Nature Walks in La Fortuna at a glance
- Our pick: Sloth's Territory Wildlife Hike: La Fortuna Guided Reserve Tour, US$ 50 per person (1h–2h, 4.84★ · 1,179).
- Top rated: Night Walk La Fortuna: Wildlife After Dark in the Jungle, US$ 52 per person (2h, 5.00★ · 214).
- Best value: La Fortuna Sloths and Monkeys Tour: Guided Wildlife Walk, US$ 30 per person (2h, 4.93★ · 96).
Price per person across the 26 options priced per person: US$ 30–US$ 225 (median US$ 60). With 100+ reviews: 12 of 26.
Of the 26 options: 25 with live guides in English, 23 with free cancellation, 25 with instant confirmation, 10 with hotel pickup, 24 kid-friendly, 4 private and 19 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Nature Walks in La Fortuna
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26 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Sloth's Territory Wildlife Hike: La Fortuna Guided Reserve Tour Guided wildlife hike through Sloth's Territory private reserve near La Fortuna, with trained guide, professional telescope and seasonal fruit break. Every day · 7 start times, 07:50 to 14:50 · All ages ★ 4.84 (1,179 reviews) Duration: 1h–2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
La Fortuna: Sloth Watching Trail & Rainforest Wildlife Hike Easy 2-mile guided rainforest hike in La Fortuna to spot sloths, birds & frogs. Professional naturalist guide, 2 hours, flat terrain, kid-friendly. Mostly shaded trails. Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 16:00 · Pickup available ★ 4.94 (629 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Arenal Volcano: Night Rainforest Walk & Wildlife with Family-Friendly Guide Step into the rainforest at Arenal Volcano after dark, spot frogs and snakes with a local guide, and enjoy safe, family-friendly trails: includes flashlight and transport. Every day · 17:30 and 17:45 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.77 (380 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 65 per person
Night tour through Tifakara tropical forest: Red-eyed frogs Walk Tifakara's forest trails at night to watch red-eyed frogs in two sanctuaries and listen to the jungle's amphibian chorus, with a live guide in English or Spanish. Every day · 19:15 · From age 4 ★ 4.89 (338 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 34 per person
La Fortuna Night Tour: Rainforest Wildlife & Nocturnal Hike Guided night hike in La Fortuna rainforest with ICT-certified guide, wildlife spotting, and park entry. Groups up to 8, well-maintained trails, closed-toe shoes required. Every day · 18:00 and 20:00 ★ 4.82 (314 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Night Walk La Fortuna: Wildlife After Dark in the Jungle Walk the jungle after sunset in La Fortuna on ANURA's 2-hour night tour with a professional guide, flashlight and walking stick, spot frogs, reptiles. Every day · 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30 and 20:15 · All ages ★ 5.00 (214 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 52 per person
La Fortuna: Night Wildlife Walk & Frogs at Ecocentro Danaus Step into the rainforest after dark in La Fortuna. Spot frogs, reptiles, sloths, and more on a guided night walk with flashlights: includes water refill and day pass. Every day · 17:30, 18:30 and 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.79 (156 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
Sloth Tour in Costa Rica's Rainforest: Guided Wildlife Walk Walk a 1.4 km rainforest trail in Costa Rica with a bilingual guide to watch sloths, frogs and birds in their natural habitat. Every day · No fixed time · From age 5 ★ 4.96 (346 reviews) Duration: 55m–1h 5m Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 40 per person
La Fortuna rainforest walk with sloth spotting and coffee tasting Walk La Fortuna rainforest trails spotting two and three-toed sloths, colorful frogs and birds, then taste coffee, chocolate and sugarcane with your guide explaining each one. Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 15:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.98 (120 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 93 per person
La Fortuna Sloths and Monkeys Tour: Guided Wildlife Walk Guided 2-hour wildlife hike in Arenal Sloth and Monkeys Park with professional telescopes, naturalist guide and guaranteed animal sightings in the Costa. Every day · 8 start times, 08:00 to 17:30 · All ages ★ 4.93 (96 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
Bijagua Wildlife Tour La Fortuna: Sloths, Frogs & Tapir Tracks Small-group wildlife walk in Bijagua with naturalist guides. See sloths, poison frogs, birds and tapir tracks. Multiple start times available. All fees included. Every day · 23 start times, 04:00 to 21:00 · All ages ★ 4.83 (130 reviews) Duration: 1h–2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 30 per person
La Fortuna Waterfall & Arenal Volcano Hike: Half-Day Tour Hike Arenal Volcano National Park with a bilingual guide, then swim at La Fortuna Waterfall. Half-day tour from La Fortuna includes hotel pickup and traditional lunch. Every day · 10:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.93 (109 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 170 per person
La Fortuna: Night Walk Wildlife Tour with Guide & Lighting Feel the thrill of La Fortuna’s rainforest at night: spot frogs, bats, snakes, and more on a guided nature walk. Includes lighting equipment and expert guide. Every day · 18:00 ★ 4.74 (100 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m–2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 51 per person
La Fortuna hiking tour: 3 hikes, hanging bridges, waterfall Three rainforest hikes near La Fortuna cross hanging bridges, Arenal Waterfall base, and 1968 lava flows with guide, lunch, and transport included. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 6 ★ 4.96 (98 reviews) Duration: 6h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 225 per person
Arenal Volcano Hike: Guided Trails, Old Lava Fields & Snacks Feel the heat of Arenal Volcano on a guided hike from La Fortuna, walk old lava fields, enjoy fresh fruit snacks, and relax with included transport and entry fees. Every day · 09:00 and 13:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.88 (89 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 73 per person
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Mistico Park: Birdwatching Tour & Hanging Bridges Small Group Step onto Mistico Park’s hanging bridges for a small-group birdwatching tour in Costa Rica’s rainforest. Spot rare species, guided by locals. Entry fees included. Every day · 06:00 · From age 10 ★ 4.62 (82 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN · FR · ES from US$ 66 per person
Night Wildlife Tour La Fortuna: Frogs and Reptiles Walk a rainforest trail at night in La Fortuna to spot frogs, sloths, bats and lizards with a bilingual guide who knows where to find them. Every day · 17:30, 18:30 and 20:00 · All ages ★ 4.98 (59 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 107 per person
Sloth & Wildlife Nature Walk, La Fortuna: Spot Poison Frogs You walk the forest on the edge of Arenal volcano with a guide and spotting tools, looking for sloths, poison frogs and birds in small groups. Every day · Every 1 h, 07:00 to 19:00 · All ages ★ 4.87 (55 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 38 per person
Arenal Hanging Bridges Guided Nature Walk, La Fortuna Walk across hanging bridges above the Arenal rainforest canopy, and let a certified naturalist guide you past monkeys and birds on an easy 3 km trail. Every day · 08:00 and 14:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80 ★ 4.56 (41 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 86 per person
La Fortuna: Hanging Bridges & Waterfall Hike with Lunch Explore Arenal Hanging Bridges and La Fortuna Waterfall in one day, guided hike, swim option, local lunch included, hotel pickup from La Fortuna area. Every day · 08:20 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.94 (36 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 183 per person
La Fortuna Waterfall Guided Hike: Swim beneath the cascade Guided hike to La Fortuna Waterfall with river swimming and farm-to-table lunch at La Finquita. Includes transport and entrance fees. Every day · 10:30 and 11:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 4 ★ 4.68 (25 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 104 per person
Compare 5 more options for Nature Walks in La Fortuna
From US$ 47 per person · 2 h to 3 h
Sloth & Wildlife Tour in La Fortuna: Ecogarden Arenal Walk through Ecogarden Arenal with a naturalist guide searching for sloths in their natural habitat while spotting alligators. Every day · 07:30, 10:00 and 14:00 · Up to age 70 ★ 5.00 (22 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 60 per person
La Fortuna Ecological Park Nature Walk: Sloths & Birds Spend a morning or afternoon walking rainforest trails near La Fortuna with a guide who points out sloths, caiman. Every day · 08:00 and 13:00 · Pickup available · Up to age 80 ★ 4.50 (8 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 75 per person
La Fortuna Night Tour: Private Nocturnal Wildlife Walk Private 2-hour nocturnal wildlife tour in La Fortuna with a local guide who identifies species active after dark and shares their behaviors and ecology. Every day · No fixed time ★ 5.00 (1 review) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · FR · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 47 per person
Wildlife Night Tour La Fortuna: Frogs, Reptiles & Sloths Private night wildlife tour through a 3-hectare forest sanctuary in La Fortuna with a live guide: walk a 1.2 km trail at your own pace and spot sloths. Every day · 17:30, 18:30 and 20:00 · All ages Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 95 per person
Night rainforest walk in La Fortuna: Spot sloths and frogs Walk the rainforest at night in La Fortuna with a guide who speaks English or Spanish, carrying a telescope and flashlight to find sloths. Every day · 08:00, 18:00 and 20:00 Duration: 2h Live guide: EN · ES ✓ Instant confirmation. from US$ 55 per person
The top 12 of 26 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sloth's Territory Wildlife Hike: La Fortuna Guided Reserve TourOur pickGroup of up to 10 | US$ 50 per person | 1h–2h | 4.84★ · 1,179 | Every day · 7 start times, 07:50 to 14:50 | English, Spanish |
| Night Walk La Fortuna: Wildlife After Dark in the JungleTop rated | US$ 52 per person | 2h | 5.00★ · 214 | Every day · 18:00, 18:30, 19:00, 19:30 and 20:15 | English, Spanish |
| La Fortuna Sloths and Monkeys Tour: Guided Wildlife WalkBest valueGroup of up to 15 | US$ 30 per person | 2h | 4.93★ · 96 | Every day · 8 start times, 08:00 to 17:30 | English, Spanish |
| La Fortuna: Sloth Watching Trail & Rainforest Wildlife HikeGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 55 per person | 1h 30m–2h | 4.94★ · 629 | Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 16:00 | English, Spanish |
| Arenal Volcano: Night Rainforest Walk & Wildlife with Family-Friendly GuideGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 65 per person | 2h 30m | 4.77★ · 380 | Every day · 17:30 and 17:45 | English, Spanish |
| Night tour through Tifakara tropical forest: Red-eyed frogsGroup of up to 12 | US$ 34 per person | 1h | 4.89★ · 338 | Every day · 19:15 | English, Spanish |
| La Fortuna Night Tour: Rainforest Wildlife & Nocturnal HikeGroup of up to 8 | US$ 49 per person | 2h | 4.82★ · 314 | Every day · 18:00 and 20:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Fortuna: Night Wildlife Walk & Frogs at Ecocentro DanausGroup of up to 15 | US$ 60 per person | 2h | 4.79★ · 156 | Every day · 17:30, 18:30 and 20:00 | English, Spanish |
| Sloth Tour in Costa Rica's Rainforest: Guided Wildlife Walk | US$ 40 per person | 55m–1h 5m | 4.96★ · 346 | Every day · No fixed time | English, Spanish |
| La Fortuna rainforest walk with sloth spotting and coffee tastingGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | US$ 93 per person | 3h | 4.98★ · 120 | Every day · Every 1 h, 08:00 to 15:00 | English, Spanish |
| Bijagua Wildlife Tour La Fortuna: Sloths, Frogs & Tapir TracksPrivate | US$ 30 per person | 1h–2h | 4.83★ · 130 | Every day · 23 start times, 04:00 to 21:00 | English, Spanish |
| La Fortuna Waterfall & Arenal Volcano Hike: Half-Day TourGroup of up to 10 · Pickup offered | US$ 170 per person | 7h | 4.93★ · 109 | Every day · 10:30 | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (4): Bijagua Wildlife Tour La Fortuna: Sloths, Frogs & Tapir Tracks (US$ 30 per person) · Night Wildlife Tour La Fortuna: Frogs and Reptiles (US$ 107 per person) · La Fortuna Night Tour: Private Nocturnal Wildlife Walk (US$ 47 per person)
- With pickup (10): La Fortuna: Sloth Watching Trail & Rainforest Wildlife Hike (US$ 55 per person) · Arenal Volcano: Night Rainforest Walk & Wildlife with Family-Friendly Guide (US$ 65 per person) · La Fortuna rainforest walk with sloth spotting and coffee tasting (US$ 93 per person)
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