Zipline Canopy Tour
Soar through the treetops on 12 cables and 22 platforms, with a Tarzan swing, a rappel, and a treetop suspension bridge, minutes from Quepos.
* Rack rates before Costa Rica's 13% VAT. Includes hotel pickup & certified bilingual guide. Book now, pay later.
The experience
This canopy tour sits in the same biological corridor as Manuel Antonio National Park, only about five minutes from downtown Quepos. The course runs through primary and secondary rainforest, with 12 cables, 22 platforms, a rappel, a Tarzan swing, and a treetop suspension bridge.
It is the easy-to-reach canopy option near Manuel Antonio, with a strong safety record and certified bilingual guides. The first platform is always the biggest moment; after that, most people are grinning.
At the canopy site, your guide runs a full safety briefing with a demonstration, then gears you up. Between zips you walk the trails and suspension bridges from platform to platform while the guide points out the wildlife and plants of this rainforest corridor.
The course mixes fast lines with the gentler suspension bridge, so there is a range of intensity built in. A Costa Rican meal is served after the tour. To round out the day, our Manuel Antonio National Park walk is right next door.
Highlights
- 12 cables and 22 platforms through primary and secondary rainforest
- A Tarzan swing and a rappel descent for an extra rush
- A treetop suspension bridge for canopy views without the speed
- Wildlife and plant life pointed out between the lines
- Certified bilingual guides with you on every cable
- Five minutes from Quepos, so it pairs easily with a half day elsewhere
What's included
- Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off
- Certified bilingual guides
- All safety equipment and harness
- A Costa Rican meal and beverages
What to bring
- Closed-toe shoes (required)
- Light athletic wear or shorts
- Sunscreen
- Camera with a strap
- A retainer strap for glasses
A typical day
- Hotel pickup in Manuel Antonio or Quepos (7:30 AM, 11:00 AM, or 2:30 PM)
- Short drive to the canopy site near Quepos
- Safety briefing, demonstration, and gear fitting
- The canopy course: 12 cables, 22 platforms, rappel, Tarzan swing, and the suspension bridge
- A Costa Rican meal after the tour
- Return drive to your hotel
Departures & pickup
- From Manuel Antonio / Quepos: 7:30 AM, 11:00 AM, or 2:30 PM pickup, about 3 hours round trip, from $99 per person.
- From Jacó / Herradura, we run the Los Sueños canopy instead: 15 platforms and 14 cables totaling about 3.5 km of line, including a run of roughly 2,400 ft, from $87 per person. Ask us about the Jacó departure.
- Children six and over are welcome. Maximum weight is 275 lbs (125 kg).
- There is no 7:30 AM departure on January 1.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the maximum is 275 lbs (125 kg) so the braking system works properly. Contact us with any questions about specific restrictions.
The first platform is the biggest moment. After that, most guests find it exhilarating rather than frightening, and guides are with you on every line.
Six years old, with the weight minimum needed for the braking system. Ask us about the specifics when you book.
Closed-toe shoes are required. Light athletic wear or shorts is fine. Leave loose jewelry and unstrapped glasses at the base.
Many guests with some fear of heights finish and love it. The harness and cable system feel very secure, and guides are good at coaching nervous first-timers.
From the Jacó area we run the Los Sueños canopy, a separate course with longer cables and big bay views, rather than the Quepos course.
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Free hotel pickup, certified bilingual guides, book now and pay later.
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