Top La Fortuna Kid Friendly

We had a tour with Julio and Byron through Tripmasters. These two gentleman were top-notch and a delight. They were personable, knowledgable, and found the craziest hidden wildlife along the tour. This is a nice hike through the rain forest. I was nervous about the bridges as I am afraid of heights, but once we got to the first bridge it wasn't bad at all. The views take over and you forget you are suspended high above the forest. Julio also did a great job at calming my nerves. The views were stunning and the wildlife we saw was so cool! I liked that we happened to be there in low season and didn't have to compete with large groups of people.

The guided tour was phenomenal! Chris was so kind, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience so enjoyable. He spotted so many animals we never would have noticed on our own and even took great pictures for us along the way. It rained for the first hour, but it was still completely worth it. Having a guide made such a difference, and we’re so glad we did it!

Ronald was so knowledgeable and provided a great tour! We went with our kids, ages 11 and 14, and everyone was able to do the hike. It was mostly an easy path but it did get steeper towards the top. It was totally worth it to be able to hike on the lava rocks and see the view from the top of the climb!Our guide had a lot to share about the eruption in 1968 and everything that was around us as well as being very patient with everyone on the tour (it was a group of 7 in total). We enjoyed the walking sticks that were provided at the start of the hike (they were especially helpful for the trip down) and the pineapple at the end. We did get a little rain at the top and on the way down, but it felt good after the climb!I would definitely recommend this trip, especially if you’re looking for a short hike and an opportunity to get onto part of the volcano.

The hike was guided by Gilbert and his companion Christian as the transportation driver. The activity was conducted on time and perfectly in every way: they picked us up at the hotel as agreed, and after picking up the rest of the clients, we went hiking on a circular trail of a solidified lava flow from the Arenal volcano in the 1970s. The route is beautiful, full of plants where Gilbert explains everything in detail and with love for his work. I would rate the difficulty of the trail as medium-low, but if you do not have good physical condition, you could still do it but with more caution than the others. It is worth immersing yourself among tropical plants that create a microclimate on the slopes of the volcano, with small animals and birds hidden among the treetops, including hummingbirds! It is a very beautiful trail that ends at a café on top of a hill where I recommend having a specialty coffee espresso, where the waiter who served us was very kind to us... In summary, Jacamar has shown us enormous kindness and professionalism, and after the tour, Christian was waiting for us with a freshly cut pineapple that was delicious, as a nice gesture, and then they took us to the contracted "Paradise Hot Springs" just after the hike. At the end, another companion from Jacamar picked us up at the agreed time to take us back to our hotel... A wonderful day with intense activity in the morning and extreme relaxation at noon that I recommend you add to your trip without a doubt 🙌

Definitely an experience even though the volcano was wrapped in fog when we reached the top point. Delicious hiking in well-hilled terrain and wildlife. Good informative guides with each their competencies. Delicious right to round with the hot springs to the end.

Everything was very good; on top of that, we had a sunny day, very lucky. Jason led the tour; he was a great guide.

A full day of fun adventure! First off was the hanging bridges which was an amazing experience. Within the first ten minutes we saw two different types of toucans and a frog. We saw several different animals through the tour, and not one of them would we have spotted without the help of a guide and telescope. These animals are masters of camouflage. It was quite rainy this day and we bought a poncho at the gift store before the walk which was helpful. The rain made the experience even better… a true rainforest experience! After the hanging bridges we went to the waterfall which was beautiful. However it is a 500 stair climb back up, so depending on mobility and fitness this may deter some people but there were people of all ages and fitness levels doing it. Surrounding the water is quite rocky, so if you’re wanting to go for a swim bringing water shoes would be a good idea. After the morning two activities we had a delicious traditional lunch. The afternoon was a volcano hike. There’s three options for length and we selected the shorter hike as it was a cloudy, rainy day and the volcano was not visible. However, it was still educational and we enjoyed it.

We lived our tour!! Saw lots of cool animals we got to see! It was beautiful and a lot of fun even in the rain!

Put this on your list when visiting La Fortuna and definitely go with a guide. Edgar was our guide and he was so knowledgeable and passionate about the ecosystem of the tropical rain forest. He smelled the howler monkeys before he spotted them. At one point he heard a group of spider monkeys and we quickly ran to them snd were able to see them. On our tour we saw Howler monkeys, spider monkeys, a boa, a poisonous frog, an owl and heard a nightingale wren. On our own, we would have missed almost all of this. The hanging bridges were spectacular and impressive. The walk alone was worth it. Getting to see these animals in their natural habitat was a special treat!

Cesar was an excellent guide. Hiking the volcano was a lot of fun, and we learned a lot about Costa Rica's history and culture in the process. If you are looking to fill a few hours during your trip, this is a must-do.

Overall, this is a good hike. However, this hike is mainly focused on history and scenery. Do not go into it expecting a wildlife tour. While our guide, Emanuel, was awesome and pointed out a few critters, the tour is mainly focused on volcano and history of the area. Overall, a great hike. Our only let down was that the fruit was not provided that is listed on the booking.

Great experience, highly recommend for anyone visiting first time. Beautiful hike. Guide was very informative. Amazing views of volcano.

I am giving this 5 stars even with the fact that it was a very cloudy day and we could not see the volcano at all. If your only goal is to see the volcano then you should know that its not easy to guarantee. Even without seeing it, I had an amazing time. The hike itself is very doable for fit people. If you think you are not as fit as youd like to be, there is an easier trail option so everyones included. Both groups meet at the same meeting point. My group was nearly insufferable for reasons that dont really matter, I just recommend paying attention to the guide when they are talking lol. But besides that, it is still a very fun hike and they also take you to el choyin hot springs. It is the public one for free so its very crowded but still nice that its included in the tour.

Robert F is a great guide. Highly recommend him as a guide. He found lots of animals that he found throughout the tour

What a wonderful experience! We were lucky to see two kinds of monkeys one being a whole family with a baby ! Go early ! Bring a rain jacket ! The views are amazing! We had a tour guide she made stops along the way to spot animals and different types of snakes. Also got to see a pair of owls, toucans and a sloth ! Very lucky! Very cool crossing the bridges

We had a great tour with Robert F. His knowledge was incredible!!! We are here in the rainy season but the tour was still such a great adventure for our family. The tour was a moderate walk up and down the trail and over several bridges.