La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour
Overview
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11 hours
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You will see La Fortuna Waterfall, the Arenal ecological park and swim on a natural hot river.
Nice and not very intense hikes and amazing views of our nature attractions, places to swim and interact with the enviroment knowledgeable tour guides always taking care of you and spotting wildlife or providing important information of our very cultural and nature area.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Experience the highlights of La Fortuna in one exciting day! Begin with a visit to the breathtaking La Fortuna Waterfall, where you’ll descend into the jungle and swim in the refreshing pool below the 70-meter cascade. Afterward, embark on a scenic hike around the base of the iconic Arenal Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s most famous natural wonders. As you explore the lush rainforest trails, your expert guide will share fascinating insights about the volcano’s history, while you keep an eye out for monkeys, birds, and other wildlife. To complete your adventure, relax in the nearby natural hot springs, where you’ll soak in soothing thermal waters surrounded by the serenity of tropical gardens. This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, stunning landscapes, and relaxation. Highlights: La Fortuna Waterfall, volcano hike, hot springs, wildlife spotting.
What‘s Included
Professional Local guide
Satisfaction Guarantee
Lunch
Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Hotels around 6 kms from La Fortuna Downtown pick up is included.
Small groups and personalized service
Admission to La Fortuna Waterfall, Ecological Park
Hotel further away than Tabacón Resort will have a extra charge.
Dinner not included
Pickup points
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La Fortuna Waterfall and Volcano Hike & Hotsprings
Lunch
Minibus
Pickup included
Reviews
449 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
This was a wonderful...
Ambiance A,,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00This was a wonderful experience. Had a miscommunication on pick up address but it was quickly resolved and they even sent us a driver to just come back for us. The guides were extremely helpful and did not rush us at any point when we came late. The waterfall walk is strenuous especially with the volcano hike following so be prepared. For the volcano hike there are two paths and even the “easy” path will make you pretty tired with the heat. The hot spring river was fun but wish it was more time but the volcano hike and lunch took most of the time. Overall a very pleasant experience and I’d recommend for those who want to have a planned out experience!
Great guides - really...
Alison C,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great guides - really informative about nature and history of the town. Beautiful waterfall, easy hike (if you’re a hiker - others found it challenging) up part of Arenal volcano and a relaxing (but short) time in very natural hot springs. Highly recommend taking water shoes / sandals that strap on to feet for both water activities.
Great Adventure Tour
Veronica H,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good tour guide. Awesome combination of tours. Hit all of our checklist in one day and had lots of fun doing it.
Great hike
Chris E,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Views were amazing, trails were as expected. The 2-3km hike straight up at the end is tough but worth it. Not this is NOT a tour, no guide.
Great trip
Jobin V,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a fun trip with my wife..went to Lafutuna water fall and aerial mountain base and hot springs..our guide Sergio was amazing
Great Day!
Todd K,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Guides were excellent, we had a blast going to the waterfall, hiking up Arenal, and enjoying the hot springs. We were able to choose a more moderate hiking path which was great. Lunch was very good, the guides were super friendly and we enjoyed the 8 or so hour excursion.
Excellent
josecC4425XM,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent treatment from Ivan and his colleagues, Highly recommended and the treatment very personalized and telling you interesting things throughout the tour, including a lunch
A fun experience! The...
Melissa K,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A fun experience! The hike was very challenging!!! Suggest quick dry clothes and hiking sandals if you have them.
Super well organized exceptional day
gaelle b,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Norrrrlan was fantastic! Superb swimming in the waterfall with an area close to the deeper waterfall and a quieter area next to it with small fish. Then hike at our rhythm close to the volcano, full of explanations about plants and the history of Arenal to understand the tectonic formation. Very good breakfast with delicious fish and iced tea. Bus transportation was comfortable. In the end, really great swimming in the river naturally heated by the volcano. We left and returned on time, ultra professional service, thank you Norrrlan!
This tour had potential...
Lori W,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This tour had potential to be good but felt a little unorganized. We had a large group and there was a lot of waiting for people or the next thing. Our guides were helpful and considerate of everyone. Some things to be aware of: La Fortuna waterfall is beautiful and we had the opportunity to swim in the pool at its base as well as further down the river for those who preferred shallower water. However, there are hundreds of steps and anyone who is less fit will feel them on the way down and again on the way up. The volcano hike was an enjoyable trek through the rainforest, again with a lot of climbing. During our time in La Fortuna the top was cloud covered the entire week. This day was no exception. The end was a nice wind-down in the river, not technically hot springs but warm and relaxing. It is very helpful to have flip flops or water shoes for this part as walking through the water was quite painful on bare feet with all the sharp rocks.
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