Forestal Park Tenerife Entrance Ticket

Leave the ground behind for three hours. Forestal Park Tenerife gives you a lively treetop challenge among the Canary Island pines near Teide National Park, with rope ladders, elevated obstacles, Tarzan Swings, and giant ziplines. I like the mix of strong safety instruction and genuine thrills, and I also like that the activity works for families, groups, and mixed-ability parties. The main drawback is the setting: you get a beautiful forest location, but not the big open views some visitors may expect.

The experience costs $31.44 per person and includes your harness, instructor training, insurance, parking, and taxes. That is fair value if you plan to use the full three hours, especially since the activity includes several types of challenges rather than one short zipline ride. You will need to arrange your own transport and bring your own food and drinks.

Key details before you book

• Three hours in the trees: Plan on roughly 30 minutes of training followed by about two and a half hours on the courses.
• A forest setting near Teide: The park sits at Ctra. TF-24, Km 16, in Las Lagunetas, El Rosario, surrounded by Canary Island pines.
• Several challenge levels: Easy and medium circuits require a minimum height of 110 centimeters and a weight below 110 kilograms. Difficult and extreme circuits require a minimum height of 1.45 meters and the same weight limit.
• Family-friendly, with age rules: Children from 5 to 12 must be at least 1.10 meters tall and accompanied by someone over 15. Participants are treated as adults from age 13 through 69.
• Safety comes first: You receive instruction before starting, and a harness and liability insurance are included.
• Weather can affect plans: The activity operates in all weather conditions with suitable clothing, but poor weather can still lead to a cancellation, alternative date, or full refund.

Arriving at the pine forest near El Rosario

Forestal Park Tenerife is at the gates of Teide National Park, on TF-24 at kilometer 16 in Las Lagunetas. This is not a hotel pickup activity, so you must make your own way to the meeting point. Free parking is included, which is useful if you are driving and want to avoid an extra parking charge.

The setting is one of the experience’s real strengths. You are not clipped onto a structure in an urban amusement park. The courses run through Canary Island pines in a protected area known as Las Lagunetas, giving the activity a more natural feel. You get forest air, tree trunks, and the odd sense that your walking tour has suddenly turned into a flying lesson.

The setting does not promise wide, sweeping views. One visitor specifically found the scenery less impressive than expected, even while praising the attentive and watchful team. That is useful to know before you go. Choose this park for the action among the trees, not as your main viewpoint over Tenerife.

Starting with training, not free-for-all chaos

Your session begins with a safety briefing and instructor training. This takes about half an hour, leaving approximately two and a half hours for the courses. That opening period matters. You learn how the harness works, how to use the equipment, and how to approach the obstacles before heading higher into the trees.

For a first-time participant, the instruction can make a major difference. High ropes activities are exciting partly because you feel exposed, even when the equipment is designed to protect you. A clear briefing lets you concentrate on the next crossing instead of wondering if you have clipped yourself in correctly.

The staff are described as attentive and vigilant, which fits the needs of this type of activity. You should still listen closely, follow every instruction, and respect the park’s conditions. The included harness and liability insurance add practical value, but they do not replace careful behavior.

The activity may be guided in Spanish and English. If your group includes both languages, confirm instructions before beginning anything difficult. The course is designed for most participants, but your own comfort with heights, balance, and physical exertion will shape how much you enjoy it.

Moving from rope ladders to high obstacles

Once training is complete, the course begins with climbing elements such as walls and rope ladders. These early sections help you find your balance and understand how your body moves while attached to the safety system. They are not just warm-up props. They set the rhythm for the harder sections.

You then work through high rope obstacles in the treetops. The exact sequence can vary by circuit, but the supplied information identifies easy, medium, difficult, and extreme levels. That range is important for groups with different abilities. One person may want a manageable family circuit, while another may be eager to test the most demanding route.

Height rules decide which sections you can access. For the easy and medium circuits, you must be at least 110 centimeters tall and weigh under 110 kilograms. Difficult and extreme circuits require a minimum height of 1.45 meters, with the same upper weight limit.

These rules are not minor booking details. A child may meet the age requirement but still be too short for a particular circuit. Check each participant’s height in advance, especially if your group includes young children or teenagers hoping to use the tougher routes.

Tarzan Swings deliver the biggest jolt

The Tarzan Swings are the park’s signature moment. You leap from a platform and swing through the trees, turning a simple rope element into a short burst of free-fall sensation. It is the point where the activity feels most like an adventure rather than a standard climbing course.

You can expect a nervous pause before stepping off. That is part of the fun. The swing asks you to trust the harness, commit to the jump, and let the equipment do its job. The park presents this as an activity for families and groups, but younger children may need encouragement from the accompanying adult.

A Dutch-speaking visitor described the activity as suitable for children from about six years old and exciting while still feeling safe. That is a helpful picture of the experience, though the formal rule remains more precise: children must be between 5 and 12, at least 1.10 meters tall, and accompanied by someone over 15.

Do not confuse a Tarzan Swing with a sightseeing stop. Your attention is on the leap, the landing, and the next instruction. If you want a quiet woodland walk, this is not it. If you want a memorable story from your day in Tenerife, the swing is likely to provide one.

Flying across the giant ziplines

The giant ziplines offer the fastest part of the session. After climbing and balancing through the rope sections, you get to release some of that effort and travel across the course in a straight run through the trees.

Ziplines are a good reason to choose this experience over a basic forest walk. You do not simply look at the pine forest. You move through it at height, with the harness and course system controlling the ride. The contrast between slow, careful obstacle work and quick zipline runs keeps the three-hour session from feeling repetitive.

Still, the park is not presented as a panoramic zipline attraction. The forest setting is the focus, and the views may be limited by trees. If your priority is seeing Tenerife from a high open platform, you may find the scenery underwhelming. If your priority is speed and movement, the ziplines should carry more weight in your decision.

The course also gives you a natural way to pace your energy. You may spend time concentrating on a rope crossing, then get a short reward on a zipline before facing the next obstacle. That pattern suits people who like active experiences with several different tasks.

Why the $31.44 price can make sense

At $31.44 per person, this is priced as a substantial activity rather than a quick amusement ride. The ticket covers roughly three hours, safety training, a harness, liability insurance, free parking, local taxes, and handling charges. You do not need to pay separately for the main safety equipment.

The value depends on your plans. If you are happy to spend most of an afternoon on a physical activity, the price is reasonable. You are paying for course access, staff supervision, equipment, and time in the trees. A family of four will pay more in total, so make sure everyone meets the height and age rules before reserving.

The ticket does not include food, drinks, or hotel transportation. Bring what you need for the session and allow time to reach the park. The meeting point is also the finishing point, which keeps the day simple once you arrive.

I would rate the price as good value for active visitors who want a full session. It is less attractive if you are only interested in one or two ziplines or if several people in your group are likely to stop early. The park works best when you treat it as a three-hour outing, not a quick add-on between sightseeing stops.

Who will enjoy Forestal Park Tenerife most

This experience suits families with children who meet the height requirements, particularly those looking for something more active than a beach day. The safety briefing, harness system, and range of circuits make it possible for a group to share one activity even when everyone has a different appetite for risk.

It also suits friends, birthday groups, and larger parties. The maximum group size is 35 people, so the park can handle a sizable booking without becoming an enormous mass activity. You may also arrange a private event or party through the provider, although the supplied details do not specify special event packages.

You should have a reasonable willingness to climb, balance, swing, and move at height. The information says most people can participate, but it does not promise that every obstacle will feel easy. A person who dislikes heights may still enjoy the lower circuits, but should know that the central feature is an elevated ropes experience.

Participants aged 13 through 69 are considered adults for the activity. Children under 13 need an accompanying person over 15. These age categories affect booking, supervision, and access, so check your group carefully before paying.

Clothing, weather, and practical planning

The activity operates in all weather conditions, so dress for outdoor movement rather than polished sightseeing. Clothing should let you climb and stretch comfortably. You should also prepare for changing conditions in the forest, since the park specifically asks participants to dress appropriately.

At the same time, poor weather can lead to cancellation. If that happens, you are offered an alternative date or a full refund. This is a useful safeguard for a planned holiday, though it means you should avoid placing the experience on the final few hours of your trip if possible.

Free parking makes driving convenient. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so public transport or a rental car must be arranged separately. The activity starts and ends at Forestal Park Tenerife, Ctra. TF-24, Km 16, 38290 Las Lagunetas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

Food and drinks are not included unless specifically stated otherwise. Plan around the three-hour session rather than assuming refreshments are part of the ticket.

Booking flexibility and cancellation timing

You receive confirmation at the time of booking, and mobile tickets are accepted. The activity is offered in English, with multilingual guidance in Spanish and English possible.

Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the experience are not accepted for a refund. That cutoff is worth noting because weather and transport plans can change quickly in Tenerife.

The activity is highly rated, with 98 percent of participants recommending it and a 4.9 rating from 532 reviews. The strongest themes are safety, family suitability, an attractive forest location, and an attentive team. The main reservation is the lack of dramatic open views, so keep your expectations aimed at ropes, swings, and ziplines.

Should you book Forestal Park Tenerife?

Book it if you want an active half-day near Teide National Park, especially if your group enjoys climbing, controlled thrills, and a little friendly competition. The combination of training, several obstacle levels, Tarzan Swings, and giant ziplines gives you more substance than a short zipline stop.

I would be especially happy to recommend it to families with children who meet the 1.10-meter minimum, and to groups that want a shared activity with different difficulty levels. I would hesitate only if you are seeking grand views, dislike heights, or have limited time and cannot commit to the full three-hour session.

Bring suitable clothing, arrange your own transport, check every participant’s height and weight, and leave a weather backup in your schedule. With those points sorted, Forestal Park Tenerife offers a lively, well-supervised way to trade Tenerife’s roads and beaches for ropes in the pines.

FAQ

How long does Forestal Park Tenerife last?

The activity lasts approximately three hours. Around 30 minutes is used for safety training, followed by about two and a half hours on the treetop courses.

Where does the activity start?

It starts at Forestal Park Tenerife, Ctra. TF-24, Km 16, 38290 Las Lagunetas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.

Where does the activity end?

The activity ends back at the Forestal Park Tenerife meeting point.

Is a safety briefing included?

Yes. An instructor provides a safety briefing and training before you begin the course.

Is equipment included?

Yes. The ticket includes a harness and liability insurance.

What is the minimum height for easy and medium circuits?

Participants must be at least 110 centimeters tall and weigh less than 110 kilograms to access the easy and medium circuits.

What is the minimum height for difficult and extreme circuits?

Participants must be at least 1.45 meters tall and weigh less than 110 kilograms to access the difficult and extreme circuits.

Can children take part?

Children aged 5 to 12 can participate if they are at least 1.10 meters tall. Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by an adult over 15.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Free parking at the activity location is included.

What happens if bad weather cancels the activity?

You will be offered an alternative date or a full refund if the experience is canceled because of poor weather.