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    Arenal Volcano & La Fortuna Tours — Costa Rica

    Birdwatching, photography, wildlife and adventure beneath Costa Rica’s most iconic volcano.

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    What you can do in Arenal & La Fortuna

    Volcano, rainforest and lowland birding base — the widest inventory and the easiest logistics.

    Agami Heron taking off (Agamia agami) — Costa Rica

    Arenal & La Fortuna

    Birdwatching

    Species lists, habitats, dawn timing, scope-led observation pace.

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    Agami Heron flying low (Agamia agami) — Costa Rica

    Arenal & La Fortuna

    Bird Photography

    Light, backgrounds, perches, feeders, behaviour and patient sessions — not species counting.

    3 experiences

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    Wildlife & Nature Walks

    Sloth-first walks, hanging bridges, reserves and full wildlife days.

    Eyelash Pit Viper yellow morph coiled (Bothriechis schlegelii) — La Fortuna, Costa Rica

    Night & Macro

    Frogs, snakes and macro light after dark.

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    Waterfalls

    La Fortuna Waterfall access and combos.

    Caño Negro river wildlife photography tour

    Hot Springs

    Thermal day passes near Arenal.

    Caño Negro ecosystem photography expedition

    Adventure

    Rafting, canyoning, zipline, ATV and volcano trails.

    The region

    Arenal & La Fortuna

    Arenal and La Fortuna offer one of the most incredible concentrations of nature, adventure and wildlife in Costa Rica. From walking on ancient lava fields at Arenal Volcano to floating down rivers surrounded by sloths and monkeys, this region has something for every type of traveler. Our local guides know every trail, every habitat, and every hidden gem — see the full guide to things to do in La Fortuna for context, or browse the tours below.

    Signature Experiences

    The experiences that define Arenal & La Fortuna

    Hanging bridges, wildlife reserves, night walks and lava trails — the flagship experiences we plan most often in this zone, before the full inventory below.

    Mistico Hanging Bridges – Wildlife WalkArenal Essential

    Mistico Hanging Bridges – Wildlife Walk

    Primary rainforest, hanging bridges and wildlife in one of Arenal’s most iconic settings.

    2.5–3 hoursMistico Hanging Bridges

    Direct checkout · no charge until confirmed

    From $135/ personTaxes & processing included
    Papa's Place – Night TourTop Night Experience

    Papa's Place – Night Tour

    A carefully managed private setting for frogs, reptiles and nocturnal wildlife.

    2 hoursPapa's Place – La Fortuna

    Direct checkout · no charge until confirmed

    From $115/ personTaxes & processing included
    Ecocentro Danaus – Night TourClassic Night Walk

    Ecocentro Danaus – Night Tour

    A guided night walk through wetland, garden and rainforest habitats close to La Fortuna.

    2 hoursEcocentro Danaus – La Fortuna

    Direct checkout · no charge until confirmed

    From $115/ personTaxes & processing included
    Bogarín Trail – Sloths & Wildlife TourEasy Wildlife Walk

    Bogarín Trail – Sloths & Wildlife Tour

    Flat trails and strong opportunities for sloths, birds and family-friendly wildlife observation.

    2 hoursBogarín Trail / Sloth Paradise

    Direct checkout · no charge until confirmed

    From $115/ personTaxes & processing included
    Arenal 1968 Volcano WalkVolcano Experience

    Arenal 1968 Volcano Walk

    Lava trails, forest and panoramic views of Arenal Volcano.

    2.5–3 hoursArenal 1968 Volcano Trails

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    From $122/ personTaxes & processing included

    Experiences

    Wildlife & Nature Tours(10)

    Mistico Hanging Bridges – Wildlife Walk

    Mistico Hanging Bridges – Wildlife Walk

    16 hanging bridges through pristine primary rainforest — Arenal Volcano views, toucans overhead and sloths in the canopy.

    • 2.5–3 hours
    • Mistico Hanging Bridges
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    Ecocentro Danaus – Day Guided Rainforest Tour

    Ecocentro Danaus – Day Guided Rainforest Tour

    Walk through regenerating rainforest and wetlands to spot sloths, frogs, caimans, butterflies and diverse tropical wildlife

    • 2 hours
    • Ecocentro Danaus – La Fortuna
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    Papa's Place – Night Tour

    Papa's Place – Night Tour

    Night walk specialized in frogs, reptiles, insects and nocturnal wildlife

    • 2 hours
    • Papa's Place – La Fortuna
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    Ecocentro Danaus – Night Tour

    Ecocentro Danaus – Night Tour

    Red-eyed tree frogs, eyelash pit vipers and nocturnal insects — a guided night walk through one of La Fortuna's richest rainforest reserves.

    • 2 hours
    • Ecocentro Danaus – La Fortuna
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    Bogarín Trail – Sloths & Wildlife Tour

    Bogarín Trail – Sloths & Wildlife Tour

    Almost-guaranteed sloth sightings, trogons and easy wildlife photography on La Fortuna's most beloved trail.

    • 2 hours
    • Bogarín Trail / Sloth Paradise
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    Ecocentro Danaus – Birdwatching Tour

    Ecocentro Danaus – Birdwatching Tour

    Specialist birdwatching through wetlands and regenerating rainforest — Spectacled Owls, trogons and 100+ species possible in one morning.

    • 2–3 hours
    • Ecocentro Danaus – La Fortuna
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    Mariolas Sloth Trail – Wildlife Tour

    Mariolas Sloth Trail – Wildlife Tour

    Guided walk focused on sloths, birds and easy wildlife photography

    • 2 hours
    • Mariolas Sloth Trail
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    Arenal Observatory – Birding & Wildlife Walk

    Arenal Observatory – Birding & Wildlife Walk

    Dawn birding at one of Arenal's richest habitats — toucans, trogons, hummingbirds and mixed flocks with a specialist naturalist guide.

    • 3 hours
    • Arenal Observatory Lodge & Trails
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    Private Full-Day Wildlife Experience in La Fortuna

    Private Full-Day Wildlife Experience in La Fortuna

    A premium private full-day wildlife journey: Mistico Hanging Bridges, Bogarín Sloth Trail, traditional Costa Rican lunch and a Papa's Place twilight night tour — dedicated naturalist guide and private transport.

    • ~10–11 hours (two schedule options)
    • Mistico Bridges + Bogarín + Papa's Place, La Fortuna
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    Caño Negro Wildlife Tour

    Caño Negro Wildlife Tour

    Relaxed boat tour through one of Costa Rica's richest wetlands, ideal for families and wildlife lovers

    • ~2 hours (boat) + transport
    • Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
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    Adventure & Trails(17)

    Arenal 1968 Volcano Walk

    Arenal 1968 Volcano Walk

    Volcano trail walk with lava fields, forest edges and classic Arenal viewpoints

    • 2.5–3 hours
    • Arenal 1968 Volcano Trails
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    Safari Float – Peñas Blancas River

    Safari Float – Peñas Blancas River

    A silent river float where sloths, spider monkeys and Agami Herons come to you — no effort, pure wildlife.

    • 2–2.5 hours
    • Peñas Blancas River
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    🌋 La Fortuna – Classic Combo Experience

    🌋 La Fortuna – Classic Combo Experience

    Most popular spots in one day: Hanging Bridges + Arenal 1968 + La Fortuna Waterfall

    • Full day (~10 hours)
    • La Fortuna, Arenal
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    🌋 Mistico Bridges + Arenal 1968 – Volcano & Rainforest Combo

    🌋 Mistico Bridges + Arenal 1968 – Volcano & Rainforest Combo

    Two iconic Arenal experiences in one day: Mistico Hanging Bridges canopy walk and the Arenal 1968 Lava Trails with epic volcano views

    • 6–7 hours
    • Mistico Park + Arenal 1968 Trails, La Fortuna
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    Sky Adventures Zipline – Arenal

    Sky Adventures Zipline – Arenal

    High-adrenaline zipline ride with volcano and lake views, includes scenic tram ascent

    • 2.5–3 hours
    • Sky Adventures Arenal
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    Balsa River White Water Rafting – Class II & III

    Balsa River White Water Rafting – Class II & III

    Family-friendly rafting adventure through the scenic Balsa River with Class II & III rapids

    • ~5 hours
    • Balsa River, La Fortuna
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    Sarapiquí River White Water Rafting – Class IV (Extreme)

    Sarapiquí River White Water Rafting – Class IV (Extreme)

    Extreme Class IV rafting for adrenaline seekers on the powerful Sarapiquí River

    • ~5 hours
    • Sarapiquí River, La Fortuna
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    Balsa River White Water Rafting – Class III & IV

    Balsa River White Water Rafting – Class III & IV

    Ride continuous Class III & IV rapids on the upper Balsa River for non-stop adrenaline

    • ~5 hours
    • Balsa River (upper section), La Fortuna
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    ATV Discovery Adventure – Rainforest, Volcano & Maleku Culture

    ATV Discovery Adventure – Rainforest, Volcano & Maleku Culture

    The only ATV tour that reaches Arenal Volcano's panoramic viewpoint — 3h through Lava Trails, Eco Park, rainforest and Maleku Village

    • 3 hours
    • La Fortuna, Arenal
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    Jungle & Maleku ATV Tour – Arenal Volcano Scenic Ride

    Jungle & Maleku ATV Tour – Arenal Volcano Scenic Ride

    A 2-hour ATV ride through rainforest trails and the Palma River crossing, with a visit to the Maleku Indigenous Village and the hidden El Congo Waterfall

    • 2 hours
    • La Fortuna, Arenal
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    Side by Side Tour – Family-Friendly Rainforest Adventure

    Side by Side Tour – Family-Friendly Rainforest Adventure

    A 3-hour family-friendly Side by Side tour with Arenal Volcano trails, Maleku Village, Eco Farm in Monterrey Hills and the Tarzan Swing experience (up to 6 pax)

    • 3 hours
    • La Fortuna, Arenal
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    Jet Ski Adventure on Lake Arenal

    Jet Ski Adventure on Lake Arenal

    2-hour guided Jet Ski tour across Lake Arenal — volcano views, wildlife watching and the story of the Sunken Arenal Village beneath the lake

    • 2 hours
    • Lake Arenal, La Fortuna
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    Jet Ski & ATV Combo Tour – Land & Lake Adventure

    Jet Ski & ATV Combo Tour – Land & Lake Adventure

    The ultimate land & water combo: ATV jungle trails with Maleku culture visit plus Jet Ski across Lake Arenal — same day or split across two

    • 5 hours
    • La Fortuna & Lake Arenal
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    Canyoning Waterfall Rappelling

    Canyoning Waterfall Rappelling

    5 rappels through waterfalls up to 60m, 2 ziplines, and a hike through a lush canyon — the ultimate adrenaline adventure near La Fortuna

    • 4–4.5 hours
    • Maquique Adventure Park, Peñas Blancas
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    White Water Rafting – Río Balsa Class II/III

    White Water Rafting – Río Balsa Class II/III

    10km of thrilling Class II/III rapids on the Balsa River — perfect for families and first-timers, with lunch and full equipment included

    • 5 hours
    • Río Balsa, near La Fortuna
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    Combo: Canyoning + White Water Rafting

    Combo: Canyoning + White Water Rafting

    The ultimate full-day adventure: canyoning waterfall rappelling in the morning + Class II/III rafting on Río Balsa in the afternoon

    • 8 hours
    • Maquique Adventure Park & Río Balsa
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    Rainforest Falls Canyoning – Pure Trek

    Rainforest Falls Canyoning – Pure Trek

    Rappel down 5 waterfalls (up to 165 ft) in the La Fortuna rainforest — Pure Trek Canyoning original

    • 4 hours
    • Pure Trek Canyoning, La Fortuna
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    Photography Experiences(5)

    Half-Day Birdwatching & Bird Photography Tour – Arenal
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    Half-Day Birdwatching & Bird Photography Tour – Arenal

    High-impact birding and wildlife photography across two of La Fortuna's best sites — privately guided at your own pace.

    • ~6.5 hours
    • Ecocentro Danaus + Bogarín Trail – La Fortuna
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    Rainforest Macro Night Photography Experience
    • Photography

    Rainforest Macro Night Photography Experience

    A private photography session paced entirely for your camera — red-eyed frogs, pit vipers and rare nocturnal species in their natural habitat.

    • 2.5–3 hours
    • Private Rainforest Reserve – Arenal Area
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    Boca Tapada – Full Day Bird Photography Tour
    • Photography

    Boca Tapada – Full Day Bird Photography Tour

    One of Costa Rica's best-kept birding secrets — King Vulture hide, toucan platform, hummingbird multi-flash and macro at dawn. Built entirely for photographers.

    • Full day (~12 hrs)
    • Boca Tapada / Laguna Lagarto
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    Valle de los Quetzales – Full Day Birding & Photography Tour
    • Photography

    Valle de los Quetzales – Full Day Birding & Photography Tour

    Full-day private excursion from La Fortuna to La Paz de San Ramón to photograph the Resplendent Quetzal in its cloud-forest habitat — plus honeycreepers, hummingbirds and oropendolas at Don Ignacio Arias' private property.

    • Full day (~10–11 hrs)
    • Valle de los Quetzales, La Paz de San Ramón
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    Caño Negro Photography Expedition
    • Photography

    Caño Negro Photography Expedition

    Specialized wildlife photography experience in one of Central America's premier wetlands

    • ~3 hours (boat) + transport
    • Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge
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    Experiences

    Hot Springs(1)

    Baldi Hot Springs – Day Pass

    Baldi Hot Springs – Day Pass

    Full-day access to 25 thermal pools, water slides, sauna and tropical gardens

    • 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    • Baldi Hot Springs Resort, La Fortuna
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    Experiences

    Self-Guided / Day Passes(2)

    La Fortuna Waterfall Visit — Self-Guided

    La Fortuna Waterfall Visit — Self-Guided

    Self-guided park entrance to the iconic La Fortuna Waterfall — explore at your own pace, swim and take photos.

    • 2–3 hours
    • La Fortuna Waterfall
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    Ecocentro Danaus – Day Pass

    Ecocentro Danaus – Day Pass

    Self-guided access to the reserve — explore trails, wetlands, and wildlife at your own pace

    • 1–3 hours
    • Ecocentro Danaus – La Fortuna
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    Cultural Experiences(2)

    North Fields – Coffee & Chocolate Experience

    North Fields – Coffee & Chocolate Experience

    Walk through a family-run farm and discover the journey from cacao pod and coffee cherry to cup and chocolate bar.

    • ~2 hours
    • La Fortuna, Arenal
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    Don Juan – Coffee & Chocolate Tour

    Don Juan – Coffee & Chocolate Tour

    A fun, interactive experience learning about coffee, chocolate, and sugar cane production at the iconic Don Juan farm in La Fortuna.

    • ~2 hours
    • La Fortuna, Arenal
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