Family-Friendly Ziplining Near Arenal Volcano

Some zipline parks around La Fortuna are built for big drops and huge crossings.
Ecoglide Canopy Tour is the one we recommend when a family wants the canopy without turning the whole morning into a test of courage.
The course sits 3.5 km west of La Fortuna’s Catholic church, on the Arenal Volcano side of town, with 11 cables, a suspension bridge, and the option to add the nearly 40-meter Tarzan Swing.
This canopy tour in La Fortuna is best when you want a close-to-town, guided route that lets nervous riders build confidence before the bigger cables.

What you'll experience on this canopy tour in La Fortuna

Your day starts with check-in, harness fitting, and a guide-led safety briefing before the first cable.
The course is built with two independent cables: one for the ride and one as a separate safety line.
First section works like a warm-up, with 6 cables and 7 platforms reaching up to 210 meters and averaging about 25 meters high.
You move platform by platform, with guides receiving each rider before the next crossing.

Near the end of that first section, the route reaches the Tarzan Swing, the moment families talk about before deciding who is brave enough to jump.

From a platform close to 40 meters high, you step into open air, drop into the forest clearing, and swing back under the trees while the rest of the group watches from solid ground.

The second section adds 5 more cables and 6 platforms, with line lengths from 100 to 430 meters.
A suspension bridge breaks up the ziplines and gives a slower moment between crossings.
The full outing takes about 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on group size and weather.

Our local recommendation

We recommend Ecoglide for first-time zipliners, families, and mixed-age groups staying close to La Fortuna.
Choose it for a friendly learning curve and the Tarzan Swing, not for La Fortuna Waterfall photos. This route does not cross the waterfall.

Is this for you?

Best for: families with kids, nervous first-timers, couples, and groups where not everyone wants an extreme zipline day.

Maybe not for you if: you want the longest or most intense canopy route in Arenal, you are pregnant, recently had a serious operation, or your main goal is a zipline over La Fortuna Waterfall.

Frequently asked questions about Ecoglide canopy tour in La Fortuna

How long is the Ecoglide Canopy Tour?

Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours on site. Larger groups or rainy conditions can make the pace slower.

Does Ecoglide include the Tarzan Swing?

Only the Tarzan Swing version includes it. Book the Canopy Tour with Tarzan Swing if you want the big drop-and-swing moment.

Is Ecoglide good for nervous first-time zipliners?

Yes. This is one of our easier canopy recommendations because the first section builds up gradually, and guides are used to helping nervous riders. The best choice is the full canopy route without pressure to do the swing.

Does this zipline go over La Fortuna Waterfall?

No. Ecoglide runs near the base of Arenal Volcano, not over La Fortuna Waterfall. Pick this tour for volcano-side ziplining close to town.

What should I wear for Ecoglide?

Wear closed-toe shoes, light clothing, and clothes you do not mind getting wet. Bring insect repellent and rain gear during green season.