Arenal Volcano canopy tour with Tarzan Swing: 11 zip lines in La Fortuna

Eleven cables, a suspension bridge, and a 40-meter swing into the forest canopy

The Arenal Ecoglide canopy tour is a zip line activity on the slopes of Arenal Volcano near La Fortuna, where you ride 11 cables across 13 platforms and swing from a 40-meter Tarzan Swing suspended over a forest clearing. The tour uses a double rope system (one for sliding and one for security), and runs about two and a half hours with a bilingual guide, safety equipment, and a complimentary drink at the end. Children from age 3 and adults up to 90 can participate, and the park is fully wheelchair accessible.

The experience

The tour splits into two sections. The first runs six cables and seven platforms, with lines stretching up to 210 meters and an average height of 25 meters above the forest floor. At the end of this section sits the Tarzan Swing: a pendulum jump from a platform into empty space where you rock back and forth suspended nearly 40 meters up until the swing slows. The second section covers five more cables and six platforms, with lengths ranging from 100 to 430 meters, so the ride gets longer and faster as the day goes on.

Nine of the thirteen platforms sit in the trees, which means you're moving through the canopy rather than watching it pass below. From the lines you can see across the Arenal Volcano, the town of La Fortuna, and the rain forest stretching out around you. Animals move through the forest most days: the guides know where to look and what to listen for. A bilingual guide (English and Spanish) stays with your group, and you wear a harness, helmet and gloves throughout. The double rope system means one cable carries you forward while a second one runs alongside for backup, so if the primary line fails you're still tethered.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for select La Fortuna hotels. If your accommodation is outside the central area, you can arrange transport separately. The park sits 3.5 kilometers west of the Catholic temple in La Fortuna. At the end of the tour you get a complimentary drink (water, soda, or local beer), and if you want professional photos of the day, the guides can arrange that for purchase.

What’s included

• All 11 zip line cables, 13 platforms and suspension bridge.
• bilingual safety guides in English and Spanish.
• professional safety equipment including harness, helmet and gloves.
• complimentary drink (water, soda or local beer) at the end.
• hotel pickup and drop-off for select La Fortuna accommodations.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 10:00, 13:00 and 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 70

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ecoglide Arenal Park

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a canopy tour on Arenal's slopes with the double rope system for extra security, and you need a fully accessible experience where children as young as 3 and adults into their 90s can participate together.

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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: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years). Children under 3 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 is the Tarzan Swing on this canopy tour?

The Tarzan Swing is a pendulum jump built into the tour where you leap from a platform into a forest clearing and swing back and forth suspended nearly 40 meters above the ground until the motion slows. It sits at the end of the first section of cables.

How long does the Arenal canopy tour take?

The tour runs about two and a half hours from start to finish, including time on all 11 cables, the platforms, the suspension bridge, and the Tarzan Swing.

What safety equipment do I get on the zip line tour?

You wear a harness, helmet, and gloves throughout the tour. The Arenal Ecoglide uses a double rope system (one cable for sliding and a second independent cable for added security), so you're always attached to two lines.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for select La Fortuna hotels. If your accommodation is outside the central area, you can arrange alternative transport through the operator.

What animals might I see on the canopy tour?

Different animals move through the rain forest on the slopes of Arenal Volcano most days. Your bilingual guide knows where to look and listen for wildlife as you travel across the cables and platforms.