Things to do in La Fortuna
Hanging Bridges in La Fortuna27 optionsLa Fortuna Zipline22 optionsNight Tour La Fortuna16 optionsATV Tour La Fortuna6 optionsHiking La Fortuna66 optionsChocolate Tour La Fortuna18 optionsCanyoning La Fortuna56 optionsHorseback Riding La Fortuna11 optionsCoffee Tour La Fortuna12 optionsRafting La Fortuna31 optionsLa Fortuna Canopy11 optionsWaterfall Rappelling La Fortuna32 options
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Arenal & Sarapiqui: Afternoon Rafting Tour with Pickup & Fruit StopYou’ll paddle through lively Class III rapids on the Sarapiqui River with an expert local guide, pause for fresh fruit by the water’s edge, and enjoy quieter stretches away from crowds. Hotel pickup is included from Arenal/La Fortuna. Expect laughs, cool river air, and small moments that might stay with you longer than you think.
Arenal Volcano Canyoning & Rafting: La Fortuna WaterfallsThe Mambo Combo is a full-day canyoning and rafting adventure near La Fortuna at the base of Arenal Volcano, where you rappel down 100-foot waterfalls in Lost Canyon and then raft Class 2 and 3 rapids on the Balsa River. A local guide leads both activities, provides all safety equipment, and hotel pickup is included within the La Fortuna area. Lunch is an all-you-can-eat tropical buffet at Desafio's restaurant next to the El Salto swimming hole on the Río Fortuna.Is it for me?Six hours is enough to do both activities without rushing, but it means an early start and an early finish—book this if your day has room for a full morning and early afternoon commitment, and you want to be back at your hotel by mid-afternoon. The physical demands are real: you need moderate fitness to rappel and paddle, so this is not a beginner's introduction to either sport.
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano, Waterfall & Hanging BridgesYou hike to a volcano viewpoint, swim at a 70-meter waterfall, eat lunch at a local restaurant, then walk across 15 hanging bridges through the rainforest canopy. Hotel pickup, a professional guide, park fees and snacks are included. The fixed itinerary means you see La Fortuna's four main attractions in one day without arranging transport or timing yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you have one day in La Fortuna and want to see the volcano, waterfall and canopy bridges without arranging separate transport and timing — the fixed itinerary handles all three in one trip. You'll need moderate fitness for the hike and bridges, and the early start means you're moving from stop to stop rather than lingering at any one place.
Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour Costa Rica: 14 Rainforest BridgesArenal Hanging Bridges is a guided hiking tour through Mistico Park near Volcano Arenal in Costa Rica, where you cross 14 bridges—6 of them hanging—over 3.1 kilometers of private reserve trails. The tour runs about 2.5 hours with a bilingual guide who points out native and migratory birds and explains the rainforest ecosystem; hotel pickup, snacks and bottled water are included.Is it for me?You get the canopy view without arranging transport or a guide separately—the minivan picks you up at your hotel, and the bilingual guide handles the whole hike, so you walk the bridges without building the day around logistics.
La Fortuna: Sloth Park Walk & Coffee Chocolate Sugarcane TastingYou’ll follow rainforest trails in La Fortuna with a guide who knows every sound and shadow—spotting sloths high above, listening for frogs, then tasting fresh chocolate, coffee, and sugarcane right where they’re grown. Expect laughter over language lessons and moments of real calm among the trees—it sticks with you.
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano Hike, Hanging Bridges & WaterfallYou hike through a 1968 lava field with Arenal volcano rising behind you, walk nine suspension bridges 2 miles through the jungle canopy, swim in the pool at La Fortuna Waterfall, and eat lunch at a Maleku village with butterfly gardens. A bilingual guide handles animal spotting and all navigation, and pickup, transport, entry fees and meals are included — you just show up ready to move.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Arenal's main highlights — volcano, canopy, waterfall — without arranging separate guides, transport and tickets, and who have moderate fitness for hiking and don't have spinal or heart conditions that would make a full day of trails risky.
Arenal Volcano Zip Line and Rappel Tour with Hot SpringsThis zip line and rappelling activity at Go Adventure Park takes you across 13 platforms and 9 cables through the rainforest canopy above the Arenal River canyon, then down a 50-meter rappel before ending with hot springs at Montaña de Fuego Resort. The tour runs about 2 hours and includes park fees, taxes, and a visit to Maleku Village. Children from age 7 are welcome, and a live English-speaking guide leads the way.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're going with a group or family and want a full morning activity that combines speed and control—the zip lines get your adrenaline up, the rappel brings focus and technique, and the hot springs give everyone time to recover and talk about what just happened.
La Fortuna: Balsa River White Water Rafting & LunchYou’ll paddle through Class III white water on Balsa River with guides who know every bend by heart. There’s time for swimming and fresh fruit along jungle banks, plus wildlife spotting if you’re lucky. Afterward you’ll share lunch at La Finquita with your group—leaving you both tired and oddly peaceful.
La Fortuna & Arenal Volcano: Guided Hike, Waterfall Swim, Local LunchYou’ll hike through Arenal Volcano National Park with a local guide who shares stories about eruptions and wildlife, then descend to swim beneath La Fortuna Waterfall’s spray before relaxing over a home-cooked lunch at a family ranch. Expect real Costa Rican flavors, friendly faces, and moments that stick with you long after your shoes dry out.
La Fortuna: Mistico Hanging Bridges & Arenal Volcano TourYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park in La Fortuna, and spend the morning or afternoon walking suspended bridges above the rainforest canopy with a naturalist guide who points out wildlife and explains the ecosystem. Entry fees and transportation are included; the tour is guided from start to finish, so you're never navigating the park alone or wondering what you're looking at.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see the rainforest from above without arranging your own transport or paying separate entry fees at the gate — the guide and the included pickup are what make a morning or afternoon in the canopy actually happen instead of staying a plan.
La Fortuna: Sarapiqui Rafting & Organic Farm TourYou paddle Class II and III rapids on the Sarapiqui for two hours, stop for fresh fruit mid-run, then return to La Fortuna for an organic buffet lunch with a farm walk and sugarcane tasting. Hotel pickup and drop-off, professional guide, and safety gear are included. Photos are available for purchase from the guide.Is it for me?Pick this if you want a half-day that combines real rapids with a real meal — the rafting and the farm lunch are both substantial enough to fill a morning or afternoon, and the pickup from your hotel means you don't have to navigate La Fortuna or figure out timing yourself.
Ziplining in La Fortuna: 8 cables through rainforest canopyArenal Canopy Adventure is a zipline activity near La Fortuna where you clip into 8 cables that cross 2 km of rainforest canopy, reaching speeds up to 56 kph between platforms set 20 to 90 meters high. Two expert guides manage your connection and braking at every cable, and hotel pickup is included. Minimum age is 6; not recommended for pregnant travelers.Is it for me?Book the shared tour to zip alongside other guests; choose private if you want two guides dedicated to your group across all 8 cables.
Guanacaste Airport Transfer: Private Ride from Hotel to LIRYou’ll get picked up right from your hotel in Guanacaste by a local driver who knows these roads by heart. Relax in a clean private vehicle with all insurances covered as you head straight to Liberia Airport (LIR). Enjoy small moments — maybe a chat or just watching the scenery slip by — before your trip home begins.
La Fortuna Hot Springs: Volcanic Pools Entry & Rainforest RetreatYou’ll slip into La Fortuna’s volcanic hot springs, letting rainforest sounds settle your mind as warm mineral water eases every muscle. Wander shaded trails between soaks, then share a fresh Costa Rican lunch while mist drifts through green leaves overhead. It’s not flashy—just honest peace you’ll want to take home with you.
La Fortuna: Costa Rican Cooking Class & Salsa Night ComboYou’ll cook classic Costa Rican dishes with a local chef in La Fortuna, share a homemade dinner with fellow travelers, then learn salsa steps from a real dance instructor—all in one relaxed evening. Expect laughter, good food, some wobbly dance moves, and plenty of Pura Vida spirit to take home with you.
La Fortuna: Arenal Hanging Bridges & Waterfall Combo with LunchYou’ll cross hanging bridges above the Arenal rainforest canopy with a local guide, spot wildlife you’d miss alone, descend to swim or watch at La Fortuna Waterfall, then share a home-cooked lunch with a local family before heading back — expect laughter, real conversation, and those little sensory moments that stick with you long after.
Río Celeste: Tubing Adventure & Jungle Wildlife ExperienceYou’ll float down Río Celeste’s bright blue water with a local guide, spotting sloths and colorful birds as you go. There are moments of fast rapids and calm drifting under thick jungle canopy. You’ll swim in clear pools (if weather allows), try volcanic mud, and share snacks by the riverbank — all with safety gear included.
La Fortuna canyoning and rafting comboThis eight-hour combo activity in La Fortuna combines canyoning and white water rafting: you rappel down tropical waterfalls, rock climb and zip-line in the canyon, then paddle Class II-III rapids on the Balsa River. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, beverages, a professional guide in English or Spanish, and all gear are included; children from age 8 are welcome when accompanied by an adult.Is it for me?One day, two epic adventures: rappel down waterfalls and zip-line through the canyon, then hit the rapids—your driver picks you up once and guides you through both.
Sarapiquí River Rafting: Class II–III Near ArenalSarapiquí River rafting near La Fortuna is a full-day activity where you paddle Class II–III rapids with a bilingual naturalist guide, equipment and lunch included. The river runs through rainforest with wildlife and flora visible from the water; you'll stop to taste local fruits and eat a typical meal at a restaurant in the area. Children from age 7 can participate, and hotel pickup is arranged.Is it for me?The guide speaks English and Spanish, so you can follow the commentary and safety briefing in whichever language works for you. Families with kids 7 and older fit the pace; adults of any fitness level can manage the Class II–III current.
La Fortuna: Night Walk Wildlife Tour with Guide & LightingYou’ll feel the forest come alive after dark as you spot frogs, bats, snakes, and spiders with your local guide in La Fortuna. Listen for hidden animal calls while your guide shares stories about each species along the trail. With lighting equipment included and plenty of laughs along the way, this night walk is equal parts adventure and learning—a memory that lingers long after.
