Top La Fortuna Swimming

Take advantage of some of northern Costa Rica’s best white-water rafting on this full-day, guided tour with traditional lunch included. Paddle through the rainforest and over the rapids of the Balsa River stopping along to swim and rest in nature. After your adventure is done enjoy a Costa Rican style lunch at a local restaurant.

Connect with the waters of Costa Rica by paddling down class II and III white waters of the Balsa River. This half-day, guided, white-water rafting tour includes equipment, instruction, safety briefing and ends with a delicious lunch served in a local restaurant. Feel the thrill and excitement as you glide six miles (10 kilometers) down the river flanked by lush the jungle filled with monkeys, tropical birds, and sloths.

Test your limits on an extreme canyoning expedition in Costa Rica! On this thrilling, half-day tour from La Fortuna, journey to a remote rain forest canyon where you rappel down cliffs, leap from waterfalls and trek through a jagged, slippery landscape. Prepare to get soaked as you splash into jungle pools and swim under cascades in an extraordinary natural playground. Numbers are limited to 10 for a personalized small-group adventure.

This day pass to the Baldi Hot Springs offers the ultimate in Costa Rican comfort. Enjoy ample time soaking in the 25 thermal pools, walking through the forested grounds, or relaxing with the purchase of spa packages. The water slides and swimming pool are popular with kids, making this a family-friendly excursion, too. Choose to include lunch, dinner, or both upon booking.

NEW! True Adrenaline Seekers love the Gravity Falls EXTREME COMBO -- Rappel, Jump and Raft! Step outside of the regular tour experience and have an exclusive, incredible day of adventure. You will do the Gravity Falls Waterfall Jumping Extreme tour, followed by an exciting rafting trip down one of Costa Rica’s famous class three rivers.

See one of the natural treasures of Alajuela Province with a visit to La Fortuna Waterfall. Travel by car from your La Fortuna hotel to the spectacular cascade, where you can observe from a viewpoint or hike down a trail for a closer look and swim in the river. A guide accompanies you to point out surrounding highlights and ensure a seamless experience.

Personalized service, small groups, flexible start, wildlife spotting, kids and family friendly. Don't miss this once in a lifetime experience.

Get back to nature while still enjoying creature comforts at the El Salto waterfall and swimming hole, a natural pool located in the rain forest of Arenal. Parking and access can be a challenge, so park right nearby at the riverside Hunters & Gatherers restaurant and take advantage of its restrooms, changing facilities, and Wi-Fi. Before or after your swim, enjoy a delicious Costa Rican buffet without traveling back into town.

We are so lucky to have such unique hot spots in our little town. There are very few places in the world that can boast access to picturesque secret swimming holes and relaxing hot springs. This tours helps you experience La Fortuna like a tour local.

We begin with the Exclusive Costa Rica Whitewater and Wildlife Rafting Class III Experience at a magestic outdoor viewing point where sloths can be found in their natural habitat. You will be able to spot two-toed, three-toed sloth, frogs, different species of birds then jump into a refreshing natural swimming hole. Afterwards, we drive for 45 minutes while our guide will taught you about Costa Rica's history. Be ready to paddle down 10 kilometers of adrenaline, rolling rapids. Then float down by kayak or raft and paddle the quiet waters of the Peñas Blancas river. Surrounded by a rich ecosystem, ideal to observe monkeys, birds, sloths, caimans, iguanas and various other species. So be prepared to enjoy the tropical rain forest. To finish at Tabacon Thermal Resort & Spa, Tabacon’s water flows naturally from the Tabacon river, which is heated by the Arenal Volcano and mineralized underground, surrounded by rainforest gardens grown on site, which decorates this unique gem.

This unique hike combines natural beauty with a great opportunity to observe the wonderful flora and fauna. During our hike through the Tenorio Volcano National Park, we pass by the Celeste River Lagoon and walk along two crystal clear streams which come together to form the Rio Celeste. Here the clear water mysteriously changes into a beautiful bright, light-blue color (hence the name “Light-Blue-River”). Walking along jungle trails we visit an area where volcanic smoke is expelled at high temperatures from the ground at the bottom of the river, creating sulfur bubbles. The stunning colored Rio Celeste Waterfall offers an amazing view.

Awaken your inner jungle explorer on this 4-hour Costa Rica canyoning tour. An experienced guide will present a safety briefing and help you gear up with a hard hat and harness. To begin, test out your rappelling skills on a 10-foot (3.5-meter) cliff alongside a waterfall. Once you’re warmed up, tackle a 150-foot (45-meter) cliff known locally as ‘Big Boy.’ Use the rock face to rappel halfway down, and then hang on for a thrilling drop into a natural swimming pool. Next up, descend the granddaddy of the Lost Canyon — a 200-foot (60-meter) cliff and waterfall. Cool off after your descent with a swim in the water waiting below. Your guide will lead you on foot through the lush, rugged terrain of the canyon, where you’ll climb over boulders and splash down a natural waterslide. Learn about native plant species and be prepared to encounter the many birds, insects and animals that inhabit the area.