Natwell Pack (Volcano Hike + Fortuna Waterfall)

Posted By : PKFelix
My husband and I did the volcano and waterfall tour with Jason and Allen. The weather was beautiful, and we had a fantastic day. There were so many favorite parts of this tour it is impossible to pick one. Jason was very knowledgeable about La Fortuna, the volcano and very friendly. We really enjoyed talking with him and Allen. Jason was also very patient with my inferior efforts with Spanish!

Another favorite part of the tour was seeing a baby sloth close enough to touch (but didn't)! What a rare experience, even in Costa Rica. We saw a lot of very beautiful birds thanks to Jason spotting them.

Lunch was delicious.

Bring a change of clothes for after the waterfall visit (the water is "refreshing"!) Bring binoculars, camera and be prepared to do a lot of walking. You need to be in reasonable shape for this tour

All in all, this is a must-do tour in La Fortuna. It is worth it.
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Posted On : 2023-03-15 18:45:42

Posted By : BarryS232
The trip was fantastic. Despite the wind and driving rain in the first part of the trip, the hike up the volcano was magical as we ascended through different zones of vegetation. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable concerning the fauna and flora, and adept in spotting birds, animals, and rare plants. Fortunately the rain stopped by the time we got to the top, and we got great views of the lake and surrounding countryside. Definitely recommend sturdy shoes and being in moderate shape - the rapid changes in elevation were a challenge.
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Posted On : 2023-02-09 09:55:06

Posted By : Andalusina
JP was incredible - we had such a wonderful time with him - he made the whole experience so lovely and informative and fun and easy
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Posted On : 2022-08-19 17:11:03

Posted By : 406gabrielah
My family and I went on this tour. Our hotel concierge at Tabacon Thermal Resort set it up for us through Jacamar Tours. Our tour guy was Shayla and she was great! She knew so much about the history of Costa Rica, the wildlife we encountered along the trail, and the geology / history of Volcan Arenal. A shuttle picked us up at 8AM and we drove about 15min to get Arenal 1968 Park. We hiked through the park until we reached the peak (it was a great spot for pictures). After, we went to La Fortuna Waterfall. There are 500 steps to get up and down to the waterfall (it was pretty exhausting, but worth it in my opinion). The waterfall was BEAUTIFUL and we got to swim near it and in the stream connected to it. Definitely bring water shoes. Many people do these attractions without a guide, but I definitely suggest setting up a guide. Shayla showed and taught us so much that we would've completely missed without her. Also, she came with us to the waterfall and told us we could swim around as long as we wanted while she sat and watched all of our stuff (clothing, water bottles, etc.). After the waterfall, we had a set up lunch at MAKOTO Sushi Bar in town and it was incredible. We felt like we were being wined and dined! We started the meal with a sushi appetizer and watermelon juice, we ate traditional Casado, and finished with a delicious parfait! Overall, it was a 10/10 experience! We were tired by the end of the day, but we would definitely do it again!
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Posted On : 2022-05-23 13:39:48

Posted By : nib83
My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Our tour guide was Jairo and our driver was Marcelo. Jairo was very knowledgeable about the history of Costa Rica, particularly the geology of the area. A shuttle van picked us up from our hotel to the main meeting point in town (Fortuna). From there it was a short drive to the waterfall. CAUTION: it is approximately 500 steep steps to get to and from the waterfall. There are several resting places, some with water, every 100 steps or so. Just be prepared, especially if you go during a humid period or have differing mobility or a chronic health condition. The waterfall was fun, but the water was bit cool in February. After the waterfall, we had a delicious lunch at a farm to table establishment (there was a vegetarian option). After lunch, we headed to the volcano. On the day we went there were great views of the volcano . Along the nature hike we learned a lot about the history of the formation of the volcano and surrounding area. After the hike, we were driven to our hotels. Overall, a very fun day!
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Posted On : 2022-02-07 19:24:39