Arenal Volcano Ziplining & Climbing in La Fortuna

Climb the 40-meter tower and swing out over the lagoon without arranging transport or gear.

Arenal Volcano Ecological Park offers a guided half-day activity combining hiking, ziplining, climbing and water sports in La Fortuna. You hike the volcano trails, climb a 40-meter tower, ride the monkey zip line and Tarzan Swing, then choose kayaking or paddleboarding for an hour on the natural lagoon. Life jacket and climbing equipment are provided. Hotel pickup is included. The park is the only facility in the area with both a natural lagoon on-site and a viewpoint of the 2010 lava flows.

What’s included

• Life jacket and climbing equipment for the tower.
• kayak or paddleboard with paddle for the one-hour water activity.
• guided hike along the volcano trails.
• access to the monkey zip line, Tarzan Swing and water trampoline.
• hotel pickup from La Fortuna.

Times

• Every day 08:00 13:00

Last departure this season: 31 Dec

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Before you book

Group Up to 15

Live guide English and Spanish Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Book up to 4h before

Ages Adult (10 to 70 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

Operated by Parque Ecologico Volcan Arenal

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

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The experience

Arenal Volcano Ecological Park sits on the slopes of the volcano itself, and the morning or afternoon starts with a guided hike through the trails where you take in views of the volcano and the forest around it. The hike is the entry point. It settles you into the terrain and the pace before the equipment work begins. Once you're positioned, you move into the climbing section: a 40-meter tower that stands on the property, tall enough that the height is real and the view from the top frames the whole park and the volcano beyond it.

The zip line, Tarzan Swing and water trampoline all feed into the lagoon: a natural body of water that sits within the park's boundaries, which is what sets this place apart from other activity parks in the region. After the climbing and swinging, you spend an hour on the water: kayaking or paddleboarding your choice, with the paddle and the board provided. The life jacket and all climbing gear come with the booking, so you show up and move through each station without stops to rent or fit equipment. A guide leads the whole sequence in English or Spanish, and pickup from La Fortuna hotels is included, so the day holds together without a car or navigation.

The full experience runs about five hours, which is enough time to move through every station without rushing but not so long that fatigue sets in before the water section. The park also maintains a viewpoint where you can see the lava flows from the 2010 eruption and the 1968 eruption before it: a detail that anchors the whole morning or afternoon in the actual geology of the place, not just the activities built on top of it.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's the 40-meter climb actually like at Arenal Volcano Ecological Park?

The tower is a vertical climb with equipment and a guide managing the ascent and descent. The height is significant enough that the view from the top carries the reward. You see across the park, the lagoon, and the volcano itself. Climbers need at least a moderate level of physical fitness, and the guide adjusts pacing for the group.

Can I choose between kayaking and paddleboarding for the water hour?

Yes. The one-hour water activity lets you pick kayaking or paddleboarding, and the paddle and board come with the booking. Both launch from the natural lagoon on the park grounds.

Does the price include pickup from my hotel in La Fortuna?

Hotel pickup from La Fortuna is included in the booking. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the guide at the park entrance.

What happens if I'm not comfortable with heights or climbing?

The climbing tower and zip line are core to the experience, and the height component is real. The hike, water activities and Tarzan Swing offer alternatives within the same day, but if heights are a concern, this activity may not be the right fit. Talk to the operator before booking if you want to confirm what sections can be modified.

Is this activity safe for someone with a medical condition affecting my heart or spine?

The operator does not recommend this activity for travelers with poor cardiovascular health or spinal injuries. If you have either condition, contact the operator directly before booking to discuss whether any modifications are possible.

How long does the whole experience take?

The full activity runs about five hours, covering the guided hike, climbing, zip line, Tarzan Swing, water trampoline and one hour of kayaking or paddleboarding. It fits into a morning or an afternoon depending on your hotel schedule.