Top La Fortuna Day Trips

Combine three adventurous activities in a single tour: a hike to Arental Volcano, visit to the Hanging Bridges, and exploration of La Fortuna Waterfall. This 10-hour tour from La Fortuna, perfect for nature lovers, includes hiking and swimming amidst Costa Rica's beautiful natural scenery. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Find your bliss with a classic Costa Rican experience that combines a seismic dose of adventure and relaxation! On this full-day trip from San Jose, visit the very active Arenal Volcano and explore its base with a guided nature hike. Then, unwind with a soak in a variety of geothermal pools at the luxurious Tabacón hot springs. The tour also includes a stop at the artisan town of Sarchí, plus delicious lunch and dinner.

Max out the adrenaline (and the fun) during this 9-hour adventure combining a whitewater rafting trip and zipline excursion. Zoom through the rainforest canopy during a series of heart-pounding zipline rides, some on cable spans as long as 3,200 feet (980 meters). Then battle the Class II and III rapids of the Balsa River. Lunch, snacks, and rafting gear are all included.

Lace up your hiking boots for this full-day immersion in the wild beauty of Tenorio Volcano National Park. Look for wildlife on the drive from La Fortuna, and feel like a jungle explorer on the trek to Rio Celeste, known for its mystical aquamarine waters. Take a dip in warm volcanic river pools, admire a cascading waterfall, and reward your efforts with a typical Costa Rican lunch.

Head to La Fortuna, home to the Arenal Volcano, on this guided all-day tour from San Jose. Sit back and relax as you travel through diverse plantations and cattle ranches on the roughly 3.5-hour drive. After arriving, enjoy lunch with a view of the volcano. Then, take a dip in the area’s thermal waters and indulge in an optional massage or other treatment.

Though renowned for its wildlife, spotting the Arenal and La Fortuna area's favorite animal residents can be notoriously tricky. Tour a number of locations where wildlife sightings are all but guaranteed on this Arenal wildlife tour—expect to see sloths, toucans, dart frogs, and more with the help of your guide. Tour includes use of spotting scope and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Complete your trip to one of Costa Rica's top attractions with ease and efficiency on this trip to Arenal Volcano from the Guanacaste region. Travel on a small-group tour of 15 people or fewer to explore Arenal before relaxing in the nearby hot springs. This tour includes all transportation, activities, lunch, and dinner.

Hike over lava flows with views of Arenal Volcano, then spend the afternoon soaking in natural hot pools on a full-day nature tour to La Fortuna from the Guanacaste region. This 12-hour hiking and hot springs tour includes pickup and drop-off at select hotels, a guided lava hike, entrance fees, a buffet lunch, and dinner.

Glide through one of the world’s most important wetlands on a boat tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge from La Fortuna. These naturally protected marshes are an essential home to many endangered bird species, plus other Costa Rican wildlife including monkeys, tapirs, cougars, and turtles. It's a top destination in Costa Rica for any serious birdwatchers, with regular sightings of herons, ibises, cormorants, and elusive jabirus.

Travel to Nicaragua on a full-day round-trip tour from La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Cross the border to visit the neighboring Central American country and see Lake Nicaragua, the islands of the Solentiname Archipelago, wildlife, national monuments, and more. Includes light breakfast, lunch, guide, entrance fees, and transportation including hotel pickup and drop-off.

Wildlife enthusiasts love this tour of Arenal’s only frog sanctuary. Tour the wildlife sanctuary at night for chances to see rare and colorful tropical frogs in their natural habitat; a guide leads the way and helps you spot frogs and other creatures that only come out at night. Tours even include pickup and drop-off from La Fortuna so you don’t have to worry about driving at night.

Experience one of Costa Rica’s most iconic adventures as you explore Arenal Volcano and relax with a dip in natural volcanic hot springs. On this guided full-day trip from San Jose, take in spectacular views of the volcano, which regularly emits puffs of smoke. Rejuvenate with a soak in one of the area’s famous natural hot springs as you enjoy the backdrop of the volcano in the distance. Hotel pickup and drop-off from San Jose plus lunch and a gourmet dinner are included.

This well-rounded tour is the perfect way for nature lovers to experience the best of Costa Rica's outdoor beauty. Enjoy a scenic boated on the Rio Frio with departure near the border of Nicaragua. Cruise through the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge and see the incredible biodiversity that makes this nation to unique. You'll have up close encounters with birds, snakes, herons and other animals, as well as various species of monkeys and sloths.

Experience the natural beauty of Costa Rice with this tour to Caño Negro from La Fortuna and get an up close look at some of the nation's most colorful birds.

Float through the Costa Rican rain forest teeming with wildlife on a river safari from La Fortuna. Cruising at a slow speed in a quiet, inflatable boat gives you plenty of opportunity to spot monkeys, sloths, exotic birds, and other animals as you glide down the Peñas Blancas River. Recharge while surrounded by the sights and sounds of the jungle during a picnic lunch on the riverbanks.

Get up close and personal with Costa Rica's active Arenal Volcano on this combo hiking and hot springs tour that offers a rejuvenating mix of adventure and relaxation. Trek around the remnants of the peak's famous 1968 eruption, scrambling over hardened lava flows and taking in spectacular views of Arenal Lake and Monteverde's mountains. Then, reward your efforts with a soak in the natural thermal pools at Tabacón Hot Springs, where waterfalls and lush tropical landscaping make your cares seem a world away. Finish the day with a delicious dinner at the resort's restaurant.

Design your own perfect day in La Fortuna with this customizable combo tour. Cross the rain forest canopy on hanging bridges, swim at the base of mystical La Fortuna Waterfall, hike the Lava Slides trail at Arenal Volcano National Park, and soak in Arenal’s famous volcanic hot springs. Take your pick of activities, or do them all for a full day of adventure and relaxation. Optional lunch and dinner add-ons provide a taste of authentic Costa Rican cuisine. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Slip into a state of pure bliss among a tropical paradise at the base of Costa Rica’s active Arenal Volcano. On this all-inclusive day trip from San Jose, travel to La Fortuna for fantastic views of the famous peak and an afternoon spent relaxing along the mineral-rich thermal pools of Tabacón Hot Springs. Lunch, dinner, and a stop in the artisan town of Sarchi are all included for a memorable day of ‘pura vida.’

Don’t miss out on two of Costa Rica’s most alluring natural attractions by taking this 13-hour tour of the Arenal Volcano National Park and the Baldi Hot Springs from San Jose. Stop in the bohemian town of Sarchi, travel through landscapes replete with mango groves and pineapple farms, and eat lunch overlooking the magnificent Arenal Volcano. Then, soothe your muscles in the thermal waters of the Baldi Hot Springs before enjoying dinner. Entrance fees, and hotel pickup and drop-off in San Jose are included.

Experience one of Costa Rica's top natural attractions on a full-day tour from Liberia to the Arenal Volcano. Climb up a higher platform, then zipline back down through the rain forest canopy. Top it all off with lunch followed by a relaxing soak in the natural pools at Baldi hot springs. Includes breakfast and lunch, transportation, and activities. Hotel pickup and drop-off is provided upon request.

Get a bird’s-eye view of Arenal’s amazing biodiversity on a hanging bridges hike. Cross a series of 15 suspended and swinging walkways engineered for safety, moving at a leisurely pace to observe native wildlife including lizards, snakes, monkeys, sloths, and hundreds of bird species. You'll get the vantage point of a canopy tour while being able to slow down and really appreciate life in the Costa Rican rain forest.

Visit La Fortuna Waterfall along with your choice of another activity in Arenal on this all-day tour. Select from three options: Float down the Peñas Blancas river, spotting monkeys, sloths, iguanas, and crocodiles; or travel high above the rainforest on hanging bridges; or enjoy an easy hike along the base of the Arenal Volcano. Plus, with each option, hike down to the bottom of the popular La Fortuna Waterfall and swim in its natural pool.

Explore the forests of Arenal Volcano National Park on a 4-hour walking tour, with the option to soak away the afternoon in the park’s nearby thermal springs. Follow your guide between towering trees, and discover the devastation left by the powerful lava slides and volcanic activity. Enjoy views of Arenal volcano and the Tilarán Range, and learn about the area’s nature, wildlife and history. Finish the tour with return to your hotel or visit the hot pools of your choice, where Costa Rica’s simmering geology creates a stunning natural spa. 

Visit La Fortuna Waterfall, the Arenal Volcano National Park, and Paradise Springs on this jam-packed all-day tour. Travel across hanging bridges in a rainforest preserve before heading down to La Fortuna Waterfall. Following that, hike along the trails of the Arenal Volcano National Park, then relax in the thermal pools of Paradise Springs.