Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Tour, Arenal

Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Tour

La Fortuna Waterfall

Arenal Volcano

Spend the day surrounded by Costa Rica's wild nature. You'll visit the La Fortuna Waterfall as well as the Arenal Volcano and its hot springs.

Details

Duration

11 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English and Spanish.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off
English and Spanish–speaking guide
Tickets to places visited
Lunch
Snack and drink in the Arenal hot springs

Not included

Pickup outside Arenal or La Fortuna: 40USD per vehicle

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible. Offers technological adaptations for the deaf.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 12 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Reviews of our customers

9.2

Exceptional 6,889 Travelers·870 reviews

October 10, 2026
Nuria
Spain
A pretty comprehensive excursion. Getting to the waterfall is an adventure in itself, and swimming next to it is spectacular! The trail along the lava...
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September 16, 2026
Andrea
Mexico
Excellent!! Highly recommended, and yes, it's a full-day tour! The Silence Trail is the closest you can get to the volcano, and we saw many beautiful ...
With friends
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September 8, 2026
David Fernández
Madrid, Spain
Both the guides and the activity itself were excellent. Because of the rain, we couldn't swim, but seeing the waterfalls with that powerful flow after...
Traveling solo
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August 30, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
The excursion is highly recommended. We did it with two girls, ages 7 and 9, and the La Fortuna waterfall section was particularly challenging as it w...
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August 27, 2026
Alejandro
Valencia, Spain
It was an incredible day! Very full, with 3 worthwhile excursions. The hike to the waterfall is breathtaking, the highlight of the day because of the ...
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August 23, 2026
Anónimo
Sevilla, Spain
We loved the excursion to La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano. Our guides, Juan Carlos and David, explained everything wonderfully and were attent...
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August 17, 2026
Maria
Madrdi, Spain
The activity was great, the two guides were fantastic, especially Axel. If I had to find a fault, I'd say the hot springs at the end weren't what we e...
As a couple
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August 15, 2026
Alvaro
Mollet Del Valles, Spain
It was incredible—the explanations, the breathtaking locations. The waterfall is stunning, and the hike to get there is very exciting. The staircase p...
With friends
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August 14, 2026
Maria Cristina
Spain
It rained a lot. We had to hurry down to the waterfall because of the torrential downpour. The rest of the activity was incredible. Our guide, Axel, i...
Is this useful?
August 11, 2026
Maria Cristina Perez Calabres
Barcelona, Spain
Everything was very well organized. The guides, both Diego and Carlos, were attentive to the whole group, very friendly, and explained all the fauna a...
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Spend the day surrounded by Costa Rica's wild nature. You'll visit the La Fortuna Waterfall as well as the Arenal Volcano and its hot springs.

Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Tour

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Arenal at the arranged time and set off in a comfortable vehicle to the La Fortuna Waterfall.

This waterfall is only accessible by foot, so we'll go on an approximately eight-kilometre hike in total through the Arenal Volcano National Park, a biological reserve of a tropical rainforest. On the hike's first stretch, we'll follow the course of the La Fortuna River and finally board a vehicle that will take us to the top of a viewpoint so we can marvel at the wonders of the Costa Rican landscape.

Our hike will continue as we go up around 500 steps to reach the La Fortuna Waterfall. The climb will be worth it! This spectacular waterfall is over 70 metres high and at its feet is a huge pool of crystal clear water. You'll even get the chance to take a dip!

When we leave the waterfall and we'll go on a 20-minute walk to the small village of the Maluku indigenous community, where you'll learn about their customs, culture and language, as well as have the opportunity to visit one of their Palenkes (main house). To recharge our batteries we'll enjoy a meal in a local restaurant, located about 10 minutes away from the village.

After lunch we'll set off on another hike to the Arenal Volcano, passing through a forest of trees with enormous roots, full of fascinating species of birds, monkeys, sloths and coatis. After crossing the lake, we'll arrive at one of the most exciting places on the tour... from the highest point of the Arenal Volcano, you'll be able to take some impressive photographs of the volcano and its natural environment.

We'll head back down to the trail for the most relaxing part of this tour with a dip in the Arenal hot springs. You can bathe in its warm waters and have a snack and a drink. Can you think of a better way to end the trip?

We'll return to the hotels in Arenal at around 7 pm.

Important Information

On this tour we'll be going on several hikes, so it is necessary to be in good physical condition. We also recommend wearing comfortable footwear and clothing.

Hotel Pickup

This activity includes pickup from hotels located in Arenal (at the foot of the volcano or nearby) and the district of La Fortuna. If you're staying outside these areas, we'll pick you up for an additional fee of 40USD per vehicle.

9.2

Exceptional 6,889 Travelers·870 reviews

October 10, 2026
Nuria
Spain
A pretty comprehensive excursion. Getting to the waterfall is an adventure in itself, and swimming next to it is spectacular! The trail along the lava...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 16, 2026
Andrea
Mexico
Excellent!! Highly recommended, and yes, it's a full-day tour! The Silence Trail is the closest you can get to the volcano, and we saw many beautiful ...
With friends
Is this useful?
September 8, 2026
David Fernández
Madrid, Spain
Both the guides and the activity itself were excellent. Because of the rain, we couldn't swim, but seeing the waterfalls with that powerful flow after...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
August 30, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
The excursion is highly recommended. We did it with two girls, ages 7 and 9, and the La Fortuna waterfall section was particularly challenging as it w...
Is this useful?
August 27, 2026
Alejandro
Valencia, Spain
It was an incredible day! Very full, with 3 worthwhile excursions. The hike to the waterfall is breathtaking, the highlight of the day because of the ...
Is this useful?
August 23, 2026
Anónimo
Sevilla, Spain
We loved the excursion to La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano. Our guides, Juan Carlos and David, explained everything wonderfully and were attent...
Is this useful?
August 17, 2026
Maria
Madrdi, Spain
The activity was great, the two guides were fantastic, especially Axel. If I had to find a fault, I'd say the hot springs at the end weren't what we e...
As a couple
Is this useful?
August 15, 2026
Alvaro
Mollet Del Valles, Spain
It was incredible—the explanations, the breathtaking locations. The waterfall is stunning, and the hike to get there is very exciting. The staircase p...
With friends
Is this useful?
August 14, 2026
Maria Cristina
Spain
It rained a lot. We had to hurry down to the waterfall because of the torrential downpour. The rest of the activity was incredible. Our guide, Axel, i...
Is this useful?
August 11, 2026
Maria Cristina Perez Calabres
Barcelona, Spain
Everything was very well organized. The guides, both Diego and Carlos, were attentive to the whole group, very friendly, and explained all the fauna a...
Is this useful?

Show all reviews

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Spend the day surrounded by Costa Rica's wild nature. You'll visit the La Fortuna Waterfall as well as the Arenal Volcano and its hot springs.

Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Tour

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Arenal at the arranged time and set off in a comfortable vehicle to the La Fortuna Waterfall.

We'll return to the hotels in Arenal at around 7 pm.

Important Information

On this tour we'll be going on several hikes, so it is necessary to be in good physical condition. We also recommend wearing comfortable footwear and clothing.

Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Waterfall Tour