La Fortuna Tours, Compared
Compare every La Fortuna tour by price, duration, and pace — from the Arenal Volcano hike to hanging bridges, hot springs, and white water rafting.
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Every tour below runs self-guided or with a certified professional guide, and can be booked shared or private unless noted. Compare prices, durations, and pace here, then book direct with the local operator — no OTA booking fees, no markup. Private transportation between San José, Guanacaste, and La Fortuna is also available.
| Tour | Price from | Duration | Pace | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Bridges Tour | $82 | 4 hours | Easy walking | Shared / Private |
| Sloth Tour | $76 | 3 hours | Easy walking | Shared / Private |
| Arenal Volcano Tour | $77 | 4 hours | Moderate hike | Shared / Private |
| Hot Springs Tour with Dinner | $80 | ~5 hours | Relaxed | Shared / Private |
| White Water Rafting — Balsa River | $135 / person | 5–7 hours | Active — Class II-III | Private only |
Pace is a general guide, not a fitness requirement — message us on WhatsApp if you have questions about a specific tour before booking.
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Hanging Bridges Tour
Hanging Bridges Tour Arenal takes you across suspended walkways through the rainforest canopy — spotting sloths, toucans, and coatis above and below. Two departures daily.
Sloth Tour
Sloth Tour La Fortuna is a trained-eye search for wild sloths in their natural habitat, guided by Yarenis herself. Three departures daily. The same forest also delivers iguanas, monkeys, poison dart frogs, and birds.
Arenal Volcano Tour
Arenal Volcano Tour takes you along the 1968 lava trail through Arenal National Park with a certified naturalist guide. Yarenis narrates the volcanic history, ecological succession, and wildlife of this extraordinary landscape.
Hot Springs Tour with Dinner
Arenal Hot Springs Tour lets you soak in geothermal pools at 38–40°C at the foot of Arenal Volcano, with dinner included. The private format adds round-trip hotel pickup.
White Water Rafting — Balsa River
Rafting La Fortuna tour offers Class II-III rapids on the Balsa River with a traditional lunch at a local farm included. Departs around 10:30 AM, returns around 4:30 PM. Available in private format only.
Customizable Tour
GuideMeAround offers customizable tours — combine activities, adjust the schedule, and build a private itinerary around your group's interests and pace.
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The Hanging Bridges Tour and the Sloth Tour are both easy walking routes with flat, well-maintained trails, making them the most family-friendly options. The Hot Springs Tour with Dinner is also relaxed and works well for mixed-age groups.
White Water Rafting on the Balsa River is the most active option, with Class II-III rapids over 5–7 hours. The Arenal Volcano Tour is a moderate hike along the 1968 lava trail — suitable for most fitness levels, but with more elevation and distance than the wildlife walks.
Baldi Hot Springs and Ecotermales are separate resorts near La Fortuna. Our Hot Springs Tour with Dinner is a guided package that includes entrance to a geothermal pool and dinner — the private format also adds round-trip hotel pickup, all arranged and accompanied by Yarenis.
Yes — every tour above can be booked in a private format. Private tours are personally guided by Yarenis Ramirez and tailored to your pace and interests, while shared tours run in small groups with one of our bilingual partner guides.
The Celeste River isn't part of our current tour lineup, but check our blog for a full guide to visiting it — and feel free to message us on WhatsApp if you'd like help building a custom itinerary around it.
Hotel pickup within the main La Fortuna corridor is included with most tours; pickups farther out may have an additional fee — just ask when you book. We recommend booking at least 24–48 hours ahead, especially in high season.