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Affordable Tours

When a paid tour is worth it, and when to go on your own.

Updated: November 5, 2026. Schedules, prices and conditions change; always confirm on the booking page.

Sailboats at anchor in a calm bay at dusk
Sailboats at anchor in a calm bay at dusk · Photo: Original image
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Prices are the lowest “from” price Viator’s partner API returned on November 5, 2026 for each listing, in US dollars. They are usually per person, can be for a different date or group size than yours, and change daily. Open the listing for your exact total.

Arenal hanging bridges

OptionListed from*Transport included?Admission included?What else to budget
Self-guided entry (Místico)from US$39Check listingYes (entry)Taxi or car to the park
Guided walk (Místico)from US$54Check listingYes—

Self-guided is cheaper, but a guide spots far more wildlife. If wildlife matters, the guide is the value.

La FortunaViator

Arenal Hanging Bridges Self-Guided Walk at Mistico Park

Self-guided entry.

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La FortunaViator

La Fortuna: Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Guided Tour

Guided walk.

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Río Celeste

OptionListed from*Transport included?Admission included?What else to budget
Park ticket onlyfrom US$32NoYesCar or taxi: about 1 h 20 min each way from La Fortuna (OSRM estimate)
Full-day tourfrom US$89Yes (check pickup zone)Check listingLunch if not included

Without a car, the full-day tour is often cheaper overall than a private taxi for two.

La FortunaViator

Ticket to Rio Celeste Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano National Park

Ticket only.

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La FortunaViator

Rio Celeste Full-Day Hike: Blue Waterfall & Tenorio Volcano

Full-day hike with transport.

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Manuel Antonio National Park

OptionListed from*Transport included?Admission included?What else to budget
Guided tour, ticket includedfrom US$23Check listingYesBus to the park entrance
Guided park walkfrom US$28Check listingCheck listingTicket if not included

Tickets are sold online in advance through SINAC; the park is closed on Tuesdays.

Manuel AntonioViator

Manuel Antonio National Park: Guided Tour with TICKET INCLUDED

Guided tour with ticket included.

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Manuel AntonioViator

Manuel Antonio National Park guided tour

Guided national park walk.

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Arenal Volcano

OptionListed from*Transport included?Admission included?What else to budget
Ecological park entrancefrom US$17NoYesCar or taxi
Waterfall + volcano + hot springs dayfrom US$89YesCheck listing—
La FortunaViator

Arenal Volcano - Ecological Park Entrance Ticket

Entrance ticket.

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La FortunaViator

La Fortuna Waterfall, Arenal Volcano, Hot Springs Full Day Tour

Full day combination.

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Listings checked live on November 5, 2026. Operators change inclusions, pickup zones and restrictions, so confirm on the booking page before you pay.