La Fortuna Waterfall + Volcano Hike + Lunch + Mistico Hanging Bridges + Hot Springs
La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Mistico tour
The La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Mistico tour is our most complete day: the waterfall, a volcano hike, lunch, the Mistico hanging bridges and a hot river.
- Duration10 h
- Departure8:00 AM
- From$146
- Minimum ageAge 1+
- DifficultyChallenging
Overview
The La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Mistico tour is our most complete day: about 10 hours that start at 8:00 a.m. with La Fortuna Waterfall, then a guided hike at Arenal Volcano, a traditional Costa Rican lunch, the hanging bridges of Mistico Park and a hot river with a volcanic mud mask. Entrance fees, a bilingual guide and round-trip transport are included. It costs $146 per adult and $90 per child, VAT not included.
It is a long, demanding day that puts the main sights of La Fortuna together with one guide and one booking. Your guide carries a spotting scope to help you find wildlife; bring a swimsuit and a towel.
What you will see
- La Fortuna Waterfall
- Arenal Volcano and its old lava flows
- Hanging bridges over the rainforest canopy
- Birds, monkeys and other wildlife
- A hot river
Itinerary
- 8:00 a.m.Pickup at your hotel in the La Fortuna area
- Visit La Fortuna Waterfall, with a swim when conditions allow
- Guided hike at the foot of Arenal Volcano across old lava flows
- Traditional Costa Rican lunch
- Guided walk on the trails and hanging bridges of Mistico Park
- Soak in a hot river with a volcanic mud mask
- Return to La Fortuna, about 10 hours after pickup
What's included
- Round-trip transport from downtown La Fortuna and nearby areas
- Traditional Costa Rican lunch with a beverage
- Park entrance fees
- Professional bilingual guide (Spanish and English) with spotting scope
- Insurance
- Volcanic mud mask
Not included
- 13% VAT
- Photos
- Bath towel
- Bottled water
- Snacks
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
- Bath towel
Not allowed
- Open-toed shoes
- Drones
- Alcohol and drugs
- Littering
- Feeding the animals
Good to know
- Rated difficult: a long day with several walks. Not recommended for people with heart or physical conditions.
- Swimming at the waterfall depends on weather and safety conditions.
- 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) | $146 |
|---|---|
| Child (6 to 10) | $90 |
| Under 5 | Free |
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.
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Questions about this tour
Before you go
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Contact usPickup is at 8:00 a.m. at your hotel in the La Fortuna area, and the tour takes about 10 hours in total, including transport.
Yes, a traditional Costa Rican lunch with a beverage. Bottled water is not included, so bring a reusable water bottle.
Yes, from age 1. Children under 5 travel free, children from 6 to 10 pay $90, and from age 11 the adult price applies. It is a long day with several walks, so plan for small children to be carried at times.
Closed-toe hiking shoes, long pants, a rain jacket, a swimsuit, a bath towel and a change of clothes. The towel is not included, and open-toed shoes are not allowed on the trails.
Yes. Round-trip transport from downtown La Fortuna and nearby areas is included. Hotels outside the free pickup area may pay an extra fee.
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