Private half-day tour
Arenal Volcano National Park Private Tour from La Fortuna
The lava flows and lake viewpoints of Arenal, in five private hours.
5hfrom€150private tour
Private half-day tourArenal Hanging Bridges and Lake Arenal Private Tour from La Fortuna
4h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel in La Fortuna (the town and the hotels on the road to the volcano)
Free cancellation, 24h
Four hours above and beside the forest: the trail of hanging bridges at Mistico Park, through the rainforest canopy near the Arenal dam, then the road along the shore of Lake Arenal.
The day
One easy walk in the forest and a short drive along the lake. Early morning is best for birds.
Start
Your hotel
Collected at 07:00 or 13:00, whichever you booked. The park is about 25 minutes from town, past the dam.
+25m
Mistico hanging bridges
A loop trail of about 3 km through the rainforest, crossing 16 bridges, six of them hanging over the treetops, with the volcano in view on a clear day.
Entrance not included
+2h 40m
Arenal dam
The dam at the eastern end of the lake, with the volcano rising behind the water.
+3h 10m
Lake Arenal
A short drive along the north shore to a viewpoint over the lake.
+4h
Back to your hotel
Or to the hot springs. Tell your driver on the day.
Photos by J. Amill Santiago, Hongbin, Rikin Katyal on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for four hours
- Fuel and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
The park entrance, a guide, food and drinks are not included.
Before you book
- Opening times
- Mistico Park opens at 06:00 and the last entry is at 15:50. Most people take one and a half to two hours on the trail.
- Guides
- The trail is marked and safe to walk on your own. A naturalist guide helps you find sloths, snakes and birds; we can arrange one at extra cost.
- Bring
- Shoes with grip and a rain jacket. The bridges are fine for most people who are not afraid of heights.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00 or 13:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €150. Choose the number of people when you book.
Yes. Our full day from La Fortuna combines the bridges, the waterfall and the volcano.
About 3 km on a marked forest trail, with some ups and downs. Take it at your own pace.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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