Arenal Hanging Bridges and La Fortuna Waterfall Combo Tour

Walk suspension bridges through the rainforest canopy, then swim at La Fortuna Waterfall

A 6-hour guided tour in La Fortuna pairs canopy walks across hanging bridges in Mistico Arenal Park with a swim at La Fortuna Waterfall, followed by lunch at a private family restaurant. Your bilingual guide is a local who knows where sloths, monkeys, iguanas and tree frogs live in the forest layers. Hotel pickup and drop-off from La Fortuna or Arenal are included, along with a traditional Costa Rican meal and snacks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rainforest walk and traditional lunch

• Explore Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park
• Drive to private restaurant
• Enjoy traditional Costa Rican meal

Stops and time spent at each 2 stops

1. Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park Entry included 3h
2. La Fortuna Waterfall Entry included 1h 30m

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from La Fortuna or Arenal.
• entrance to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park.
• lunch and a snack at a family restaurant.
• a local bilingual guide who speaks Spanish and English.
• all fees and taxes.

Times

• Every day 07:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 8

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 33 pickup points.

Ages Adult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Rainforest Explorers

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The experience

You start at the Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park, where the tour moves through multiple forest levels, from the floor to the canopy, on a series of suspension bridges. The guide points out the animals that live in each layer: sloths and monkeys in the upper canopy, tree frogs and iguanas lower down, peccaries on the ground, and dozens of bird species throughout. The bridges let you move through the rainforest without cutting a trail, so the ecosystem stays intact and the wildlife stays visible.

After the canopy walks, you drive a few minutes to La Fortuna Waterfall. The waterfall sits in a natural pool where you can swim. Bring a swimsuit and water shoes for the slippery rocks. If knee problems make the descent difficult, the tour operator keeps an observatory point at the main facilities where you can stay and rest while others swim. Either way, you're done with the physical part by early afternoon.

Lunch happens at a private family restaurant run by the Rodriguez family, where you eat a fresh Costa Rican traditional meal and sit with your guide and the hosts. The operator calls this a cultural experience. You're eating with locals, not at a tourist canteen. Vegetarian options are available if you request them when you book. The whole tour runs 6 hours from pickup to drop-off at your hotel in La Fortuna or Arenal.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What animals will I actually see on the hanging bridges in La Fortuna?

The Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park holds sloths, monkeys, iguanas, peccaries, tree frogs and dozens of exotic bird species across the forest layers. Your guide knows where each one lives (canopy, mid-story or ground), so the bridges let you move through their habitats without disturbing them.

Can I swim at La Fortuna Waterfall, or is it just a viewing stop?

You can swim in the natural pool at La Fortuna Waterfall. Bring a swimsuit and water shoes for the rocks. If you have knee problems, the tour operator keeps an observatory point at the main facilities where you can stay while others swim.

Is lunch included in the Arenal Hanging Bridges and Waterfall tour?

Yes, lunch is included at a private family restaurant where you eat a traditional Costa Rican meal with your guide and the hosts. A snack is also provided. Vegetarian options are available upon request when you book.

Does the tour include hotel pickup in La Fortuna?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included if your hotel is in La Fortuna or Arenal. Pickup outside that area is available as an option at checkout.

How long is the whole tour from start to finish?

The tour runs 6 hours total, including the hanging bridges, waterfall swim, lunch and travel time between sites. Hotel pickup and drop-off are part of that window.

What should I bring for this tour?

Bring tennis or hiking shoes, a water bottle, a raincoat, comfortable clothes, insect repellent, a swimsuit and a camera. Towels and swimwear are available as options if you need them.