely but not guaranteed.
  • Free pickup only within our pickup area; an extra fee may apply outside it.
  • Group rates available on request.

Prices and children

Adult (11 and older)$92
Child (6 to 10)$60
Under 5Free

Minimum age 1. Prices in USD; 13% VAT not included.

Cancellation policy

Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a 100% refund; with less notice, the full price is charged. Date changes made at least 24 hours ahead have no fee, subject to availability. If we cancel for weather or safety, you choose between rescheduling and a 100% refund. Pickup waits up to 10 minutes and, at the meeting point, please arrive 15 minutes early; a missed tour counts as a no-show without a refund.

Plan your visit with our Mistico Hanging Bridges guide

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