DAY HIKES · WORLDWIDE
The trails worth the early start.
The 9 la fortuna hikes worth lacing up for. A short list of the trails hikers finish grinning about, with the distance, the price and who guides them.
Full-day Arenal adventure with a jungle river safari, La Fortuna Waterfall swim, and a guided Arenal volcano hike with lunch and transport included.
Most Popular“It was very well organized and informational tour. All three programs were solid and the lunch at the local farm was very delicious. Transportation was convenient too.”
Guided Arenal Volcano hike in La Fortuna across old lava fields. Learn wildlife, enjoy snacks and fruit, and return in 3 hours.
“Heiner was a great guide and very friendly :) He gave our group history of the volcano and information about the natural environment in Costa Rica. The nearby cows were a highlight of the tour at the end and the pineapple and papaya was delicious”
Walk 3.1 km of Costa Rica rainforest bridges near La Fortuna, with a guide, snacks, and canopy views for about 4 hours.
“This was our first excursion in Arenal and it was truly memorable. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable and showed us many interesting creatures and animals during our hike in the forest. We were so lucky that the weather held out and this was a memorable experience through a private rainforest. I highly recommend this…”
Two-day hike from La Fortuna to Monteverde with Arenal rainforest, a rustic cabin night, and cloud forest walks to Santa Elena.
“A fantastic experience, especially the overnight stay in the rustic mountain hut with a wonderful elderly gentleman was truly unique. You couldn't have been more welcoming. The first day was very strenuous, the second day was more of a leisurely stroll. Highly recommended, plus a fantastic guide (David) who turned his hobby into his profession.”
An 8-hour La Fortuna day trip with hanging bridges, an Arenal Volcano hike, and La Fortuna Waterfall, with transfers, snacks, and swim time.
“This was an amazing tour with our guide Marco. We saw monkeys, snakes, etc on the hanging bridges part. The view of the volcano on the hike can’t be beat and the waterfall was spectacular. Lunch was provided; the fresh fruit after the bridges was delicious. Marco was super knowledgeable and truly wanted to make…”
Walk cooled **Arenal lava** and rainforest trails with a certified naturalist guide from La Fortuna, with entry and A/C transport included.
“This was a moderate hike that provides you with a good sense of the terrain and history of the volcano and its impact on the environment/people of the area. Samuel was an excellent guide and seemed very knowledgeable. His explanations and insights made for a very interesting and enjoyable hike. He also went out of…”
Guided Arenal Volcano hike from La Fortuna with rainforest wildlife spotting, hotel transport, admission ticket, and optional hot springs for a 4-hour day.
“It was hard for me to climb due to knee pain but the tour guide(Elena) helped me all the way up and down. The fog didn't let us see the volcano.”
Hike to Rio Celeste’s sky-blue waters from La Fortuna with pickup, expert guide wildlife spotting, and included lunch in Tenorio.
“It was our first day in Costa Rica after arriving late. The pickup destination was entered weeks ago. At 11:00 a.m. the day before, while we were in the air, they messaged they could not pick up at 7:30 a.m. at our location. They said we had to leave at 6:20 a.m. . I asked…”
Guided Arenal Volcano hike, old lava flows, then Baldi Hot Springs with buffet dinner, hotel pickup, and admission tickets included.
“Great informative guide and driver! Learned a lot of history on the volcano. Bonus was they spotted Toucans and a Sloth as we approached the parking lot! We stopped and our guide had a tripod monocular which she set up for us to get a closer look!”
Day hikes worth the early start, region by region.
