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Arenal Hanging Bridges and Volcano Hike: Experience the Beauty of Nature and Culture in La Fortuna
Experience the beauty of nature and culture in La Fortuna with the Arenal Hanging Bridges and Volcano Hike. Immerse yourself in nature, spot different species, hike through amazing forests, and enjoy a refreshing swim at the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Místico Arenal Hanging Bridges - This tour combines three of the main tourist attractions in the La Fortuna area. It begins with a hike on the hanging bridges of Arenal National Park, where you can enjoy spectacular views of the tropical forest and local wildlife. Next, a hike towards the majestic Arenal Volcano, where you can admire the natural beauty of the volcano and its surroundings. Finally, visit the impressive La Fortuna Waterfall, where you can swim and refresh yourself in its crystal-clear waters. This tour is perfect for those who want to explore the nature and scenic beauty of the La Fortuna region. Book now and experience the best the area has to offer!
What's Included
- Admission to all private reserves included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Air-conditioned vehicle for your comfort
- Snacks provided during the tour
Additional Information
Start your day as you hike across the 2 mile Arenal Hanging Bridges and see the jungle from high above the forest. Your naturalist guide will teach you about Costa Rican culture, history, while you experience what we like to call “nature therapy.” Immerse yourself in nature while you try to spot different species of plants, animals, and birds for approx. 2.5 hrs along the way. Appreciate 15 different bridges, 6 are hanging.
After, head to the Arenal Volcano Reserve. Hike through amazing forest and breath-taking lava flow. We’ll head through easy trails that skirt the base of the Arenal Volcano. You’ll love our fresh, amazing meal in one of La Fortuna’s secret hangout at El Salto waterfall park.
Finish the day at the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall. This is sure to be a good workout as there are 500 steps to get to the down and get back up! Have an opportunity to take lots of pictures and swim in the cool waters of one of the largest and most breathtaking waterfalls in Arenal!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Clarke
Jul 4, 2024
Amazing day - This was our favorite day of our trip so far! The hanging bridges were a must. My wife and I are not heights people but neither of us had a problem with the bridges. We saw poison dart frogs, an ant eater, snakes, a sloth, and some amazing birds. Our guide Santos was very knowledgeable and kind and helped us practice our Spanish. Lunch was great, the volcano hike was amazing and the water fall was beautiful. On the day we went there were two waterfalls due to the rain.
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Ramon_t
Jun 19, 2024
The way to go - Although there are a fair number of people at Mistico, our guide, Samantha, made it feel more personal. We also went to the La Fortuna waterfall and up Arenal. Samantha was very informed and showed us the beauty and diversity of the area (which was mind-boggling). We also had a delicious lunch!
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Jennifer_t
Jun 5, 2024
Fantastic tour - Did the top three things on our list in one outing. Samantha was an outstanding guide - she was very knowledgeable and patient. Hanging bridges park is locally owned so a great place to support. Volcano hike and waterfall were well worth the climbs!
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105diaj
Apr 29, 2024
A great day! - Really enjoyed our day with Desafio and our tour guide Crystal. She was incredibly knowledgeable and enjoyable to talk with. Pointed out lots of beautiful birds and wildlife throughout the tour. Pick up was right on time, which is always appreciated. Would definitely recommend
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Jay_b
Apr 25, 2024
Fulfilled Day - 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 sure everyone enjoyed the experience.
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Clairesy2104dh
Mar 25, 2024
A great day - Our guide Kristel was excellent, we were a small group and she took care to ensure
that we made the most of the day, fascinating wildlife that included a hummingbird on a nest. Would absolutely recommend
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200johanneh
Feb 15, 2024
The perfect way to experience La Fortuna - This experience was an absolute highlight! Our guide Kristel was super enthusiastic and shared her knowledge about the nature and history of La Fortuna in such an engaging way that what was essentially a full day of hiking felt like a breeze. The places we visited were absolutely beautiful, and we were lucky to spot lots of interesting plants and animals along the way - Kristel is incredible at spotting animals! I would recommend this experience to anyone who enjoys walking to experience new places.
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Athenafierou
Apr 17, 2024
very good tour operator, trustworthy guides & drivers - Luckily we only had our tour guide Santo to ourselves on the day and we did quite a lot. He first took us to Arenal's hanging bridges where he carried a scope which proved very handy in order to see some tiny, camouflaged viper snakes we saw on that day, he was informative, then took us for a walk around Arenal's volcano, we had a snack break in between with fruits and water, then lunch at Desafio's main offices/restaurant and then we ended the day with a dip at La Fortuna waterfall. It was a lovely day and we definitely can't recommend this friendly company enough. That night, we didn't realise until we were picked up and back at the main offices/restaurant, that we also booked a cooking class with the same company. It was a delight, the meal we prepared was delicious and once again, our cook explained everything really well, she was fun and very kind.
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Holly_j
Mar 10, 2024
Great all day tour - We enjoyed each part of this tour and had a fantastic guide (Samantha). They served a great lunch along the way. A couple of things that impacted my review:
-The description in the booking isn’t accurate. We only spent 1 hour at the volcano and 1 hour at the waterfall. We spent way more time at the hanging bridges. The volcano hike is described as “mostly flat” which isn’t true. I was glad for the extra activity but we had people in our group that struggled with the strenuous activity and that impacted the tour for everyone.
Beautiful scenery, great guide, cool history, and learned so much about Costa Rica. As with any tour, the people you are with makes all the difference.
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Nikis1464
Mar 19, 2024
Good combo tour - We did the combo tour which was well organised. Tour guide had good knowledge of the area. Hanging bridges was the best and most interesting part of the tour. Volcano walk was a bit disappointing as you don’t actually get close to the volcano. Similarly the waterfall was a brief trip and very busy.
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