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Arenal Volcano & Lake Sightseeing Airtram Ride

Enjoy the Rainforest from a Slow-Paced Gondola.

The Arenal Sky Tram offers a peaceful and scenic way to explore the rainforests around VolcƔn Arenal. This slow-moving gondola ride travels smoothly through the treetops, providing guests with amazing volcano and lake views. At the summit, visitors can enjoy an observation deck with spectacular, unobstructed vistas of the volcano's southern face and the rolling hillsides around the lake. A short, scenic 800-meter trail is also there for further exploration.

Highlights

checkmark Panoramic views. Enjoy stunning vistas of Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal, distant mountain ranges, and the rainforest canopy from the open-air gondola and summit lookout.

checkmark Wildlife and nature spotting. While in the tram, guests have excellent opportunities to glimpse tropical birds, monkeys, and other wildlife in the forest canopy.

checkmark Accessibility and family-friendly experience. The gondolas are spacious and wheelchair accessible, suitable for families with children, seniors, and guests with limited mobility, offering a gentle, non-strenuous exploration.

checkmark Rainforest walk. At the top, enjoy a short, easy trail through the cloud forest with interpretive signage, perfect for nature lovers wanting to learn more about local flora and fauna.

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What to Expect from Arenal Volcano & Lake Sightseeing Tram Ride:

A slow-paced gondola ride through the rainforest

Enjoy an Arial Tram Ride!

Commonly known as the Sky Tram, this is a slow-paced gondola ride that takes visitors smoothly through the rainforest, offering spectacular panoramic views during the ride, and is an excellent opportunity for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

A Smooth Ride with Killer Views

At the top of the tram ride, there is a spacious observation deck where visitors can enjoy magnificent views of the southern face of the Arenal Volcano, Lake Arenal, and the surrounding hillsides. The deck also provides a chance to see more wildlife like birds and monkeys moving through the treetops.

Visitors can spend as long as they wish at the top before returning. There are two options for the descent: either ride the tram back down the same route or opt for an adrenaline-pumping zip line tour that connects mountains through secure cables, offering a thrilling way to return.

Family-Friendly

The tram ride is a family-friendly activity, suitable for all ages and accessible to people with disabilities. The ride to the top takes around 20 minutes one way. If you take the tram alone without the zipline, you will ride up and back, spending about an hour in total. Guided tours are available, with bilingual guides providing information about the flora, fauna, and volcanic history.

FAQs

Answering some top questions about this tour.

How high is the platform?

2,625 feet (800 meters).

Is it safe?

The Aerial Tram is very safe. It's relaxed and slow, exceptionally well-made and similar to a ski lift.

Can children enjoy this tour?

Absolutely. There's no age limit to this tour and kids of all ages can participate.

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