EXPERIENCE ARENAL WITH A LOCAL BY YOUR SIDE

Handpicked experiences, trusted transportation, and local recommendations to help you make the most of your stay.

OUR LOCAL PICKS

A Few Good Ways to Experience Arenal

You don’t need to sort through every tour in La Fortuna. Start with a few experiences we know, trust, and regularly recommend to our guests.

Handpicked, Not Overwhelming

A smaller selection of experiences we feel comfortable recommending, so you can spend less time comparing and more time enjoying.

Local Advice That Helps

Recommendations based on your interests, schedule, group, and the kind of experience you’re looking for.

A Local Is Here to Help

Not sure what fits your trip? Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll help you narrow it down.

Nature & Wildlife

Volcano & Hiking

Adventure

Family Favorites

Hot Springs

Private Experiences

Looking for Something More Personal?

Explore Arenal at your own pace with a private experience built around your group. More flexibility, personal attention, and the freedom to enjoy the day without feeling rushed.

Whether you already know what you want to do or need help choosing, we can help you find an experience that fits your plans.

Dedicated Local Guide

Personal attention for your group

Flexible Pace

More freedom, less rushing

Convenient Pickup

Pickup arranged from where you’re staying

Local Guidance

Help choosing the right experience

Not Sure Which Private Experience Fits Your Trip?

We’ll help you find the private experience that fits your plans.

Ultimate 4-in-1 Private Experience

$252

Private Mistico & Waterfall Experience

$231

Private Volcano Hike and Sloth Tour

$168

Private Hanging Bridges Tour

$141

Private Night Tour

$89

Private Sloth Watching Experience

$87

TRANSPORTATION IN & AROUND ARENAL

Getting Around Should Feel Easy

Explore Arenal without worrying about how to get from one place to the next. With private transportation, you have a local driver who knows the area, works around your plans, and gives you the time you need along the way.

Not a guided tour — You choose your own tickets, decide how long to stay at each stop, and we handle the road: we get you there, wait for you, and bring you back, no rush.

Your Ride, Your Schedule

Plan your day without depending on shared transportation or fixed departure times.

A Local Driver

More than a driver. Someone who knows Arenal and is there to help you, not rush you.

One Less Thing to Figure Out

We can coordinate transportation around your experiences so your day flows more naturally.

Arenal Lake Crossing to Monteverde

$44

Visit La Fortuna Waterfall and Arenal Volcano

$65

Visit The Mistico Park & Fortuna Waterfall

$70

Private Transfer from San Jose to La Fortuna

$187

Private Transfer from Liberia to La Fortuna

$244

Bring Your Arenal Trip Together

Save the experiences you’re considering, organize them by day, and see your estimated costs as your trip comes together. Combine eligible experiences to discover available package savings and added benefits — then send us your plan and we’ll help you fine-tune the details before you book.

Local knowledge

Know Arenal Before You Go

Good planning doesn’t mean knowing everything about Arenal. It means knowing what matters for your trip.

Explore practical tips, honest comparisons, sample itineraries, and local advice designed to help you make decisions with more confidence.

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TRUSTED BY THE TRAVELERS WE HOST

What Our Guests Say

The best way to understand what it’s like to have a local by your side is to hear from travelers who already have.

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   A base de 23 reseñas 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
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   Alon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. We had a wonderful stay at La Fortuna and were very happy with everything. The location was perfect, and Andrés was an amazing host — communication with him was easy, friendly, and always helpful. We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it!
  
 
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   Margarita Fernandez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. El lugar es muy bonito, Andrés y su familia son hosts increíbles. La ubicación es muy buena, cerca hay un súper y se puede llegar al parque principal caminando.
  
 
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   Pao Marin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. ✨ Súper recomendado este Airbnb en La Fortuna de San Carlos ✨
Tuvimos una experiencia hermosa. El lugar es precioso, cómodo, limpio y muy acogedor; realmente nos sentimos como en casa. 🏡❤️ Además, está en un lugar ideal para disfrutar de todas las maravillas de La Fortuna.
Queremos agradecer especialmente a don Andrés, quien fue súper atento desde el primer momento, siempre pendiente de que todo estuviera bien y dispuesto a ayudarnos en todo lo que necesitáramos. 🙌🏼
Sin duda volveríamos a hospedarnos aquí. ¡Un lugar que recomendamos con los ojos cerrados! 🌿✨ Muchas gracias por todo, don Andrés, y por hacer de nuestra estadía una experiencia tan bonita. ❤️
  
 
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   Mirta Ordenez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. El dpto. es precioso, cómodo, muy bien ubicado. Super espacioso. Tal cual lo que muestran las fotos. Las indicaciones para llegary  el chek in, todo estuvo más que perfecto. Andres,  el anfitrión es muy amable. Nos sentimos muy a gusto.  Sin dudarlo volvería a hospedarme.
  
 
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   Allie 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. El camper está bellísimo y muy completo , con una vista increíble del volcán y a la par de las termales, las cuales están preciosas y limpias!!! Lo único q recomiendo es q no es adecuado para personas de tercera edad o con discapacidad, salvo el cuarto de abajo. Los cuartos de arriba son para personas jóvenes o niños por su acceso reducido.
  
 
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   Natalia Spamer 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. I had a great experience here! The owners were so sweet and very helpful with everything I had questions about as a solo traveler!  It is a little farther from town but it is very inexpensive to get rides here. The AC kept me very cool at night. I saw others complaining about noise, while it can get noisy during the day, at night it is very quiet. I didn’t use it but they have a microwave which is helpful if you have leftovers.
  
 
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   Maria Lucia Ferreira 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Tive uma ótima experiência com Andres!
A casa que alugamos foi ótima! Silenciosa, espaçosa, cozinha ótima, camas confortáveis! Meu filho amou a jacuzzi quentinha após dia longo de passeios.
Mary nos recebeu muito bem!
Obrigada por tudo
  
 
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   Geert Hoekstra 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Pleasant appartment, well located and very friendly host with clear self-checkin instructions. Our little daughters (2 and 4) were most happy with the bunk bed and we appreciate the airco. More than recommended!
  
 
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   Heidi Moss 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. La Fortuna River Way Apartments are modern, comfortable, and offer secure parking, which we really appreciated. They’re located just outside of town—an easy 5-minute drive—or you can easily walk to some of the nearby restaurants, cafés, and a supermarket.
The apartment was fresh and spotlessly clean on arrival, with a very comfortable bed. We especially loved the hot rain shower—such a treat after a day of exploring. The kitchen is well equipped with cooking facilities and crockery, making it easy to prepare your own meals if you wish.
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The host was friendly and very responsive, quickly answering any questions we had. We would happily stay here again and highly recommend it to others visiting La Fortuna
  
 
  
  
 
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MEET YOUR LOCAL HOST

Hi, I’m Andrés. I live in Arenal and spend my days helping travelers make sense of all the options here. There’s a lot to see and do around La Fortuna, but not every experience is right for every traveler. My role is to help you narrow things down, share what I know about the area, and make the practical side of your trip easier. The experiences you’ll find here are ones we know and feel comfortable recommending. And if you’re not sure what fits your plans, just ask. You don’t need to have everything figured out. Sometimes a little local knowledge is all it takes to make a good trip even better.