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Observe Costa Rica's bountiful wildlife from the hanging bridges of Mistico Park in Arenal. Trek along ground-level forest trails and suspended walkways in this private, family-owned nature reserve that’s home to a vast array of birdlife, monkeys, reptiles, and tropical plants. Learn about the area’s rich biodiversity from a naturalist guide as you explore different levels of the rain forest, from floor to canopy, and enjoy commanding views of Arenal Volcano.

Slip beneath the ground on a 4-hour tour through the Venado caves from La Fortuna, and follow underground trails into a series of remarkable grottoes and chambers. Gear up and follow your flashlight along an ancient seabed as you explore the caves with your guide. Get wet and get dirty on your way to fantastic rock formations and bristling stalactites and stalagmites, visit a bat colony that thrives in the cool, dark cave system, then return to the surface to enjoy a snack of tropical fruits.

We have 4 descents, 2 canopy lines, 3 jumps to natural pools, lockers, showers and trails. We maintain the protocols required by the Ministry of Health

Get a taste of authentic Costa Rican life and cuisine as you join a local family for a cooking class and home-style meal. Along with a guide, visit the home of your hosts outside of La Fortuna and learn about household customs and cooking techniques. Join in the preparation of a typical meal, and then savor the fruits of your labor alongside new friends.

Spend a half-day at a farm in La Fortuna for a cooking class that features some of Costa Rica’s favorite dishes. Start with a tour of the farm’s orchards and gardens, collect some ingredients for your meal, then head to the kitchen to learn to prepare classics such as gallo pinto (rice and beans). Top off your experience by enjoying the meal with your hosts.

Learn to cook some traditional Costa Rican food from a local grandmother, who knows all the secret tips. Dona Chela will help you to prepare the dishes with ingredients from her garden, which you can also wander around before and after you cook. You'll cook your food in the traditional, old school way, by using the wood-fired stove in the kitchen.

Personalized service, small groups, flexible start, wildlife spotting, kids and family friendly. Don't miss this once in a lifetime experience.

Immerse yourself in Costa Rica's vibrant and friendly culture by learning to Dance Like a Local! Sign up for our Dance Lessons with a local instructor to get your feet moving to the beats of merengue, salsa, cumbia and a Costa Rican favorite: Bachata. This is done as a group experience with a minimum of two clients.

Located in Mistico Park, Arenal Hanging Bridges is known as one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful environmental projects—a combination of trails and bridges through the rain forest near Arenal Volcano. On this tour you can travel through the park and across elevated bridges, see views of the volcano, and enjoy close-up encounters with native flora and fauna. Your guide, a wildlife specialist, provides helpful narrative along the way.

Take a wet and wild ride down the Sarapiquí River on a thrilling white-water rafting tour! Paddle your way through Class III and IV rapids while surrounded by the lush tropical scenery of the Costa Rican rain forest. Refuel with a tropical snack on the river bank, and reward your white-water victory with a hearty lunch at an authentic restaurant. The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off from La Fortuna.

The area around the Arenal Volcano is home to beautiful forests and swimming places that can be challenging to find. This guided tour takes travelers to La Fortuna Waterfall and includes a buffet lunch and a visit to a secret swimming hole. Round-trip, climate-controlled transportation from area hotels is included.

Head out on the Sarapiqui River in the afternoon for a thrilling ride down the Class II and Class III rapids. This activity is great for those who have other morning plans or arrive in town later in the day; most rafting trips offered have early morning starts. With a guide at the helm, you’ll be safe and comfortable and have all the instruction you need.

Hike over lava flows with views of Arenal Volcano, then spend the afternoon soaking in natural hot pools on a full-day nature tour to La Fortuna from the Guanacaste region. This 12-hour hiking and hot springs tour includes pickup and drop-off at select hotels, a guided lava hike, entrance fees, a buffet lunch, and dinner.

Travel to Nicaragua on a full-day round-trip tour from La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Cross the border to visit the neighboring Central American country and see Lake Nicaragua, the islands of the Solentiname Archipelago, wildlife, national monuments, and more. Includes light breakfast, lunch, guide, entrance fees, and transportation including hotel pickup and drop-off.

Go fishing by kayak on Lake Arenal during a half-day tour from La Fortuna that is ideal for serious anglers. Benefit from the expertise of your guide and the use of quality gear as your guide shows you the best fishing spots along the shoreline, and shares tips for catching three fish species found in this lake. Bonus: get great views of the Arenal Volcano on a clear day.

Visit some of the most spectacular natural areas in and around La Fortuna with this small-group tour for up to 10 people. You'll visit Baldi Hot Springs, La Fortuna Waterfall, and Arenal Volcano National Park, with a stop for an included farm lunch along the way. All entry fees are included and you'll have a guide with you throughout your experience.

Pack Arenal’s most popular activities into one fun-packed day and easy booking with this curated bundle—including lunch, dinner and water. Hike the slopes of the Arenal Volcano, splash in the pool of the 230-foot (70-meter) La Fortuna Waterfall, hike over 1.5 miles (2.5 kilometers) through the forest, crossing 15 hanging bridges, and unwind in the Baldi Hot Springs. For ease, your package includes round-trip transfers from select hotels.

Spend a half day learning about local wildlife and conservation during this once-in-a-lifetime Costa Rican volunteer opportunity. Enjoy the lush landscapes just outside La Fortuna and have the chance to  observe some of the country's most exotic species. Prepare food, and help maintain the grounds as you learn about local wildlife from area experts. This 3.5-hour tour of the property is sure to be a memorable part of any Costa Rican adventure!

Mountain bike along one of the best routes in Costa Rica with this Pedal and Paddle Adventure near Lake Arenal. You’ll see the Volcano, go through rainforest, and see the amazing wildlife living along this route. The duration is about 6 hours, the path is dirt and gravel, and bikes, guides and lunch are included on this ride.

We want to invite you to live a beautiful experience riding through the beautiful slopes of our farm where you can enjoy the beautiful natural landscape with the imposing view of the Arenal Volcano, during our tour you can experience and learn about Costa Rican equine culture, rural tourism and history since we are the pioneers of this activity more than 25 years ago when our founder Don Gerardo Chaves and another group of peasants decided to undertake the journey through the mountains until they reached the same place where he will be riding with us to relive this beautiful experience when visiting and discovering for the first time La Fortuna Waterfall where you can enjoy swimming in the natural pools of the waterfall. We are the only official operator of the Horseback Riding to La Fortuna Waterfall legally constituted, we have all the necessary permits, insurance as well as the rules established by the ICT (National Tourism Institute).

Get an up-close look at Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders on this Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortes waterfall tour. Follow an expert local guide through breathtaking scenery, rugged trails, and truly beautiful attractions. This is the perfect way to explore outside the city and see what makes Costa Rica a top attraction for nature lovers.