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La Fortuna Zipline Parks Compared

This table shows the main facts for each park, side by side. You’ll find the prices in the park sections below.

Park	Cables	Longest cable	Minimum age	Tour length	Pickup
Sky Adventures (Sky Trek)	7	Over 750 m	5	2 to 2.5 h	Extra cost
Arenal Mundo Aventura, 7 cables	7	980 m	7	2 h	Outside town only
Arenal Mundo Aventura, 12 cables	12	Not listed	7	3 h	Outside town only
Ecoglide	11	Around 430 m	3	1.5 to 2 h	Not included
AirTime	9	Around 550 m	4	1.5 h	Included
Los Cañones	12	Around 500 m	6	1.5 h	Included
Arenal Canopy Adventure	8 to 10	Not listed	6	Around 2 h	Included
Paraíso Canopy	11	Around 350 m	4	Around 2.5 h	Included
Go Adventure Canopy	7	Not listed	6	2 h	Included

9 Best Zipline Parks in La Fortuna

These are the zipline parks we’d book around La Fortuna, best first. The first four are the ones most people choose. The rest are good for a hot springs add-on, a Tarzan swing or a lower price.

1. Sky Adventures Arenal (Sky Trek)

Sky Adventures is in El Castillo, on the lake side of Arenal Volcano, around 30 to 40 minutes’ drive from La Fortuna. It’s the zipline with the widest views, because the cables are high on a ridge above Lake Arenal.

The tour starts with a tram ride up the mountain, so there’s no walking between lines. At the top, there’s a viewpoint with the “Hand of Arenal” sculpture. Then you ride seven cables back down. The longest is over 750 meters, and the highest point is 200 meters above the ground.

Our pick costs around $163 per person. Pickup isn’t included, so add it when you book. Tours leave between 8 AM and 3 PM.

Our pick takes 2.5 hours, with the tram ride and the zipline. Kids can join from age 5 if the gear fits, and kids under 13 need an adult on the tour. The minimum height is 1.10 meters, and the weight limit is 136 kg (300 lb). Hats, bags, phones and cameras aren’t allowed on the lines, and the photo package costs extra.

2. Arenal Mundo Aventura

Arenal Mundo Aventura is an eco park next to La Fortuna Waterfall, a short drive from town. It has two zipline courses, and both come with views of the waterfalls, Arenal Volcano and Cerro Chato.

The 7-cable course takes 2 hours. It starts from an 18-meter tower above a canyon. The longest cable is 980 meters, with views of La Fortuna Waterfall, and riders reach 65 to 70 km/h. The 12-cable course takes 3 hours. A tractor takes you to the top of the park, and then a 15-minute forest walk leads to the first platform.

Both courses include a short visit to a Maleku village. Our pick includes pickup only from hotels outside La Fortuna. In town, you get to the park on your own.

Riders need to be 7 to 80 years old, at least 120 cm tall and under 120 kg (264 lb). Our pick for the 7-cable course costs around $82 and takes around 3 hours with the transfer, with groups of up to 15 and a certified guide. The harness, helmet and gloves are included, while food and photos cost extra. Long pants are a good idea under the harness, and the walk up on the 12-cable course is steep, so bring water.

3. Ecoglide Arenal Park

Ecoglide is 3.5 km west of the church in La Fortuna, at the foot of the volcano. It’s the best pick for families with small kids, since children can ride from age 3 with a guide.

The course has 11 cables, a suspension bridge and a Tarzan swing that’s almost 40 meters high. It’s split into two parts. The first has shorter cables, and the second has longer ones, up to around 430 meters.

Our pick costs around $80, and kids pay the same as adults. Tours leave at 8 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM, and they take 1.5 to 2 hours. The tour starts at the park, and no pickup is listed.

There’s no fixed weight limit, as long as the harness fits. Groups are capped at 15 people on our pick. Bring closed shoes and bug spray, and leave your backpack behind, since bags aren’t allowed. A photo service is offered at the park for an extra fee.

4. AirTime Zipline

AirTime is the cheapest zipline near La Fortuna, and it’s only a short walk from the center of town. Our pick costs around $55 per person, and that price includes transport from downtown La Fortuna.

The course has 9 cables and 10 platforms over forest and small streams. The cables are around 80 to 550 meters long, with views of Arenal Volcano and Cerro Chato on a clear morning. Tours leave at 8:15 AM, 10:15 AM, 12:45 PM and 3:45 PM, and each one takes around 1.5 hours.

Kids can join from age 4, and the weight limit is 125 kg (276 lb). A certified guide, the harness, helmet, gloves, insurance and an iced tea are all included. Groups can reach 30 people, so book an early slot if you want a quieter ride. Photos aren’t included.

It’s short, so it fits into a free morning or afternoon between the waterfall and the hot springs. Wear closed shoes, because sandals aren’t allowed on the lines.

5. Canopy Los Cañones at Hotel Los Lagos

Los Cañones is on the grounds of Hotel Los Lagos, around 15 minutes from La Fortuna. The ticket includes the hotel’s hot springs and water slides after the zipline, so you get two activities in one visit without changing parks.

The course has 12 cables and 13 platforms, spread over around 3 km. The cables are 50 to 500 meters long, and the platforms are 20 to 60 meters above the forest floor. Tours leave at 8 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM, and the zipline itself takes around 1.5 hours.

It costs around $75 with tax for adults, and kids 6 to 10 pay around $70. Pickup from hotels in La Fortuna is included. Bring closed shoes and long pants for the harness, plus a swimsuit and a towel for the pools afterward.

An afternoon tour works best, since you can stay on for the hot springs once the cables are done. Pregnant riders and anyone recovering from major surgery can’t join.

6. Arenal Canopy Adventure

Arenal Canopy Adventure, also called Athica, is on the road to Lake Arenal, around 12 km from town and about 1 km from Tabacón. Besides the cables, it has a Tarzan swing you can skip if you prefer.

The course has 8 cables over around 2 km, with the longest around 750 meters. Speeds reach around 60 km/h, and the platforms average about 38 meters high. Tours leave at 8 AM, 10 AM, noon and 2 PM, and the visit takes around 2 hours.

It costs around $77 with tax for adults and around $67 for kids 6 to 11. Kids can join from age 6, and the harness needs to fit a waist up to around 130 cm. Pickup is offered from selected La Fortuna hotels.

Wear closed shoes and bring sunscreen and bug spray. The Tarzan swing is optional, so you can watch from below if the swing isn’t for you. Light rain is common here, and the tour still goes ahead unless there’s a storm.

7. Paraíso Canopy

Paraíso Canopy is a budget zipline over the Arenal River, with time in the Paraíso hot springs afterward. The course has 11 cables and 12 platforms. The longest cable is around 350 meters, and the highest platform reaches around 90 meters.

It costs around $68 per person on the operator’s site, with transport and hot springs access included. Tours leave at 8 AM and 1 PM. The zipline itself takes around 1.5 hours, and the whole visit with the pools stretches to around 2.5 hours.

Kids can join from age 4 with an adult. Bring closed shoes for the cables and a swimsuit for the eight thermo-mineral pools afterward, which stay open into the evening. It’s a good option when you want a zipline and the hot springs without paying for two separate tickets.

8. Go Adventure Canopy

Go Adventure is a zipline over the Arenal River canyon, with a 50-meter rappel at the end. The ticket also includes a short Maleku visit and entry to the Montaña de Fuego hot springs. Our pick costs around $65, and kids pay the same as adults.

The course has 7 cables and 10 platforms, and it takes around 2 hours. Pickup from hotels near La Fortuna town is included, and there are free lockers at the office. Groups can reach 20 people. Kids can join from age 6, and the weight limit is 110 kg (243 lb).

After the zipline, you can stay in the hot springs and volcanic mud until 6 PM, so pack a swimsuit. Long pants help under the harness, and selfie sticks and large bags aren’t allowed on the lines. It’s a good middle option when you want a rappel without booking a full canyoning day.

9. San Lorenzo Canopy (Superman Zipline)

San Lorenzo is the only park near La Fortuna with a Superman cable, where you fly face down. It’s in a cloud forest valley around 40 minutes away on the road toward San Ramón. The course has several cables, a Tarzan swing and a 450-meter Superman line.

It costs around $88 per person, or around $79 on a deal rate, with transport from La Fortuna hotels and lunch included. Tours leave at 7 AM and 9 AM, and the whole trip takes around 6 hours with the drive. Kids can join from age 6.

Wear closed shoes, comfortable clothes and bug spray, and leave loose items behind. Pregnant riders and anyone with high blood pressure shouldn’t join. Monteverde has more Superman lines, so wait for that stop if it’s already on your route. The Monteverde itinerary covers the parks there.

Zipline Combo Tours in La Fortuna

A combo tour puts a zipline and a second activity into one day. Most include lunch and pickup from La Fortuna.

Sky Adventures: Tram, Zipline and Hanging Bridges

Sky Adventures sells the tram, Sky Trek and its Sky Walk bridges as one ticket. It costs $115 plus tax for the self-guided bridge walk, or a little more with a guide. The Sky Walk trail is 4 km long, with bridges up to 236 meters long and 70 meters high.

You ride the tram up, walk the bridges at your own pace, then take the seven zipline cables back down. The longest cable is over 750 meters. Plan on a half day, and book a morning slot for the clearest lake and volcano views.

Pickup from La Fortuna still costs extra on this package, same as the stand-alone Sky Trek. Kids need to meet the Sky Trek rules (age 5, 1.10 m height). It’s the pick when you want views and bridges without booking two parks.

Zipline and Rafting on the Balsa River

This combo puts a morning on the zipline together with Class II and III rapids on the Balsa River. Arenal Mundo Aventura sells its own version, which takes 8.5 hours, from 7:30 AM, on its 7-cable course with the 980-meter line.

Our pick is with a different company. It costs around $147 and takes 8 hours. Snacks, drinks, gear and pickup from hotels in the La Fortuna area are included. Lunch is a farm meal cooked by a local family on a wood stove. Both versions take riders from age 8, and groups on our pick can be big. Wear closed shoes, and bring sunscreen and a change of clothes.

Zipline and Canyoning

Canyoning means rappelling down waterfalls with a rope and harness. Our pick starts with the 7-cable course at Arenal Mundo Aventura, over La Fortuna Waterfall. The listing calls it Sky Trek, but the zipline described is the Arenal Mundo Aventura course. After lunch, you go out to a canyon for 4 rappels, three of them down waterfalls.

The day takes around 8 hours and costs around $247, with transport, lunch, gear and towels included. Kids can join from age 5, with a minimum height of 1.10 meters, and kids under 14 need an adult with them. The weight limit is 136 kg (300 lb). Bring quick-dry clothes, a change of clothes and shoes with a good grip. It’s the most active day on this list.

Zipline and Hanging Bridges at Mistico

Mistico has hanging bridges but no zipline of its own, so this combo adds a nearby park after lunch. Our pick starts with a guided walk of over 3 km on the Mistico trails and bridges. After lunch, you ride 7 cables over the Arenal River canyon.

It takes around 7 hours and costs around $144, with hotel pickup and lunch included. Groups are capped at 10 people, and kids under 6 can’t join. Bring comfortable shoes, water and bug spray, and binoculars if you have them. Morning slots give you the best chance of clear volcano views on the bridges.

Zipline and ATV

This half-day combo combines a morning ATV ride with an 8-cable zipline and an optional Tarzan swing. You ride private farm tracks with views of Arenal Volcano, then clip in at Arenal Canopy Adventure.

The ATV stretch covers around 28 km of the same farm tracks used on many ATV tours in La Fortuna. The zipline has 8 cables and 13 platforms, with lines up to around 600 meters long and 90 meters high.

It starts at 7:30 AM, takes around 4 hours and costs around $157 per person. Hotel pickup, snacks, water and gear are included, and lunch at an organic farm costs around $15 extra.

Riders need to be 12 or older, and a valid driver’s license is required for the ATV. Wear closed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting muddy.

What to Wear for Ziplining in La Fortuna

Every park asks for closed shoes, and sandals or flip-flops aren’t allowed. Light, quick-dry clothes are the most comfortable. Long pants help under the harness, and Arenal Mundo Aventura suggests them.

Pack a light rain jacket, because showers can come in any month. Put on sunscreen and bug spray before pickup. Tie back long hair, and leave hats and loose bags in the van or a locker.

Ziplining in La Fortuna With Kids

Each park sets its own minimum age. Ecoglide takes kids from age 3, and a guide rides with the smallest ones. AirTime starts at 4, Sky Adventures at 5 and Los Cañones at 6. Arenal Mundo Aventura starts at 7, and the rafting combos start at 8.

Height and weight count too, not just age. Sky Adventures needs riders to be at least 1.10 meters tall, and Arenal Mundo Aventura needs 120 cm. For a first zipline with young kids, Ecoglide or AirTime is the easiest choice. Families often stay near town, close to many of the best hotels in Costa Rica for families around Arenal.

Best Time to Go Ziplining in La Fortuna

You can zipline in La Fortuna all year. The drier months are roughly February to April, though rain can fall in any month here.

A morning slot gives you the best chance of a clear view of the volcano, as clouds often build later in the day. Book a few days ahead in the dry season, and a few weeks ahead over Christmas and Easter. Sky Adventures also costs a little more in those weeks. December to April is the dry season and the best time to travel to Costa Rica for clearer volcano views, though mornings still help in the wet months.

Which La Fortuna Zipline Should You Book?

For the best views, book Sky Adventures. The tram ride and the high cables over the lake are worth the extra cost and the drive.

For waterfall views at a lower price, go with Arenal Mundo Aventura’s 7-cable course. It has the longest cable here, at 980 meters.

With small kids, book Ecoglide. On a tight budget or a short morning, AirTime is the simple choice. For a full day out, the zipline and rafting combo is the best value. Rafting, hanging bridges and volcano hikes go well with a zipline day, and you’ll find them among the best tours in La Fortuna.

La Fortuna Zipline FAQ

How Much Does Ziplining in La Fortuna Cost?

A zipline tour in La Fortuna costs around $50 to $165 per person. The short courses close to town are the cheapest, and the big parks with long cables or a tram ride cost the most. Most parks include pickup from La Fortuna hotels. Combos with rafting, canyoning or bridges cost around $115 to $250. Check if a price includes the 13% tax before you compare.

Is There a Superman Zipline Near La Fortuna?

Yes, but only one. San Lorenzo Canopy, around 40 minutes from town, has a 750-meter Superman cable, where you fly face down. The trip takes around 6 hours with the drive and lunch.

Monteverde has more Superman lines. The La Fortuna to Monteverde transfer takes around 3 to 4 hours by jeep-boat-jeep or shuttle.

Can You Take Your Phone on a Zipline in La Fortuna?

Most parks don’t let you hold a phone on the cables. They sell a photo package instead, and the guides take the pictures.

Want to film the ride? Ask at check-in about a GoPro mount on your helmet, since some guides will set one up for you. The rules change by park.

Do Zipline Tours in La Fortuna Go Ahead in the Rain?

Yes, the tours go ahead in light or steady rain. The parks pause or cancel for thunderstorms and strong wind.

Wear quick-dry clothes and a light rain jacket, and keep a dry shirt in the van for afterward.

Can You Zipline and Visit La Fortuna Waterfall on the Same Day?

Yes, and the two fit together easily. Arenal Mundo Aventura is right next to the waterfall, so a morning zipline there leaves the afternoon free.

The waterfall costs $20, and kids under 8 go free. It’s open 7 AM to 5 PM, with the last entry at 4 PM. There are around 530 steps each way, so save some energy for the climb back up.

Does Travel Insurance Cover Ziplining in Costa Rica?

Not always. Some basic travel insurance policies leave out ziplining and other activities with some risk. Check your policy before you go, and add cover for activities if you need it.

Some basic travel policies skip ziplining and similar sports, so check the small print before you book.