Bocawina Falls Zipline & Waterfall Rappel: 4.5-Hour Adventure
You rappel down the face of a waterfall, not just look at it from a distance.
Zipline and waterfall rappelling activity at Bocawina Falls combines a mile-long jungle canopy run with a 100-foot descent down the waterfall face and a swim in the pool below, followed by a guided hike back and lunch. The tour runs 4.5 hours with a professional guide in English or Spanish. Children from age 8 are welcome if accompanied by an adult and weigh at least 80 pounds. Minimum two people required.
What’s included
- Professional guide in English or Spanish.
- all ziplining and rappelling equipment.
- lunch in the rainforest.
- taxes and fees.
Times
- Every day 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Bocawina Rainforest Resort and Adventures
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The experience
The day starts with over a mile of ziplining through the jungle canopy, the longest zipline in Belize, before you break for lunch in the rainforest. After eating, a 20-minute guided hike takes you to Bocawina Falls, where the real test begins: you're harnessed and rappelling 100 feet down the face of the waterfall itself, then dropping into the pool at the base to swim and cool off.
A professional guide leads the whole thing and handles the technical setup. You show up ready to move. The hike back to the lodge wraps the day, and the whole experience runs about 4.5 hours. This is built for families with kids old enough to handle it (8 and up, at least 80 pounds) and for travelers who want more than a trail walk. You're actually descending the waterfall, not watching it from a boardwalk.
Is this one for you?Other waterfall tours make you hike to a viewpoint and stop there. This one puts you on the rope descending the falls themselves, which is why you're in the water instead of on the bank watching it flow past.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years); Child (8 to 11 years). Children under 8 can't be included in the booking.
What's the longest zipline in Belize like, and how much time do you spend on it?
The longest zipline in Belize carries you over a mile through the jungle canopy before you land at the lunch spot in the rainforest. It's the opening act of the day and sets the pace for what comes next.
How difficult is rappelling down Bocawina Falls, and what if I've never done it before?
Rappelling 100 feet down the waterfall face is the centerpiece of the activity, and the professional guide handles all the technical work. You're harnessed and supported the whole way, so no prior experience is required.
What happens after the waterfall rappel, and when does the day end?
After swimming in the pool below the falls, you hike back to the lodge for lunch. The whole activity takes about 4.5 hours from start to finish.
What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay separately?
The professional guide, all taxes and fees are included. You'll pay a $5 national park entrance fee in cash on the day, and lunch is provided at the lodge.
Bocawina Falls Zipline & Waterfall Rappel: 4.5-Hour Adventure
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from US$ 168.75 per person
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