La Fortuna is home to the famous Arenal Volcano, but it is also the adventure capital of Costa Rica.
It boasts a beautiful rainforest, stunning waterfalls and abundant wildlife.
These are our favorite reasons to explore La Fortuna:
Arenal Volcano Hike
This guided tour of Arenal Volcano is the best way to discover the history of this iconic place. Embark on your adventure through Arenal Volcano Park 1968, the home of the famous Arenal Volcano. As you travel around the base of the volcano, be prepared for possible wildlife encounters, as your expert guide will keep a close eye out for exotic birds, monkeys and other creatures along the way.
What to bring?
Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, hat or cap and sunscreen.
- Duration: approximately 3 hours
- Departure time: 7:45 AM or 1:45 PM
Celeste River & Tenorio Volcano
Venture into Tenorio Volcano National Park for a refreshing hike along the Celeste River, one of Costa Rica’s most impressive natural attractions. On this four-hour guided hike through the rainforest, you will stop at Los Teñideros, also see volcanic furnaces that expel gases at extremely high temperatures and the spectacular waterfall of the Celeste River.
What to bring?
Walking shoes, comfortable clothes, bathing suit, drinking water and insect repellent.
- Duration: approximately 6 hours
- Departure time: 7:35 AM
Rio Celeste Tour
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Río Celeste Tour
Mistico Hanging Bridges
Explore the thrilling Arenal Hanging Bridges on this popular excursion. The trail system, located inside a rainforest reserve, features suspension bridges that take you high above the treetops before offering a unique view of the Arenal Volcano.
What to bring?
Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, hat or cap and sunscreen.
- Duration: approximately 3 hours
- Departure time: 7:45 AM or 1:45 PM
Observation of Sloths
This two-hour guided tour is the perfect way to experience the natural beauty and diversity of the rainforest. You will walk through the famous cecropia trees, a favorite spot for the two-toed and three-toed sloths, which love to perch in them, love to hang out in these trees and munch on their bright green leaves. As you venture along the trail, your guide will provide interesting information about the behavior and habits of these elusive creatures.
What to bring?
Comfortable clothing, walking shoes, hat or cap and sunscreen.
- Duration: approximately 3 hours
- Departure time: 7:00 AM or 5:00 PM
Coffee & Chocolate Tour
On this tour you will learn about the history of Costa Rican coffee and chocolate as you stroll through the fields.
You will start the tour at the coffee plantation, where you will learn about the history and go through the process from bean to chocolate. Then you will start the chocolate, smell and taste different types of chocolate while your guide tells you the story.
What to bring?
Comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes, hat or cap and sunscreen.
- Duration: approximately 2.5 hours
- Departure time: 10:00 AM or 2:00 PM
Lost Canyon/Canyoning Tour
You will rappel down huge waterfalls, jump into pools, descend canyon walls and river rocks, and hike through the rainforest. We have all kinds of adventures in the best waterfall rappel experience in Costa Rica! (RECOMMENDED AGES 13-60 Years)
What to bring?
Clothes to get wet, change of clothes, safe shoes, extra money to buy photos or a t-shirt.
- Duration: approximately 3 hours
- Departure time: 6:50 AM, 9:50 AM or 12:50 PM
Whitewater Rafting Lessons
For us, the Sarapiqui River offers an incredible white water rafting trip for everyone. This is your chance to challenge the wild on this full day Arenal Rafting tour from La Fortuna. You will raft down class 2 and 3 rapids that we call the “Morning Coffee” and “Superman”.
You will have about 2.5 hours of adrenaline-filled fun. (AGES RECOMMENDED 10-65 Years)
What to bring?
Wet clothes, change of clothes, safe shoes and extra money to buy photos or a T-shirt.
photos or a T-shirt.
- Duration: approximately 5 hours
- Departure time: 8:20 AM
ATV Adventure Tour
This is the perfect tour for adventure lovers. Tour suitable for children and adults, it is a mix of nature, vegetation, adventure, wildlife, all in a guided experience, a trip through the prairie of approximately 2 hours. The driver must have a driver’s license.
What to bring?
Comfortable clothes, comfortable shoes, hat or cap, drinking water and repellent.
- Duration: approximately 3 hours
- Departure time: 7:30 AM, 11:00 AM or 2:30 PM
ATV Adventure
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ATV Adventure























