La Fortuna with kids: the best tours for every age
Every age group below only shows tours your child can actually join, using each operator's own minimum age, child prices and difficulty level.
“Families always ask me what their kids can actually do. Little ones love the sloths and the chocolate farm. From age 8, horseback riding and the Venado Caves are a huge hit. Message me your kids' ages and I'll help plan your days.”
Toddlers & under 5
Tours with no minimum age, or that welcome children under 5. 12 tours available at this 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
Ages 5 to 7
Everything above, plus tours that start at age 5. 28 tours available at this age.
Eden Night Excursion: Rainforest & Frog Walk
After dark on the farm: frogs, sleeping birds and nocturnal wildlife with a certified naturalist guide.
Arenal Canopy Zipline
Twelve cables over the Pino Blanco and Fortuna waterfalls
La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot River
Arenal's three signature stops in one day
Ages 8 to 11
Horseback rides, caves and more open up from age 8. 33 tours available at this age.
Grand Arenal Day: Waterfall, Volcano, Bridges & Hot Springs
Everything Arenal is famous for, in ten hours
Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano National Park
The impossibly blue river, with a guide who knows the trail
Waterfall Horseback Ride & Venado Caves
Ride a family ranch to private waterfalls, then explore the Venado Caves
Ages 12 and teens
Nearly every tour, including the bigger adventures. 33 tours available at this age.
Sloths + Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Combo
The reserve's two best tours back to back
Mistico Hanging Bridges & Lunch
The full bridge circuit with a proper meal after
Farm & Artisan Cheese Experience
Visit a working Venado ranch and learn how Costa Rican farm cheese is made by hand
Every tour by minimum age
| Tour | Min age | Difficulty | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River & Ranch Day Pass | All ages | Easy | $20 USD | Adult price; under 10 free |
| Farm & Artisan Cheese Experience | All ages | Easy | $30 USD | Adult price; under 10 free |
| Eden Chocolate Experience: Bean-to-Bar on an Organic Farm | All ages | Easy | $35 USD | $25 USD (ages 5–11); under 5 free |
| Eden Mocca Experience: Coffee & Chocolate Tour | All ages | Easy | $45 USD | $35 USD (ages 5–11); under 5 free |
| Traditional Costa Rican Cooking Class at Eden Organic Farm | All ages | Easy | $50 USD | $40 USD (ages 5–11); under 5 free |
| Sloth Watching Tour | All ages | Easy | $53 USD | $26.5 USD (ages 6–10); under 6 free |
| Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Tour | All ages | Easy | $53 USD | $26.5 USD (ages 6–10); under 6 free |
| Twilight Wildlife Tour | All ages | Easy | $53 USD | $26.5 USD (ages 6–10); under 6 free |
| Sloths + Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane Combo | All ages | Easy | $92 USD | $46 USD (ages 6–10); under 6 free |
| Rainforest Night Walk | 4+ | Easy | $53 USD | $26.5 USD (ages 6–10); under 6 free |
| Mistico Hanging Bridges | 4+ | Easy | $81 USD | $40.5 USD (ages 6–10); under 6 free |
| Mistico Hanging Bridges & Lunch | 4+ | Easy | $87 USD | $43.5 USD (ages 6–10); under 6 free |
| Venado Caves Underground Adventure | 5+ | Moderate | $35 USD | $28 USD (ages 5–10) |
| Eden Night Excursion: Rainforest & Frog Walk | 5+ | Easy | $50 USD | $50 USD (ages 5–11) |
| Arenal Volcano Hike - Morning | 6+ | Moderate | $50 USD | $25 USD (ages 6–10) |
| Arenal Volcano Hike - Afternoon & Hot River | 6+ | Moderate | $50 USD | $25 USD (ages 6–10) |
| La Fortuna Waterfall & Lunch | 6+ | Moderate | $54 USD | $27 USD (ages 6–10) |
| Arenal Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot River | 6+ | Moderate | $56 USD | $28 USD (ages 6–10) |
| La Fortuna Waterfall, Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot River | 6+ | Moderate | $92 USD | $46 USD (ages 6–10) |
| Volcano Hike, Lunch, Mistico Hanging Bridges & Hot River | 6+ | Moderate | $119 USD | $59.5 USD (ages 6–10) |
| Mistico Hanging Bridges, Lunch & La Fortuna Waterfall | 6+ | Moderate | $125 USD | $62.5 USD (ages 6–10) |
| Arenal Canopy Zipline | 7+ | Moderate | $49 USD | Adult price |
| Canopy + La Fortuna Waterfall | 7+ | Moderate | $87 USD | Adult price |
| Canopy + Sloth Tour | 7+ | Moderate | $97 USD | Adult price |
| Canopy, Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hot Springs | 7+ | Moderate | $97 USD | Adult price |
| Canopy + Coffee, Chocolate & Sugar Cane | 7+ | Moderate | $97 USD | Adult price |
| Canopy + Rainforest Night Walk | 7+ | Moderate | $97 USD | Adult price |
| Canopy, Volcano Hike, Lunch & Hanging Bridges | 7+ | Moderate | $148 USD | Adult price |
| Rio Celeste & Tenorio Volcano National Park | 8+ | Moderate | $84 USD | $42 USD (ages 8–10) |
| Waterfall Horseback Ride & Farm Visit | 8+ | Moderate | $90 USD | Adult price |
| Canopy + Balsa River Rafting | 8+ | Challenging | $119 USD | Adult price |
| Grand Arenal Day: Waterfall, Volcano, Bridges & Hot Springs | 8+ | Moderate | $146 USD | $73 USD (ages 8–10) |
| Waterfall Horseback Ride & Venado Caves | 8+ | Moderate | $150 USD | Adult price |
Frequently asked questions
Is La Fortuna good for kids?
Yes. 12 of the 33 tours we offer around La Fortuna and Arenal welcome children under 5, and many more open up from age 5 or 8.
Do kids pay less on La Fortuna tours?
21 of our tours have a lower child price, and 12 let young children join free. Each tour page shows the operator's exact ages and prices.
What is the minimum age for ziplining or horseback riding?
It depends on the operator. Every tour on this page lists the operator's own minimum age, and the age groups above only show tours your child can actually join.
Can I get help planning a family trip?
Yes. Hazel, our local trip planner, can help you match tours to your kids' ages and plan your days by WhatsApp or email.