There are not many things cooler than ziplining in Costa Rica. Zip lining, also referred to as a canopy tour, is the closest you will ever get to flying. Nothing beats the adrenaline a canopy tour in Costa Rica tour will give you as your soar over rain forests and cloud forests in Monteverde, Manuel Antonio or the Arenal Volcano National Park. You will find canopy tours all over Costa Rica, each one just as exciting as the last.
If you’re traveling with someone who isn’t an adrenaline junkie but wants to enjoy the Costa Rica flora and fauna from above, you’re in luck! Most canopy tours also offer an aerial tram or hanging bridges tour, which allow you to explore the tropical rainforest at a more relaxed pace.
Keep reading to figure out which zip line adventure is best for you and your family!
The Congo Trail Canopy Tour Costa Rica is located near the amazing beaches of Ocotal – Playa Coco – Hermosa – Panama – Conchal – Brastilito – Flamingo – Potrero. Once you arrive at the site, your professional tour guides will prepare you for your thrilling adventure over the rain forest canopy. You’ll be given safety instruction by the expert guides before you zip down the 11 cables suspended high in the canopy.
You will also come across three suspension bridges across two platforms. Prepare for a heart-stopping and exciting thrill. See if you can spot howler monkeys hanging out in the trees. Have a blast and enjoy Costa Rica’s rainforests and rich wildlife. Don’t forget your camera and your courage!
Canopy Combination, Canopy Adventure Costa Rica, is a premium canopy experience in Guanacaste and Tamarindo.They offer one of the longest cables in the area, making it one of the most popular zip lining tours in Costa Rica. This intense course has a total of 10 wires between 11 platforms that’s perfect for adrenaline junkies. While sailing through the jungle tree tops challenge yourself to see how many different species of birds and monkeys you can spot.
If you are looking for extreme adventures and amazing rides, This Canopy Tour is your best choice. The Tour usually takes between 2.5 and 3 hours and may be completed by people ranging from the age of 4 and 99. It is safe for all individuals although some restrictions may apply. Leave the unique experience to board a tractor tram along a dirt road through the forest or horseback to the hot springs under the tree canopy.
Besides having a beautiful National Park and some of the most famous beaches in the country, Manuel Antonio also offers incredible canopy adventures. For example, the Midworld Costa Rica Zip Line and Canopy Tour Costa Rica offer the Superman zip line, allowing you to soar through the trees like a super hero. The tours also offer different options that you can combine with other tours like hiking and waterfall rappelling. Get ready for an adrenaline rush as you repel down some of the most beautiful tropical waterfalls in Costa Rica.
Buena Vista offers you a variety of adventures with this day trip. You will be able to experience three different types of tours:
Adventure Combination: Their Zip Lining course includes 10 cables ranging in length from 295 to 1395 ft (90 to 425 meters) and 11 platforms featuring stunning views of flora and fauna. Observe a great variety of monkeys, iguanas, butterflies and other mammals. You will also be able to enjoy a 35 minute long Horseback Riding Tour on 1.9 mile (3 kilometer) long trails through the forest. Pass rivers, enjoy views of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano and the Pacific coast. All good things are three, so your final adventure tour will include a 1395 ft (425 meter) long refreshing water slide. These adrenaline-filled adventures are perfect for the entire family.
Wellness Tour: So many adventures require some relaxing time as well. Immerse yourself in their five thermal pools, fed by thermal springs of the Rincon de la Vieja Volcano. Findh different types of temperatures, sauna and a volcanic mud bath!
Cultural Tour: To round off your perfect day in Costa Rica, learn something about Costa Rican culture! Make rosquillas, turnovers or tamal asados, all different types of traditional tortillas with the ancestral technique. Use your hands to shape them and a clay pot to cook them! And the best part of course, enjoy them afterwards!
Whats Included: Transportation and guide
Recommended Ages: All ages
Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour
What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, closed toe shoes, swimsuit, towel, change of clothes
Start your combo with a 2 mile (3 kilometer) tractor ride to the Pino Blanco lookout. Choose between the two combinations and finish your adventure with a visit at the interesting Maleku Indian Village and cultural rescue center! Both combos offer the option to return on horseback if you are seeking for an extra adventure after your tour.
Waterfall & Canopy Combo: Hike an inclined trail for 1,640 miles (500 meters), a 98 ft (30 meter) long hanging bridge, and a pronounced trail along the La Fortuna River. Visit the lookout point of La Fortuna Waterfall, where you are able to take a swim, or pictures. Next, return to the Pino Blanco waterfall, where you will begin your canopy adventure.
Whats Included: Transportation, guide, snack, and water
Recommended Ages: 7+
What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, walking shoes, comfortable clothes
Duration Tour: 2.5 hours
A tractor will take you to the first observation point where you will start a natural history walk through the jungle to the first canopy cable. The cables, 12 in total, offer a different sensation and experience crossing canyons, observing waterfalls, and over the tops of trees. After the zip line tour you will visit the Maleku village to learn about their culture then enjoy a horseback ride back (or opt for a tractor ride). You can also visit to the natural sanctuary, garden of butterflies and frogs.
Whats Included: Guide and transport
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, closed toed shoes, sunscreen, inset repellent.
Recommended Ages: 7 +
Duration (approximately): 4 hours
The Hacienda Guachipelin COMBO Tour delivers a full day of activities that are the perfect balance of relaxation and adventure. This combo has everything you are looking for in a full day tour in Costa Rica! You will be able to attend their Canyon Canopy Tour with 7 zip line cables, 1 hanging bridge, 2 Tarzan swings, a controlled 65 ft (20 meter) rappel, a natural rock climbing wall, and via ferrata traverses and climbs. This tour takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Have a gentle Horseback Ride through the scenic dry forest and observe various wildlife! Afterwards rush down 3 miles (5 kilometers) of class II and III rapids in the narrow Rio Negro! This Tubing Adventure would give you a perfect opportunity to refresh after your canopy or horseback riding tour! The crystal clear waters will give you ever-lasting memories to dream about. To round off your experience, relax in the 10 volcanically heated Hot Springs, and restore and rejuvenate in a therapeutic mud bath. The mineral-rich water will leave you deeply relaxed. And, what cannot be missed after a day filled with adventure? Exactly, you will be treated to a delicious, gourmet lunch. This tour is the perfect way to pamper yourself! Go ahead! You deserve it!
Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fees and lunch
Recommended Ages: 4+ | 8+ (minimum for the Tubing adventure)
Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour
What to bring: Sunscreen, walking shoes, clothes to get wet in, change of clothes, swimsuit, towel, money for extras and souvenirs
Horseback Riding, Canopy, Hot Springs and to top it off a delicious lunch! Is that what you are looking for? Then the Borinquen Adventure Day will be the right choice for you! Ride into the mountains and enjoy stunning views of the dry forest, go on a Zip Lining adventure, and round off your day with a delicious lunch and a complete relaxation in their Hot Springs! Do you need anything else for a perfect day in Costa Rica?
Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fees, water and lunch
Recommended Ages: 7+
Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour
What to bring: Sunscreen, walking shoes, sandals, swimsuit, warm clothing, change of clothes, camera, binoculars, hat, some money for extras
ATV, Horseback Riding, Canopy, Hot Springs and to top it off a delicious lunch! Is that what you are looking for? Then the Borinquen Adventure Day will be the right choice for you! Ride into the mountains and enjoy stunning views of the dry forest, go on a Zip Lining adventure, and before you will be able to regain strength with a delicious lunch, rev up the motor of your ATV or military-designed vehicle and soar down country roads and trails! To round off your adventure-filled day completely relax in their Hot Springs! Do you need anything else for a perfect day in Costa Rica?
Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fees, water and lunch
Recommended Ages: 7+
Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour
What to bring: Sunscreen, walking shoes, sandals, swimsuit, warm clothing, change of clothes, camera, binoculars, hat, some money for extras
If you are looking for an adventure-filled day in Costa Rica this full day combination tour is the right choice for you! You will be able to participate in five different tours featuring zip-lines OR hanging bridges, hot springs, a waterslide, a natural spa, and a horseback ride. Their Canopy Tour consists of a 10 cables and 13 platforms offering views of the beautiful landscapes. Experience nature from a totally different angle on their Horseback Ride. To cool off from these exciting activities, slide down the 1200 ft (400 meter) long waterslide, enjoy a delicious lunch and continue your day with a dip in their Hot Springs! Soothe your muscles in their natural Spa, where you can apply therapeutic volcanic mud to top off your perfect day!
Whats Included: Transportation, guide, entrance fees, water and lunch
Recommended Ages: 7+
Tour Duration (approximately): Full day Tour
What to bring: Sunscreen, walking shoes, sandals, swimsuit, change of clothes, camera, binoculars, hat, some money for extras
Experience the dry forest from a completely different angle! This Canopy Tour in Papagayo will make you feel like a bird gliding through the treetops or like monkeys swinging from one branch to the next! This tour truly contributes to a wonderful day for the entire family!
Whats Included: Transportation, guide and drinks
Recommended Ages: 5+
Tour Duration (approximately): 3 hours
What to bring: Sunscreen, walking shoes, camera, binoculars, hat
You will be able to attend their Canyon Canopy Tour with 7 zip line cables, 1 hanging bridge, 2 Tarzan swings, a controlled 65 ft (20 meter) rappel, a natural rock climbing wall, and via ferrata traverses and climbs. This tour takes approximately 2 hours to complete. Have a gentle Horseback Ride through the scenic dry forest and observe various wildlife! Afterwards rush down 3 miles (5 kilometers) of class II and III rapids in the narrow Rio Negro! To round off your experience, relax in the 10 volcanically heated Hot Springs, and restore and rejuvenate in a therapeutic mud bath. The mineral-rich water will leave you deeply relaxed. Enjoy a delicious lunch to top your day off! Tubbing not included.
Whats Included: Transportation, guide, drinks and lunch
Recommended Ages: 8+
Tour Duration (approximately): Full dayTour
What to bring: Sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellant, walking shoes, swimsuit, hat, change of clothes, camera, binoculars
Are you ready for this Canopy adventure in Monteverde’s cloud forest? Fly through the lush and diverse habitats on their 15 cables and 18 platforms with an optional Tarzan Swing at the end of your tour. Selvatura Park offers the only canopy tour located inside the Monteverde Cloud Forest! Adrenaline, fun and breathtaking views guaranteed!
Whats Included: Transportation, guide
Recommended Ages: 4+
Tour Duration (approximately): 2 hours
What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, comfortable clothing, closed toe shoes
Canopy Safari is the oldest canopy tour in the southern zone of Costa Rica. They have 20 platforms, 11 zip lines, 2 rappel lines, 2 suspension bridges, a Tarzan swing, as well as a Superman and QuickJump. Immerse yourself fully on this Canopy adventure while being surrounded by the lush rain forest. You are also able to explore their private rainforest reserve during a little hike on one of their trails. Furthermore, Canopy Safari employs local Costa Ricans who love to share their love of their culture and amazing environment.
Whats Included: Transportation, typical style breakfast OR lunch, guide, equipment, professional photographer (rate does not include pictures)
Recommended Ages: 3+
Tour Duration (approximately): 5 hours
What to bring: Sturdy shoes; light clothing; camera; change of clothes in rainy season; some cash if you want to buy the photographs
Selvatura Park is one of the longest Canopy Tours in Costa Rica with 15 cables, 18 platforms and an optional Tarzan Swing at the end of the adventure. Also, it is the only canopy tour located inside the Monteverde Cloud Forest. Selvatura’s Tree Top Walkways consist of a 1.9 mile (approximately 3 kilometers) trail that crosses the Monteverde Cloud Forest. You will walk on eight different bridges with various lengths ranging between 150 feet (50 meters) up to 510 feet (170 meters) and altitudes ranging between 36 feet (12 meters) up to 180 feet (60 meters). Each bridge has a capacity of up to 80 people making them both the longest and strongest bridge systems in the Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Whats Included: Transportation, entrance fee
Recommended Ages: 4+
Tour Duration (approximately): 4 hours
What to bring: Hiking boots or tennis shoes, shorts or pants, camera, sun block, insect repellant
Selvatura Park is one of the longest Canopy Tours in Costa Rica with 15 cables, 18 platforms and an optional Tarzan Swing at the end of the adventure.
Imagine over 100 beautiful hummingbirds flying cheerfully around you! That is what the incredible Hummingbird Garden has to offer you. Imagine over 100 beautiful hummingbirds flying cheerfully around you! That is what the incredible Hummingbird Garden has to offer you. The Selvatura Tree Top Walkways offer a 3 kilometers trail across the Monteverde Cloud Forest. There are eight different bridges with various altitudes between 50 and 170 meters. Each bridge has a capacity of up to 80 people making them both the longest and strongest bridge systems in the Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Whats Included: Transportation, entrance fee
Recommended Ages: 4+
Tour Duration (approximately): 4 to 5 hours
What to bring: Hiking boots or tennis shoes, shorts or pants, camera, sun block, insect repellant
Are you ready for your full day of adventures and activities? With Diamante’s Adventure Pass you can have it all! Your Adventure Pass includes:
Discovery Pass: In partnership with La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Diamante built Guanacaste’s largest Animal Sanctuary, home a great variety of species. Designed to provide the animals with their natural surrounding, the habitats are also allowing guests to enjoy them up close. Here you will be able to observe rescued animals like sloths, monkeys, jaguars, toucans, pumas, crocodiles, snakes and more. Observe wildcats, butterflies, two and three toed sloths like you have only ever dreamt about!
Aerial Pass: Have the best and only ocean view on a dual zip line in Costa Rica! Diamante’s Zip Line course allows you to share this experience with your friends and family, floating side by side. The course includes a free fall “Quick Jump” (30 ft (10 meter) high), a 4461 feet (1360 meter) long superman line, 4 cables, and a Hanging Bridge over crocodiles. You will have amazing views throughout this adventure!
Cultural Experience: The Traditional House tour and our hands-on experiences with sugar cane, coffee and chocolate are the perfect backdrops for understanding life in Costa Rica. The Sanctuary will further your understanding of the types of animals that are common in Costa Rica. Engage our bilingual staff as you explore and they will point out the exceptional beauty that exist among the flora and fauna.
Botanical Garden: Explore fruit trees, sugar canes, coffee plants, and more.
Hammock Beach: Fully relax and enjoy various beach activities such as snorkeling, kayaking and stand up paddling!
With this Adventure Pass you will have a perfect adventure-filled day guaranteed!
Whats Included: Transportation, guide, coffee, fruit drinks and lunch
Recommended Ages: Zip-Lines: For the short lines; minimum weight 60 lbs (27 kg) | For the Quick Jump, the superman line and the entire circuit; 85 lbs (40 kg)
Tour Duration (approximately): Zip line course duration (approximately): 1 hour | Stay as long as you wish for the other activities
What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, swimsuit, comfortable clothes, sandals, walking shoes, camera, cap, towel, copy of your passport.
On the Sky Walk you are able to use their trails and 6 bridges which extend over a distance of 2.2mi (3.6km). Start on the ground and continue your hike up in the treetops at a height of up to 5250ft. (1600m). Discover a rare habitat called the “canopy” with your guide and observe flora and fauna from different angles and perspectives. You will have a totally different approach on admiring nature as well doing the Sky Tram. Enjoy the spectacular views on the rainforest while smoothly rising in their gondolas. There are 6 in total and allow people of all ages and even with some disability to explore the magical cloud forest. Experience the cloud forest from a bird’s-eye view while riding down the 8 zip lines on the Sky Trek. In between the rides observe all the fora and fauna on their wide steel platforms. You will be provided with a helmet, gloves, a harness and of course highly trained staff to guarantee your safety throughout the tour.
Whats Included: Transportation and guide
Recommended Ages: 8+ (minimum height 4 ft. / 120cm)
Tour Duration (approximately): 5 hours
What to bring: Comfortable clothes; hiking shoes; camera; binoculars; mosquito repellent; some money for coffee or snacks
Experience the cloud forest from a bird’s-eye view while riding down the 8 zip lines on the Sky Trek. In between the rides observe all the fora and fauna on their wide steel platforms. You will be provided with a helmet, gloves, a harness and of course highly trained staff to guarantee your safety throughout the tour. You will have a totally different approach on admiring nature as well doing the Sky Tram. Enjoy the spectacular views on the rainforest while smoothly rising in their gondolas. There are 6 in total and allow people of all ages and even with some disability to explore the magical cloud forest.
Whats Included: Transportation and guide
Recommended Ages: 8+ (minimum height 4 ft. / 120cm)
Tour Duration (approximately): 3 hours
What to bring: Comfortable clothes; hiking or tennis shoes; camera; binoculars; mosquito repellent; some money for coffee or snacks.
Are you ready for your full day of adventures and activities? With Diamante’s Adventure Pass you can have it all! Your Adventure Pass includes:
Discovery Pass: In partnership with La Paz Waterfall Gardens, Diamante built Guanacaste’s largest Animal Sanctuary, home a great variety of species. Designed to provide the animals with their natural surrounding, the habitats are also allowing guests to enjoy them up close. Here you will be able to observe rescued animals like sloths, monkeys, jaguars, toucans, pumas, crocodiles, snakes and more. Observe wildcats, butterflies, two and three toed sloths like you have only ever dreamt about!
Aerial Pass: Have the best and only ocean view on a dual zip line in Costa Rica! Diamante’s Zip Line course allows you to share this experience with your friends and family, floating side by side. The course includes a free fall “Quick Jump” (30 ft (10 meter) high), a 4461 feet (1360 meter) long superman line, 4 cables, and a Hanging Bridge over crocodiles. You will have amazing views throughout this adventure!
Botanical Garden: Explore fruit trees, sugar canes, coffee plants, and more.
Hammock Beach: Fully relax and enjoy various beach activities such as snorkeling, kayaking and stand up paddling!
With this Adventure Pass you will have a perfect adventure-filled day guaranteed!
Whats Included: Transportation, guide, coffee, fruit drinks and lunch
Recommended Ages: Zip-Lines: For the short lines; minimum weight 60 lbs (27 kg) | For the Quick Jump, the superman line and the entire circuit; 85 lbs (40 kg)
Tour Duration (approximately): Zip line course duration (approximately): 1 hour | Stay as long as you wish for the other activities
What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, swimsuit, comfortable clothes, sandals, walking shoes, camera, cap, towel, copy of your passport
This tour features horseback riding and zip lining! You will reach the zip line course by horse to kick start your adventure. Afterwards you will be spending about one hour to finish the nine zip lines and one Tarzan swing, which are winding through the jungle. Enjoy stunning views of waterfalls and wildlife! Get your adrenaline pumping especially on their longest zip line measuring over 1968 ft (600 meters)!
Whats Included: Transportation and guide
Recommended Ages: 4+
Tour Duration (approximately): 2 hours
What to bring: Sunscreen, insect repellant, closed toe shoes
The 6 Sky Tram gondolas offer endless views on the lush Costa Rican rainforest. This tour is perfect for people who want to admire the nature without much physical effort. Your guide will point out a variety of wildlife and flora to you. The Sky Trams go up to the highest point of the reserve where you will enjoy an astonishing view from the observation platform! Sky Trek is a thrilling tour including 7 zip lines which stretch across canyons and in between treetops on over 4100 ft (1250 meter) length. You’ll get to enjoy breathtaking nature, especially on their longest cable with 2493 ft (760 meter).
Whats Included: Transportation and guide
Recommended Ages: 8+ (minimum height 4 ft / 120cm)
Tour Duration (approximately): 3 ½ hours
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, tennis shoes, insect repellent, some money for coffee or snacks
KIDS SAVING THE RAINFOREST (KSTR) is a non-profit organization, that focuses on the rescue and release of rainforest animals. They are able to help over 130 abandoned and injured animals every year! Listen to unique and amazing success stories firsthand from the caretaker. After an animal regained their health they are released back into the wild, however some animals are not able to be released. These are looked after in a safe sanctuary by KSTR. Experience all the love and dedication yourself and meet the endangered Titi Squirrel, Whiteface Capuchin, Spider, Marmoset, and Tamarin Monkeys!
Whats Included: Transportation, snack
Recommended Ages: All ages
Tour Duration (approximately): 3 hours
What to bring: Closed-toe shoes; insect repellent; sunscreen; towel; swimsuit; camera without flash.
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