Ziplining in Antigua: 13 lines through the rainforest canopy

Thirteen ziplines, suspension bridges, and a bird's-eye view of the gorge

Zipline through the Antigua rainforest on a half-day activity featuring 13 aerial lines ranging up to 328 feet, suspension bridges crossing a gorge, and a professional guide. The course takes you above fruit trees, vines and mossy boulders while you listen to native birdsong. Pickup from St John's is included. You'll need at least moderate fitness and a minimum height of 5 feet. A certificate of completion comes with the booking.

The experience

You start with a 40-minute air-conditioned taxi ride from St John's to the rainforest. Once there, trained guides fit you with a safety harness and helmet, walk you through the briefing, and lead you to the first zipline. The course itself is 13 separate lines strung across the canopy, with most of them crisscrossing the gorge so you're suspended above the landscape for large stretches. The longest runs 328 feet, and between ziplines you'll walk along the trail and cross suspension bridges that keep you moving through the foliage.

What makes this different from a ground tour is that you're operating the equipment the whole time: clipping in, launching yourself, controlling your descent. The guides stay with you throughout, but the work and the adrenaline are yours. You'll see the rainforest from above: fruit trees, vines, mossy boulders, and the birds that live in the canopy. Water stations are set up along the course, and you get a fruit drink included. If you want a photo of yourself mid-flight, the guides can arrange that for an extra cost.

When you finish the last line, you walk back to meet your guide for the return taxi to St John's. You'll have a certificate of completion in hand. The whole outing, from pickup to drop-off, takes 3.5 hours.

What’s included

• All safety equipment and a professional guide.
• water stations and a fruit drink.
• a certificate of completion.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SaturdayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by The Rendezvous Company

Is this one for you?Book this if you have a free afternoon in Antigua and want to spend it above the canopy rather than walking through it: the 13 lines and suspension bridges mean you're airborne for most of the 3.5 hours, not hiking between stops.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many ziplines does the Antigua rainforest course have?

The course includes 13 ziplines ranging from shorter lines to one that stretches 328 feet in length, with most of them crossing the gorge.

What's the pickup situation for this ziplining activity?

Hotel pickup from St John's is included. An air-conditioned taxi takes you to the rainforest about 40 minutes away, and you're driven back after you finish.

Do I need to be fit to do this zipline course?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness, a minimum height of 5 feet, and a maximum weight of 235 pounds. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy.

What does the ziplining package include?

All safety equipment (helmet and harness), a professional guide, water stations along the course, a fruit drink, and a certificate of completion are included.

What's the age requirement for this activity?

The minimum age is 12 years old.