La Fortuna: Arenal Volcano, Waterfall & Hanging Bridges Tour｜Costa Rica

Begin your adventure with a walk along the Arenal Hanging Bridges, located just 20-30 minutes away from La Fortuna Town. Immerse yourself in the lush vegetation and wildlife interaction from a unique perspective.

Enjoy breathtaking views from every suspension bridge, offering an immense feeling created by the trees along the trail. Discover the tropical rainforest, one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet, whose flora and fauna are widely distributed through the understory, tree trunks, and top forest layer.

Costa Rica is known to be home to 4-5% of the world's biodiversity. Nature expert guides will bring professional spotting equipment to offer you the best chances to observe and photograph the different wildlife species that may be found in this delightful environment.

After a 15-minute drive, arrive at the entrance to the Arenal Volcano lava fields trail. Throughout this activity, be in the company of a local expert who will show and explain to you the geological evolution of Costa Rica and its most important volcanic and tectonic plate attributes.

This trail combines basaltic andesite lava rock fields and patches of regenerating forest. You may find animals that have been recolonizing these specific ecosystems. The hike distance will depend on the group's preferences, ranging from 1.5 to 4 miles.

Arenal Volcano is geologically the youngest summit, approximately 7000 years old according to geologists' carbon dating test studies. Within this period, Arenal has alternated different active and calm periods. On July 29th, 1968, after approximately 400 years of calmness, locals suffered one of the most devastating volcanic eruptions ever seen before, which generated casualties, death, and economic disasters.

Minor eruptions took place until 2010, becoming little by little La Fortuna village one of the most attractive destinations in Costa Rica. A delicious Costa Rican lunch will be served just 15 minutes' drive away near La Fortuna Town.

After lunch, take a 15-minute downhill walk to have the opportunity to swim, photograph, and relax at the bottom of this 213-foot river drop. After a fantastic day in one of the most beautiful traveler destinations, you will be dropped off at your accommodation.