Spending 3 to 4 days in La Fortuna is the ideal amount of time to experience the area's top adventure highlights without feeling rushed. This itinerary combines hiking, relaxation, and wildlife watching, using Leonaras Arenal as your central base.
Day 1: Volcano Hikes & Thermal Hot Springs
Start your adventure by hiking the Arenal Volcano National Park. Walk along the ancient 1968 lava flow trails and take in panoramic viewpoints of Lake Arenal. In the afternoon, reward your legs by relaxing in one of La Fortuna's famous volcanically heated thermal hot springs. You can book a discounted hot spring day pass directly through our local tours catalog.
Day 2: Hanging Bridges & El Salto Rope Swing
In the morning, head to the Mistico Hanging Bridges for a canopy forest walk, spotting sloths, monkeys, and colorful toucans. In the afternoon, return near the guest house. El Salto Waterfall and its natural swimming hole are just a 2-minute walk from our property gate, making it the perfect spot for a local dip.
Day 3: La Fortuna Waterfall & Canopy Ziplining
Visit the stunning La Fortuna Waterfall in the morning. Walk down the 500 steps to swim in the cool river canyon pool. Finish your trip with a thrilling canopy zipline adventure over the canopy, flying across 9 cables and taking in views of Arenal Volcano and Cerro Chato. Check out our featured canopy tour to reserve your slot.
