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 & Peñas Blancas: Kayak Safari Float with Local LunchYou’ll paddle gently down the Peñas Blancas River near Arenal with a local guide who knows every monkey call and bird song. Watch for sloths, crocodiles, and those lizards that run across water before sharing homemade snacks at Tita Yolanda’s ranch. The day feels unrushed—just real Costa Rican life along the riverbank.
Cooking Class La Fortuna: Learn to Make Costa Rican CasadoA cooking class in La Fortuna where you learn to prepare a traditional Costa Rican casado meal—picadillos, guisados, handmade tortillas and more—starting with a lesson on the farm ingredients, then mixing the Kiss of the Cacique cocktail before cooking and sitting down to eat together. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the class runs about two and a half hours with a live guide in English or Spanish.Is it for me?The class is hands-on cooking from start to finish—you're chopping, mixing and cooking the whole time, not watching a demo—so come ready to work in the kitchen for a couple of hours. If you want to eat well and learn something you'll actually use at home, this one sticks with you longer than a restaurant meal.
Mistico Park: Birdwatching Tour & Hanging Bridges Small GroupYou’ll walk Mistico Park’s hanging bridges in a small group led by a local guide who knows every call and flutter overhead. Expect close-up moments with rare birds, rainforest scents after rain, and plenty of chances to pause and listen. It’s not about perfect photos — it’s about feeling part of the forest for a while.
Arenal: Hanging Bridges, Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Day TripYou’ll cross hanging bridges above the rainforest floor near Arenal Volcano, hike historic lava fields with a local guide sharing stories along the way, then unwind in natural hot springs after a hearty Costa Rican lunch. Expect laughter on the bridges, bird calls echoing through the trees—and a few quiet moments you’ll want to keep for yourself.
Arenal: Canopy Zipline & Horseback Adventure with PickupYou’ll fly across rainforest canopies on eight ziplines near Arenal Volcano, then ride horseback through lush farmland with a local guide who matches your pace. Pause for fresh fruit and water along the way, take in those volcano views at Silencio Point—and leave with a story that’ll stick long after you’re back home.
Costa Rica: Class V White Water Rafting & Rainforest LunchYou’ll charge down class V rapids in Costa Rica’s rainforest canyon with expert guides by your side. Expect riverside fruit breaks, a traditional lunch with stories about chocolate and local plants, and hotel pickup from La Fortuna. It’s loud, messy fun—and you’ll probably leave with muddy shoes but a full heart.
La Fortuna zip lining and canyoning combo: Rappel waterfallsA full-day zip lining and canyoning combo near La Fortuna pairs two separate adventures: a morning zip line course with heights up to 600 feet above the rainforest canopy, followed by an afternoon canyon descent where you rappel down waterfalls, rock climb and navigate the Monkey Drop. Hotel pickup, a Costa Rican lunch and professional guides in English or Spanish are included; children from age 5 can join.Is it for me?Book this if you want to combine zip-lining and canyoning in one day with a group following set timing and guides' instruction, rather than exploring each activity independently.
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano, Hanging Bridges, Waterfall & Hot SpringsYou’ll walk misty jungle bridges above La Fortuna, swim under a roaring waterfall, hike ancient lava fields at Arenal Volcano and end up soaking in natural hot springs by dusk—with local meals included and someone else handling all the driving. If you want one wild Costa Rica day that feels full but never rushed, this is it.
La Fortuna: Mistico Hanging Bridges, Lunch & Hot SpringsYou’ll walk high above La Fortuna’s rainforest on Mistico’s hanging bridges with a local guide who knows every bird call and hidden sloth. Spot wildlife, feel the sway underfoot, then sit down for a traditional Costa Rican casado lunch before soaking tired legs in Palmera real hot springs out back. It’s one of those days you’ll remember for how alive everything feels around you.
Horseback Riding in La Fortuna: River Crossings & Forest TrailsHorseback riding in La Fortuna takes you through tropical forest trails and across river crossings on well-trained horses, led by a bilingual local guide. The experience runs about 2 hours with flexible pacing for photos and breaks, includes fresh fruit at the start and a natural drink at the end, and suits all ages and riding levels. Groups stay small (2 to 15 travelers), and you get time to feed the horses before leaving.Is it for me?Book this if you have a free afternoon in La Fortuna and want to move through the landscape instead of watching it pass—the river crossings and forest trails are part of the ride itself, not a backdrop, and the small group size means the pace stays yours.
Balsa River Rafting in La Fortuna: Class 2-3 rapidsBalsa River rafting near La Fortuna puts you on an 11 km run of Class 2-3 rapids with a live guide, hotel pickup at 10 AM, and return by 3 PM. The river is dam-controlled and relatively continuous—most of the whitewater comes in the first hour, leaving the second half for wildlife spotting and jungle scenery. All gear, lunch and drinks are included; children from age 8 can join, and no swimming ability or prior rafting experience is required.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, Spanish or Hindi, so choose the language that fits your group. Children from age 8 can paddle, and no swimming ability or prior experience is needed—this is built for families and first-timers who want the rapids without the barrier to entry.
Canopy Tour La Fortuna: 8 Cables, Tarzan Swing & Superman CableA canopy tour through 500 acres of cloud forest in La Fortuna where you zip across 8 cables, walk suspended bridges, swing on a Tarzan rope and hike short jungle trails between platforms high in the trees. A professional guide fits you with safety harness and gear, leads you through the canopy, and lunch is included; hotel pickup is available at selected properties. The tour runs 3 hours and suits all fitness levels from age 4 up.Is it for me?The tour keeps a steady pace of gliding, walking and swinging over three hours with no long stretches of sitting—you're moving through the canopy the whole time, which is what makes the forest come alive around you instead of staying a view from below.
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano Hike with Local Snacks & Sunset ViewYou’ll hike forest trails near Arenal Volcano with a local guide who knows every sound in the trees. Expect wildlife sightings and authentic snacks at sunset from a secret viewpoint. It’s peaceful, sometimes funny, and leaves you feeling connected to Costa Rica’s wild side.
Arenal: Zipline Canopy & Hot Springs with Hotel PickupYou’ll zip through Costa Rica’s lush rainforest canopy near Arenal Volcano with a local guide, spot wildlife like monkeys or birds overhead, then unwind in natural hot springs at Los Lagos. Hotel pickup makes it easy — just bring your sense of adventure and let yourself be surprised by how alive everything feels here.
Arenal Hanging Bridges: Rainforest Hiking & Wildlife WalkYou’ll walk suspended above Arenal’s rainforest on 15 hanging bridges with a local guide pointing out monkeys, birds, and hidden frogs along an easy 3 km trail. Expect hotel pickup, snacks on the way, and plenty of moments where you’ll just want to stop and stare at all that green—it sticks with you.
La Fortuna Waterfall: Horseback Riding & SwimmingYou ride private jungle trails on a trained horse to reach La Fortuna Waterfall, a 65-meter drop into a natural pool. After a moderate hike down, you swim and rest before returning. Transport, entry, security gear and a certified guide are all included, so you only need to show up ready to ride.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to reach a major waterfall without driving yourself and prefer the pace of a guided ride through jungle — the private trails and included entry mean you skip the logistics and go straight to the experience.
La Fortuna: Twilight River Safari & Nocturnal Wildlife Boat TourYou ride a raft down the Peñas Blancas River as daylight fades, with a bilingual naturalist guide doing the rowing while you watch nocturnal wildlife emerge. The tour includes hotel pickup, snacks, hot drinks and all safety gear, and runs long enough to see the shift from dusk to full darkness without rushing. Book it if you want to see the jungle on its own schedule, not yours.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the jungle's nocturnal side without arranging your own transport or timing — the boat leaves when the light is right, and pickup from your hotel means you show up and go.
Night Wildlife Tour La Fortuna: Frogs and ReptilesA private night wildlife tour in La Fortuna's secondary rainforest where you walk forest trails for two hours spotting frogs, lizards, sloths, bats and snakes with a bilingual guide. The guide's knowledge of where animals shelter after dark is what turns a walk into sightings instead of a search.Is it for me?The tour departs from La Fortuna, and public transportation options are available nearby if you don't have a car—ask about the exact pickup point when you book. A guide who knows the forest at night is what turns a dark walk into actual sightings, so this works best if you want animals spotted, not just hoped for.
La Fortuna zipline, tubing and hot springs: One morningThis combination activity in La Fortuna strings together zipline canopy work, river tubing, and hot spring soaking in a single morning. You'll fly across 9 zip lines and 13 aerial platforms over the Arenal River canyon, walk through the forest to the Maleku Village for a 20-minute cultural introduction, then tube class 2 and 3 rapids for about 10 minutes before relaxing in the hot springs. Private transport and a live English-speaking guide are included; the tour runs about 4 hours and starts at 8 a.m.Is it for me?The live English guide means you follow the commentary and safety instructions clearly throughout—book this one if you want the full story of what you're moving through, not just the adrenaline. The private transport and guide also mean the day stays on your schedule: no waiting for other groups to assemble or for a van to fill.
La Fortuna & Arenal: Hanging Bridges, Volcano Hike & Family LunchYou’ll walk rainforest bridges listening for monkeys overhead, hike ancient lava flows beneath Arenal Volcano, share a home-cooked lunch with local flavors, then swim beneath La Fortuna Waterfall’s spray. Expect laughter, muddy boots, real Costa Rican warmth — and maybe a story or two you’ll want to retell.
