La Fortuna Waterfall Hike
📍 Arenal, Costa Rica
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Duration2.5 hours
FitnessModerate
CancellationFree cancellation 24h before start time
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Overview
Why you'll love it
🔹 You will be accompanied by some of the best naturalist guides in the country
Started in 1996 in La Fortuna and San Carlos, a pioneer in the tourist development of the area, offering some of the first walks to the Arenal Volcao.
🔹 A biodiversity hotspot
Costa Rica’s rich biodiversity means every jungle walk is different, and you never know what awaits in the forest!
What you will be doing
Waterfall hike
We have the option of observing the beautiful waterfall from the viewpoint or through a 300-meter walk down on 530 steps with comfortable rest areas. Along the way, your guide will accompany you, describing interesting geological aspects of the rock formations and the history of the high basalt columns that gave rise to this waterfall. The trail ends right in front of the imposing waterfall, with ideal spots for amazing photographs.
Things to know
AccessibilityThe minimum age is 6
Fitness levelModerate
Tour languageEnglish | Spanish
Licence requiredNone
- Minimum age of passengers is 4. Child rate applies only when shared with a minimum of 2 paying adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for people with heart problems, recent surgeries, back problems, people with low mobility or pregnancy
- You will not allowed to participate in the tour under drunk conditions or under substances that cause behaviours that affect the safety of the tour, as well as the enjoyment of other tourists
- Please bring water shoes, light clothing, rain coat, extra clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, and waterproof camera with float cord, swimsuit.
Inclusions and Exclusions
✅ Included
- Entrance ticket
- Snack
- Water
- Tour guide
❌ Not included
- Gratuities
Where we'll meet
Meet up/Pick up location: de, Iglesia Católica, Costado Sur de la, Apartado Posta 40-4417, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 4417, Costa Rica
Instruction: Hotels pick ups are included in the price. We pick up within a 5-mile perimeter around our La Fortuna Main Office. If your hotel is not included in the pickup list, or is located outside the pickup perimeter, an extra payment will be incurred for the pick-up service. In this case, the booking won't be completed until the extra payment is made.
ReturnThis trip returns to meeting point.