Waterfall Zipline

Includes: Transportation, guides, entrance fee, snack

Quick answer

The Waterfall Zipline is a 3-hour canopy adventure near La Fortuna, Costa Rica, with views of waterfalls and rainforest. Difficulty: easy, suitable for ages 5 to 75. Departures: 8:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 2:00 PM. Price: from $73 per person (shared experience). The course consists of 8 cables running through and above primary rainforest, with the longest line at approximately 800 meters and crossing two natural waterfalls. The tour includes round-trip transport from La Fortuna hotels, a certified bilingual guide, full harness and helmet kit, all safety equipment, and a refreshment at the end. Minimum weight 65 lbs (30 kg) and maximum weight 250 lbs (113 kg). The guide-to-guest ratio is 1:8. No previous experience required. Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Bring long pants or shorts that cover the back of the thighs (the harness can chafe bare skin), a light shirt, and sunscreen.

Enjoy the totally different jungle that you will find at night. The colors, the atmosphere and specially the active animals change dramatically. Walk on the forest with and experienced guide trying to find nocturnal frogs, snakes, or any animal we may find while you learn about the interactions that happens at night.

BOOKING REQUEST

From

$73.00

Shared experience

Premium Private: Request quote

SCHEDULES

Morning (Morning (8:00 a. m. to 1:30 p. m.))

DURATION

3 hours (approx.)

DIFFICULTY

Easy

LANGUAGES

Spanish & English

RECOMMENDED AGE

8 to 65

Round-trip transportation from La Fortuna-area hotels
Certified bilingual guide (1 per 8 guests)
Full harness, helmet, gloves, and trolley
All 8 zipline cables on the course
A refreshment at the end of the tour

Itinerary

Departure — Hotel pickup
Pickup at your La Fortuna hotel. Drive to the canopy park takes 15 to 25 minutes.
Briefing and gear-up
Safety briefing in English or Spanish, harness and helmet fitting, and a practice run on a short training cable.
Cables 1 to 4 — Warm-up lines
Four shorter cables ranging 100 to 300 meters to build confidence and adjust technique.
Cables 5 to 7 — Waterfall sections
Three longer cables crossing two natural waterfalls and over canopy gaps with panoramic rainforest views.
Cable 8 — The big line
The finale: an approximately 800-meter line at high speed across the largest canyon section of the course.
Refreshment and return
Drink at the base, then transport back to your hotel.

Why book the Waterfall Zipline?

Most zipline courses in Costa Rica are pure adrenaline. This one is built around two natural waterfalls and a canyon view, so it works equally well for adventure seekers and visitors who want a memorable scenic ride.

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8 cables

Progressive course from short warm-up lines to an 800-meter finale.

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Waterfall crossings

Two cables pass directly over natural waterfalls with views into the canyon.

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Family-friendly

Suitable for ages 5 to 75. Children under 65 lb can ride tandem with a guide.

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Guide-braked

Guides handle braking on every line, so guests only need to glide.

ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS (FAQS)

Everything you need to know before booking your tour.

Yes. The guides handle the brake themselves on every line so guests only need to glide and enjoy the view. The first three cables are short and intentionally designed for first-timers to build confidence.

Approximately 800 meters, crossing the widest section of canyon on the course. Top speeds reach around 60 km/h (37 mph) for average-weight adults.

Yes: 65 lbs (30 kg) minimum, 250 lbs (113 kg) maximum. Weight outside this range affects how the trolley travels along the cable and is not safe.

Yes, as long as they meet the 65 lb (30 kg) minimum. Most children over age 7 love the ziplines. Children under 65 lb can ride tandem with a guide on request.

Slightly. Two of the cables pass close to waterfall mist and you will feel cool spray. Bring a small dry bag if you want to keep electronics fully dry.

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