Arenal Rainforest: Walk Above the Canopy

Experience the beauty of the tropical forest and wildlife from above the trees on the Mistico Park Hanging Bridges Tour. Observe monkeys, birds, mammals, and reptiles while learning about the behavior of the forest. Recommended for all travelers.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Arenal Hanging Bridges - This excursion consists of 2 miles on foot through the primary jungle where you can be at different heights and you will see a lot of flora and fauna such as mammals, spiders, snakes, insects and birds. In total we will cross 6 suspension bridges and 10 rigid bridges, this place has a spectacular view of the famous Arenal Volcano.
What's Included
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Entry fees included
  • Amazing photo opportunities
  • Small group (max 15)
  • Professional bilingual naturalist guide
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Bottled water
Additional Information

Engage with nature and explore the captivating dynamics of the Arenal Tropical Rainforest by traversing its remarkable hanging bridges. This tour takes you along a comfortable 3 km trail, offering the unique experience of walking above the forest canopy on hanging bridges.
Guided by a certified naturalist, participants will gain insights into the…

Location
Arenal Hanging Bridges
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Abm_2_20
Oct 22, 2025
Great Guide, Views & Wildlife! - I traveled solo and did the hanging bridges group tour. Alex was our guide, and he was wonderful! He found soooo much wildlife for us that we would have never found on our own. He was so knowledgeable, kind and we had a lot of fun with him! It was a great tour and Alex was a great guide!
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Agustink806
Aug 17, 2025
YANCI GUIA - TODAY WE DO THE SUSPENSION BRIDGE TOUR WITH YANCI, THE INCREDIBLE TRUTH, SHE IS AN EXCEPTIONAL PROFESSIONAL, SUPER HAPPY!!! RECOMMEND TO THIS GUIDE TOP 🔥🔥🔥
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Jet43301510745
Jun 17, 2025
Beautiful Views - The views were amazing and our guide Kevin was awesome! We got to see a variety of birds, reptiles, and insects and got some great photos!
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Warrenm278
May 5, 2025
Amazing tour and company! - The Hanging Bridges tour is very popular but this first week of May is much slower. We requested Samuel as our guide and there were just the two of us to enjoy his very rich knowledge of the 2 mile trek through the rain forest. He hears and sees things the other tour guides were missing, lucky for us!
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Davidbj4198jg
Jan 31, 2025
Difficult walking above the Rain Forest - The guideswere excellent and knew what they were talking about. I walk with a cane and I fell kind of behind, but there was one guide that stayed with me the whole time & assisted me, I felt comfortable, not being left so far behind. I thought I got my money worth out of the trip because there’s someone with me the whole time. I f felt comfortable that even though I was having a difficult time, walking up those ramps to the bridges, the guides cared about me.
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Camper54896650414
Dec 24, 2024
Hanging Bridge - We had an amazing time! We saw so much wildlife & our guide was patient and knowledgeable! Definitely a must-do to experience the rainforest
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Daytrip750489
Nov 25, 2024
Great guide! - Really enjoyed the tour thanks to our guide, David. He was very knowledgeable about the animals and plant life in the park and was excited to talk about what we were seeing. The park was a bit crowded in late November, but it was beautiful and we learned a lot on the way.
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107itap
Jul 28, 2024
What an eye!! - Booked a last minute private tour, met Jose Luis aka Chino, and Oli the driver, awesome people. Chino was incredibly knowledgeable and what an eye and an ear!! We were beey lucky to have him be our guide. And his photography skills!!! Priceless, amazing. Worth the money and experience. We saw howling monkeys at the end, very cool. He could spot the tiniest bug, insect, snake!! Amazing. Definitely recommend him.
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A69rockstr
Jun 3, 2025
Walking across the bridge was exciting somewhat terrifying and fun! - Walking across the bridges is really the only thing and the best thing to do here. The trail is pretty boring. There’s nothing to see. It’s worth admission to walk over the hanging bridges and I’m glad I did it, but I wouldn’t do it twice The view of the volcano after the tour is the best anywhere
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Tourist551780
Jul 16, 2025
Extremely Disappointed – Unprofessional and Unfit Tour Guide - We had a very disappointing experience with our tour guide, Anderson. From the beginning, his attitude was arrogant and dismissive. When we asked a simple question about where we might observe monkeys, he responded with, “This is not a zoo,” in a rude and unprofessional tone. It quickly became clear that Anderson either lacked the knowledge or the motivation to help us spot wildlife, which is a key part of any nature tour. He made no effort to engage or guide the group in meaningful ways. Even more concerning, a family of four (Group 4) became completely lost in the park during the tour. Instead of taking responsibility, Anderson failed to organize the group properly or keep track of all participants — which included both seniors and children. We wasted a significant amount of time trying to locate them, and shockingly, he never even apologized to the group or acknowledged the seriousness of the situation. In our opinion, Anderson is not qualified to lead tours, especially when the safety and enjoyment of a group depends on good communication, organization, and respect. We expected a professional and enriching experience, but instead, we were left frustrated and disappointed.
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From $86
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).