Overview
Located in a spectacular rainforest and over 70 meters high, La Fortuna River Waterfall is an attraction hard to miss. This waterfall shares its territory with the Arenal-Monteverde protected area, hosting a large amount of wildlife, forests, and aquifers. The entrance fees are used by an NGO to promote the well-being and development of the community.
What you will be doing
We have the option of observing the beautiful waterfall from the viewpoint or through a 300-meter walk down on 530 steps with comfortable rest areas. Along the way, your guide will accompany you, describing interesting geological aspects of the rock formations and the history of the high basalt columns that gave rise to this waterfall. The trail ends right in front of the imposing waterfall, with ideal spots for amazing photographs.
Where we'll meet
🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: de, Iglesia Católica, Costado Sur de la, Apartado Posta 40-4417, Provincia de Alajuela, La Fortuna, 4417, Costa Rica
🗺️ Instructions: Hotels pick ups are included in the price. We pick up within a 5-mile perimeter around our La Fortuna Main Office. If your hotel is not included in the pickup list, or is located outside the pickup perimeter, an extra payment will be incurred for the pick-up service. In this case, the booking won't be completed until the extra payment is made.
Things to know
Accessibility:
Children friendly
Fitness requirement
Moderate fitness level
Tour Language
English
Spanish
License requirement
None
Additional information:
Minimum age of passengers is 4. Child rate applies only when shared with a minimum of 2 paying adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not recommended for people with heart problems, recent surgeries, back problems, people with low mobility or pregnancy
You will not allowed to participate in the tour under drunk conditions or under substances that cause behaviours that affect the safety of the tour, as well as the enjoyment of other tourists
Please bring water shoes, light clothing, rain coat, extra clothing, sunscreen, insect repellent, and waterproof camera with float cord, swimsuit.
Inclusion ✅
Entrance ticket
Snack
Water
Tour guide
Exclusion ❌
Gratuities
About your host
Jacamar Naturalist ToursWe started operations in 1996, in La Fortuna and San Carlos, and was a pioneer in the tourist development of the area, offering some of the first walks to the Arenal Volcano in an organised way. The experience gained through these years allows Jacamar Naturalist Tours to integrate and train some of the best naturalist guides in the country and explore the best tourist destinations with them. As we mature and expand, we maintained the same philosophy of sustainable tourism in each destination, always making a concerted effort to promote the conservation of nature and culture.
For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.