La Fortuna zipline, tubing and hot springs: One morning

Nine platforms above the canyon, rapids below, thermal water after.

This combination activity in La Fortuna strings together zipline canopy work, river tubing, and hot spring soaking in a single morning. You'll fly across 9 zip lines and 13 aerial platforms over the Arenal River canyon, walk through the forest to the Maleku Village for a 20-minute cultural introduction, then tube class 2 and 3 rapids for about 10 minutes before relaxing in the hot springs. Private transport and a live English-speaking guide are included. The tour runs about 4 hours and starts at 8 a.m.

The experience

The morning begins with the canopy tour: 9 zip lines strung across 13 aerial platforms, a hanging bridge, and forest views where you'll spot three kinds of monkeys, toucans, hummingbirds and sloths if the timing is right. You're harnessed and briefed on each platform before you move, so the pace stays controlled even as the adrenaline builds. The platforms are positioned to show you the Arenal River canyon and the rain forest canopy from angles you can't reach on foot.

After the zipline work, a 5-minute walk through the forest brings you to the Maleku Village at the river's edge. The indigenous guides there give a 20-minute introduction to their culture, medicine and traditions: a real stop, not a photo op. Then you hike about 10 minutes to the river itself, get a safety briefing, and tube the class 2 and 3 rapids. The tubing stretch is short, but the water moves and the canyon walls close in around you.

The hot springs come last, when your legs are tired and your adrenaline has peaked. You soak, change in the provided rooms, and get driven back to your hotel. Private transportation is included throughout, so there's no waiting for a van to fill up or coordinating with other groups. The guide speaks English and stays with you the whole way.

What’s included

• Private transportation to and from your hotel.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full morning.
• all zipline and tubing gear and safety equipment.
• access to the Maleku Village cultural introduction.
• changing rooms and facilities at the hot springs.
• all taxes, fees and handling charges.

Before you book

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

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 9 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 effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Go Adventure Park

Is this one for you?The live English guide means you follow the commentary and safety instructions clearly throughout. Book this one if you want the full story of what you're moving through, not just the adrenaline. The private transport and guide also mean the day stays on your schedule: no waiting for other groups to assemble or for a van to fill.

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Top questions

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's the zipline part of this tour actually like?

You'll work across 9 zip lines on 13 aerial platforms with a hanging bridge connecting them, all positioned over the Arenal River canyon. The platforms let you stop and look at the rain forest canopy and the river below before you move to the next line. You're harnessed the whole time and briefed on each platform.

Can I really see wildlife on this tour?

The tour notes three kinds of monkeys, toucans, hummingbirds and sloths live in this zone, though wildlife sightings depend on timing and luck: the platforms and the forest walk give you the habitat where they live, but no guarantee they'll show up when you're there.

How long is the tubing part, and how rough are the rapids?

The tubing stretch itself is about 10 minutes on class 2 and 3 rapids, not extreme, but the water moves and the canyon narrows around you. You get a safety briefing before you get in the tubes.

Is this tour private or will I be with other people?

Private transportation is included, so you're not waiting for a shared van or coordinating with other groups. A live English-speaking guide stays with you throughout the morning.

What should I bring or wear?

Dress code is smart casual. You'll change into gear for the zipline and tubing, and the tour provides changing rooms afterward. Bring a towel or wear clothes you don't mind getting wet during the tubing section.

Are there any restrictions I should know about before booking?

The minimum age is 10 years old, and the maximum weight is 224 pounds (110 kilos). The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health, though it is suitable for all physical fitness levels otherwise.