Book directly with local operators.
No aggregator middleman, no overbooked bus tours. Real people connecting you with the real operators.
Vetted by locals
Our local team visits every operator before we list them.
Best-price promise
You pay the local rate — never a marked-up tourist price.
Authentic experiences
Family-run operators, small groups, and off-the-beaten-path spots.
24/7 local support
In-country, bilingual help from booking to your last day.
Three adventures in La Fortuna.
Where we start. More coming as our team visits and vets each operator.
Arenal Whitewater Rafting
Class III/IV rapids on the Balsa River
Misty Volcano Hanging Bridges
Walk the canopy of the Arenal cloud forest
La Fortuna Waterfall & Hot Springs
A 200-ft cascade by day, thermal rivers by night
Explore by category
From volcano hikes to lazy hot-spring evenings — pick your mood.
La Fortuna, where it all begins.
A volcano-side town of green hills, hanging bridges and thermal rivers. La Fortuna is our home base — and the reason we started Plan My Costa Rica.
- Arenal Volcano National Park
- Free thermal rivers open to everyone
- Family-run sodas and craft coffee
- 45 min to Monteverde cloud forest
Trips shaped around who you're traveling with.
Sample 5–10 day routes hand-built by our local team. Use them as-is or as a starting point we tailor to you.
Volcanoes & hot springs escape
Thermal rivers under the stars, sunset cloud-forest walks, and a couple of nights on the Pacific for sunsets on the sand.
Rainforest, wildlife & waterfalls
Sloths, hanging bridges, gentle rafting and beach days — with pickups, easy hikes and family-run stays the kids will remember.
Adventure & connection route
Small-group rafting, surf lessons, and a hostel-and-lodge mix built for meeting other travelers along the way.
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