Top La Fortuna Hiking

Allow us to offer you during your stay near the Tenorio Volcano (Rio Celeste), a unique experience for Nature lovers visiting and showing the best landscapes of the place, while knowing their flora and fauna ecosystems.

Spring Paradise Bijagua is a private property with access for this tour limited to a certain number of people per day so as not to affect the natural habitat of the animals.  The tour is done in a personalized way to each group depending on the time you have. Each guide on this tour is trained to offer you the most truthful information about the biodiversity of Spring Paradise Bijagua. You decide what time to leave: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:30 md or 2:00 pm  

In the middle of the rainforest right here in Sarapiqui, strategic point for observation of flora and fauna, we can enter the world of natural history.

More than just a rain forest canopy tour, this Arenal adventure includes challenging canopy activities that inspire teamwork. Cooperate with your group to complete 12 activities that test your mental agility and physical skills, all while enjoying the beauty of the Arenal area rain forest.

If you are a bird fan, you are in the right place to take a tour, in Costa Rica we have a wide diversity of birds with an approximate of 924 birds in the national territory and in Sarapiqui only in this place we have the opportunity to tell with an approximate of 530 birds. Due to the different micro habitats and diversity in flora, it favors us to have the opportunity to see different species

To know more about wildlife, night walks are a very good option, different animals prefer to do activity at night and it is usually easier to locate them at night

The Children’s Eternal Rainforest is Costa Rica’s largest private reserve and home to an incredible variety of wildlife. On this guided jungle expedition, set out from the Pocosol Station, and enjoy a thrilling 4.5-mile (7-kilometer) hike to the Pocosol Waterfall. Along the way, hike around a volcanic lagoon and look out for howler monkeys, wild boar, and rare birds such as the Bare-necked Umbrellabird.

This all day tour introduces travelers to one of Costa Rica’s most incredible sights – the enchanting, blue-hued Río Celeste. The river’s color is the result of the chemical mixture of sulfur and carbonate, which originate in the nearby Tenorio Volcano. Seeing this sky-blue river flow through a dense rainforest is an undeniably amazing experience.

Our goal with the Chachagua Challenge was to create the most physically challenging adventure in the Arenal area. Climbing the Cerro Chato volcano was the most extreme adventure before being prohibited, now the Chachagua Challenge has inherited that title! Walking the base of a volcano is not an adventure, come experience the Chachagua Challenge!

Join a guided tour to Arenal Volcano National Park for better chances of spotting wildlife on the way to a scenic vista point overlooking Lake Arenal. This is a unique opportunity where you can hike around an active volcano! Don't worry, it's not throwing lava anymore but it certainly left the lava trails where you will be walking around and be as close from this colossus and everything it represents such as the rainforest, home of animals, culture, amazing views and fascinating history!

Spring Paradise Bijagua is a private property with access for this tour limited to a certain number of people per day to avoid affecting the natural habitat of the animals. The tour is made in a personalized way to each group depending on the time you have. Each guide on this tour is trained to offer you the greatest amount of truthful information about the biodiversity of Spring Paradise Bijagua. You decide what time to leave: 7:30 am and 9:30 am,

This activity is mainly focused on bird and photography lovers, this activity is carried out on special trails for bird watching

Ecogarden Arenal it is a Ecological Park standing for education of the people about the emviroment, wildlife and nature.

Lace up your hiking boots and venture to the Pozo Verde Lagoon, located inside the crater of a dormant volcano just 1.5 hours from La Fortuna. This day trip includes round-trip transportation from La Fortuna, a guided hike up a volcano, and lunch at the end of the day.

Hike along the rim of a volcanic lagoon in a tropical rain forest on this full-day excursion from La Fortuna. Finish your approximately 4-mile (6.5 km) hike with a homemade meal and a trip to a nearby waterfall.

Explore a protected tropical rain forest on a half-day hanging bridges tour from La Fortuna, and hike a circuit that crosses a series of 15 bridges with extraordinary views of the jungle canopy. Watch for brilliant birds, monkeys, boars, and jewel-toned frogs as you follow your guide through the forest, and listen to the sounds of tropical birdsongs and trilling insects. Experience Costa Rica’s rich diversity and lush habitat in terrain that abuts the Arenal volcano, and discover a remarkable world hidden in thick rain forest canopy.

Discover the sounds and sights of the rainforest after dark with a 4-hour night hike and dinner tour from La Fortuna, and visit a  frog sanctuary in the Costa Rican countryside. Follow your guide along an easy trail, and watch for the bats, nocturnal birds and mammals that rustle through the treetops and on the forest floor. Search for red-eyed tree frogs and glass frogs in their natural habitats, then enjoy a traditional dinner prepared on a wood burning stove before returning to your hotel in La Fortuna.

Run through the rain forest or take it slow on a private hanging bridges tour in La Fortuna. Explore the rain forest at your own speed; your guide stays by your side and points out wildlife like sloths, monkeys, and tropical birds along the way. Plus, because hanging bridges are mostly flat, this tour is perfect for exploring the wild without overexerting yourself.

Take a walk on Costa Rica's wild side with this guided nature trek at the Ecocentro Danaus, a sustainable ecotourism park. Learn about local wildlife and conservation efforts on a guided loop through the rain forest and wetlands, where you can see hundreds of species of tropical plants, plus butterflies, frogs, birds, monkeys, and other jungle-dwelling critters. Round-trip transport from La Fortuna and a fresh fruit snack make this a sweet and easy day trip during a visit to Arenal.

Hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park's remarkable landscape and see the otherworldly blue of the Rio Celeste waterfall on a full-day trip from La Fortuna. Follow your guide on a 4.3-mile (7-km) trail into the forest, watch for the monkeys and birds as you stroll past a serene lagoon, and take in views of the imposing Tenorio Volcano. Visit the park’s boiling mud pits and brightly colored jungle waterways, then enjoy a full lunch in the park before returning to your hotel.  

Get a close look at Costa Rica’s coffee- and chocolate-making traditions at a family farm near La Fortuna. See a cacao and sugar cane plantation, and learn how cacao is made into chocolate. You’ll get to sample fresh coffee and chocolate from the farm with a small-group tour limited to eight people.

As one of Costa Rica's biggest exports, coffee plays a big role in Costa Rica's economy—and its culture, too. Learn about artisanal Costa Rican coffee from bean to cup complete with harvesting, roasting, and grinding on this tour of a family-owned coffee farm near Arenal Volcano. As a bonus, try other favorite Costa Rican crops such as chocolate and sugar cane.

This Sunset tour allows visitors to discover the hidden world and wildlife of the lush rainforest, and the picturesque volcano, which is dyed in the colors of the sunset, hanging of the most spectacular bridges of Costa Rica. Accompanied by a naturalist guide, you will hike a paved trail of 3.2 km, with a total of six hanging bridges.

Hike though the tropical rain forest of Tenorio Volcano National Park to witness the enchanting blue waters of Rio Celeste on this full-day tour from La Fortuna. Trek with a guide along forested trails dotted with waterfalls and rich with native wildlife to reach the convergence of two mineral-rich rivers that together produce the mysterious aqua tint of the Rio Celeste. After the hike, reward your efforts and recharge with a traditional Costa Rican lunch.

We will enjoy a very educative and fascinating walk through a forest trail -specially designed for night walks- where we will gradually immerse into the nocturnal life of the woods. Ecoglide Arenal Park is surrounded by rivers, pastures, forests, mountains, gardens, and its core is formed by the lush vegetation of a type of tropical humid forest that links to the protected Arenal Volcano National Park area. We will start walking around the ponds –an oasis of life-, where we can find some amphibians such as the poison-dart frog, leopard frog, Ghost glass frog, red-eyed leaf frog, bullfrog, wet forest toad, just to mention a few. Our expert guide will teach us every detail about this marvelous ecosystem and with some luck, we may find some inhabitants of the night such as bats, spiders, butterflies, birds, basilisks, and snakes among others. Which made everything more interesting is the way these species interact with each other within the vegetation and the ponds.

La Fortuna area is a privileged location to spot birds, not only in Costa Rica but in the Americas. Due to its topography, surrounded by mountains, rivers, lakes and different kinds of forests in such a small area, turn La Fortuna and Arenal Volcano in a paradise for those who love birds. Birds are more active early in the morning and in the late afternoon, as the day cools into evening. Join us for a guided walk into our Park for an amazing display of tropical birds. You will have the opportunity to see toucans, parrots, oropendolas, wild turkeys, colorful tanagers, parakeets and many more species in their natural environment. For the more experienced birdwatcher, we can focus on those special treasures and uncommon species. We will tailor the tour for you. We will wrap up the tour by listing and discussing the birds we have seen.

Combine three adventurous activities in a single tour: a hike to Arental Volcano, visit to the Hanging Bridges, and exploration of La Fortuna Waterfall. This full-day tour from La Fortuna, perfect for nature lovers, includes hiking and swimming amidst Costa Rica's beautiful natural scenery. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Enjoy a thrilling close encounter with Costa Rica’s wildlife on this 4-hour tour to the Mistico Hanging Bridges Park from La Fortuna, in the shadows of the Arenal Volcano. Journey to the heart of the rainforest on a 2-mile (3.2km) circuit of 15 hanging bridges and have chance to spot up to 350 species of bird, including hummingbirds, bell birds, toucans and the majestic Tucancito Esmeralda.

Discover Arenal Volcano National Park on a full-day hiking and hot springs tour from La Fortuna, and explore the remarkable landscape of an active volcanic range. Follow your guide along a 2-mile (3.2-km) trail that passes through primary and secondary forest, and cross the jagged rocks of a dry lava field. Spot the distinctive plants and formations that climb the sides of Costa Rica’s most iconic volcano, then finish your day with a gourmet dinner and a relaxing soak in a mineral-rich, steaming thermal pool.

Get an up-close look at Costa Rica's hidden natural wonders on this Rio Celeste and Llanos de Cortes waterfall tour from Tamarindo. 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.

Experience the Tenorio Volcano National Park on this all-day hiking tour. The 4.3-mile (7-kilometer) trail travels through the forest, past popular attractions such as the Rio Celeste Waterfall, the Blue Lagoon, Las Ollas (fumaroles filled with boiling mud), and Los Teñideros (or The Dyers), where the Rio Celeste River turns a brilliant teal color due to a natural chemical reaction.

We will begin our descent on a downhill trail of approximately 500 m (1640 ft.) with more than 480 steps surrounded by the impressive rainforest until we reach the base of the fall. The waterfall is renowned for its 70 m (230 ft.) fall of crystal-clear water which originates in the Children’s Eternal Rainforest. With a little luck, we will spot animals like coatis, butterflies, toucans, orioles, among other species. Once at the base, you can take a swim in its refreshing waters, take pictures, or simply rest and admire the beauty of the La Fortuna Waterfall and the surrounding nature. When you visit the La Fortuna Waterfall, in addition to discovering an amazing natural wonder , you will help generate income for the Community Development Association to invest in social works to benefit schools, nutrition centers, the local orphanage, recycling center, roads, tourism safety, and more.