Forestal Park Tenerife Entrance Ticket

At Forestal Park Tenerife, the fun starts with a climb: rope ladders and walls take you up into the pines, where the route continues over high ropes, Tarzan swings and ziplines. It’s an active outing in the Las Lagunetas protected area, near the gates of Teide National Park.

I like two things in particular: the safety briefing and instructor training give you a proper start, and the different circuit levels make the outing workable for a family or a group with varied confidence. One consideration: come for the ropes and trees, not sweeping views. The forest setting is lovely, but the scenery may not be the main event.

• Three hours in the trees: Plan for about 30 minutes of training and two and a half hours on the courses.
• Several ways to play: Climb, balance, swing and zipline, with circuits ranging from easy to extreme.
• Height and weight limits matter: Easier circuits require a minimum height of 110 cm; the difficult and extreme routes require 145 cm. The weight limit is 110 kg.
• A forest outing near Teide: The park sits in Las Lagunetas, in the municipality of El Rosario.
• Practical inclusions: Your ticket includes a harness, instructor training, liability insurance and free parking.
• A popular choice: It has a 4.9 rating from 532 reviews, and 98% of visitors recommend it.

What three hours at Forestal Park includes

The ticket covers roughly three hours at the park. About half an hour goes to training, followed by around two and a half hours among the treetops. That makes this more than a quick zipline ride: you have time for several kinds of obstacles, though how much you manage will depend on your pace and confidence.

The activity is based at Forestal Park Tenerife, on the TF-24 at kilometer 16, in Las Lagunetas. You meet and finish at the same place, so plan your own transport. Parking is free, but hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

The setting is part of the appeal. The courses run among Canary pines in a protected area near Teide National Park, giving the activity a genuine outdoor feel rather than the atmosphere of an indoor climbing venue. Still, don’t make big panoramic views your reason for booking. One practical account of the outing notes that the views are not especially striking, so the ropes and forest are the draw.

From safety briefing to the first climb

Your session begins with an instructor-led safety briefing and training. That half hour is useful, not dead time: you’ll need to understand how the course works before you climb, balance and move between obstacles. A harness is included, as are liability insurance and taxes.

The guide may speak Spanish and English. The activity is offered in English, but it may be operated by a multilingual guide, so you should not assume a particular language arrangement beyond the information provided. No individual instructor names are specified.

After training, you move onto the courses. The first stages involve climbing walls and rope ladders, then the route carries you into elevated obstacles among the trees. This gives the activity a physical rhythm: you are not simply sitting back for a ride, but using your balance and strength as you go.

If you are uneasy with heights, keep in mind that the main attraction is being up in the treetops. The park offers circuits at different difficulty levels, which can help you choose a suitable challenge, but the information provided does not specify how each obstacle is set up or whether you can skip particular elements. Ask the instructor before you begin if you have concerns.

Ropes, Tarzan swings and ziplines

The course combines several familiar adventure-park elements. You climb, cross high-rope obstacles, launch from Tarzan swings and ride ziplines through the trees. That variety is a point in its favor: the outing is not just a succession of zipline rides, and different parts of the course may appeal to different people in your group.

The swings are likely to be the most nerve-testing part for anyone who prefers a slow introduction to heights. The ziplines offer a more direct burst of movement, while the rope obstacles call for concentration and steady footing. You can expect an active session, not a scenic stroll through the woods.

Difficulty levels help make the park more flexible. Easy and medium circuits are open to participants at least 110 cm tall and below 110 kg. The difficult and extreme circuits require a minimum height of 145 cm, with the same weight limit. Those measurements are worth checking before you book, especially if your group includes children who are close to a threshold.

A good fit for families and mixed groups

Children can take part from age five if they are at least 110 cm tall. Anyone under 13 must be accompanied by a person over 15. Participants aged 13 through 69 are considered adults for the park’s age categories; if someone in your party falls outside those ages, check the conditions with the operator before booking.

This can be a lively family activity because the park combines a physical challenge with play. The minimum age and height rules still matter, and younger children may need encouragement to tackle the higher elements. The different circuit levels offer a way to match the challenge to a participant’s height and ability, rather than treating the whole group as if they were equally confident.

It also suits friends or larger groups who want an activity that asks everyone to take part. The maximum group size is 35, so you may be sharing the session with other participants. That can add a social feel, though it may not be the right choice if you want a quiet outing or a private guide.

What the setting does, and does not, add

Las Lagunetas gives the park its sense of place. You are among Canary pines in a protected area at the edge of the Teide National Park region, rather than in a built-up resort setting. For a change from beaches and towns, that shift into the forest can be welcome.

But it’s best to keep expectations measured. The strongest reason to come is the activity itself, not a promise of grand views. If you want a nature outing with dramatic scenery as the central feature, this may not be your best match. If you want a forest backdrop for climbing and swinging, the setting does its job.

The park says it operates in all weather conditions, but the activity is still subject to favorable weather. If poor conditions force a cancellation, you can choose another date or receive a full refund. Dress for the weather, and don’t treat the all-weather note as a guarantee that every session will run.

Is $31.44 good value?

At $31.44 per person, the ticket buys about three hours at the park, including training, a harness, insurance and free parking. That is a reasonable package if you want an organized outdoor activity with several kinds of obstacles, rather than paying for a single short ride.

The value depends on how much of the course you want to tackle. If your group is keen to climb, swing and try the high ropes, the time allowance gives you room to enjoy more than one element. If you mainly want a brief zipline ride or a scenic stop, three hours and the journey to the park may feel like too much.

Food and drinks are not included, so plan those separately. Hotel transport is also not part of the ticket. Since the activity starts and ends at the park, you’ll need to arrange your own way to the TF-24 meeting point.

The score is strong: 4.9 out of 5 from 532 reviews, with 98% recommending the activity. That aligns with its clearest strengths: energetic fun, a careful start and a location that gives the outing a forest setting. A few details are less universal, especially expectations about the views, so use the rating as context rather than a promise that every part will suit you.

Before you book

Check everyone’s height and weight against the course rules. Easy and medium routes require a minimum height of 110 cm; difficult and extreme routes require 145 cm. The maximum weight is 110 kg. Children aged five to 12 must be at least 110 cm tall, and anyone under 13 needs an accompanying person over 15.

Allow the full three hours, including the briefing. Bring weather-appropriate clothing, and remember that the session can be canceled if conditions are poor. The experience offers free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time; cancellations made later are not refundable, and changes inside that 24-hour window are not accepted.

Should you book Forestal Park Tenerife?

Book it if you want an active outing in the pines, enjoy heights, and like the idea of mixing rope obstacles with swings and ziplines. It’s especially worth considering for families and groups whose members meet the height and weight rules and are ready for a physical challenge.

Skip it if you mainly want sweeping views, a passive nature visit or a short, low-effort activity. For the right group, the combination of training, several kinds of course and a forest setting makes the $31.44 ticket good value. Just come prepared to climb, and let the trees be the backdrop rather than the whole show.

FAQ

How long does the activity last?

The ticket includes about three hours: roughly 30 minutes of training and two and a half hours on the courses.

Where does the activity start and finish?

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

What is included in the ticket?

The ticket includes instructor safety training, a harness, liability insurance, free parking, local taxes and other taxes, fees and handling charges.

What is the minimum height for the courses?

Easy and medium circuits require a minimum height of 110 cm. Difficult and extreme circuits require a minimum height of 145 cm.

Is there a weight limit?

Yes. Participants must weigh less than 110 kg to access the circuits.

Can children take part?

Children aged five to 12 must be at least 110 cm tall. Participants under 13 must be accompanied by someone over 15.

What language is the activity offered in?

The activity is offered in English. It may be operated by a multilingual guide speaking Spanish and English.

What happens if bad weather cancels the activity?

If poor weather causes a cancellation, you will be offered another date or a full refund.