La Fortuna/Guanacaste: Small-Group Nicaragua Day Tour with Pickup
Your day starts with pickup in north Costa Rica—an early start puts more of Nicaragua within reach. A guide will take care of all the red tape, ensuring you won’t need to deal with passports, visas, or other border-crossing logistics. The first stop in Nicaragua is Catarina Viewpoint (Mirador de Catarina), where you’ll have time to savor views of Lake Apoyo (Laguna de Apoyo), Lake Nicaragua (Lago de Nicaragua), and Mombacho Volcano. Next, do some souvenir shopping and enjoy an included Nicaraguan lunch at Masaya Crafts Market. A stop at Masaya Volcano National Park gives you up-close views of an active volcano, before you visit the Granada Cathedral (Catedral de Granada) in the country’s best-preserved historic center. An included sunset boat ride on Lake Nicaragua features a stop at wildlife-filled Monkey Island, and is timed to catch beautiful light on the lake’s hundreds of islands.
Duration: 17 hours
- Free cancellation
Caño Negro & Río Frío Boat Tour from Arenal
The Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and the Rio Frío are biological humid areas considered to be one of the richest in biological diversity in Costa Rica. Here you can find a great variety of resident and migratory birds plus three different species of monkeys, also iguanas, sloths, turtles and caymans.
Along the river we can see howler monkeys, spider monkeys, white-faced monkeys, also the three-toed sloth and some reptiles like caimans, Jesus Christ lizard and turtles
This trip includes a typical Costa Rican lunch, regional fruit, natural juices and coffee, all served for our client’s comfort at our Río Frío Restaurant; natural juices, bottled water, fruits and cookies
Duration: 9 hours
- Free cancellation
Sloth Tour in La Fortuna and Tortillas Cooking Class
Our 1.5km Trail offers one of the best opportunities to observe sloths in their natural habitat.
During this journey, we'll be witnessing various animals in their natural state, and that's why our guide will be responsible for showing us the best way to enjoy them without causing stress or disruption to their daily lives.
Both two- and three-toed sloths are now common on our property, which we've reforested and protected for many years. This is the fruit we want to share with you—a haven for sloths in the heart of Fortuna de San Carlos.
Our guide will share impressive details about these animals, concluding the tour with a small tasting of artisanal sugarcane juice and a traditional tortilla-making class with Doña Elith. Not to mention, a visit to her medicinal plant garden.
Undoubtedly, it's a complete experience of nature and culture in one place.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
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Whitewater Rafting Class 2-3 Balsa River from La Fortuna
Paddle through Class II and III rapids on this fun white water rafting tour down the Balsa River in Costa Rica. On this 2-hour trip downriver, your guide will lead you through the easy and exciting rapids that flow through Costa Rica rainforest. Keep an eye on the land and sky for monkeys, sloths, and birds. After rafting, reward your efforts with a scrumptious lunch at the famous Hunters and Gatherers restaurant next to the El Salto Swimming Hole and waterfall. Bonus: If you want to hang out later at the swimming hole, no worries. Hotel transport to and from La Fortuna area hotels and lodging is included.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Arenal Full day Adventure:Canopy Tour, Superman, Tarzan Swing, Canyoning Rafting
We offer you the best deal.
Arenal one day Full Adventure Tour: The La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano area is blessed with a wide variety of activities to choose from in accord with your desires and preferences. Here is where adventure lovers will enjoy the day with all the intense action in your Canopy Tour, tarzan Swing, Superman, Canyoneering, and Rafting trip class 2 & 3!
Duration: 10–11 hours
- Free cancellation
Morning Arenal Volcano Hike, Lunch & Natural Hot Springs River
SStart your day with an exhilarating adventure in La Fortuna! This tour kicks off with a guided hike around the Arenal Volcano, where you’ll explore the stunning trails that wind through lush rainforests and offer breathtaking views of the iconic peak. Your expert guide will share fascinating insights about the volcano's history, geology, and the diverse wildlife that thrives in the area, including monkeys, colorful birds, and unique flora.
After your invigorating hike, enjoy a delicious local lunch to recharge your energy. Then, it's time to relax in the natural hot springs river, where you can soak in the warm, mineral-rich waters surrounded by the serene beauty of nature. This perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation creates an unforgettable day in the heart of Costa Rica.
Highlights:
Guided morning hike around Arenal Volcano
Delicious local lunch included
Relaxation in a natural hot springs river
Ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
Rafting Class II & III + Local Farm Lunch & Cultural Tour
It’s not just rafting, it’s a complete Arenal experience!
Enjoy family-friendly Class II & III rapids with certified bilingual guides, plus a fresh fruit riverside break, showers and refreshments after the float, and a local farm lunch with a cultural demonstration (sugar cane mill + coffee tradition). Adventure, nature, and authentic Costa Rican flavor—seamlessly in one tour.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
Arenal Volcano Combination Tour: Zipline, Tubing and Hot Springs
The combo offers the best of La Fortuna in one sigle tour. Zip line, tubing and Hot Springs. You will enjoy different platforms where you can see the impressive Canyon of the Arenal River and the extraordinary flora and fauna of the rain forest. You will have the opportunity to see the three kinds of monkeys that live in this zone, toucans, hummingbird and sloths. Enjoy 9 aerial platforms, 7 zip lines, forest views. Fly high over the canopy of the rain forest and feel what adrenaline means for nature lovers. After the Zip Line enjoy the tubing tour, rafts class 2 and 3. After a 5-minute walk through the forest you will arrive to the Maleku Village at the bottom of the Arenal RiverAfter Afterwards, you will take the tubes and hike for about 10 minutes until you get to the river, where you will enjoy the tubing adventure and have a short briefing about security.Relax after tour at the hot springs.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Arenal White Water Rafting + Free Photos + Free lunch
Are you looking for the thrill of a lifetime? Enjoy with us 13 km of extreme adventure in our rafting, where you can experience the challenging waters in the river, while paddling hard in the best rapids, take your adrenaline to the máximum, enjoy beautiful scenery, do not miss the opportunity to go where our adventure takes you. To conclude your best challenge, enjoy a swim, tropical fruits, refreshing drinks and our famous delicious lunch.
¡No look further, keep calm and go rafting!
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Hanging Bridges Nature History Private Walking Tour
Traluxu Travel is a local economy committed with our environment, well known for offering the best nature, culture, and relaxing experiences, which encourages us to share with all visitors the beauty of our country, focused on accomplishing and performing Responsible Travel practices.
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Arenal Jet Ski Guided Experience
This Guided Experience shows you the stunning view of the Arenal Volcano, all the most calm and peaceful bays of the lake. This tour is perfect for nature, water sports and birdwatching lovers, also is a perfect tour for families. Will enjoy of the most beautiful wildlife around the Arenal Volcano National Park, Arenal Jet Ski tour is the most innovative experience on the lake, you will be connected with the purest rainforest.
Duration: 1 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Pacos Horseback Ride Through Arenal’s Forest and Cross Rivers
Enjoy a safe and family-friendly horseback riding tour through the beautiful landscapes of Arenal. Ride calm, well-cared-for horses along rainforest trails, open fields, and across the Arenal River. Small groups allow for a relaxed pace and personal attention, making this tour perfect for both beginners and experienced riders, including children.
Along the way, enjoy nature, possible wildlife sightings, and views of Arenal Volcano on clear days. The tour includes a fun photo shoot to capture memories and share on social media, a visit to a small farm with cute animals like pigs and sheep, and a relaxing riverside stop with fresh tropical fruits.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Arenal River Tubing Tour from La Fortuna
SPLASH YOUR ADVENTURE TIME! Costa Rica top 10 Tubing Tour & Floating experience
We will go on our Rainforest Limo to the Arenal River to star our activity.
After 5 minutes walk through the forest we arrive to the Maleku Village at the botton of the Arenal River. Natives will perform a 10 minutes introduction to their culture, medice and traditions. After, we will take to tubs and hike 10 minutes till get to the river, where we will enjoy the tubing adventure and have a short briefing about security. After a short walk, we arrive at the foot of the river, where the tubing starts.
Then everyone gets his proper rafting “tube” to make the adrenaline in your body seek its way out, while you have to navigate through Arenal River crystal clear rapids. Afterwards we go to the changing rooms and get back to Go Adventure base to continue with your next adventure.
Costa Rica top 10 Tubing Tour experiences
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Private Transfer Arenal / La Fortuna town to San Jose Airport (SJO)
Book your private transportation from the La Fortuna or Arenal Volcano area to San Jose Costa Rica Airport. Departure time is flexible. Please note that the driving time is approximately 3 hours, so we'll ensure the pickup time is set to have you at the airport at least 2 hours prior to your flight departure.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano Hike, Waterfall & Lunch at a Tico Farm
Let's venture into the foothills of Costa Rica's most famous active volcano. Trails circle its base, each with a different view, but one of the best is from El Silencio Viewpoint an easy to-moderate trail that puts you face to face with Arenal's cone shaped peak.
Next, we head to the private La Fortuna Waterfall reserve a 70 meter drop reached via roughly 530 steps through native forest, where mountain springs feed the Fortuna River. From the viewpoint you can capture unforgettable photos, then cool off with a swim in its crystal clear waters.
Most tours end here ours doesn't. We wrap up at an authentic Costa Rican farm for a traditional lunch (vegetarian and kids' options available) while you stroll among ducks, geese, peacocks, and horses, and keep an eye out for monkeys, toucans, and sloths. No buffet lines, no crowds just a home-style meal made with love.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation
Rio Celeste and Tenorio National Park Hike
At a two hour drive from La Fortuna we visit the Tenorio volcano national park. After some hiking we will get to the Rio Celeste (blue river).
The blue color you can see is the result of a chemical reaction between two merging rivers containing different volcanic minerals. (Foto tenideros) It’s a very rare phenomenon which creates a fairytale- like beauty.
The hike itself is medium tough and takes about 4 hours. It will take you to a waterfall, a lookout point and the place where the river changes colors. (Foto waterfall)With the help of the guide there is a good possibility of seeing wildlife.
After the hike we’ll have lunch and start our drive back to la Fortuna.
Duration: 5–7 hours
- Free cancellation
Bungee jump with canopy ziplines and long Superman cable in the way to La Fortuna
Experience the combination of Bungee jump ( 150 meter) above La Balsa river and canopy zip lining inside beautiful cloud forest include hanging bridge , Tarzan swing and the longest and most exciting cable of Superman. All under the watchful eyes of professionals guides
Duration: 6 hours
La Fortuna Waterfall & Villa Maleku (Indigenous Tribe visit)
Discover the majestic scenery of the La Fortuna Waterfall and the culture of the authentic indigenous Maleku tribe. This half-day experience combines one of La Fortuna's highlights and the culture of the native Costa Ricans.
The adventure starts with a 1-mile tractor ride all the way to the entrance of a lush rainforest trail which you will walk accompanied by a naturalist guide for about 0.5 miles, crossing a hanging bridge and watching out for local wildlife.
Once you arrive at the spectacular La Fortuna waterfall, you will be able to take a refreshing dip in the waterfall lagoon and simply immerse yourself in the crystalline water of this 70-meter high fall.
The tour ends with a visit to the Maleku village; an authentic cultural site where you will learn about the roots and customs of Costa Rica's natives.
This combo of La Fortuna's best to offer in nature and culture promises to be one of the greatest moments experienced during your Costa Rica vacation.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
ATV Tour Quad Crater Impact and Forest Arenal Volcano
I experienced the adrenaline of the 1968 Arenal ATV tour!
Explore rainforest, impact craters and enjoy unforgettable views of the majestic Arenal Volcano.
Our ATV Tour stands out for being an accessible and exciting experience, touring some of the largest craters originated by the great eruption of 1968, entering the jungle in search of wildlife and spectacular views of the volcano. All this with a special touch of adrenaline on certain sections of a 10-kilometer trail, specially designed to offer an exclusive and unforgettable experience.
During the tour we will offer you a bottle of water and make a strategic stop for you to enjoy a tropical fruit dish while you take in some of the best views of the area.
Duration: 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation
Arenal Night Hike - Snakes, Frogs & Wildlife
The activity takes place at the end fo the day so you will enjoy the transition in the rainforest so you can see incredible wildlife we have to discover.
You will walk for about 1 hour with daylight and 1 hour in the darkness of the forest.
Our natural trail offers the opportunity of finding sloths birds such as toucans frogs, snakes and some other things hidden in the forest.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Shuttle Service La Fortuna (Arenal Volcano) to Puerto Viejo, Talamanca, CR.
Here at Caribe Shuttle we pride ourselves on providing the best customer service possible. Let our courteous, safe and friendly drivers take care of you.
In most cases we provide hotel to hotel service for your convenience!.
We are always expanding our fleet. And that means new, clean and comfortable vans for you! And now most come with WIFI onboard!
Duration: 4 hours
- Free cancellation
Los Lagos Hot Springs Admission Ticket
The therapeutic uses of natural hot springs can be internal or external, ranging from water treatments (hydrotherapy), to medicinal clay (geotherapy). Applied as a mask directly on the skin, clay releases excess body heat and absorbs toxins and other secretions. Because heated water can hold more dissolved solids, warm and especially hot springs often have a very high mineral content, ranging from simple calcium to lithium and even radium. Known both from folklore and from their proven medical value, hot springs are often popular tourist destinations.
The Los Lagos Hotel, Spa & Resort hot springs are an extraordinary gift from nature and result from the interaction of groundwater with magma from the active Arenal Volcano. The volcano’s internal energy and minerals, the same that emerge from the entrails of the planet, provide a natural treatment for your skin as well as your whole body.
Duration: 2–4 hours
- Free cancellation
La Fortuna Night Walk (Private Tour)
Meeting Point:
This experience begins at a private rainforest trail located just 10 minutes from downtown La Fortuna. Guests arrive directly at the trail entrance; transportation is not included.
Private Night Walk Experience:
Step into the rainforest after dark for an intimate, guided exploration of Costa Rica’s nocturnal world. This fully private experience is designed for those seeking a deeper, more personal connection with nature, far from the crowds.
As night falls, the forest comes alive. With your expert guide leading the way, you’ll uncover the hidden rhythms of the jungle and encounter an incredible variety of wildlife, from vibrant frogs, camouflaged reptiles, fascinating insects, and other elusive nocturnal species.
No two walks are ever the same. Each evening reveals something entirely unique, offering a sense of discovery, wonder, and exclusivity that makes this experience truly unforgettable.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Jungle Safari Float on Sarapiqui River from La Fortuna
Families love this La Fortuna Safari Float. A perfect tour for all ages! One of the best Arenal tours for families visiting La Fortuna and those who want to take it easy on their vacation in Costa Rica.
Duration: 6 hours
- Free cancellation