Private Day: Mistico Hanging Bridges, La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Lava Fields and Lunch

Traluxu Travel runs this private day with a stated focus on responsible travel practices. It strings together three walks and a meal, and the full outing lasts about nine hours. The morning goes to Arenal Mistico Park, an approximately 3-hour walk along a 3.22-km trail that crosses six suspended bridges. A local guide carries nature-spotting equipment, and the forest is described as one of the most biodiverse ecosystems on the planet. A short ride leads to La Fortuna Waterfall, where a 15-minute walk down gives time to swim, photograph and relax beneath the 65-meter drop. Lunch is a local Costa Rican meal. Next comes the volcano, about 20 minutes away by car. The trail mixes basaltic andesite lava rock fields with patches of regenerating forest, and the guide explains the geology of Costa Rica. Hike length follows the group, from 1 mile (1.61 km) up to 4 miles (6.44 km). Included are private transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, fruit, snacks, bottled water, WiFi on board and a telescope. Bring sunscreen, mosquito repellent, a rain jacket or poncho, proper hiking footwear, swimwear, towels and a change of clothes. Up to 15 travelers per booking; guiding in English, French and Spanish.