The Arenal and La Fortuna area is one of the most popular destinations in Costa Rica for good reason. Visitors can explore and experience an active volcano, the rain forest, waterfalls and other natural attractions. If you’re visiting Arenal, you’ll want to take advantage of our special deal below!
Jacamar Naturalist Tours Partnership
Jacamar Naturalist Tours is one of the biggest tour companies in Costa Rica with a focus on Arenal. We have a partnership with this great company to give Arenal tours discounts to all Mytanfeet readers. Get 10-15% off on the most popular tours in Arenal such as hot springs, Arenal Volcano hike, La Fortuna waterfall and more!
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Arenal Tours Discount FAQ
Which tours do you recommend to do?
The Arenal and La Fortuna area is best for hiking, outdoor adventure and wildlife. For specific recommendations, you can read our favorite things to do in Arenal post. A few of our favorite activities are canyoning, the river safari floats and the Arenal Volcano hike.
I’m traveling alone. Can I still get the 10% off?
We do require a minimum of 2 people in order to give the Arenal tour discount but if there is already a tour running, you can join as a solo traveler. Please fill out the form and let us know you are a solo traveler so we can check if there is a tour already operating that you can join.
It says tours include transportation. I have my own car, can I drive and meet the group?
Even if you rented a car, we recommend taking the transportation as some destinations are not open to the public (Rio Frio, Penas Blancas). If you are doing multiple activities in one day, it is best to stay with the group since tours are on a schedule and they cannot wait if you are late.
The best option if you have a car is to drive to their office in La Fortuna to meet the shuttle for pick up.
I’m staying at an Airbnb/vacation rental. Can I still get picked up?
No, Jacamar does not pick up at Airbnbs and vacation rentals. You will need to go to the closest hotel for pick up and drop off. If you rented a car, you can meet at the Jacamar office headquarters in downtown La Fortuna.
**Please note that Jacamar only picks up in the La Fortuna and Arenal area. If you are staying in Monteverde or anywhere else, you need to be in La Fortuna to get picked up.
Can I pay in cash or credit card?
In order to give the 10% off, all tours must be pre-paid via Paypal in full. We will give you payment instructions when we receive your booking request.
Frank says
Hello Mytanfeet, we’re planning to be in the Arenal region at the end of July and we were wondering if we really have to book the Safari Float at Penas Blancas in advance, or if this is something we can plan once we are there. We prefer going with the flow, especially with our two kids, as we never know in what mood they will be… Thanks!
Sammi says
Hi Frank! You don’t need to book the tour weeks in advance, but to get the discount through us we do need the request at least 24 hours before so we can process the payment and make the reservation so you can see how your kids feel the day before and let us know! 🙂
Frank says
Awesome, thanks for your quick reply and all the useful info on your blog!
Lily says
Hi,
We would like to book the pure nature tour on the rio frii but do not have (nor want) to get a paypal account. Is there another way to pay? We would live to get the discount as we are travelling on a budget!
Thanks,
Lily
Sammi says
Hi Lily, the tours have to be pre-paid to get the discount so you can go to the Jacamar office in La Fortuna to pay with cash or credit card before the tour date. You can submit the request and I will let the Jacamar team know.
Annie says
How long is the horseback riding tour to the volcano and waterfall ?
Sammi says
Hi Annie, the horseback ride goes around Arenal Volcano and then they will take you to the La Fortuna waterfall via car since you can’t ride to the waterfall. It’s about a 4-5 hour tour total.
Caryl Hudson says
We are planning our itinerary and would like a quote for this tour for 2 people. Thanks
Sammi says
Hi Caryl, you can check the tour prices information in the form (select the tour and the tour description will be below).
Sammi says
Hi Lisa, are you talking about the Mistico Hanging bridges? You have to book the tickets ahead of time at the park. The discounts we have are for guided tours only so if you want to do a self guided hike, you need to go to the Mistico hanging bridges website and book it yourself there. If you want to see the La Fortuna waterfall, you will have to go on your own because the tours we offer in this deal are for guided tours only. You can do both the hanging bridges and La Fortuna without a guide though, it’s more for people who need transportation and would like a guide to learn more about the nature and wildlife. La Fortuna waterfall is easily done without a guide since it’s just a walk down to the waterfall where you can swim or relax.
Lisa says
Hello! Do you need to book the self-guided tickets ahead of time or do you purchase them when you arrive at the park? If you need to purchase in advance, how do you do that? I only see the option for guided tours. We have a rental car and plan to drive to the park from the Royal Corin. Also, if you do the self-guided hanging bridges, does that allow you to see the waterfall as well? Thank you so much!
Lisa
Jill says
which white water rafting company/river? we are looking for the longest day one (8 hours) of class 2/3 rapids- thanks!
Sammi says
Hi Jill, there aren’t any rafting tours that are a full 8 hours of rafting (that is way too long, you will be too tired). Full day rafting tours are generally 3-4 hours plus travel time and half days are 2-3. For class 2 and 3 rapids, there is the River Balsa from La Fortuna or Sarapiqui for Class 3. Pick up is around 9 AM and you will return around 2-3 PM for the Balsa and around 4 PM for the Sarapiqui since travel times are longer.
George D says
Is it possible to catch the “Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge By Boat” tour in Los Chiles, or even the Refuge Rangers station rather than La Fortuna?
Sammi says
Hi George, if you want to drive to this tour, Jacamar requires guests to meet them at their office and follow them in their car because the entrance to the refuge is not easy to get to and clients easily get lost.
Vanessa says
How much per person for this combo
The hanging bridges trail
The La Fortuna waterfall
Lunch on a local farm
The national park hike
Hot springs
Sammi says
All prices are listed in this page when you select the tour. For this combo tour, it depends which hot spring you go to. Tabacon is $155 adults, Ecotermales is $140 per adult, Baldi is $122 per adult (all with dinner).
Karen says
Can we get the discount on the combination tour without the hot springs?
Thanks!
Sammi says
Hi Karen! Yes! The tour is called “Hiking lovers”
t. says
what should I pack for this day trip? extra clothes/shoes?
Sammi says
Hi, which trip are you referring to?
Paula says
Much is the Hot Springs only
Sammi says
Hi Paula, it depends which hot springs but unfortunately we don’t offer any discounts on just the hot springs entrance, just if it’s in a combination with other tours.