- 2.5 Hours
Sky Trek Arenal features 7 Zip Lines from platform to platform (no walking) as well as a safe self-brake set-up. Reach speeds of up to 80 km / h (50 miles per hour) with a safe, automatic brake.
About Sky Adventures Arenal
Sky Adventures Arenal is an all-in-one eco-adventure park situated at the heart of Arenal’s rainforest in Costa Rica.
Perfectly located between Arenal’s lake and Arenal’s volcano, Sky Adventures Arenal has the best views above the Arenal area along with a wide array of adventurous activities.
Sky Adventures Arenal’s Motto is Safety First
Sky Adventures Arenal has been offering adventure tourism activities since 1997, featuring the strongest security protocols for adventure tour companies in the country. Sky Adventures Arenal’s motto is “Safety First,” making it stand out from the rest of the parks in Arenal and La Fortuna. Sky Adventures Arenal has no competition when it comes to safety standards.
Sky Adventures Arenal’s Top Activities
Sky Adventures Arenal features four main activities;
- Sky Trek Arenal: a zipline course
- Sky Tram Arenal: a gondola ride
- Sky Walk Arenal: hanging bridges
- Sky Limit Arenal: a course with multiple challenging activities
Sky Trek Arenal by Sky Adventures Arenal
Sky Trek Arenal is one of the best zipline courses in Costa Rica, featuring three main aspects:
- Safety First*
- Minimal walking is required.
- The highest zipline in the country.
- The fastest zipline in the country (up to 80 km / h (50 mi / h).
- A 20-min ride on a Gondola (Sky Tram) to reach the first zip line.
- Access to multiple viewpoints, including the famous Arenal’s hand.
*Sky Trek Arenal is the only zipline tour in Arenal and La Fortuna where you do not need to use a leather glove to slow down. Instead, you use a handlebar to brake without the risk of getting injured.
Other tour companies in the area feature zip lining experiences, but safety is not as robust as at Sky Trek Arenal. They give you a leather glove for braking. You use that glove to grab your zip line to slow down as you approach the next platform, which can cause injuries.
Even though this type of injury is uncommon, this risk is not present at Sky Trek Arenal, thanks to this handlebar braking system.
The Sky Trek Arenal zipline tour takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete the entire course, including a 20-min ride on an aerial tram to reach the first platform, viewpoints, and seven zip lines with astonishing views overlooking Arenal’s lake and volcano.
Sky Trek Arenal Quick Summary:
• 7 lines of 100m (300ft) to 750m (2,460ft)
• Tram ride with fantastic views included
• Minimal walking is required
• Brake with handlebars
The minimal walking, tram ride, and safety protocols at Sky Trek Arenal make this a good choice for folks looking for a more natural, easy-going adventure. Especially recommended for families with kids (ages 5 and up).
Sky Trek Arenal Prices:
Prices start at $50 for residents (all ages), $58 for non-resident kids (6 to 11 years old), $70 for students (under 25 with a student ID), and $84 for adults (12+).
You can read the following article for more information on Sky Trek Arenal: Detailed Review of Sky Trek Arenal.
Sky Tram Arenal by Sky Adventures Arenal
Sky Tram Arenal is a 40-minute ride above the canopy of the trees on an aerial gondola that leads to a huge platform with multiple viewpoints, including the famous Arenal’s hand lookout. On this ride, you will enjoy the best views of the Arenal area, including Arenal’s lake and volcano.
Sky Tram Arenal’s experience is unique and is a great option to explore the Arenal rainforest, especially for families with babies or very young kids and people who can’t walk.
Sky Tram Arenal Quick Summary:
• A Gondola ride for 40 minutes
• A Big Platform with fantastic views
• Access to the famous Arenal’s Hand Lookout
Sky Tram Arenal Prices:
Prices for Sky Tram Arenal start at $31 for residents (all ages), $33 for non-resident kids (6 to 11 years old), $40 for students (under 25 with a student ID), and $48 for adults (12+).
Note: Please note that Sky Tram Arenal is included by default when you purchase the Sky Trek Arenal zipline tour, but you can also purchase tickets to it as a stand-alone activity. When purchased as part of Sky Trek Arenal, you will only ride up to the park’s summit (not back to reception) because you will come back down via zip lines.
Sky Walk Arenal by Sky Adventures Arenal
Sky Walk Arenal is a more relaxed self-guided* tour on a combination of two hanging bridges and 1.5 miles (2.5 km) beautiful nature trails, and two viewpoints (one overlooks a beautiful 30-meter drop waterfall).
At Sky Walk Arenal, you will experience a walk above the canopy of the trees, a privileged vantage point to oversee the Arenal’s rain forest.
*You can upgrade Sky Walk Arenal to a guided tour to learn more about nature and to spot more wildlife.
Sky Walk Arenal is a good choice for families with kids above seven years of age based on the trail’s difficulty level.
Sky Walk Arenal Quick Summary:
- Two bridges.
- A 2.5 km trail (1.5 mi).
- Two viewpoints along the trail.
- A 30-meter (98 feet) drop waterfall.
- Some wildlife viewing opportunities*
*Spotting wildlife is uncommon unless you go on a guided tour.
Sky Walk Arenal Prices:
Prices at Sky Walk Monteverde start at $50 for residents (all ages), $58 for non-resident kids (6 to 11 years old), $70 for students (under 25 with a student ID), and $84 for adults (12+).
Additional Services offered by Sky Adventures Arenal
Sky Adventures Arenal also offers an on-site restaurant, as well as the option to purchase your adventure’s footage (you cannot use your GoPro).
Sky Adventure Arenal includes insurance on the tours and, as mentioned above, applies the appropriate safety measures to ensure things go well.
Making Reservations for Sky Adventures Arenal
You need to make reservations in advance to secure your spots.