Arenal Volcano Zip Line and Rappel Tour with Hot Springs

Fly the canopy, then rappel down into the canyon

This zip line and rappelling activity at Go Adventure Park takes you across 13 platforms and 9 cables through the rainforest canopy above the Arenal River canyon, then down a 50-meter rappel before ending with hot springs at Montaña de Fuego Resort. The tour runs about 2 hours and includes park fees, taxes, and a visit to Maleku Village. Children from age 7 are welcome, and a live English-speaking guide leads the way.

The experience

What's the best way to see the Arenal rainforest canopy without just walking on the ground? The answer is to clip in and move between platforms suspended above the forest floor. You'll cross 13 platforms strung together by 9 zip lines, each one giving you a different angle on the Arenal River canyon and the wildlife around it. The platforms themselves become your vantage point: toucans, sloths, and three species of monkeys live in this canopy, and you're moving through their space rather than observing from below.

After the zip lines, you rappel 50 meters down the canyon wall. This is the moment the activity shifts from speed to control: you're lowering yourself on a rope with equipment and instruction, watching the canyon open up as you descend. Once you reach the bottom, the tour moves to Montaña de Fuego Resort's hot springs, where you soak in naturally heated water after the adrenaline settles. Bring clothes and shoes that can get wet (Crocs or backstrap sandals work best), and consider a waterproof camera if you have one. The whole experience takes about 2 hours from start to finish.

A live guide in English leads the group through the platforms and rappel, and you'll also visit Maleku Village as part of the tour. Arrive at least 15 minutes early. The tour starts on time. The maximum weight limit is 225 pounds (110 kilos), and children as young as 7 can participate. The activity is not recommended for anyone with spinal injuries.

What’s included

• Park fees and taxes.
• a live English-speaking guide.
• visit to Maleku Village.
• access to the hot springs at Montaña de Fuego Resort after the tour.

Before you book

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

AgesAdult (13 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (10 to 12 years) · Child (7 to 9 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 50

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Go Adventure Park

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're going with a group or family and want a full morning activity that combines speed and control: the zip lines get your adrenaline up, the rappel brings focus and technique, and the hot springs give everyone time to recover and talk about what just happened.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 12 years); Child (7 to 9 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

How many zip lines and platforms are there on the Arenal canopy tour?

Go Adventure Park's course has 13 platforms connected by 9 zip lines, so you're moving through the rainforest canopy on a series of crossings rather than a single long flight.

What happens after the zip lining at Go Adventure Park?

After the platforms and cables, you rappel 50 meters down the Arenal River canyon, then the tour ends at Montaña de Fuego Resort's hot springs where you can soak and cool down.

What wildlife might I see on the Arenal canopy tour?

The rainforest around the platforms is home to three species of monkeys, toucans, hummingbirds, and sloths. You're moving through their habitat at canopy level, so sightings are common.

How long does the zip line and rappel tour take?

The activity runs about 2 hours total, including the platforms, the rappel, and the time at the hot springs afterward.

What should I wear and bring for the Arenal zip line tour?

Wear clothes and shoes that can get wet. Crocs or sandals with a backstrap are ideal. Bring sunscreen, water, a hat, and a waterproof camera if you have one. A small cooler is also allowed.