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Combine a guided hike along Arenal’s western edge with a high‑speed canopy zipline through Costa Rican rainforest. Expect lava fields, lake views, wildlife sightings, and an aerial ride that tops 37 mph.
Combine a guided hike along Arenal’s western edge with a high‑speed canopy zipline through Costa Rican rainforest. Expect lava fields, lake views, wildlife sightings, and an aerial ride that tops 37 mph.
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Operated by COSTA RICA SHUTTLE GROUP · La Fortuna, Alajuela
You step onto compacted volcanic soil and the forest exhales around you—humid air, the distant rumble of insects, and a silhouette of Arenal pushing itself into the sky. The trail follows the volcano’s western flank where blackened lava fields meet green rainforest; the canopy above will be your next highway when the zipline sends you skimming over the trees at up to 37 mph (60 km/h).
moderate.
4–5 hours.
Moderate fitness—comfortable walking on uneven terrain, able to climb stairs and brief inclines.
The experience lasts about 4–5 hours and includes guided hiking in Arenal National Park, a multi-line canopy zipline, and hotel pickup/drop-off in the Guanacaste/Playa Flamingo service area; hot springs are optional and may require an extra fee.
Yes—zipline sections are professionally rigged and guides brief beginners; no prior experience is required, though you should be comfortable with heights.
Participants should have moderate fitness; the tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with serious heart or back problems. Specific age or weight limits for ziplines depend on operator safety rules—check during booking.
You’ll walk near recent lava flows and see hardened lava formations; active lava sightings are rare and depend on volcanic behavior—guides discuss the volcano’s history and geology during the hike.
Arenal’s modern eruptive phase began in the late 1960s, transforming nearby settlements and boosting La Fortuna’s development as a tourism hub focused on volcano and hot-spring experiences.
Arenal National Park protects important forest corridors and watershed feeding Lake Arenal; visitors are encouraged to stay on trails, minimize noise, and avoid single‑use plastics to reduce impact.
COSTA RICA SHUTTLE GROUP operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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