La Fortuna Zipline, Indigenous Culture & Thermal Pools Day

Summary

Soar above arenal river canyons then soak in volcanic hot springs

You’ll fly across rainforest canyons on a guided La Fortuna zipline tour, glimpse wildlife with a local guide, then unwind in volcanic thermal pools and mud baths at Montaña de Fuego. Expect laughter, a little fear-conquering, and time to soak up Costa Rica’s wild side — all with entry fees and gear included.

What’s the experience like?

We clipped our harnesses on just as the mist started to lift off the trees — you could hear monkeys somewhere out there, but I was too busy trying not to drop my helmet. Our guide, Diego, grinned and told us the first zipline was “the baby one.” He wasn’t kidding. By the third platform, my hands were shaking (in a good way), and the air smelled like wet leaves and something sweet I couldn’t place. The canyon below looked impossibly green. I tried to spot a sloth but only caught a flash of toucan wings — Diego pointed them out with this quiet pride, like he knew every branch personally.

The rappel part? Honestly, I almost chickened out. It’s 50 meters down and you can see the Arenal River slicing through the rocks — wild stuff. But everyone cheered each other on (even me, knees knocking), and it felt less scary with Diego cracking jokes in Spanish and English both. There’s this moment when you’re hanging there midair, just jungle sounds and your own heartbeat. I didn’t expect to feel so small and alive at once.

After all that adrenaline, we wandered over to the thermal mineral pools at Montaña de Fuego. The steam curled up around us and someone handed me volcanic mud — warm and gritty between my fingers. You can smell sulfur if you get close enough but mostly it’s just earthy and peaceful. Some folks chatted quietly in Spanish nearby; others just floated with their eyes closed. My skin still felt tingly from the zipline rush. We stayed until dusk crept in behind the volcano — nobody really wanted to leave yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Zipline tour and thermal pools

• Fly over rainforest zip lines
• Visit 12 platforms and 8 zip lines
• Optional 50-meter rappel
• See monkeys, toucans, hummingbirds, sloths
• Enjoy 3 thermal mineral pools
• Experience volcanic mud baths

Top questions

How many ziplines are included in the La Fortuna zipline tour?

The tour features 8 zip lines across 12 platforms plus an optional 50-meter rappel.

Are thermal mineral pools entry fees included?

Yes, entrance to Montaña de Fuego Thermal Mineral Hot Pools is included.

Is there an age or weight limit for this activity?

The minimum age is 6 years old; maximum weight allowed is 224 pounds (about 102 kg).

What wildlife might I see during the canopy tour?

You may spot three kinds of monkeys, toucans, hummingbirds, and sloths in the rainforest area.

Is equipment provided for the zipline tour?

Yes, harnesses, helmets, and goggles are provided for all participants.

Are volcanic mud baths part of this experience?

Yes, volcanic mud baths are available after the zipline tour at the hot springs area.

What’s included

Your day includes entry to Montaña de Fuego’s thermal mineral pools and volcanic mud baths after your adventure through the rainforest canopy; all safety gear like harnesses, helmets, and goggles are provided for every participant before you set off above Arenal’s river canyon.