Two hours on forest trails and suspended walkways, with Arenal Volcano rising above the treetops.
Some places are best understood from above. On this Arenal hanging bridges tour, you step off the forest floor and onto walkways stretched across canyons, at the height where birds feed and leaves catch the morning light. Over roughly two hours, you follow nearly 3 kilometers of trails through tropical rainforest near Arenal Volcano, with views of the volcano itself and the forest that surrounds it.
The route links 8 fixed bridges and 6 hanging bridges, some between 48 and 98 meters long. Secured from end to end, they carry you over ravines and give you a view of the canopy that few trails allow, while the paths below reveal the lower layers of the same ecosystem.
This is a self-guided walk: after checking in at the park reception, you set out from 9 a.m. and move at your own pace. Stop as long as you like on a bridge, listen for birdsong, scan the branches for movement. Park entrance fees and the 13% tourist activity tax are included, and our team in Costa Rica is happy to answer your questions in English before your visit.
This morning, the forest changes perspective. After checking in at the park reception, you begin your walk from 9 a.m., free to set your own rhythm. For about two hours, nearly 3 kilometers of trails wind between the trees, opening onto views of Arenal Volcano and the surrounding rainforest. Along the way, you cross 8 fixed bridges and 6 hanging bridges, some measuring between 48 and 98 meters. Fully secured, they span the canyons and place you level with the canopy, while the trails lead you through the forest's lower layers. Take your time: watch the foliage, listen to the birds, and search the branches. Many species here are discreet and reveal themselves only to those who pause and look, each level of the forest home to its own residents.
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No. This is a self-guided visit: after checking in at the park reception, you walk the trails at your own pace, starting from 9 a.m.
The walk takes about two hours and covers nearly 3 kilometers of rainforest trails, with 8 fixed bridges and 6 hanging bridges, some between 48 and 98 meters long.
No. Transportation is not offered for this excursion, so you will need to make your own way to the park near Arenal Volcano.
The visit described in the program, park entrance fees, the 13% tourist activity tax and assistance from our agency team. Meals, drinks, tips, personal expenses and travel insurance are not included.
Views of Arenal Volcano and the surrounding forest, the rainforest canopy seen from the bridges, and the forest's lower layers from the trails. Birds and other wildlife live here, though many species are discreet and sightings depend on patience and chance.
An Arenal hanging bridges tour is a simple, rewarding way to spend a morning near Arenal Volcano: a few hours of walking, the sound of the forest around you, and the canopy at eye level. If you would like to add this walk to your Costa Rica stay, our team in San Francisco de Heredia can fit it into your plans and send you a quote whenever you are ready.
