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Ecoglide Arenal Park: Traveler Reviews

3.5 kms del centro de la Fortuna de San Carlos, La Fortuna de San Carlos, Arenal Volcano National Park, Costa Rica
664 44 90 53
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Morgantown, Pennsylvania, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 attraction reviews
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“Go for the Tarzan Swing”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2013

If you're new to zip lining or you think you're afraid of heights, this place is a great place to start. The zip lines aren't that high off the ground, and they're not that fast. I was a little top-heavy so they gave me an extra harness to support my torso. This detracted from my experience, but made me feel safer. The zip lines are relatively short, but they have a lot of them. Overall, this park offers a longer enjoyment experience than any amusement park ride.

One bonus that they offer here, which I haven't heard of anywhere else is the Tarzan Swing. It's basically a big rope swing. The swing has a big radius, and they start you pretty high, so you really feel the g-forces. It was pretty fun.

They also offer pictures and videos that they take of you throughout the tour. I purchased the DVD. The pictures and movies were high quality. I think it was a good value.

Visited January 2013
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Fresno CA
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“Great activity for adults and kids”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

We loved Ecoglide. Everyone was super friendly, and we felt very safe. Our 4 year old even did the zipline, riding with the guide.

Visited February 2013
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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“SO MUCH FUN”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 4, 2013

We loved the zip lines & the tarzan swing! Seriously so fun & way better maintained than one we tried in Manuel Antonio. FYI- They won't let you go if you are pregnant.

Visited February 2013
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“A lot of fun for everyone!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

We (group of 8 people, including kids ages 10, 13, 14 and 15) had a great time. It was a first time we did a zip line, so I have nothing to compare it with but it looks like it was a safe adventure - they have double cables and they help you to stop (my only concern). Tarzan Swing was another great part of experience. I almost lost my voice there. At the end we bought CD for $30 that had besides our pictures some great pictures of the local animals. Overall - a very exciting experience, definitely worth of doing at least once.

Visited February 2013
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Costa Rica, MS
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Not a good zip line tour”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

i have been on seven zip line tours over the past few years including one other in Costa Rica. This is hands down the most dangerous and unprofessional of them all! The instruction to the group was short and vague, which for new comers was virtually useless. Upon our first line ride, a first timer incurred a serious injury due to two main reasons: 1.) the tree at the end of the line had no padding for stopping (critical when coming in too fast, and 2.) none of the tour guides had two way radios. It is crucial for the guide at the end of the line to communicate to the guide at the beginning of the line that the cable is clear for the next person. Our friend was sent down before the line was clear. The guides scrambled to get the previous person off in time, leaving no one to "break" the second rider. She slammed into the tree, resulting her having to be taken to the hospital for back injuries. She is in serious pain and not sure as to the extent of the injuries. Another person in our group approached one of the guides about the two way radios and he said that he had been asking for them for many months, but management had refused to supply them to the staff. The injured girl was told by the doctor that they had treated at least 15 people for injuries sustained by this same tour. DO NOT BOOK A TOUR WITH THIS COMPANY UNLESS YOU CAN AT THE VERY LEAST VERIFY THE RADIOS AND PROPER PADDING.

Visited February 2013
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