Canopy Tour with Superman and Tarzan Swing in La Fortuna

The forest looks different from above. This La Fortuna adventure combines high rainforest views, a 1,045-meter zipline course, and two headline thrills: the Superman zipline and Tarzan swing. I like the chance to see the cloud forest from the treetops, and I like that lunch, safety gear, a professional guide, and selected hotel transfers are included.

The price is $98 per person, which is fair if you want a full half-day outing rather than a single short zipline. The main caution is timing. The actual course lasts about three hours, but transport and waiting can stretch the day far longer than expected.

Key points to know before booking

• The Superman ride is the star: You fly face-first above the forest, with wide views and a strong sense of height.
• The Tarzan swing adds a quick burst of fear and fun: It drops from about 75 feet and is over fast, but it packs plenty into those few seconds.
• The course crosses 500 acres of cloud forest: You use cables, platforms, hanging bridges, and three short jungle trails.
• Lunch is included: The meal is served at the resort and adds value to the $98 price.
• Plan extra time for transportation: One account describes nearly seven hours from pickup to return, despite the activity itself being listed at roughly three hours.
• Small children can participate: The minimum age is four, and the maximum group size is 15 people.

From San Ramón into the cloud forest canopy

The tour takes place in San Ramón, at Lands in Love Vegan Experience Hotel and Resort. This is not a quick roadside zipline with one cable and a bus ride back. The course covers more than 500 acres of forest and uses a network of towers, platforms, cables, bridges, and walking trails.

You start at the highest point of the resort’s cloud forest property. Guides fit you with a safety harness and climbing equipment, then give a short briefing before leading you to the first platform. That opening walk matters. It lets you get used to the gear and understand how the staff will manage launches, landings, and movement between cables.

The course is described as having nine cables in one section and ten in another, with a total length of 1,045 meters. That inconsistency is worth noting, but the basic picture is clear: this is a multi-stage canopy course rather than a single ride. You move through several sections, with three short forest trails and two hanging bridges connecting the platforms.

The setting is the real reason to choose this tour. You are not simply chasing speed. From the treetops, you can look into the cloud forest valley and see the forest’s layered structure. Birds, monkeys, sloths, and smaller jungle animals may appear, although wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

What the Superman zipline feels like

The Superman section is the most distinctive part of the experience. Instead of sitting upright, you travel face-down, which gives the ride a flying sensation and opens your view ahead and below.

I would choose this course specifically for the Superman ride. The standard ziplines provide the rhythm of the tour, but Superman changes the feeling completely. You get a broad view of the forest rather than only a glance at the cable in front of you.

Several descriptions emphasize the height, the open views, and the sense that the ride is both thrilling and well controlled. That combination is important. A high zipline can be exciting, but it is much easier to enjoy when the equipment and launch process feel organized.

The Superman ride may be less comfortable for anyone who dislikes heights or being positioned face-down. You should also expect the guides to control the pace of the group, so this is not a private, choose-your-own-speed attraction. The maximum group size is 15, which keeps the outing fairly small, though actual group size can vary.

Why the Tarzan swing earns its place

The Tarzan swing is a short ride with a big psychological effect. It launches you from roughly 75 feet above the ground, giving you a sudden drop before the swing carries you outward.

I like the contrast between the two headline attractions. Superman gives you a long, open flight through the trees. The Tarzan swing is sharper and more abrupt. You have less time to think, which is probably a kindness if you are nervous.

The swing is not a long activity, so do not book this tour expecting a full hour of swinging. Its value comes from the quick rush and the view from the platform before the drop. If you enjoy amusement rides but want something set in a forest, this is a strong addition to the zipline circuit.

The minimum age is four, but age alone does not tell you how comfortable a child will be. A young child may meet the formal requirement and still dislike the height or sudden motion. Use your own judgment, especially for the Superman portion.

Hanging bridges, jungle trails, and time between rides

The walking sections give the course a better sense of place. Two hanging bridges and three short jungle trails link the platforms, so you are not attached to a cable for the entire outing.

I appreciate these pauses because they let you look around. The cloud forest is easy to miss when you are focused on clipping in and landing correctly. On the trails, you might notice the variety of plant life or catch sight of a toucan, monkey, sloth, or another small animal.

One person spotted a toucan during the course, but you should treat that as a pleasant possibility rather than a promise. The tour is built around forest access, not a wildlife guarantee.

These walks also break up the physical effort. Ziplining is not usually an endurance event, but you will still climb, walk, stand on platforms, and move through safety procedures. The short trails make the outing feel more like a forest visit and less like a string of amusement rides.

Guides, equipment, and the safety side

Professional guides and safety equipment are included. The staff fit you with a harness and climbing gear before the course begins, then explain the basic procedures.

The available information points to guides who are friendly and helpful, with Brian and Jonathan specifically praised for their manner. Names can change by departure, but the useful point is that guide quality matters here. You are relying on the staff at every platform, so clear instructions and calm handling make a real difference.

The equipment is described as top safety gear, but that phrase alone should not decide your booking. The more practical point is that the activity includes a formal safety briefing and professional supervision. A report of the actual ziplining experience describes it as fun and safe, even though the transportation and scheduling caused problems.

You should listen closely during the briefing, follow the staff’s instructions, and tell the guides if you feel uneasy. The course is designed for most people, but a high canopy route is still an active attraction, not a passive sightseeing stop.

The price: fair value, with a timing warning

At $98 per person, the tour sits in a reasonable range for a guided canopy outing with several rides, safety equipment, lunch, and possible hotel transport.

The value is strongest if you want a complete half-day plan. You are paying for more than cable time. The fee covers the guide, gear, the forest course, the Superman and Tarzan elements, and a meal at the resort.

Lunch helps make the price easier to accept. It also means you do not have to arrange food during the outing. The supplied details contain a contradiction, though. Lunch appears under included features, while another line repeats lunch and hotel transfers under not included. Confirm both points when you book, especially if your budget is tight.

The same advice applies to transportation. Hotel pickup and drop-off are listed for selected hotels, but not every accommodation is necessarily covered. A minimum reservation of two people applies, and an additional service charge may apply for fewer than two.

The tour receives a 4.9 rating from 70 reviews, with 97 percent recommending it. Those numbers suggest strong overall satisfaction, especially with the attractions themselves. They should not make you ignore the scheduling warning.

Transportation can change the shape of your day

The activity is listed at about three hours, but the door-to-door day may be much longer. One account describes pickup in downtown La Fortuna, a roughly one-hour drive to the main meeting point, and a long wait before the course began. From pickup to return, the full outing took nearly seven hours.

That is a major difference if you have another reservation later. A 3 p.m. tour could be at risk, particularly if your morning pickup is early and the transfer involves a distant meeting point.

I would not schedule another fixed activity soon after this one. Leave a wide buffer, or make this your main plan for the day. If you have a rental car, ask in advance if you may drive directly to the meeting point. One booking party tried to get that information by email and did not receive a reply, so you should seek clear confirmation before assuming self-drive is possible.

The transfer issue does not erase the quality of the canopy course, but it affects the total value. A fun three-hour activity becomes less convenient when you spend extra hours waiting or riding in a van.

Lunch and the resort setting

Lunch is served at the resort and is part of the appeal of the package. After a morning of harnesses, platforms, trails, and rides, a meal gives the outing a natural stopping point.

The provider is Lands in Love Vegan Experience Hotel and Resort, so the setting is more than a basic zipline base. Still, the available details do not specify the menu, serving style, or dietary choices beyond the resort’s name. If food is important to you, confirm what lunch includes before departure.

I see lunch as a useful bonus rather than the main reason to book. The forest course and Superman ride carry the experience. The meal simply makes the full-day logistics easier and improves the price calculation.

Who should book this canopy tour?

I would recommend it to you if you want several different elements in one outing: standard ziplines, a Superman ride, a Tarzan swing, bridges, trails, forest views, and lunch.

It suits active families because the minimum age is four and most people can participate. Still, parents should think about a child’s comfort with heights, harnesses, and sudden motion rather than relying only on the age rule.

It also fits couples, friends, and first-time zipliners who want strong scenery without arranging separate activities. The guides and safety equipment are included, and the group limit of 15 keeps the experience from becoming a huge operation.

I would be more cautious if you have a tight schedule, a strong dislike of heights, or a need for exact pickup times. The ziplining itself appears to be the reliable part. The transfer and waiting process is where the risk lies.

Booking, cancellation, and practical details

Confirmation is provided when you book, and the tour is often reserved about nine days ahead. That lead time suggests you should not leave it until the last minute during a busy Costa Rica trip.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the experience starts. Canceling or changing the booking less than 24 hours ahead is not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off follows local time.

Service animals are allowed, and the location is near public transportation. Most people can participate, but this remains an active course with walking, platforms, and height. Hotel pickup and drop-off apply only to selected hotels, so check your address rather than assuming the transfer is included.

Should you book the Superman and Tarzan tour?

Yes, if the forest rides are your priority and you can keep your schedule open. The Superman zipline is the main reason to choose this experience, while the Tarzan swing, bridges, trails, wildlife possibilities, and lunch make it feel like a full outing rather than a single thrill ride.

I would book it with two conditions. First, confirm pickup details, direct driving options, and the lunch arrangement. Second, leave several hours of breathing room after the stated three-hour activity.

For $98, the combination is appealing: a 1,045-meter canopy course, two memorable headline rides, professional equipment, a guide, and lunch. Just remember that the best part is the forest experience itself, not necessarily the efficiency of the transport operation.

FAQ

How long does the canopy tour last?

The canopy activity is listed at approximately three hours. The total day can be longer because hotel transfers, driving, and waiting time may add several hours.

What is included in the price?

The listed inclusions are lunch, a professional guide, professional safety equipment, and hotel pickup and drop-off from selected hotels. Because the supplied details also repeat lunch and transfers under exclusions, confirm these points before booking.

What is the Superman zipline?

Superman is a face-down zipline ride that gives you broad views over the rainforest and cloud forest valley. It is one of the main attractions of the course.

How high is the Tarzan swing?

The Tarzan swing is described as being about 75 feet in the air.

What is the minimum age?

The minimum age is four years old. Most people can participate, but you should consider each child’s comfort with heights and sudden movement.

How many people can join the tour?

The maximum group size is 15 people.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.