6-day La Fortuna tour: Volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches, wildlife

One trip covers four distinct ecosystems: high-altitude crater, rainforest waterfall, coastal jungle, and volcanic hot springs.

A 6-day guided tour of Costa Rica combining volcanoes, waterfalls, beaches and wildlife across La Fortuna, Manuel Antonio National Park, Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall. Includes airport transfers, six nights in hotels, daily guided tours with English or Spanish-speaking guides, meals, and a day trip to Turtle Island. The itinerary moves you through rainforest, thermal springs and white-sand beaches without arranging transport between sites.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Airport pickup and hotel transfer

• Airport pickup coordination
• Transfer to hotel in Escazu

Day 2: Poás Volcano, waterfall, coffee tour

• Visit Poás Volcano crater
• Explore La Paz Waterfall
• Tour authentic coffee farm
• Taste fresh coffee

Day 3: Manuel Antonio National Park visit

• Explore jungle trails
• Spot wildlife in park
• Relax on white-sand beach

Day 4: La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano

• Visit La Fortuna town
• View Arenal Volcano
• Hike scenic rainforest trails
• Relax in hot springs

Day 5: Turtle Island beach day

• Sail to Turtle Island
• Swim and snorkel
• Relax on beach

Day 6: Departure airport transfer

• Transfer to airport

The experience

The tour opens with airport pickup and a night in Escazú, then moves into the highlands the next morning. You visit Poás Volcano (one of the world's largest active craters), and continue downslope to La Paz Waterfall, where the forest thickens and the water falls through layers of green. The same day includes a coffee farm where you learn how the beans are grown, harvested and roasted, ending with a fresh cup. This packs three distinct landscapes into a single day before you settle into your hotel.

The next two days split between Manuel Antonio National Park and La Fortuna. Manuel Antonio puts you on white-sand beaches backed by rainforest. You walk jungle trails spotting monkeys, sloths, iguanas and birds, then swim in turquoise water. La Fortuna centers on Arenal Volcano with views across the landscape and access to natural hot springs: thermal pools fed by volcanic heat where you soak surrounded by forest. A day trip to Turtle Island in the Gulf of Nicoya offers snorkeling and beach time on a smaller scale before the final airport transfer.

All accommodations are included, along with guided tours in English or Spanish, airport and hotel transfers, and meals throughout. The pace moves you between regions each day, so you're not staying in one place long enough to feel rushed but also not lingering so long that the itinerary feels thin. Six nights means five full days of activity plus travel days at each end.

What’s included

• Airport and hotel transfers on both ends.
• six nights in Wyndham Garden hotels or similar.
• daily guided tours led by English or Spanish-speaking guides.
• entry to Poás Volcano, La Paz Waterfall, Manuel Antonio National Park, and Turtle Island.
• coffee farm experience with tasting.
• access to natural hot springs in La Fortuna.
• all meals throughout the tour.
• local guide expertise at each destination.

Before you book

Days and timesMondayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Inside Tours Costa Rica

Is this one for you?The itinerary moves between regions each day, so you're traveling in the morning or afternoon of most days. Pack light and expect early starts to maximize daylight at each site. This suits travelers who want to see multiple ecosystems in one trip and don't mind a moderate pace of movement. It's not a stay-put experience, but each location gets a full day to explore.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the actual hiking involved in Manuel Antonio National Park?

Manuel Antonio's jungle trails are scenic walks where you spot wildlife from the path itself. The tour describes them as walkable for all fitness levels, with the beach accessible for swimming and rest afterward.

Do I need to book the Turtle Island day separately, or is it part of the package?

Turtle Island is included in the 6-day itinerary as one of the five activity days. The boat sails through the Gulf of Nicoya to reach the island, and the day covers snorkeling and beach time.

Are the hot springs in La Fortuna natural or developed pools?

La Fortuna's hot springs are natural thermal waters fed by the volcano. The tour includes time to relax in them as part of the full day exploring the Arenal Volcano area.

How much time do you actually spend at each major site? The volcano, the waterfall, the beaches?

Poás Volcano and La Paz Waterfall share one full day; Manuel Antonio gets a full day of its own; La Fortuna gets a full day; Turtle Island is a full day. Each site receives enough time to explore without feeling rushed through.