Ziplining in La Fortuna: 8 cables through rainforest canopy

Eight cables strung between 13 platforms, some anchored in living trees.

Arenal Canopy Adventure is a zipline activity near La Fortuna where you clip into 8 cables that cross 2 km of rainforest canopy, reaching speeds up to 56 kph between platforms set 20 to 90 meters high. Two expert guides manage your connection and braking at every cable, and hotel pickup is included. Minimum age is 6. Not recommended for pregnant travelers.

The experience

The experience starts with a 30-minute drive from La Fortuna to the zipline park. Once there, expert guides fit you into your gear and walk you through the safety briefing. You'll climb to the first platform at 25 meters, then work your way across 8 cables strung between 13 platforms total. Four of those platforms are built into enormous trees using a specialized anchor system that lets the trees keep growing unharmed. A detail that matters if you're thinking about the weight and the wood holding it. The cables themselves range from 20 meters to 90 meters high, and they stretch between 70 and 600 meters in length, which is why you'll hit speeds up to 56 kph on the longer runs.

Each cable has its own view. You'll fly above canyons, mountains, farmland and dense rainforest, and every platform gives you a different angle into the tree canopy and a chance to catch your breath and take photographs. The guides stay with you: one connects you safely to each cable and watches the group waiting their turn, while the other helps you brake and disconnects you once you reach the platform. The cable and braking systems are regularly inspected, and the safety protocols are reviewed constantly, so the setup is built around control, not just speed. Bottled water and fresh fruit are provided during the activity.

The whole thing runs about 2 hours from start to finish. You can book this as a shared tour with other guests or as a private experience. Both options include hotel pickup and drop-off from La Fortuna, professional guides who speak English or Spanish, and all the gear you need.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from La Fortuna.
• professional guide in English or Spanish.
• all zipline gear and safety equipment.
• bottled water and fresh fruit during the activity.

Options for this experience

2 options

Share TourGuide in English or Spanish · 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00Canopy Adventure and Tarzan Swing with drinks and fruit; pickup is included

Private TourGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00, 11:00 and 13:00Private transport: a vehicle reserved only for your group, covering the Arenal Canopy Adventure and Tarzan Swing with drinks and fruit; pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Jacamar Naturalist Tours

Is this one for you?Book the shared tour to zip alongside other guests. Choose private if you want two guides dedicated to your group across all 8 cables.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's the highest cable on the Arenal Canopy Adventure?

The cables range from 20 meters to 90 meters high, with the longest stretches reaching up to 600 meters between platforms, so you'll experience different heights and speeds across the 8 cables.

How long does the ziplining activity take from start to finish?

The whole experience, including the drive from La Fortuna, the safety briefing, and the 8 cables across 13 platforms, runs about 2 hours.

What happens if I'm nervous about heights or speed?

Two expert guides manage your connection and braking at every single cable, so you stay in control throughout. The guides connect you safely, watch your descent, and help you brake as you approach each platform.

Does the price include getting to the zipline park from my hotel?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off from La Fortuna are included in both the shared and private tour options.

What do I wear and what gear do I need to bring?

All zipline gear is provided, including harnesses and safety equipment. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in and closed-toe shoes. The guides will help you into the gear before the safety briefing.