La Fortuna tours: activities, prices and booking information
The Arenal Rooms 2025–2026 catalogue: adventure, nature, hot springs, rates, schedules, bookings, cancellations and transport.
Updated:
In this guide
- Plan your experiences in La Fortuna
- Arenal in one day and mini combos
- Rafting on the Balsa and Sarapiquí rivers
- Maquique Adventure canyoning and Safari Float
- ATV and Side by Side with Arenal Wheels
- Ziplining, Maleku experience and thermal pools
- Río Celeste and waterfall in the Tenorio area
- Sloth’s Territory: sloths, night walks and birds
- Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges
- Arenal Volcano: Mirador El Silencio and hot springs combos
- Hot springs featured in the combos
- How to book through Arenal Rooms
- Catalogue cancellation policy
- Car rental: Adobe arrangement
- Private shuttle with AS Transportes
- Plan your tours and your stay
Plan your experiences in La Fortuna
Explore hiking, rafting, canyoning, ziplining, wildlife watching, hot springs and transport options. This guide brings together the information in Arenal Rooms’ 2025–2026 tour catalogue.
All rates are in US dollars and come from the 2025–2026 catalogue. Tours are subject to availability. Confirm prices, departure times, inclusions and conditions when booking; the document does not state whether taxes are included.
View or download the complete PDF catalogue
Arenal in one day and mini combos
A day combining Mistico Hanging Bridges, Río Fortuna Waterfall, a Costa Rican lunch and a walk at Mirador El Silencio. Mistico includes an approximately two-hour rainforest walk with opportunities to spot monkeys, toucans, wild turkeys, sloths and other birds. After the waterfall and lunch, the viewpoint hike offers volcano scenery and explanations of Arenal’s activity, history, plants and wildlife, with fruit at the end.
P = hanging bridges; C = waterfall; A = lunch; V = volcano. Each mini combo includes the components listed in its name.
| Activity | Adult rate (USD) | Departure | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini combo C + A + V | $127 | 11:30 a.m. | 9 hours |
| Mini combo P + C + A | $132 | 7:30 a.m. | 6 hours |
| Arenal 1 Day: P + C + A + V | $154 | 7:30 a.m. | 9 hours |
| Arenal 1 Day + Baldi + dinner | $224 | 7:30 a.m. | 12 hours |
| Arenal 1 Day + Paradise + dinner | $234 | 7:30 a.m. | 12 hours |
| Arenal 1 Day + Ecotermales + dinner | $254 | 7:30 a.m. | 12 hours |
Includes bottled water, admission, a bilingual guide, transport and lunch, according to the selected combo. Hot springs and dinner packages add the venue named in the table.
Bring sunscreen, a towel, sandals, a swimsuit, a raincoat, insect repellent and walking shoes.
Rafting on the Balsa and Sarapiquí rivers
The trip begins with accommodation pickup and transport in an air-conditioned bus. At the river, participants receive a flotation vest, helmet and paddle and attend a safety briefing. The catalogue describes bilingual guides with at least ten years of experience.
The La Balsa descent takes roughly two hours and covers around 25 rapids. Sarapiquí Extreme offers roughly two hours on the river, about 14.5 km and more than 30 class III–IV rapids. Enjoy forest scenery and opportunities to observe wildlife. Water, towels and the return to La Fortuna follow the descent. Options with lunch include a traditional meal, natural juice, coffee and a chance to view tour photographs before returning to the accommodation.
| Activity | Rate (USD) | Departure | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Balsa, clase III–IV | $85 | 9:20 a.m. | 6–7 hours |
| Sarapiquí Extreme, clase III–IV | $85 | 8:20 a.m. | 6–7 hours |
| Sarapiquí, clase III (afternoon) | $70 | 11:50 a.m. | 5 hours |
| Lower Balsa, clase II–III | $65 | 9:20 a.m. | 5 hours |
Catalogue age rules: children must be older than five and pay the adult rate; Sarapiquí Extreme participants must be older than eleven. The afternoon Sarapiquí tour does not include lunch.
Includes a bilingual guide, transport, fruit, a towel and bottled water. Lunch and coffee depend on the option; note the afternoon exception.
Bring sunscreen, quick-drying clothes, a change of clothing and water shoes. No flip-flops for this activity.
Maquique Adventure canyoning and Safari Float
Canyoning combines a creek walk, rappelling, jumps into natural pools and ziplines through the trees. Maquique Adventure’s program includes five rappels, three down waterfalls, and two ziplines. The final descent is a waterfall of about 60 metres.
Transport from La Fortuna to El Burrito takes about 15 minutes. Canyoning itself lasts about 2–3 hours and ends with a 15–18 minute forest walk and a Costa Rican lunch. Total durations, including transfers, are listed below.
| Activity | Rate (USD) | Departures | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular canyoning | $105 | 6:30 a.m. / 9:30 a.m. / 12:30 p.m. | 4–5 hours |
| Canyoning + class II–III rafting | $177 | 6:30 a.m. | 7–8 hours |
| Peñas Blancas Safari Float, no lunch | $73 | 6:30 a.m. / 1:30 p.m. | 4–5 hours |
Canyoning includes a bilingual guide, harness, gloves, helmet and other equipment, transport, lockers, lunch, two ziplines of about 500 and 1,150 feet and five rappels from 60 to 200 feet. Safari Float is a separate Peñas Blancas River option advertised without lunch; confirm its inclusions when booking.
No rappelling experience is needed. Expect to get wet; bring spare clothes and a hair tie if you have long hair. Bring closed shoes or water hiking shoes and, if desired, a waterproof camera.
ATV and Side by Side with Arenal Wheels
Begin with a safety briefing and a test drive on the farm circuit. Continue through pastures, muddy trails, streams, slopes, rocky roads and Arenal Volcano scenery. Weather permitting, the route includes about fifteen minutes for a swim in the Arenal River.
| Vehicle | Rate for the listed occupancy (USD) |
|---|---|
| Single ATV (1 person) | $133 |
| Double ATV (2 people) | $148 |
| Side by Side / The Mule (2 people) | $294 |
Departures: 7:10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2:10 p.m. Duration: about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
The Mule accommodates 4–5 people. The catalogue lists $25 per additional person from the third passenger; confirm capacity and your group’s total when booking.
Includes transport, a bilingual guide, equipment and water. Bring closed shoes, sunscreen and a swimsuit.
Ziplining, Maleku experience and thermal pools
A tour over eight cables and eleven platforms above the rainforest, with Arenal River canyon views. It includes a Maleku experience and an optional rappel of about 50 metres. The surroundings offer opportunities to see monkeys, toucans, hummingbirds and sloths.
| Activity | Adult rate (USD) | Departures | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zipline tour | $65 | 7:30 a.m. / 9:30 a.m. / 12:30 p.m. / 2:30 p.m. | 2 hours |
Includes eight cables, eleven platforms, optional rappel, a bilingual guide, equipment, Maleku experience, transport and admission to Montaña de Fuego’s thermal mineral pools and volcanic mud.
Bring sunscreen, long trousers and a swimsuit for the pools. Wear clothes and closed shoes that can get wet. The catalogue also mentions strapped sandals; confirm accepted footwear and avoid flip-flops.
Río Celeste and waterfall in the Tenorio area
The itinerary proposes an approximately four-hour rainforest walk, visiting the lagoon, Los Teñideros and Río Celeste Waterfall. After the park there is a photo stop at the Tree of Peace.
Continue to Don Alexis Farm for a Costa Rican lunch and a walk to see cacao, pineapple, corn, banana and other crops. The program also includes a river pool for swimming and time for football or relaxing in a hammock before returning to La Fortuna.
| Activity | Adults (USD) | Children ages 4–10 (USD) | Departure | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Río Celeste | $95 | $80 | 7:30 a.m. | 8 hours |
Documents: the catalogue requests a passport photograph to arrange admission and asks participants to bring their passport on the tour day. Confirm current requirements and how to submit the information directly with the operator.
Includes lunch, bottled water, admission, a bilingual guide and transport. Bring sunscreen, spare clothes, a towel, sandals, a swimsuit, a raincoat, insect repellent, walking shoes and a camera.
Sloth’s Territory: sloths, night walks and birds
A guided trail of about 1,300 metres beside La Habana River, through gallery forest, vegetation and trees such as chilamate and guácimo colorado. The habitat offers opportunities to look for two- and three-toed sloths, opossums, toucans and tanagers.
The Rodríguez family guides visitors and helps locate animals camouflaged among the trees. The catalogue describes a trail suitable for all ages and visits lasting from about 1.5 hours, depending on the group’s interests; the timetable lists approximately two hours. Wildlife sightings depend on natural conditions.
| Activity | Adult rate (USD) | Departures | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime observation walk | $45 | 8, 9, 10 and 11 a.m.; 1, 2 and 3 p.m. | 2 hours |
| Night walk | $60 | 5:30 p.m. | 2 hours |
| Birdwatching | $60 | 6:00 a.m. | 2 hours |
Transport is not included. The night walk must be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Includes equipment, snacks, bottled water, admission and a bilingual guide. Bring light clothing, sunscreen, a raincoat, insect repellent, walking shoes and a camera.
Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges
A network of trails and bridges near Arenal Volcano. The catalogue describes 3.2 km of trails and fourteen bridges, six of them hanging, with volcano views and opportunities to appreciate plants and resident and migratory birds.
| Activity | Adults (USD) | Children ages 5–11 (USD) | Departures | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanging bridges | $70 | $60 | 7:30 a.m. / 2:00 p.m. | 4 hours |
Includes transport, a bilingual guide, admission and bottled water. Bring a camera, hiking shoes, insect repellent, a raincoat and sunscreen.
Arenal Volcano: Mirador El Silencio and hot springs combos
A hike on the volcano’s west side through a reserve of about 225 hectares (550 acres), including around 250 acres of primary forest. Learn about Arenal’s history and activity, plants and wildlife, and enjoy the views from the lookout.
Combine the walk with hot springs and a buffet dinner at Baldi, Paradise or Ecotermales.
| Activity | Adults (USD) | Children ages 5–11 (USD) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirador El Silencio | $57 | $40 | 3 hours |
| Volcano + Baldi + dinner | $131 | $100 | 6 hours |
| Volcano + Paradise + dinner | $140 | $70 | 6 hours |
| Volcano + Ecotermales + dinner | $155 | $60 | 6 hours |
Departures for all four options: 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Includes bottled water, admission, a bilingual guide and transport. Combos add the hot springs and dinner listed. Bring sunscreen, a raincoat, insect repellent, walking shoes and a camera.
Hot springs featured in the combos
The catalogue presents Ecotermales, Baldi Hot Springs and Paradise Hot Springs as options to complement the tours. Combo prices are listed in the Arenal in one day and Mirador El Silencio tables.
How to book through Arenal Rooms
Provide your full name, tour date, departure time, selected activity and number of adults and children. Request your booking through Arenal Rooms WhatsApp.
Payment methods in the catalogue: PayPal to m-fernanda-92@hotmail.com or greivinja@hotmail.com, with a Greivin PayPal link. Cash collection in the room is arranged two days in advance.
A booking is confirmed only after full payment. Once prepayment is received, a confirmation is sent. All tours are subject to availability.
Catalogue cancellation policy
Bookings are not confirmed until payment is complete.
Cancel at least 48 hours before the experience starts to receive a full refund. Payments are not refunded for cancellations less than 48 hours before the start. Changes requested less than 48 hours before the start are not accepted.
PayPal refunds carry an administrative charge. The document does not specify its amount; request the details before paying.
Car rental: Adobe arrangement
The catalogue suggests requesting an Adobe Rent a Car quote and mentioning the Arenal Rooms referral to access a discount and special insurance conditions. It gives no discount percentage and contains no dedicated discount booking link; arrangements are made with the reservations team.
Contact: WhatsApp +506 8494-5956, reservas@adobecar.com, telephone +506 2542-4800.
Advertised catalogue benefits: an additional driver for the full rental, a SIM card, surf racks, booster, baby seat, cooler and pet carrier at no charge. Wi-Fi and GPS are also mentioned, with charges capped at ten days.
Request a quote detailing insurance, charges and the availability of rental extras.
Private shuttle with AS Transportes
The catalogue recommends Manuel Eduardo Araya Blanco’s service, describing nearly twenty years of assisting international visitors. It offers travel across Costa Rica with a custom pickup time and experienced bilingual drivers.
Advertised features: a van for up to fifteen passengers, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, comfortable seats, luggage basket, vehicle cleaning, full insurance and tourist transport licensing. The service allows one hour of waiting time for photographs, a meal or breaks along the route.
Contact: WhatsApp +506 8420-8817. Shuttle prices are not listed in the catalogue; request a quote for your route, time and group.
Plan your tours and your stay
To coordinate activities and check availability of studios and villas, contact Arenal Rooms through WhatsApp.
Source: the Tours Description & Rates 2025–2026 catalogue shared by Arenal Rooms. The original PDF is linked at the start of this guide.