Full Day Hanging Bridges, Arenal Volcano, Fortuna Waterfall And Hotsprings - Alajuela
Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Instant Confirmation
- Lowest Price Guaranteed
- Duration: 10 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
07:00 AM Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
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Return Details :
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Bring swimwear and extra clothing to change into Hotel.. read more
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
We start visiting the hanging bridges of Mistico park. The guide is with you to help you learn about the ecosystem. Hiking over the bridges and trails you enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding forest, Arenal volcano and lake.From here we take a short drive to the park that's right at the foot of the volcano. We hike a trail through the big lava rocks from the '68 eruption
Here we reach a viewpoint with amazing views of the Arenal volcano, the surrounding lava fields and the Northern valley.
We then stop at a restaurant where they serve a wide variety of local-style dishes.
Now it's time to get wet. A 20minuts hike through a jungle staircase takes you into a deep canyon to the immense la Fortuna waterfall. You can swim in the refreshing pool of the waterfall and hang around on the big rocks to relax for a while.
Having experienced all of this you can choose if you want to join us on a visit to a small hot springs resort. To add to the fun we pour some typical style cocktails.
Itinerary:
In this nature and activity-filled day, you will go on an immersive journey through La Fortuna and Arenal area. With the guidance of a professional bilingual guide, you will explore a series of spectacular natural attractions. The adventure begins as you traverse the hanging bridges, suspended amidst the lush rainforest. Each step offers breathtaking views Next, you will venture to the lava fields at the volcano's base, where a thrilling hike unveils the remnants of past volcanic activity. The raw power and geological wonders of the Arenal Volcano will leave you in awe, as your guide shares captivating insights about its history and significance. After enjoying a delicious typical lunch, you will journey to the impressive La Fortuna waterfall. Descending along a picturesque trail, you will witness the waterfall's majestic cascade As the day draws to a close, you will find solace in the region's renowned hot springs. Immerse yourself in their soothing waters, allowing their therapeutic embrace to wash away any fatigue and provide moments of pure relaxation Throughout the day, your knowledgeable guide will accompany you, enriching your experience with fascinating facts and stories.
Inclusions
- Pickup and drop-off from hotels in La Fortuna area
- Professional guide
- Hotsprings Resort Entrance fee
- Park Entrance
- Lunch
- Haging bridges Entrance
- Cocktail in the Hot-springs
Exclusions
- Dinner not included
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required; Use "Special Requirements" field upon checkout to advise information
A 5 hours of hike is involved
The itinerary may change due to weather conditions or issues with trails
Traveler Reviews
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We had a truly incredible experience during this tour, my family and I. The tour guide's extensive knowledge enriched our journey, sharing a plethora of captivating details about the attractions. Each stop brought us immense joy, and we forged delightful memories throughout. Halfway through, the guide led us to a remarkable restaurant where we relished authentic and delicious meals. In summation, this tour is an absolute necessity for anyone exploring Costa Rica.
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Me and my 10 year old son did this full day tour and had the most epic day! Even the day was quite rainy, with the help of our guide Chris MQ, we made the most of it! Thanks to Chris we have spoted so many animals, La fortuna waterfall was simply breathtaking, Arenal volcano and at the end of the day hot springs - such a great combination and we had also learnt many things about the wildlife. It was honestly the BEST guide in our Costa Rica trip, my son loved it too! We can honestly highly recommend and will never forget this day.
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Such a fanatic trip and we had an incredible day. I loved every single second which was great, Chris mq was fab
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Chrismq was absolutely incredible. He made this day better than we could have possibly expected. Chris was so knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. He was a great host and guide - we will definitely be coming back to go on another tour!
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Great time. Our tour guide Chris was very friendly and so knowledgeable. He is passionate about teaching tourists about plants and animals of Costa Rica. My favorite part was the Hanging Bridges. We saw monkeys, frogs, snakes and even a boar. Chris even stopped and found 2 sloths on the ride to the volcano hike because we had said we really wanted to see a sloth. Highly recommended!
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We loved all the parts of this tour. Hanging bridges were a fun adventure. Marcos pointed out so many animals and plant information along the way that we definitely would have missed on our own. The lava fields were amazing even though it downpoured on us. Lunch was amazing. The RainForest Cafe also had delicious desserts and craft beers to purchase while we ate the included lunch. Beautiful La Fortuna waterfall with lots of stairs. Prepare to walk and maybe get rained on with this tour but it was well worth it. Having a guide to transport us and point out all the sights was perfect for our adult family trip.
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I had tried to book this type of tour with other companies, but most of them do NOT take single travelers, the minimum tour booking is 2 people. If you are traveling by yourself, book a tour here. Did this tour end of June 2023--the tour van was on time to pick me up at the hotel and there was only one other family of 4 on the tour and they were awesome (half of the tour success hinges on who you're with!). Our guide, Chris was AMAZING--he was clearly an avid learner and really loved wildlife (he has a specialization in herpetology) and he could spot things along the side of the road for us to get out and observe (for example an eyelash viper). We started the day at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges and having Chris as a guide allowed us to see wildlife we wouldn't have spotted otherwise (lizards, birds, monkeys, frogs). We then hiked as far as is allowed up Arenal Volcano and took a shortcut back to the van that took us to lovely outlook atop a grassy hill. Lunch at Rainforest Arenal and then Fortuna Waterfall. After using the changing rooms and descending the 500 stairs, Chris stayed with all of our things, allowing us to take off into the water without worrying about our stuff. The pool at the base of the waterfall is no joke--it's got a strong current that pulls you outward, so be careful here, even if you consider yourself a strong swimmer. After climbing back up, we went to Relax Termalitas and had so much fun exploring all the different temperature pools. The waterslide into a hot pool of water was a favorite! Going in off season meant the hot springs was pretty empty (less than 20 other people), which was perfect--I don't think the place would have been as enjoyable if the place was crowded. When you consider that this tour covers all of the entrances fees to the various locations, provides lunch (and drinks at the hot springs), handles all transportation, and provides a knowledgeable guide, this tour is totally worth the price. Trying to do each of these activities without a car and as a single traveler would have been a headache, so this tour makes it easy to see everything in La Fortuna in one day. Chris also provided good recommendations for restaurants in town (local spots, not tourist traps) and other things to do/not do in the area. Saw some great wildlife, got great pictures, and had a wonderful day hiking/swimming in La Fortuna/Arenal.
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Very knowledgeable guides who took the time to teach us about plants, animals, and culture. Great good for lunch! Balance between rest and activity was perfect.
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We had an awesome day with Marcos. He spent time showing us the unique vegetation and animals with his zoom camera. We saw snakes, sloths, unique birds etc. It was so nice to not rush and the hanging bridges, volcano hike, hot springs and lunch were incredible. Would highly recommend this excursion and ask for Marcos if you can!
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We booked this tour because it had a little bit of everything. Being able to swim in a waterfall was a blast. The hike down/up wasn’t too strenuous and was paved stairs for most of the hike. We had Isaac as our guide and he was great about offering to take pictures for everyone along the way at the many picturesque spots. A lot of times in tour that have a lot planned in the day I feel rushed and this tour felt like we had plenty of time at each stop. We were able to see a sloth and various birds and other wildlife and Isaac was great about spotting things and finding them in his telescope so we could get a great view of it. Lunch was delicious and had lots of options for people to chose from. We went on another hike to a viewpoint of the volcano that was stunning. After that we went to the hot springs. They were a great temperature and they provided lots of drinks and got the party going. We enjoyed our guide so much we booked other tours with him later in the week. We would highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for something that does it all. Especially great if you have limited time here in Arenal to see a lot in one day. We would highly recommend our guide Isaac as well. He was easy to talk to, fun, knowledgeable, and patient with everyone.