La Fortuna: 7-Cable Zipline & Waterfall Canopy Tour

Seven cables strung across a waterfall: the zipline for people who've done this before

You board a Jungle Bus to the canopy top, hike 20 minutes with a guide spotting wildlife, then zip across seven cables, including a 980-meter line directly over La Fortuna Waterfall. The tour wraps at a Maleku village where you meet indigenous locals. Gear and water are provided. The optional waterfall hike adds another hour if you book it in advance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zipline tour and waterfall hike

• Introduction and zipline lesson
• Bus ride to canopy viewpoint
• Guided 20-minute jungle hike
• Zipline over waterfalls and canopy
• Visit Maleku Indian Village
• Optional self-guided hike to waterfall
• Enjoy La Fortuna Waterfall scenery
• Return hike to zipline start

The experience

The sound hits you first: the roar of La Fortuna Waterfall rising up from the valley floor, then the hiss of the pulley system as the first cable stretches out in front of you. You're standing at the top of the canopy, harness locked, helmet on, and there's no practice run waiting. This 7-cable zipline tour in La Fortuna is built for people who've already ziplined and know what they're doing. No beginner cables, no warm-up. Just the real thing: a 980-meter line that takes you straight out over the waterfall itself, with the Arenal Volcano sitting on the horizon and the jungle spreading out below in layers of green.

The day starts with a quick safety briefing at the adventure park, then a Jungle Bus hauls you up to the launch point where the views open up: La Fortuna Waterfall, Pino Blanco waterfall, the volcano, all visible at once. A trained guide leads a 20-minute hike through the forest before you start zipping, pointing out wildlife and explaining why this patch of jungle matters. Then you're on the cables: one massive 980-meter run over the main waterfall, two more over Pino Blanco, and the rest threading through the canopy layers and over rivers. The tour ends at a Maleku Indian Village, where you meet locals living traditionally and learn about Costa Rica's indigenous groups. It's not a performance, just real people in their space.

If you want, there's a self-guided hike to La Fortuna Waterfall available before or after the zipline (30 to 45 minutes, with a suspension bridge crossing the Fortuna River), though it's reservation-only and spots are limited. Helmets, harness, gloves, and bottled water are included. The whole thing assumes you know how to handle yourself on a cable and won't need hand-holding.

What’s included

• Safety briefing and zipline instruction.
• Jungle Bus transport to the canopy top.
• 20-minute guided jungle hike with wildlife spotting.
• seven ziplines including the 980-meter cable over La Fortuna Waterfall and two cables over Pino Blanco Waterfall.
• visit to Maleku Indian Village.
• helmets, harness, and gloves.
• bottled water.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day5 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 14:00

AgesAdult (19 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 80 years) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Directions to the meeting point, pick-up time, and location will be provided after the reservation has been accepted. Cortesy transportation is included from Hotels and vacation rentals in zone 1 of La Fortuna.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by PACR

Is this one for you?Book this if you've ziplined before and want to skip the beginner setup. You'll go straight to the cables without practice runs or hand-holding, which is what makes the 980-meter waterfall line and the full canopy sequence possible in one morning.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (7 to 12 years). Under 7: they 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 24h before the start.

Do I need zipline experience to do this tour?

Yes. This tour has no practice cables and is designed for people who've ziplined before. It's not a beginner tour.

How long is the longest zipline?

The longest cable stretches 980 meters over La Fortuna Waterfall. Two more cables cross over Pino Blanco Waterfall, and the remaining four run through the canopy and over rivers.

What's included in the tour price?

Helmets, harness, gloves, bottled water, the Jungle Bus ride to the top, the guide-led jungle hike, and access to all seven ziplines and the Maleku village visit.

Can I hike to La Fortuna Waterfall on the same day?

Yes, a self-guided hike to the waterfall is available before or after the zipline at no extra cost, but it requires advance reservation and availability is limited. The hike takes 30 to 45 minutes and includes a suspension bridge.

How long does the whole tour take?

The zipline tour itself runs several hours. If you add the optional waterfall hike, add another 30 to 45 minutes.

Will I see the Arenal Volcano?

Yes. The volcano is visible from the top of the canopy where the tour begins, and you'll see it during the Jungle Bus ride and the hike.

What happens at the Maleku village?

You meet indigenous locals and learn about Costa Rica's indigenous groups, past and present. It's part of the tour itinerary after the ziplines finish.