Top Things to do in La Fortuna
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The 10 Best Tours in La Fortuna, Province of Alajuela
Discover the best top things to do in La Fortuna, Costa Rica including 4-in-1 Arenal Volcano Tour: Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike, and Tabacon Hot Springs, Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs from San José, San Jose to La Fortuna Arenal Whitewater Rafting on the Balsa River Class 2-3, Day Trip from San Jose to Arenal Hanging Bridges & Tabacon Hot Springs , Safari Float, Tabacon Hot Springs Day Pass, FULL DAY Hiking/Trekking CATARATA EL BURRITO y HORACIO by Canoa Aventura, Costa Rica: See & Do it ALL in 11 Days, 1st Class Traveling, White water rafting class II & III, White Water Rafting Class III & IV.
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1. 4-in-1 Arenal Volcano Tour: Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike, and Tabacon Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 43 reviews
Join this 4-in-1 tour where you get to see the best of Costa Rica in 12.5 hours. Channel your inner bravery and cross the Arenal Hanging Bridges to catch unbelievable views of the forest. Observe the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall and partake in a thrilling Volcano Hike. Visit Tabacon Hot Springs and enjoy a traditional Costa Rican meal in a local home. We know there is not always enough time to do as much as desired... but we can do it with you!
Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off only from La Fortuna/ Arenal, Lunch, Local guide, Dinner, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off outside La Fortuna/ Arenal, Gratuities
Reviewed By shannonwE5057TA
Without a doubt, the highlight day of our first trip to Costa Rica was our 3-in-1 tour with RainForest Explorers. We had Carlos as our guide and driver for the first two stops - Mistico Hanging Bridges and hiking at the base of the Arenal Volcano. Carlos was truly an amazing guide and such a fun person to spend the day with. He was excellent at spotting animals and super knowledgeable about everything we saw. Mistico was beautiful, but I think without Carlos we would have walked through it in half an hour and not seen a single animal. Instead, we saw two different troops of monkeys (Spider and Howler), a tarantula, a viper, bats, Blue Jeans Poison Dart Frogs, many birds and butterflies, and on and on. It was a wonderful tour! He used his Swarovski scope to give us a great look at the animals, and also took photos and videos through it with our phones. At the end of our walk through the Hanging Bridges, Carlos cut up a fresh pineapple to snack on before we got back in the van. Even the pineapple came with a lesson, where we found out that pineapple is a multiple fruit. Next, we drove to the base of Arenal Volcano to hike up some of the old lava rocks. We got our geology lesson for the day, saw some more beautiful animals, and took some great photos. Apparently Arenal rarely shows her full face, but we had an absolutely clear view of the Volcano throughout the entire day. After Arenal, Carlos drove us to the private restaurant owned by RainForest Explorers. Yuliana, the founder of the company (who does a great job running the scheduling and customer service), and her mom Ileana welcomed us warmly to the restaurant. Ileana taught us how to make tortillas, but our results shouldn’t be representative of her teaching skills, ha! After we made tortillas, we were fed a delicious lunch of casado tipico (protein, salad, gallo pinto, avocado, and plantains - amazing), guanabana juice, and coffee made in a chorreador. It was our favorite meal of the entire trip. We hung out for a little while after lunch (and got up close and personal with a sloth that was hanging out on a fence on their property), said a sad goodbye to Carlos, and then Yuliana’s brother Edgardo drove us to Eden Chocolate Farm for a tour. After the chocolate tour (also a great tour), Edgardo picked us up and drove us back to our hotel. It was the perfect day! We would recommend RainForest Explorers for anyone looking for a touring company in the Arenal region.
2. Arenal Volcano and Tabacon Hot Springs from San José
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Enjoy, during the whole day and transported by an air-conditioned coach, visiting the northern lowlands of Costa Rica remarkable for the impressive Arenal Volcano, a magnificent natural wonder and one of the most famous hot springs in the world Tabacon Hot Springs. With a professional guide continue to Arenal Volcano, stop at the famous town of Sarchí known as the birthplace of the Costa Rican artisans and recognized by the oxcart, a cart of wood, decorated with beautiful and colorful designs. Upon arrival to the small town of La Fortuna stop to lunch at a cozy restaurant, and appreciate the spectacular view of the Arenal Volcano. Experience the natural expression of Earth's inherent energy.
Inclusions: Lunch, Dinner, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (San José downtown hotels), Air-conditioned vehicle, Coffee and/or Tea
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By yvonnelK9366AS
Sloths, bats, monkeys, poisonous frogs ???? Gustavo our tour guide was wonderful. We had time to explore and learn. Very exciting experience. Gustavo really took care of us ????
3. San Jose to La Fortuna Arenal Whitewater Rafting on the Balsa River Class 2-3
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Desafio Adventure Company is considered the pioneers of adventure in Costa Rica's wet and wild Northern Zone near the Arenal Volcano. You will love the opportunity to take advantage of your transportation and do a tour in the way! You will save money and save time on this innovative transfer and rafting tour activity.
Inclusions: Top quality rafting gear, Delicious traditional casado meal at our own restaurant., Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water
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Reviewed By jenniferdA7334IQ
Desafio was perfectly professional and seriously fun from the time we met them. Moises and Ralph were an absolute delight and made the day so much more fun! We also did the canyoneering in Lost Canyon and that was just as amazing. Both lunches we had were incredible. When I return to Costa Rica I will definitely be having more serious fun with Desafio!
4. Day Trip from San Jose to Arenal Hanging Bridges & Tabacon Hot Springs
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Unforgettable experience...!! Be amazed by the volcanic colossus of Arenal, though it has not erupted recently, this cinder cone on the Costa Rican skyline is considered one of the world's most active volcanoes. Also, visit The Arenal Hanging Bridges (Mistico Park) a series of suspension bridges in the Volcan Arenal National Park area, offering views of Lake Arenal and Volcan Arenal, finally soak up in the thermal benefits in the mineral-rich waters at Tabacon natural hot Springs Resort & Spa
Inclusions: Buffet lunch, Buffet dinner, Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected), Air-conditioned vehicle, Entrance fees, Professional naturalist bilingual guide
Exclusions: Gratuities (recommendedl)
Reviewed By meator3
I was in Costa Rica in January, now I have traveled to Colombia. I have waited several months but I cannot shake how HORRIBLE this tour was. We were supposed to have a tour bus but was instead packed into a sedan. At some point the tour guide was alluding to us going to a nicer restaurant and having us pay for his lunch because the office "did not send the money over" for the included meal. I have been on many tours before and many after but this one was easily the worst. Our tour guide was out taking pictures of his own on every site instead of actually guiding us. What took the cake was when we thought we were going to see a coffee plantation but instead he pulls over on the side of the road to a ditch to show us mounds of dirt that supposedly were growing coffee and he said he couldn't take us to an actual plantation because "The Nicaraguans are harder working and the Costa Rican youth are always on their phones now so it won't be worth it". We paid 100+ dollars EACH for a glorified taxi ride across the country. 0/10 don't recommend
5. Safari Float
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
The Adventure Safari Float, Close to the base of the Arenal volcano area right in the middle of the rain forest one of the best adventures to see wildlife. Tour Departure Time: 7:00 a.m. in la Fortuna we drive 25 minutes to get to Penas Blancas River by van, you nature guide will explain step by step about the environment. Tour Includes: transportation, towels, a bilingual river guide, lunch, fresh fruits, very beautiful and educated hiking like for 20 minutes in a organic farm that is where we take the delicious ingredients WHAT TO BRING: water shoes or tennis shoes, clothes to get change, clothes to get wet and A BIG SMILE
Inclusions: Transportation, Lunch, Hotel pick up / drop off La Fortuna , Fruits
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By Cskawinski
What a beautiful experience! Orlando was our raft guide who took wonderful care us. We drove to the river and had a scenic hike down to the class V section. The section was full on fun and our safety kayaker took our photos!We ended the river trip with the best pineapple and mangos we’ve had! Then a yummy lunch with fresh coffee and a nice walk around their organic farm, accompanied by a belly warming shot of homemade rum! We saw toucans, monkeys, butterfly’s and many Ticos enjoying the river, it was incredible. Orlando even drove us to town for and errand. We will definitely be back to see the whole team who really made our experience perfect. Xoxo Chelsea and Jamie
6. Tabacon Hot Springs Day Pass
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Discover Costa Rica´s largest network of naturally flowing thermal mineral springs in Arenal’s largest and most beautiful private, rainforest reserve. Tabacon is flanked by the beautiful Arenal Volcano at one end and the Arenal Volcano National Park on the other. The road here literally takes you to the heard of the jungle, so expect the sounds and sights of the native flora and fauna to flood your senses. This is where the thermal experience begins. There are five main springs source highly mineralized water that is heated underground by the Arenal Volcano’s magma. Thousands of gallons of this perfect water naturally emanate every minute. The thermal water flows throughout the resort, forming the Tabacon River. You will find dozens of cascading waterfalls and warm pools along the riverbed, of varying temperatures, water flows and degree of privacy.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Lunch
Exclusions: Breakfast, Alcoholic Beverages, Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle
Reviewed By brittany225
Enrique was great, we had him for several transfers during our trip and he was very helpful. He spoke great English and really made our trip easy and fun! Will use again when we return.
7. FULL DAY Hiking/Trekking CATARATA EL BURRITO y HORACIO by Canoa Aventura
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
El Burrito walk is a 7km route in total located in the lost hills, right next to the famous Cerro Chato, with a height of 600m above sea level gives us a panoramic view of the plains of northern Costa Rica, The Arenal Volcano is also appreciated from its southern side, its natural paths will guide you to enjoy the rainforest and the transition to cloudy, in addition fauna, monkeys, birds, small mammals, plant diversity, water springs and the goal: two beautiful waterfalls, El Burrito Waterfall that is approx.. 40 mts high and Horacio Waterfall.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Snacks, Bottled water
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Reviewed By Vince E
Very professional and friendly from beginning to end. We had the tour just for ourselves. The pick up was done without any delay. The guide was very friendly and helpful. Upon arrival to Rio Celeste it started raining quite hard, but that did not stop us. It actually gave the whole tour a very nice and realistic feeling. The explanations were very accurate and the walk was extremely enjoyable. The lunch at the Soda was amazing, owner and her daughter were extremely friendly and super approachable, and the traditional rice with chicken was simply exquisite. The only but, to say any, is that the road to get there from La Fortuna can be a very bumpy at times, but that’s nobody’s fault. 10 out 10 points.
8. Costa Rica: See & Do it ALL in 11 Days, 1st Class Traveling
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities & attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour: ► Canyoning in the “Lost Canyon” ► Zip-Lining with Tropical Plants & Exotic Animals Below You ► Crawling Inside Creepy-Looking Caves ► Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Appetizers & an Open Bar ► Guided Walking Tour Along Hanging Bridges Deep in the Jungle ► Hiking Around Massive Volcanoes ► Swimming Below Tall Waterfalls ► Coffee Plantation Tour ► Surf Class ► Seeing Leatherback Turtles, Monkeys & Other Wildlife ► Visiting the Country’s Best Beaches ► Partying on Tamarindo Beach ► Staying in a Hot Springs Village ► Horseback Riding
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, All Entry Fees, Lodging X 1 Night, Open Bar x 1 Day
Exclusions: Alcohol, Travel Visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries)
Reviewed By DonnaAlverez
CharlieTheTraveler offered a great value for the trip to Turkey. There were so many amenities included, such as all of the activities and tours and the wonderful tour guide that was provided to help us navigate it all. Overall, this was a well-organized trip.
9. White water rafting class II & III
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 62 reviews
White Water Rafting Class II & III!! A fun combination of whitewater thrills and areas where the water is docile enough to jump in and go for a swim. This is perfect for a family adventure and for beginners. Wildlife abound in this section of the Balsa so keep an eye out for sloths, iguanas, howler monkeys and a vast array of tropical birds. However this trip is not all about relaxation. The rolling, tumbling class 2-3 rapids will be enough to bring laughter and excitement to the whole family. The trip will be guided by our awesome and safe guides that could make a puddle of mud fun. As with every trip, there will be one stop for locally grown, organic fruits and another stop for an authentic Costa Rican lunch, you’ll also learn about the growing, harvesting, production of chocolate, medical plants, fruits and sugar cane.
Inclusions: Adventure, Rafting, Lunch, Pick up/drop off La Fortuna
Exclusions: Gratuities, Photos
Reviewed By Cskawinski
What a beautiful experience! Orlando was our raft guide who took wonderful care us. We drove to the river and had a scenic hike down to the class V section. The section was full on fun and our safety kayaker took our photos!We ended the river trip with the best pineapple and mangos we’ve had! Then a yummy lunch with fresh coffee and a nice walk around their organic farm, accompanied by a belly warming shot of homemade rum! We saw toucans, monkeys, butterfly’s and many Ticos enjoying the river, it was incredible. Orlando even drove us to town for and errand. We will definitely be back to see the whole team who really made our experience perfect. Xoxo Chelsea and Jamie
10. White Water Rafting Class III & IV
Overall Ratings
4.9 based on 99 reviews
Rafting Class III & IV The grandest canyon of the Balsa River, experience the excitement, serenity, joy and enchanting beauty of the river as it transforms this divine chasm and those who venture down it. You will be accompanied by expert river guides and safety kayakers,You’ll combine exciting rapids with the chance to admire beautiful nature. Once to enjoy our fresh locally grown tropical fruits and again for a delicious, authentic Costa Rican Organic lunch, you’ll also learn about the growing, harvesting, production of chocolate, medical plants, fruits and sugar cane. Finally, you will learn about sugar cane in Costa Rica. Your guide will help you extract sugar cane in a traditional fashion, and you’ll get to enjoy a glass of pure sugar cane juice. A sweet ending for an amazing adventure!
Inclusions: Rafting class III & IV River Balsa , Adventure Rafting, Lunch, Pick up/drop off in La Fortuna , Fruits
Exclusions: No Gratuities - There are not included in the price., Photos
Reviewed By Cskawinski
What a beautiful experience! Orlando was our raft guide who took wonderful care us. We drove to the river and had a scenic hike down to the class V section. The section was full on fun and our safety kayaker took our photos!We ended the river trip with the best pineapple and mangos we’ve had! Then a yummy lunch with fresh coffee and a nice walk around their organic farm, accompanied by a belly warming shot of homemade rum! We saw toucans, monkeys, butterfly’s and many Ticos enjoying the river, it was incredible. Orlando even drove us to town for and errand. We will definitely be back to see the whole team who really made our experience perfect. Xoxo Chelsea and Jamie
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