Prefer just your party?
The private tour gives you your own vehicle, your own pace, a dedicated guide and the best light windows. Same itinerary, exclusive to your party.
See this as a private tour- Duration
- Full day (~10 hours)
- Start time
- 6:00β6:30 AMSubject to availability
- Group style
- Private or small group
- Pickup
- Pickup can be coordinated
- Languages
- EN / ES
The experience
π La Fortuna β Classic Combo Experience β Group Tour
This is the shared departure of π La Fortuna β Classic Combo Experience: a small group of no more than 15 travelers, on a fixed schedule, at a per-person rate. You share a VIVO naturalist guide with other travelers looking for the same thing you are β real wildlife, good light and an honest explanation of what you are seeing. The itinerary, the certified guide and the safety standards are identical to our private expedition; what changes is that the departure time is set and the group sets the pace. Transport is never shared: if you add it, it is private door-to-door for your party only.
The classic La Fortuna combo condenses the three most iconic experiences of the Arenal region into a single, well-paced day with private transport and a bilingual naturalist guide. You begin at Mistico Arenal Hanging Bridges Park β 3.2 km of forest trails with 16 bridges (six of them suspension bridges up to 90 meters long and 55 meters above the canopy) that give eye-level access to toucans, motmots, orioles and, on lucky mornings, sloths and eyelash pit vipers. From there you continue to the Arenal 1968 Trails, a private reserve that borders Arenal Volcano National Park and preserves the actual 1968 lava flow that gave the volcano its modern cone; the interpretive walk explains the eruption, the geology of the region and the succession ecology that reclaimed the slope, with panoramic views of the volcano and Lake Arenal. The day closes at the La Fortuna Waterfall β a 70-meter cascade tucked in a canyon of primary rainforest, reached by 500 stairs β with time for a swim in the plunge pool. The pace is relaxed enough for families and photographers, and a typical Costa Rican lunch at a local restaurant is included. Ideal for travelers with only one full day in La Fortuna who want a balanced mix of wildlife, geology and scenery.
Highlights
What makes this day different
Best for first-time visitors
Ideal for couples, families & small groups
Up to 7 people (comfortable) or 15 (larger group)
Itinerary
Your day, hour by hour
Indicative timings β we adapt to wildlife activity and weather.
7:30 AMHotel pickup
8:00 AMHanging bridges
Mistico canopy circuit with naturalist guide.
11:30 AMLocal lunch
1:00 PMLa Fortuna Waterfall
Waterfall, plunge pool and viewpoint.
3:30 PMReturn to hotel
Gallery
What you may see
Real photographs from our departures. Sightings are never guaranteed.
Included
What is included and what is not
Included
- Mistico Hanging Bridges
- Arenal 1968 Trails
- La Fortuna Waterfall
- Lunch
- Private guide
Not included
- Transport / hotel pickup β quoted separately by hotel and zone
What to bring
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Swimsuit & towel
- Sunscreen & insect repellent
- Camera
- Water bottle
Logistics
Practical details before you book
Pickup can be coordinated
Share your hotel or Airbnb name during checkout and we confirm pickup time and any transport cost in writing.
What to know
- Comfortable hiking shoes
- Swimsuit & towel
- Sunscreen & insect repellent
- Camera
- Water bottle
Booking window
Requests close 48h before departure. Inside that window we still try, but availability is not confirmed.
This experience accepts a card authorization online: the amount is held, never charged, until VIVO confirms.
2 Adults Β· 15
Cancellation & changes
- 36+ hours before tour β 100% refund to original payment method, minus 5% transaction fee
- Less than 36 hours before tour β 50% refund to original payment method, minus 5% transaction fee (free reschedule may be offered subject to availability)
- No-shows are non-refundable and non-rescheduleable
- The 5% administrative fee is non-refundable and covers non-recoverable bank/processor fees (Stripe and PayPal retain ~3% on every transaction even when refunded) plus the cost of processing the cancellation. It is waived when we cancel for operational or weather reasons.
- All refunds are issued to the original payment method (card, PayPal, or bank transfer used at booking). We do not issue cash refunds under any circumstance.
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| Duration | Full day (~10 hours) | Full day (~12 hrs) | Full day (~10β11 hrs) | 8 hours |
| Price | From $326 | From $522 | From $261 | From $182 |
| Difficulty | β | β | β | β |
| Transport | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Modality | Private | Private | Private | Private |
| Booking | Instant date hold | Instant date hold | Instant date hold | By request |
| Includes | 5 items | 9 items | 5 items | 6 items |
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How it works
- 1
Choose your date
Date, modality and travellers at checkout.
- 2
We authorize your card
The amount is held; NOT charged until VIVO confirms.
- 3
We confirm in writing
Email and WhatsApp with time, meeting point and assigned guide.
- 4
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You receive your portal with itinerary, calendar invite and support.
You can also add this experience to your itinerary and book several together. View my itinerary
Price per person
From$326
All fees included.
Small group from $326
Reserve My Experience
Your card is authorized only, not charged.
Availability is checked live. VIVO captures the payment after finalizing the operational details.
Free cancellation 36h+ (β5% fee)
Secure payment Β· no hidden fees
Questions
Frequently asked
How many people join this group tour?
Shared departures are capped at 15 travelers. Most days the group is smaller. If a departure fills, we open a second one instead of adding people.
Can I choose my own start time on a group departure?
No. Group departures run at fixed times so everyone starts together. If you need a specific hour, light window or pace, book the same experience as a private expedition.
Is transport shared with the group?
Never. Transport is always private and always quoted separately by hotel and zone β your tour is shared, your ride is not. You can also meet us at the starting point at no extra cost.
How much is the group rate per person?
The shared rate starts at $326 per person, all taxes and fees included. Children pay a reduced rate. The private version of this experience is priced per party, not per person.
How long does this tour last?
It lasts Full day (~10 hours). Start times: 6:00β6:30 AM.
Is transport or pickup included?
Transport is never included in the tour price. We quote it separately by hotel and zone, so you only pay for the route you actually need.
How fit do I need to be?
A normal activity level is enough. Guides adjust the pace, give a full safety briefing and provide the required gear.
What happens if it rains?
Rain is part of the rainforest and the activity normally runs; bring a light rain jacket. If conditions become unsafe we reschedule or refund according to our policy.
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