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 day tourLa Fortuna Waterfall, Hanging Bridges and Arenal Volcano Private Day Tour
8h, 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
The three classics of Arenal in one day: a swim below La Fortuna Waterfall, a walk over the hanging bridges through the rainforest canopy, and the lava trails of the national park.
The day
The waterfall first, before it gets busy, then the bridges and the volcano.
07:00
Your hotel
Collected in La Fortuna. The waterfall is a short drive up the hill from town.
07:30
La Fortuna Waterfall
About 530 steps down through the forest to a waterfall dropping into a green pool, where you can swim when the river allows.
Entrance not included
09:45
Mistico hanging bridges
A loop trail through the rainforest by the Arenal dam, crossing hanging bridges at the height of the treetops.
Entrance not included
12:15
Lunch
Near the lake or back towards town.
13:15
Arenal Volcano National Park
The Las Coladas trail across the lava flow of 1992, to a viewpoint below the cone.
Park entrance not included
15:00
Back to your hotel
Or straight to the hot springs. Tell your driver on the day.
Photos by Etienne Delorieux, J. Amill Santiago, Daniel Ingersoll on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
- Fuel and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
Entrances to the waterfall, the hanging bridges and the park, guides and lunch are not included.
Before you book
- The waterfall
- It opens at 07:30. Swimming at the base depends on the water level and can be closed for safety. The steps back up are steep.
- Bring
- Swimwear, a towel, shoes with grip and a rain jacket.
- The park
- The last entry to the Volcano Sector is at 14:30, so we keep it for early afternoon.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00, 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 €440. Choose the number of people when you book.
Yes. There are several between town and the volcano. Tell us which, and we drop you there.
No, the trail is marked. A guide helps you spot birds and sloths; we can arrange one at extra cost.
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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Not sure which to pick? Read our guide to day trips from La Fortuna