THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Combine a 3 km canopy circuit with a one-hour horseback ride for contrasting perspectives of Arenal’s rainforest and volcanic scars. This four-hour tour mixes high-speed ziplines with calm trails, taught by bilingual guides andbooked with hotel pickup.
Combine a 3 km canopy circuit with a one-hour horseback ride for contrasting perspectives of Arenal’s rainforest and volcanic scars. This four-hour tour mixes high-speed ziplines with calm trails, taught by bilingual guides andbooked with hotel pickup.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Jacamar Naturalist Tours · La Fortuna, Alajuela
The harness clicks and the forest exhales around you — a corridor of green that suddenly opens to a cable running out over the canopy. This combination tour in the Arenal Conservation Area pairs a 3 km zipline circuit with a gently climbing hour-long horseback ride through farmland, offering close-up rainforest textures and wide volcanic panoramas.
moderate.
4 hours.
Should have moderate fitness: able to mount a horse, walk on uneven ground, and tolerate brief adrenaline bursts on ziplines.
The canopy totals about 3 km across eight cables with lengths from 80–750 m; speeds can exceed 60 km/h on the longest runs.
No — the ride is suitable for beginners and experienced riders; guides select calm, trained horses and give basic instruction.
Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the total tour duration is approximately four hours.
Minimum age is five; the operator advises against participation if you are pregnant or have serious spinal or heart conditions.
Arenal’s recent eruptions (1968 and later) reshaped local valleys and lava fields — the volcano’s activity spurred the creation of conservation zones and tourism infrastructure.
Local operators emphasize guide-led, low-impact access; stay on trails to protect regenerating forest and avoid disturbing bromeliads and wildlife.
Jacamar Naturalist Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Jacamar Naturalist Tours
Book directly with Jacamar Naturalist Tours for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
Reserve Now