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Hiking to La Fortuna Waterfall

  • La Fortuna Waterfall aerial view
  • La Fortuna Waterfall balcony
  • La Fortuna Waterfall lagoon
  • La Fortuna Waterfall relaxing
  • La Fortuna Waterfall river
  • La Fortuna Waterfall trails
  • La Fortuna Waterfall waterfall
  • La Fortuna Waterfall aerial view
  • La Fortuna Waterfall balcony
  • La Fortuna Waterfall lagoon
  • La Fortuna Waterfall relaxing
  • La Fortuna Waterfall river
  • La Fortuna Waterfall trails
  • La Fortuna Waterfall waterfall

The tour begins at your La Fortuna hotel and then heads towards the private reserve of the La Fortuna Waterfall just 5 minutes from town. We will enjoy the viewpoint of the fall before we begin our descent.

What to expect

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.

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Bilingual naturalist guide
  • Admission fee to the waterfall.

Pick-up Time: 08:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Departure Point and Hotels:

  • Arenal Country Inn
  • Casa Luna
  • Los Lagos
  • Volcano Lodge
  • Volcano Inn
  • Arenal Springs
  • Arenal Manoa
  • Arenal Paraíso
  • Montaña de Fuego
  • Kokoro
  • Tacotal
  • Kioro
  • Tabacón
  • Mountain Paradise
  • Nayara
  • The Springs
  • Arenal Lodge
  • Lost Iguana

We will pick you up from other hotels in the area, however, an extra charge per person will be applied.  Please consult with our agents.

If your hotel is not listed please go to any of the hotels in this list 15 minutes before the time of departure.

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

  • Tennis shoes or hiking shoes
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Rain coat or poncho
  • Insect repellent
  • Swimwear if you want to swim
  • Camera
  • Money for snacks, souvenirs, or tips.

  • Minimum age: 8 years old.
  • Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the tour.

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