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

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Duration2h 30m

GroupUp to 70

LanguagesEN · ES

PickupAt your hotel

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for 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.