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La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour

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La Fortuna: Waterfall, Arenal Volcano and Hot Springs Tour

Activity provider:Red Lava TSC
4.7  / 5
836 reviews

From US$ 89 per person

Discover the dense forests and volcanic landscapes of La Fortuna on a day trip. Enjoy a guided hike to sights like the La Fortuna waterfall and end your journey with a hot springs soak and cocktail.

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
Spanish, English
Pickup included
Pickup included from accommodation in La Fortuna city only.

Experience

Highlights
  • See La Fortuna waterfall by treking the nature trails
  • Visit an aboriginal village and have a traditional lunch
  • Hike over the lava fields from the 1968 eruption
  • Reach the best panoramic viewpoints in La Fortuna
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Escape into the nature of the La Fortuna on a guided hike. Walk by the river and follow a trail to a panoramic viewpoint. Have a delicious lunch at a Maluku Indian village and trek through forests, lava fields, and farmlands before relaxing at a natural hot spring resort with a drink.

Be collected at your accommodation and be driven to the beginning of the forest walk. Trek on the easy track along the crystal clear La Fortuna river. En route, hop on a tractor cart uphill to a panoramic viewpoint.

Spot the next location from a distance then begin the return walk down a jungle staircase. Halfway down is a high suspension bridge to cross. The trail leads further down the huge canyon, which was shaped by a volcanic mega-eruption.

Encounter the spectacular La Fortuna waterfall. Be amazed by the lush vegetation on its 70-meter-high walls, the huge volcanic rocks at its foot, and the water splashing down in its massive pool. Bask in its beauty or even take a refreshing dip. Return to the viewpoint then walk down to the little village of the Maluku Indians. Seated in their Palenke (main house), enjoy a rest while listening to an interesting story about their culture, art, and history. 

After being active for a few hours, the time has come to relax and enjoy a typical hot lunch. Next to the restaurant is a butterfly garden and frog pond that you can explore until your food is served. 

Reenergized, take a 15-minute ride to the park at the foot of the Arenal volcano. Being the trek through the primary forest where you can see huge trees with giant roots. Besides a variety of birds, the forest is host to monkeys, sloths, and coati.

Leave the forest and reach the highest viewpoint that exists around the volcano and absorb the most spectacular panoramic views of Lake Arenal, the jungle, the valley, the lava fields, and most of all the Arenal that towers over you. 

Conclude your tour at the natural hot spring resort. Relax in its soothing warm water for about an hour and enjoy a complimentary cocktail. Afterward, you will be taken back to your accommodation.

Includes
  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Live guide
  • National Park entry fees
  • Natural hot spring resort fee
  • Lunch
  • Drinks
Not suitable for
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with heart problems
  • Pregnant women

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  • Comfortable shoes
  • Swimwear

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  • You will receive confirmation at the time of booking
  • You must be at least 18 years old to drink alcohol
  • The tour is operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please note that a moderate amount of walking is involved
  • National Park fees and natural hot spring resort fee are included
  • Beverages will be provided
  • Dinner will not be provided

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based on 836 reviews

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  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
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We had a great day with Carlos and Max! Thank you so much! Transport worked very well, the tour has a lot of program. The price is really good for all the stops; waterfall, volcano, hot springs, lunch, coffee break and above all the two guides, who explain a lot about nature and animals.

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September 24, 2023

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Mary – GermanyVerified booking

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Very enjoyable tour. There were multiple guides on the trip and rhey all were really friendly and informative. Yulian is the guide we were with most of the time and he is very passionate about Costa Rica, we learned so much from him! Overall, fun and organized tour!

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August 12, 2023

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Francesca – United StatesVerified booking

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I trully enjoyed my trip! Our guides were so skilled and nice, I learned a lot and had such an amazing day in La Fortuna. The hikes were good cardio but the views made all the hiking worth it! The highlight of my trip in La Fortuna, I would definitely recommend this!

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