The slow-paced Sky Tram gondolas soar smoothly through the rainforest, offering up endless views during their mountainous ascent. Accompanied by a bilingual guide, tour takers will have the ability to stop the tram at any point, a feature that allows for magnificent, one-of-a-kind photographs to be captured and tropical birds to be spotted.
Once the top is reached, visitors are invited to explore the observation deck, where they’ll enjoy magnificent views of the Arenal Volcano’s southern face, and potentially see even more wildlife soar through the air or leap from tree to tree. From here, one can also see Lake Arenal and the rolling hillsides that surround it. Visitors can spend as much time as they please on the observation deck before heading back down.
There are two ways to return to the Sky Tram’s base. You can ride the tram down the same route that you ascended or sign up for a fast-paced zip line tour to the bottom. Those seeking an adrenaline rush would be wise to choose the second option, which will have them flying along a series of secure cables connecting one mountain to another.
At the tram’s base there is another large observation deck as well as a restaurant. The views from this deck compliment and contrast the one from the mountain’s peak.
We offer a shuttle service with door-to-door transportation from your Arenal hotel. Please note that children under 8 years of age are not allowed on Sky Trek.
Cancellation Policy: Sky Trek has a strict cancellation policy. Reservations canceled less than 48 hours before the tour are non-refundable.
If you need transportation from the Lost Iguana Resort, the Arenal Lodge, or The Springs Resort and Spa, please note that it is available only for the 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM tours. Arenal’s landscape is beautiful, but can be quite rugged; we recommend leaving the driving to the professionals, and using our convenient transportation service. You will get to your hotel and all of your exciting adventures with ease. Less time focused on driving is more time you’ll have to take in the splendour of Arenal.
More things to do in Arenal
Arenal 4-in-1 Combo Tour
Arenal 4-in-1 tour: safari float, La Fortuna Waterfall, a volcano park hike and hot springs (Tabacón, The Springs or Eco Termales), with local lunch.
This Safari Float & Tortilla Making Tour is all about authentic Costa Rica. See the animals of the Peñas Blancas River, and cook in the home of Doña Mara's
The Volcano Hike & Hot Springs Tour takes you on a guide led trek through Arenal Volcano National Park. Spot animals, enjoy a dip in a hot spring, and a meal
A personalized adventure awaits you on this 3-in-1 tour, choose from a hanging bridge or safari float, visit to La Fortuna Waterfall, and chocolate tour
If you go on vacations to collect new adventures, you'll love this combination: Costa Rica Rappelling & Rafting Tour. Includes waterfalls class 2 and 3 rapids
Sky Tram & Sky Trek in Arenal: ride a gondola to volcano and Lake Arenal views, then ride back down or zip-line. 45 min from La Fortuna; zips for ages 8+.
Eco Termales Hot Springs - an intimate, 100-guest hot spring near La Fortuna for a quiet evening soak with dinner, heated geothermally by Arenal Volcano
Why choose between a scenic tour and adventure when you don't have to. These ATV tours offer a thrilling way to experience the beauty of Arenal, Costa Rica
Soar through the treetops on a zip line and bound over class 2 and 3 whitewater rapids on a canopy and rafting tour of Costa Rica's forests and Balsa River
Enjoy all that nature has to offer on Arenal, Costa Rica's El Silencio Mirador Trails & Hot Spring Tour. Explore the forest and end your day with a warm soak
These Arenal 2-in-1 tours will have you combining safari floats with chocolate, hanging bridges with waterfalls, and more. Your Costa Rican adventure awaits
Explore more of Arenal on the La Pradera Arenal ATV Tour. Ride across several towns outside of La Fortuna. There's safety instruction, so beginners are welcome
You've never experienced the forest like this. Zip line through Costa Rica's jungles at top speeds on these exciting Arenal canopy tours. Beginners welcome
Getting from La Fortuna, Costa Rica to the Monteverde Cloud Forest can be a difficult trek. Take a scenic shortcut across Lake Arenal on a taxi-boat-taxi trip
Make your Costa Rican vacation complete when you go on an Arenal Volcano hike, one of the nation's most popular tours. Enjoy nature, see amazing wildlife
A full day of adventure awaits you on this Arenal Volcano one day tour. Learn about the volcano, explore the surrounding forest, and soak in a hot spring
This adventurous tour will have you rafting over the class 2 and 3 whitewater rapids of Costa Rica's Balsa River. Bonus: you'll see some amazing wildlife
You have to be an early bird if you want to see the early birds. Rise and shine for this 5:00 am Costa Rica birdwatching tour, and be rewarded by nature
Caño Negro day trip from Arenal: a Río Frío boat safari just outside the refuge for caimans, monkeys, sloths and birds. Hotel pickup and lunch included.
On this tasty tour, Chef Scott Alan will teach you traditional Costa Rican recipes whilst you enjoy an amazing view of Arenal Volcano and La Fortuna Waterfall
Learning is delicious when you go on Costa Rica's Don Juan Coffee & Chocolate tour from farm to finished product, get to know all about coffee and cacao
Transport Central Pacific Beaches & Crocodile Tour
The Eco Terra Shuttle and Crocodiles Tour starts you off with a scenic view of Costa Rica's landscapes, then takes you on a safari float of the Tarcoles River
Did you know that 60% of Costa Rica's wildlife is most active at night? The Ecocentro Danaus Night Tour will let you greet the country's nocturnal creatures
Costa Rica's Ecocentro Danaus allows you to experience nature at your own pace when you take a self-guided tour and see plants and animals too numerous to name
Costa Rica's Ecoglide Canopy Tour offers you an adventure where you'll take in amazing forest views as you soar from a series of platforms and zip line cables
Discover how sustainable meals are produced on this Costa Rican farm to table tour harvest ingredients, enjoy delicious food, and meet a family of sloths
Knowledge and nature collide on this Natural History Hanging Bridges Walk through Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano rainforest: see birds, monkeys, lizards, and more
Wildlife protection takes on a new level of importance when you make friends with the animals of Costa Rica's Proyecto Asis Rescue Center Tour or volunteer
Take a 4x4 ride through the wilderness, and rappel from a series of waterfall canyons, top height 60 m (195 ft), on this Costa Rican Pure Trek Canyoning Tour
Adventure and chocolate. What's not to like? The Pure Trek & Chocolate Tour has you rappelling down waterfalls one minute and learning about cacao the next. Wow!
Spend a full-day exploring Costa Rica's Tenorio Volcano National Park, and enjoy the beauty of the incomparably blue Río Celeste: a natural chemical reaction
Expert guides will help you navigate class 3 and 4 rapids on this Costa Rica Sarapiqui River Rafting tour which includes an authentic Costa Rican lunch
This 2-in-1 Costa Rican tour is big on adventure: Sky Trek & Pure Trek will have you zip lining through the jungle and rappelling down waterfall canyons.
What's a Sky Trek? One of the most memorable tours you can take of Costa Rica's jungle, when you zip line across the canopy and canyons. Beginners welcome
See a level of the forest usually restricted to animals and researchers when you go on this Sky Walk suspension bridge tour of Costa Rica's jungle canopy
Tabacón Hot Springs day pass guide - five geothermal pools, a swim-up bar, a waterslide and spa treatments at this carbon-neutral, eco-friendly resort near La Fortuna.
This Costa Rica Tortilla Making Cooking Class is great for the whole family. Help turn crops you'll use to make two traditional dishes and the famed tortilla
A Twilight Safari Float on the Peñas Blancas River will help you spot sloths, bats, monkeys, caimans, and more before enjoying a traditional Costa Rican dinner
Costa Rica's Venado Cave Tour is a cool adventure through 2,700 m (almost 2 mi) of caverns, stalactites, stalagmites, rivers, underground creatures, and more
It's a 2-in-1 wet and wild adventure. Rappel down 5 waterfalls, and careen over the whitewater rapids of Costa Rica's Balsa River. Get your adrenaline fix
Costa Rica has amazing amphibians, but some only come out after dark. Meet frogs and other nocturnal animals on an Arenal Oasis Frog Watching Night Tour
The magic of Costa Rica's jungles is enhanced when you go on this Rainforest Chocolate Tour in the Arenal Volcano region. Learn about cacao in a scenic setting