Grand Arenal Day: Waterfall, Volcano, Bridges & Hot Springs
Everything Arenal is famous for, in ten hours
Overview
The most complete single day available in La Fortuna. La Fortuna Waterfall in the morning while the light is still on it and the steps are quiet, the 1968 lava flow before midday, a full casado lunch, the Mistico hanging bridges through the canopy in the afternoon, and the free thermal river with a volcanic mud mask at the end. Four separate parks, all entrance fees covered, one guide and one vehicle for the whole ten hours. If you have a single free day in Arenal and want to leave feeling you saw it, this is the booking.
Highlights
- Four major Arenal sites in one day
- Swim at the base of the La Fortuna Waterfall
- 1968 lava flow hike with Lake Arenal views
- Six hanging bridges at canopy height
- Full lunch, thermal river and volcanic mud mask
- All four entrance fees included
Included
- La Fortuna Waterfall entrance and guided descent
- Guided Arenal Volcano lava-flow hike
- Mistico Hanging Bridges entrance and guided walk
- All national park entrance fees
- Typical Costa Rican lunch
- Thermal hot river access
- Volcanic mud mask
- Certified bilingual guide
- Round-trip hotel pickup in the La Fortuna area
Not included
- Drinks beyond lunch
- Photos
- Guide gratuity
- Towels
- 13% national sales tax
Meeting point & getting there
Departure times
- 8:00 AM
What to bring
- Closed-toe shoes you can get wet
- Swimsuit and towel
- Change of dry clothes
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Waterproof phone pouch
- Closed-toe hiking shoes
- Sunscreen and hat
- Binoculars if you have them
Good to know before you book
- Minimum age 8
- Good fitness - roughly 7 km of walking plus 500 waterfall steps
- Closed-toe shoes required
Safety
- Long day; guides build in rest and hydration stops
- Waterfall steps are steep and wet
- Bridges are steel-cabled and inspected annually
- Thermal river water can exceed 38C
Children
Children 8-10 pay 50% of the adult rate. The minimum age for this tour is 8.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure. Inside 48 hours the tour is non-refundable, though we will always try to move you to another date first. Tours run rain or shine; if the operator cancels for safety you are refunded in full.
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