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La Fortuna Waterfall: Swim in Hot River
4.9
502 Ratings
La Fortuna
Embark on a thrilling La Fortuna tour and discover the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall, hike through the Arenal ecological park, and relax in natural hot springs. Experience breathtaking views, swim in pristine waters, and learn about the rich cultural and natural heritage of the area.
Embark on a thrilling La Fortuna tour and discover the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall, hike through the Arenal ecological park, and relax in natural hot springs. Experience breathtaking views, swim in pristine waters, and learn about the rich cultural and natural heritage of the area.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Fortuna Waterfall - Discover the best of La Fortuna in a thrilling day! Start with a visit to the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall, where you will descend into the jungle and enjoy a swim in the refreshing pool beneath the 70-meter cascade. Next, take a scenic hike around the base of the iconic Arenal Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s most renowned…
- Fortuna Waterfall - Discover the best of La Fortuna in a thrilling day! Start with a visit to the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall, where you will descend into the jungle and enjoy a swim in the refreshing pool beneath the 70-meter cascade. Next, take a scenic hike around the base of the iconic Arenal Volcano, one of Costa Rica’s most renowned natural attractions. As you wander through the lush rainforest trails, your knowledgeable guide will provide captivating insights into the volcano’s history, while you watch for monkeys, birds, and other wildlife.
Conclude your adventure by unwinding in the nearby natural hot springs, where you can soak in the calming thermal waters amidst the tranquility of tropical gardens. This tour perfectly combines adventure, breathtaking landscapes, and relaxation.
Highlights: La Fortuna Waterfall, volcano hike, hot springs, wildlife observation.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off within 6 km radius of La Fortuna Downtown
- Additional charge for pickup from certain hotels outside the included radius
- Lunch included
- Alcoholic Beverages available
- Professional guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off within 6 km radius of La Fortuna Downtown
- Additional charge for pickup from certain hotels outside the included radius
- Lunch included
- Alcoholic Beverages available
What's Not Included
- Hotel further away than Tabacón Resort will have a extra charge.
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Towel
- Hotel further away than Tabacón Resort will have a extra charge.
- Dinner
- Bottled water
- Towel
Additional Information
Visitors will experience La Fortuna Waterfall, explore the Arenal Ecological Park, and enjoy a swim in a natural hot river.
The hikes are pleasant and not too strenuous, offering breathtaking views of natural attractions. Guests can swim and engage with the environment, guided by knowledgeable tour guides who ensure safety, spot wildlife, and share…
Visitors will experience La Fortuna Waterfall, explore the Arenal Ecological Park, and enjoy a swim in a natural hot river.
The hikes are pleasant and not too strenuous, offering breathtaking views of natural attractions. Guests can swim and engage with the environment, guided by knowledgeable tour guides who ensure safety, spot wildlife, and share valuable insights about the culturally rich and natural area.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Sloth Watching Trail La Fortuna, Arenal Volcano Private Trail
Please wait at the Sloth Park reception about 10 minutes before the tour starts. We offer free, secure parking.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(502 Ratings)
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Asviniu2026
Feb 24, 2026
Incredible experience - This was such a fun experience!! The day we went it was rainy and foggy but I have no complaints. Our tour guide Narlon was amazing, friendly, and shared so many facts with us. The hike was gorgeous. La Fortuna waterfall was also beautiful. And the natural hot spring at the end was unforgettable. We were definitely not prepared for how wet everything would be so I would highly recommend water shoes and a raincoat.
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Andrew_s
Feb 19, 2026
It ticked all the boxes. ... - It ticked all the boxes. We enjoyed the waterfall, we took the easy walk in Arenal and Sergio our guide was very informative with regards the history. The hot springs were quite busy but we enjoyed them.
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Christina_k
Feb 12, 2026
Highly Recommend! - This was such a great way to explore La Fortuna! Sergio was an amazing guide and made me laugh the entire time. They are all very caring about safety and even if you don’t make it up to the volcanic rock, you can wait at the picnic tables and still do the other activities. I recommend bringing a waterproof bag for the hot springs so you can take valuables with you as the springs are right off the side of the road and there is no parking at it for the busses. I was glad I brought hiking boots and water shoes as well! Grab an extra bottle of water for the hike as it is around 2 hours total.
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Beverly_c
Feb 1, 2026
This was a great... - This was a great experience, we got to see so much!!! Now lava rocks are slippery, so be careful, and save your glass of wine for the hot water springs, cause it’s supper relaxing!!! I would totally recommend. Catching the local bus to La Fortuna from San Jose was actually great!!
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M76cinicholasm
Jan 29, 2026
Amazing all in one La Fortuna experience - My partner and I were deciding between doing each of these alone or signing up for this tour, and we were very happy with our decision to go with the tour. The experience was the perfect see multiple things at once in La Fortuna. Each of the three experiences was different in its own way and all very enjoyable. Sergio, our guide was amazing and knowledgeable. Our tour was approximately 8AM - 4PM, and we got a lot done in those hours with time to spare to enjoy the rest of our day.
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Shelly
Feb 21, 2026
Large tour group - While we enjoyed the tour and getting to see these sights in this way, we did not expect the group of other travelers to be so big. We traveled around in a huge bus that was completely full which was pretty overwhelming. Would have preferred a smaller group for a more intimate experience.
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Shawn
Feb 17, 2026
An Amazing Worthwhile Experience... Til the End. - First off, it is NOT an easy time. The stairs at the waterfall and the hike to the Volcano is strenuous. Be prepared.
That said, Norlan/Norland (sp) was our guide for the entire day. Charismatic and intelligent. He was funny, approachable and super knowledgeable. The waterfall was super scenic and the views of the hike/volcano were hampered by the rainy weather but an unforgettable experience. The lunch was very good which surprised me. We then went to the hot springs with another tour guide whose name I didn't get. Those of us who booked the entire day, We waited in the bus for 20 minutes as the guide waited on a few others from another group.
We got to the springs and received no instructions. No way to reach anyone, no meet up time, nothing which in hindsight, I wish I got clarity on. After about an hour, a friend we made on the tour grabbed her stuff and told my partner and I that she was going to check. We got up and prepared as well, only to see the guide approach us and telling us that we could have gone in the area closer to him and that he was about to leave had it not been for our friend finding him and letting him know that they were missing two. That was WILDLY disappointing and irresponsible.
The falls were great, the hike scenic, the springs relaxing, Norland amazing and that other guide, careless. Had it not been for the last interaction, clear 10/10..
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Ambiance_a
Jan 27, 2026
This was a wonderful... - This was a wonderful experience. Had a miscommunication on pick up address but it was quickly resolved and they even sent us a driver to just come back for us. The guides were extremely helpful and did not rush us at any point when we came late. The waterfall walk is strenuous especially with the volcano hike following so be prepared. For the volcano hike there are two paths and even the “easy” path will make you pretty tired with the heat. The hot spring river was fun but wish it was more time but the volcano hike and lunch took most of the time. Overall a very pleasant experience and I’d recommend for those who want to have a planned out experience!
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Alison_c
Jan 24, 2026
Great guides - really... - Great guides - really informative about nature and history of the town. Beautiful waterfall, easy hike (if you’re a hiker - others found it challenging) up part of Arenal volcano and a relaxing (but short) time in very natural hot springs. Highly recommend taking water shoes / sandals that strap on to feet for both water activities.
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Naomi_d
Feb 8, 2026
Don’t waste your money - This is a grueling day and the volcano hike was so much more strenuous than what was presented in the listing. Many on our tour that were younger than us were saying that as well.
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