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.
Compare Tours ↓Which one is right for you
Only have one day?
Take the Hanging Bridges Tour in the morning and the hot springs in the evening. It covers rainforest, canopy views and a soak in a single day.
Travelling with kids?
The Sloth Tour and the hot springs are the easiest with children. Rafting is the one we don't recommend for young kids.
What if it rains?
Rain is normal here and most tours run anyway — the forest is at its best. If weather makes it unsafe, we reschedule or refund.
Do all tours need a minimum?
Yes, two people minimum on every tour. Solo travellers are welcome — message us and we'll try to pair you with an existing departure.
Compare All 5 La Fortuna Tours at a Glance
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 | Shared from | Private from | Duration | Pace | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging Bridges Tour | $82 | $125 | 4 hours | Easy walking | Shared / Private |
| Sloth Tour | $76 | $115 | 3 hours | Easy walking | Shared / Private |
| Arenal Volcano Tour | $77 | $110 | 4 hours | Moderate hike | Shared / Private |
| Hot Springs Tour with Dinner | $80 | $110 | ~5 hours | Relaxed | Shared / Private |
| White Water Rafting — Balsa River | $135 / person | $135 | 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.
Explore Every Tour in Detail
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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 follows the 1968 lava trail at Mirador El Silencio, a private reserve giving direct access to land that is part of Arenal Volcano National Park. A certified naturalist guide narrates the volcanic history, ecological succession, and wildlife along the way.
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.
How it works
Pick your tour
Book online in a few clicks, or message us on WhatsApp if you'd rather ask first. No booking fee, no OTA commission.
50% deposit
A 50% deposit confirms your spot. The balance is due up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
We confirm details
You get the meeting point and pickup time in writing. Hotel pickup in the main La Fortuna corridor is included on most tours.
Meet your guide
Bring a reusable water bottle, closed shoes and rain gear. Everything else for the activity is provided.
Three ways to combine them
Most visitors stay two or three nights in La Fortuna. These are the combinations our guests book most often — you can mix them however you like.
One full day
Rainforest in the morning, warm water at night.
- Morning · Hanging Bridges Tour
- Evening · Hot Springs with dinner
Two days, classic
The volcano and the wildlife, at an easy pace.
- Day 1 · Arenal Volcano Tour
- Day 2 · Sloth Tour + hot springs
Three days, active
For travellers who want the river too.
- Day 1 · Balsa River Rafting
- Day 2 · Arenal Volcano Tour
- Day 3 · Hanging Bridges + hot springs
Help Me Choose the Right Tour
The Hanging Bridges Tour and the Sloth Tour are both easy walking routes with 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 at Mirador El Silencio — 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.