Are you planning a family-friendly trip to Costa Rica? Do you plan to stay in the La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area? There are many fun attractions in La Fortuna to experience with your kids. Here are thirteen adventure tours from La Fortuna, Costa Rica you can experience with your kids today:
Where is La Fortuna?
La Fortuna is a small town in Costa Rica, northwest of the capital, San José. One of the top tourist destination in Costa Rica, La Fortuna, is known as a gateway to the Arenal Volcano National Park, home of two volcanoes. Within the area are a host of exciting tours and attractions to see with your kids. Some tours are right within the town of La Fortuna, while other tours are within driving distance. Here is a list of the best tours within the area of La Fortuna, Costa Rica.
Best Tours From La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Arenal Hanging Bridges
Check out La Fortuna, Costa Rica’s rainforest in the most perfect way–from above the trees. The Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour is pure adventure as you traverse fifteen impressive bridges. Some of the bridges are stationary; other suspended above the treetop of the rainforest. View Costa Rican animals and birds on this 3.1 Kilometer tour.
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Nocturnal Natural Experience and Dinner
Are you interested in the wildlife during the night time hours? Take advantage of every minute of your time with this tour in La Fortuna, Costa Rica. Take a night time hike to discover nocturnal wonders such as the Jesus Lizard and Blue Jeans frog. After the tour, enjoy a fantastic Costa Rica dinner under the moonlight.
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Birdwatching
Are you interested in seeing the Toucan, Hummingbird, or Costa Rica’s Resplendent Quetzal? This birdwatching tour starts early in the morning and lasts several hours. Led by an expert birdwatching guide, quietly catch a glimpse of some of the best bird life in the world. Costa Rica is famous for birding and this is a must-do excursion while you are in the Arenal Volcano area!
Blue River and Tenorio Volcano Hike
Rated as a top La Fortuna tour by TripAdvisor, the Blue River and Tenorio Volcano Hike is a must do! Start with a hike through Tenorio Volcano National Park to see the remarkable blue of the Rio Celeste waterfall on this full-day trip from La Fortuna. The tour includes hiking a 4.3-mile (7-km) trail into the forest. You could see monkeys and birds while taking in the views of the imposing Tenorio Volcano. In addition, visit the park’s boiling mud pits and brightly colored jungle waterways.
Ziplining Tour
A ziplining tour is a Costa Rican bucket list adventure! Get ready to ride over the canyons, through lush forests, above Pino Blanco waterfall (160 feet in the air) & La Fortuna Waterfall (200 feet in the air), beside the Arenal Volcano. This is an adrenaline rush like no other. Keep your eyes open as you may see several species of animals that inhabit this area such as toucans, monkeys and frogs.
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Tabacon Hot Springs
What is a hot spring? The Tabacon Resort includes a thermal experience where the waters are heated by the magma from the Arenal Volcano. Our tour consisted of transportation to and from the Tabacon Hot Spring, access to the hot springs to include restrooms and the locker room, as well as a buffet dinner.
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Arenal Volcano Hike With Kids
Visit the Arenal Volcano lava slides at the El Silencio Park. The tour will include walking through primary and secondary forests (approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes). You will come to an old lava flow that was formed in 1968. On clear days, you will enjoy incredible views of the impressive Arenal Volcano, Arenal Lake, The Tilarán Mountain Range.
Horseback Riding To The La Fortuna Waterfall
This tour is a highlight of the Arenal Volcano area. The horseback ride will be a 3 km ride through secondary rainforests and farmlands with a stop at the Pino Blanco Waterfall Lookout point. Next, the ride will continue on to the La Fortuna Waterfall. On the ride, make sure to look for monkeys, toucans, and other birds that inhabit the region. Once at the La Fortuna Waterfall and River, you can choose to take a refreshing swim in the crystal waters or relax to the sound of the impressive waterfall and enjoy its moist breeze.
Venado Caves Underground Experience
Underground trails and passages will take you through several different caves. With lanterns to illuminate your way, as well as the necessary gear, you will enter this labyrinth of ancient underground rivers and sea beds, now exposed after millions of years. Large colonies of bats inhabit the caverns, as well as frogs and crabs.
Whitewater Rafting Tours
Are you looking for the best Family Rafting Class II and III from Arenal Costa Rica that offers excitement, but milder white-water rapids? This half day adventure on the Rio Balsa provides plenty of action and thrills, but with Class II-III rapids, children ages 8-12 can come along on this family adventure.
Chocolate Tour
Chocolate has a very long history and is important for the Costa Rican culture. During the tour, you will learn how to harvest, dry, and grind cacao. Afterwards, you will make a traditional chocolate drink. Finish the tour with a sweet sample of the chocolate made in the La Fortuna area.
Sloth Watching Tour
View one of Costa Rica’s most beloved animals, the sloth. The La Fortuna area is the perfect place to see sloths because of the climate, availability of food, and the absence of predators. During the tour, you can observe two types of sloths: Two-toed sloth and the Three-toed sloth.
Canyoneering
Rappel down a naturally formed canyon on the slopes of the Arenal volcano during this dynamic Costa Rican adventure. Take on Spider Monkey Canyon! The tour will include splashing through crystal clear streams, conquering the magnificent canyon walls with rappelling techniques, jumping into clear pools of water and across natural formed rock walkways, and flying through the canopy on a zip line.
Costa Rican Tour Companies
There are many highly rated tour companies. Check out TripAdvisor! I can personally recommend EcoTerra Costa Rica. All of these tours are offered through this company at a reasonable price. The tour guides all speak fluent English. The tour includes transportation in an air conditioned bus or van. Many times, we were the only family on the tour. The bus is equipped with WiFi to keep your kids entertained on the journey from place to place.
In summary:
Are you planning a family-friendly trip to Costa Rica? Do you plan to stay in the La Fortuna/Arenal Volcano area? There are many fun attractions in La Fortuna to experience with your kids. Good luck choosing which tours you can fit into your stay! There are so many to choose from. Adventure awaits!
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