La Fortuna & Arenal Nature & Eco Tours

Did you know that 90% of all the organisms in Costa Rica’s rainforests and cloud forests are found atop the gigantic trees? Back in the day, biologists would use ropes and pulleys to climb up to the canopy of these trees. Some trees so tall it was almost impossible to explore!

Looking for cool things to do in La Fortuna? La Fortuna and Arenal are home to some of the best eco tours in Costa Rica. And there is nothing more unique to Costa Rica than the Arenal Volcano and the glorious hot springs found here. So come join our super naturalist guides on a morning hike to the Arenal Volcano National Park then top off your day with an optional visit to one of the famous Arenal hot springs resorts

Have you ever hiked along antique lava flows & volcanic rock? If you love nature and appreciate the history & wildlife that helps define Costa Rica’s Pura Vida, then this Arenal nature hike is certainly for you! In fact, the Arenal 1968 Volcano View & Lava Trails are one of the most popular hiking tours in La Fortuna. Add in a Naturalist guide & top off your day with a visit to one of the best hot springs in Arenal and you have one of the best eco tours in Costa Rica!

La Fortuna waterfall is approximately 75 meters high and plunges into an emerald green watering hole. Located only 6 km from the town of La Fortuna at the base of the Arenal volcano, our naturalist guides will lead you through the dense tropical rain-forest pointing out monkeys, sloths, and a variety of other wildlife in their natural habitat.

A contender to be one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and definitely one of Costa Rica's top 7 Natural Wonders, The Rio Celeste is one of the most majestic places for hiking in Costa Rica. Surrounded by stunning rainforest and magnificent waterfalls, the aqua marine color of Rio Celeste is simply breath taking.

The title says it all. Take a guided walk to discover Costa Rica’s famous Sloths up close while our naturalist guides answer all your questions. This nature walk is only 2km (just over 1 mile) so perfect for the whole family. As a bonus, there are an abundance of birds that love to share the same protected reserve as the sloths. So, this is a nature lovers dream.

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Bird watching in Costa Rica already spectacular, but add in the Birdseye view from the famous Arenal Hanging Bridges and you just upped your Costa Rica birding to a once in a lifetime experience.

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We’re all about birds! Come explore both morning and evening with this twice-daily bird watching tour near Arenal Volcano! Whether you are new to birding or more experienced with this fun hobby, there is something for every birdwatcher when you’re bird watching with us!

Whether you want an activity the whole family can do together, or just want to experience these beautiful creatures up close for yourself, a tour of the butterfly garden at Danaus Eco-Center is a great choice! Our expert naturalist guides will ensure you get the most out of your eco tour experience.

Ever wonder how the forest changes when dusk sets in? Check out our Night Jungle Walk tour and experience it for yourself! When the sun goes down, the forest comes alive! Our well experienced expert guides will point out all the things our un-trained eyes might miss in the darkness as we wind our way through the Ecocentro Danaus.

Join us on this fascinating subterranean adventure where we'll hike through the endless maze of caverns of an underground river. The Venado Caves are estimated to be nearly 20 million years old, formed by underground streams that still flow through the limestone caves today. Don't miss out this unique once in a lifetime opportunity.

El Cerro Chato Volcano Hike is considered a physically challenging and intense hike. But like anything else, the reward for reaching the summit is well worth the climb! The El Cerro Chato Volcano Hike will take you through the lush rainforest that is home to many species of birds including the green macaw as well other wildlife species.

If you're traveling Costa Rica with children in tow, the Children's Rainforest Tour is for you! Treat your budding adventurer to an all-day trip through the primary rain forest, and watch them come alive with excitement as they discover many species of animals and many different types of birds along the way.

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Looking to explore the Arenal Volcano but not interested in a full day hike or hot springs resort? With over 800 acres to explore and a spectacular view of the volcano, a trip to the Arenal Observatory Lodge is perfect for the whole family! Add in a couple of suspension bridges, volcanic mud and soothing hot springs river and the Arenal Observatory Volcano tour is one heck of a deal!

Are you ready for the most authentic & extreme Costa Rica hike? How would you like to swim in the crater lake of Cerro Chato, cross hanging bridges, visit a waterfall, explore the Arenal Volcano Observatory, enjoy a therapeutic facial and finish the day with a cocktail while you reward yourself in the Arenal hot springs?

Understanding that not all travelers to Costa Rica are interested in extreme adventures, The Real Deal Tours offers an ideal tour for you and your family to enjoy. The Pontoon Caño Negro tour allows you to take in all the wonderful sights and get up close to the wildlife in a leisurely way with a visit to the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.

Always striving for ways to combine eco-friendly technology with ecotourism in Costa Rica, we have a new eco-tour option that is great for all ages. Combining our comfortable rafts with the modern technology, our Eco Safari is the best way to connect with wildlife on the Rio Frio and the surrounding the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge.

There are several boat tours in Arenal that are fun for the whole family. This Arenal rafting safari on the Penas Blancas River is perfect for the more adventurous families with children as young as 3 years old! Gently paddle down the river while your naturalist guide points out wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and more!

The rainforest is a completely different place when the sun goes down, and now you can see it for yourself! Join the night shift: bats, caimans, monkeys, birds and so much more get this evening party started as you float your way right through the center of it all.

Hit all the most popular spots in Arenal in one amazing day. Explore the canopy suspended from the Arenal Hanging Bridges. Take a dip in the La Fortuna Waterfalls. Hike the old lava flow while learning the history of the Arenal Volcano. Top off your Arenal adventure with a soak in one of the famous Arenal hot springs (optional). Lunch included.

Combine two of the most popular hikes in La Fortuna into one super combo. Explore the breathtaking volcano views and lava beds of the Arenal 1968 trails, then cool off in the La Fortuna Waterfalls. Lunch included.

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Tip toe through the treetops on a series of suspension bridges through the Arenal rainforest. Then hike to the La Fortuna Waterfalls and take a dip in the beautiful cascading waterfalls and pools. This is one of our favorite eco tours in La Fortuna. Lunch included.

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This eco tour combo is perfect for the whole family. Start your day on an eco safari by boat on the Penas Blancas River, then hike down to the cascading pools of the La Fortuna Waterfalls. Lunch included.

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On this trip we go high and then we go low! See the jungle from two very different vantage points in one super fun day you won’t want to miss! Walk along the very same hanging bridges that scientists use to get in touch with the wildlife. Then, fly down the Balsa River on a wet and wild rapids adventure!

Rafting Balsa River class II-II rapids are not for the faint of heart! Add in a lovely horseback ride in the rainforest, and a hike to one of Costa Rica’s most beautiful waterfalls and you have one heck of a Costa Rica eco adventure!

Tortuguero National Park in Costa Rica is one of the most nature intensive destinations to visit. Whether you are looking for transportation to Tortuguero, or overnight packages to Tortuguero, we have you covered with some of the best deals in Costa Rica. See our complete list of Tortuguero tours from Arenal here.