2 in 1 La Fortuna Waterfall & Volcano Hike
This combination tour includes hiking in the Arenal Volcano National Park and a visit to the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall. It’s a great introduction to the Arenal area.
- Duration: 6 hrs
- Available Days: Every day
- Schedule: 11:00 AM
- Hotel Transport Included
- Mobile Ticket Included
- Offered in English, Spanish
Experience Highlights
This tour visits two of the most important places in Arenal. The tour includes hiking, swimming, exploring, and cultural experiences.
You’ll visit the Arenal Volcano National Park and learn about both the history and biodiversity of this incredible park. You’ll be guided along trails, one of which winds through a lava flow that was created in the wake of a 1992 eruption. As you walk through the park’s rainforests, be on the lookout for birds, monkeys, and other animals. You’ll enjoy wonderful views of Lake Arenal and the Arenal Volcano.
A visit to the La Fortuna Waterfall is a must when visiting Arenal. The waterfall is large and impressive and surrounded by lush trees. You’ll descend some 500 steps to reach the waterfall. Once here, you’ll have the opportunity to swim, take photos, or simply enjoy the scenery.
Between these activities, you’ll enjoy a delicious typical lunch. Bottled water and fruit are provided at other points during the tour.
Attractions Visited
Arenal Volcano National ParkThe Arenal Volcano National Park packs all of Costa Rica's allure into one place: incredible hiking, magnificent views, abounding wildlife and the country's most active volcano. Hiking and horseback riding tours allow you to get up close and personal with this incredible area, which encompasses close to 30,000 acres (12,000 ha) and extends into eight different life zones. Overlooking everything is the imposing Arenal Volcano which sits right inside this wonderful park.
La Fortuna Waterfall
Located just 6 km outside the town of La Fortuna, this stunning waterfall provides visitors with a wonderful place to swim and relax. Situated at the base of the dormant Chato volcano amidst a thriving rain forest, the location for this waterfall couldn't get any better.
What to Bring
Hiking shoes (and/or water sandals), comfortable clothes, rain jacket, camera, insect repellent, towel and swimming suit.
What's included
Transportation, bilingual naturalist guide, bottled water, fruit, lunch and entrance to the parks.
Transportation
Many of our tours and activities offer transportation pick up & drop off options from several locations and destinations. Options vary by tour, see “More Time and Rates” for full details.
Traveler Comments
Exactly as advertised. The guide was really knowledgeable and took every effort to make sure we were having a good time and seeing everything there was to see, despite the clouds moving in. He really made the trip exceptional. Great food and a really lovely location for lunch.
Wonderful hike & gorgeous waterfall A bit too cold for me. Guide was great
Overall a lovely day - more than we expected. Tour guide Carlos was fantastic.
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