La Fortuna Tours & Experiences
Every tour we offer around La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano, compared side by side — real operator prices, how long each takes, the youngest age allowed, and whether hotel pickup is included. Planning help from Hazel, our local trip planner, is included with every booking.
“If you only have one day, do the waterfall, volcano and hot springs combo. You'll see the best of Arenal without rushing. Got more time? Add the sloths in the morning and something hands-on, like the chocolate farm.”
Only have one day
Combo tours that pack the waterfall, volcano and hot springs into a single outing.
Grand Arenal Day: Waterfall, Volcano, Bridges & Hot Springs
Everything Arenal is famous for, in ten hours
La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot River
Arenal's three signature stops in one day
Volcano Hike, Lunch, Mistico Hanging Bridges & Hot River
Lava flow below, canopy bridges above
Best with young kids
Gentle tours open to children 5 and under, based on each operator's minimum age.
Sloth Watching Tour
Four to six wild sloths, a kilometre from town
Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour
Three crops that built Costa Rica, made by hand
Mistico Hanging Bridges
Six suspension bridges through primary rainforest canopy
Best for adventure
Ziplines, rafting, canyoning, caves and ATVs for an adrenaline day.
Arenal Canopy Zipline
Twelve cables over the Pino Blanco and Fortuna waterfalls
Canopy + Sloth Tour
Adrenaline in the morning, sloths in the afternoon
Canopy, Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot Springs
A full Arenal day, start to finish
Best for wildlife
Sloths, birds, frogs and night creatures with a naturalist guide.
Sloth Watching Tour
Four to six wild sloths, a kilometre from town
Mistico Hanging Bridges
Six suspension bridges through primary rainforest canopy
Canopy + Sloth Tour
Adrenaline in the morning, sloths in the afternoon
Half-day (3 hours or less)
Easy to fit around a travel day or a lazy morning.
Sloth Watching Tour
Four to six wild sloths, a kilometre from town
Arenal Canopy Zipline
Twelve cables over the Pino Blanco and Fortuna waterfalls
Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour
Three crops that built Costa Rica, made by hand
Under $75 USD
Great-value experiences at the operator's published adult price.
River & Ranch Day Pass
A full day at a private ranch river with swimming holes and waterfalls
Farm & Artisan Cheese Experience
Visit a working Venado ranch and learn how Costa Rican farm cheese is made by hand
Venado Caves Underground Adventure
Wade an underground river through 15–20 million-year-old limestone caves
Good on a rainy day
Farm, chocolate, coffee, cooking and cave experiences that are fun in any weather.
Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour
Three crops that built Costa Rica, made by hand
Sloths + Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Combo
The reserve's two best tours back to back
Venado Caves Underground Adventure
Wade an underground river through 15–20 million-year-old limestone caves
La Fortuna tours, compared
Adult prices are the operator's published rates. Sorted lowest price first.
| Tour | Adult price | Duration | Best for | Min age | Pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River & Ranch Day Pass Ganadera La Nacha | $20 USD | Full day (open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) | Nature & Rainforest, Waterfalls | All ages | Meet on site |
| Farm & Artisan Cheese Experience Ganadera La Nacha | $30 USD | About 2 hours | Culture & Food, Family-Friendly | All ages | Meet on site |
| Venado Caves Underground Adventure Cavernas de Venado | $35 USD | 2 hours | Adventure, Caves & Underground | 5+ | Meet on site |
| Eden Chocolate Experience: Bean-to-Bar on an Organic Farm Eden Organic Farm & Bungalows | $35 USD | 1 hour 45 minutes | Coffee & Chocolate, Culture & Food | All ages | Meet on site |
| Eden Mocca Experience: Coffee & Chocolate Tour Eden Organic Farm & Bungalows | $45 USD | 2 hours | Coffee & Chocolate, Culture & Food | All ages | Meet on site |
| Arenal Canopy Zipline Arenal Mundo Aventura | $49 USD | About 2 hours | Adventure, Zip-line & Canopy | 7+ | Included |
| Arenal Volcano Hike - Morning Arenal Jungle Tours | $50 USD | About 4 hours | Hiking & Trekking, Nature & Rainforest | 6+ | Included |
| Traditional Costa Rican Cooking Class at Eden Organic Farm Eden Organic Farm & Bungalows | $50 USD | 1 to 1.5 hours | Culture & Food, Family-Friendly | All ages | Meet on site |
| Eden Night Excursion: Rainforest & Frog Walk Eden Organic Farm & Bungalows | $50 USD | About 2 hours | Night Tours, Nature & Rainforest | 5+ | Meet on site |
| Arenal Volcano Hike - Afternoon & Hot River Arenal Jungle Tours | $50 USD | About 4 hours | Hiking & Trekking, Hot Springs | 6+ | Included |
| Sloth Watching Tour Sloth Watching Trail | $53 USD | About 1.5 hours | Family-Friendly, Nature & Rainforest | All ages | Included |
| Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour Sloth Watching Trail | $53 USD | About 1.5 hours | Coffee & Chocolate, Culture & Food | All ages | Included |
| Twilight Wildlife Tour Sloth Watching Trail | $53 USD | About 1.5 hours | Family-Friendly, Nature & Rainforest | All ages | Included |
| Rainforest Night Walk Sloth Watching Trail | $53 USD | About 2 hours | Nature & Rainforest, Night Tours | 4+ | Included |
| La Fortuna Waterfall & Lunch Arenal Jungle Tours | $54 USD | About 4 hours | Hiking & Trekking, Nature & Rainforest | 6+ | Included |
| Arenal Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot River Arenal Jungle Tours | $56 USD | About 7 hours | Hiking & Trekking, Hot Springs | 6+ | Included |
| Mistico Hanging Bridges Arenal Jungle Tours | $81 USD | About 4 hours | Family-Friendly, Hanging Bridges | 4+ | Included |
| Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano National Park Arenal Jungle Tours | $84 USD | About 8 hours | Day Trips, Hiking & Trekking | 8+ | Included |
| Mistico Hanging Bridges & Lunch Arenal Jungle Tours | $87 USD | About 7 hours | Family-Friendly, Hanging Bridges | 4+ | Included |
| Canopy + La Fortuna Waterfall Arenal Mundo Aventura | $87 USD | About 5 hours | Adventure, Waterfalls | 7+ | Included |
| Waterfall Horseback Ride & Farm Visit Ganadera La Nacha | $90 USD | About 3 hours | Horseback Riding, Waterfalls | 8+ | Meet on site |
| La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot River Arenal Jungle Tours | $92 USD | About 8 hours | Hiking & Trekking, Hot Springs | 6+ | Included |
| Sloths + Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Combo Sloth Watching Trail | $92 USD | About 3 hours | Coffee & Chocolate, Culture & Food | All ages | Included |
| Canopy + Sloth Tour Arenal Mundo Aventura | $97 USD | About 4 hours | Adventure, Wildlife | 7+ | Included |
| Canopy, Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot Springs Arenal Mundo Aventura | $97 USD | About 9 hours | Adventure, Hiking & Trekking | 7+ | Included |
| Canopy + Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Arenal Mundo Aventura | $97 USD | About 4 hours | Adventure, Coffee & Chocolate | 7+ | Included |
| Canopy + Rainforest Night Walk Arenal Mundo Aventura | $97 USD | About 4 hours | Adventure, Night Tours | 7+ | Included |
| Volcano Hike, Lunch, Mistico Hanging Bridges & Hot River Arenal Jungle Tours | $119 USD | About 8 hours | Hanging Bridges, Hiking & Trekking | 6+ | Included |
| Canopy + Balsa River Rafting Arenal Mundo Aventura | $119 USD | About 8.5 hours | Adventure, White-Water Rafting | 8+ | Included |
| Mistico Hanging Bridges, Lunch & La Fortuna Waterfall Arenal Jungle Tours | $125 USD | About 7 hours | Hanging Bridges, Hot Springs | 6+ | Included |
| Grand Arenal Day: Waterfall, Volcano, Bridges & Hot Springs Arenal Jungle Tours | $146 USD | About 10 hours | Hanging Bridges, Hiking & Trekking | 8+ | Included |
| Canopy, Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hanging Bridges Arenal Mundo Aventura | $148 USD | About 10 hours | Adventure, Hanging Bridges | 7+ | Included |
| Waterfall Horseback Ride & Venado Caves Ganadera La Nacha | $150 USD | About 5 hours | Horseback Riding, Caves & Underground | 8+ | Meet on site |
Frequently asked questions
How much do tours in La Fortuna cost?
Tours on Plan My Costa Rica start at $20 USD per adult (River & Ranch Day Pass). Full-day combo tours cost more. Every price shown is the operator's own published rate.
Which La Fortuna tours are good for young children?
14 of our 33 tours accept children aged 5 and under. Each tour page lists the operator's exact minimum age and child pricing.
Do La Fortuna tours include hotel pickup?
24 of our 33 tours include pickup from La Fortuna hotels. The rest meet at the operator's location, shown on a map on each tour page.
What can I do in La Fortuna when it rains?
Chocolate and coffee farm tours, cooking classes, the Venado Caves and the hot springs all work well in the rain. Rainforest wildlife is often more active after a shower too.
How do I pay, and what currency are prices in?
You pay securely online in US dollars. You can browse prices in other currencies, but the charge is always in USD.