ZIPLINE LOVER
The flights worth clipping into.
The 15 zipline tours travellers rate highest in Costa Rica, the country that invented the canopy tour, from the misty cables of Monteverde and Arenal to the jungle courses above Jaco and the Pacific coast. Where to fly, what to book, and which forest to launch from.
Jaco combo tour: private ATV trails, 2000m El Encanto zipline, waterfall rappelling, and a tractor jungle tour for $160.
Most Popular“The guys were extremely competent and they made us feel comfortable when we were a bit scared. Definitely recommend them!”
ATV through rainforest to Catarata Bijagual, then 10 zip lines and a farm-style lunch near Jaco for one action-packed half day.
“We had an amazing time with our guide Marcos. He took us all around in the 4 hour ATV tour. We drove through all kinds of terrain including a stop at the waterfall which was so refreshing and also a delicious lunch which was included. After that we had the zip line adventure which was…”
La Fortuna combo tour: Sky Trek zip lines plus Pure Trek canyoning with waterfall rappels, Monkey Drop, rock climbing, lunch, and transfers.
“Loved this experience! Perfect day of adventure in the Arenal Volcano mountain side. Family with adult kids had fun zip lining & waterfall repelling!”
Monteverde’s extreme zipline tour with 9 cables, 2 Superman lines, hammock bridge, rappel, and a mega Tarzan swing over the cloud forest.
“Beautiful view from zip lines, lots of walking up hill between (if not used to altitude you might feel this). Staff were helpful and polite. Even though lots of people in the group, once past the first zip line, minimal waiting.”
Zipline through the Central Pacific canopy, then horseback to waterfalls and a natural pool near Jaco, Costa Rica. Small-group fun.
“Great tour guides with friendly and fun personalities.Great views zip lining, and just the right amount of time horseback riding/ visiting the falls. Would definitely use this company again .”
ATV backroads and a jungle zipline circuit from Tamarindo or Flamingo with hotel pickup, safety gear, and fresh fruit included.
“The staff is wonderful, safe fun and all around great experience. Highly recommend the ATV and zip lines.”
Mega Combo zip lines, hanging bridges, a Costa Rica waterslide, buffet lunch, and Pacaya hot springs with mud bath and sauna.
“First of all our guide Arron was excellent! I faced my fears with the zip lining and horseback riding. Then we got to cool off with the river powered water slide. Lunch was delicioso. The volcanic mud bath and hot springs was an excellent end to our adventurous day! Ask for Arron, you will not…”
Zip 10 lines through Braulio Carrillo’s canopy, including a 700m Adrena-Line over the Molinete River, with wildlife talks and top safety.
“Trip not as advertised - was meant to be 6 hours and I had booked zipline only (as is in the description) but was put with a group that were doing an all day trip/multiple activities. Not told this until half way to the location. The guide was awful, she had absolutely no interest in…”
From Limon port, zip through the rainforest canopy and cruise the Tortuguero Canal for wildlife sightings, with pickup and guides included.
“Rain and wind made the zipline operator cancel. We received no partial refund. Canal tour was just OK as we were in the back of the boat and couldn't hear well. Engine noise in back was loud and tour guide did not have a microphone. Whole tour was cut short and no compensation was offered.…”
Zipline, Arenal River tubing, Maleku cultural stop, and hot springs in one La Fortuna adventure with pickup and included fees for $176.
“Amazing experience. We did the zip lining/ rappel and tubing down the rapids plus hot springs at the end. So much fun. We have done zip lining several times in the past and these lines seemed really fast. The tour guides on both experiences were amazing. The tubing in the rapids has been the highlight…”
ATV thrills plus a canopy zipline near Tamarindo, with hotel pickup, helmet and water included—half-day fun with real instruction.
“The folks operating the tour are friendly. One of our ATVs got a flat tire. Be aware that the ATV goes through some challenging terrain with lots of rocks, undulations, water and steep hills. If you’re new to ATVs it may be a little tense. The zip lines are pretty standard; nothing breathtaking.”
ATV trails plus Black Stallion zip lines near Tamarindo. Single or shared Honda rides, small groups, gear included, water and fruit included.
“We had an amazing time! Our guide, Juan, was phenomenal!! We had four kids with us and he knew exactly where to take us and the best sights to see. We even stopped when a family of howler monkeys were overhead. The machine are meticulously kept. So clean and so well maintained. Zip lining was…”
ATV and canopy zipline combo from Jaco with safety-guided mountain trails and treetop flying. Flexible timing, helmets included.
“Great experience all around! We had a minor situation to deal with and the team really came through for us. Gabriel gave us a great private tour into the mountains, and the guys who took us ziplining were funny. Everyone so very personable and made the experiences better than we expected! My expensive filtration water…”
Zipline over Limón’s rainforest plus a shaded Tortuguero Canal wildlife cruise, with fruit, water, and port pickup included.
“Our lovely driver from the very start Juan was a legend, very good English and perfect person to share our experience with. Really enjoyed the zip wire, all the staff amazing and made me feel safe and comfortable, I’m so glad we booked this private tour it felt more personalised. Paperwork completed quickly and all…”
Zipline canopy tour from Playa Flamingo, Guanacaste. Fly through the treetops on 11 platforms with included gear, pickup, and wildlife spotting.
“We had a great time on this tour! It was the perfect way to spend an afternoon (we appreciated that it was a relatively short and efficient excursion- just about 3.5 hours!) Being able to zip line upside down on one of the lines was a personal favorite. The guides were all super friendly and…”
