Ziplining at Antelope Falls: Rappel & Jungle Canopy

Rappel a waterfall, then fly through the treetops

Ziplining at Antelope Falls combines a rainforest hike, a 200-foot waterfall rappel in two sections, and nine zipline runs through the jungle canopy near Hopkins, Belize. A professional guide leads the full day in English or Spanish, and all safety equipment is provided. The activity takes roughly 6.5 hours total, with the rappel taking about 4 hours and the zipline portion about 1.5 hours. Minimum fitness level is high (the hike to the falls is steep and takes 1.5 hours), and participants must weigh at least 100 pounds.

The experience

You start with a hike into the rainforest to reach the top of Antelope Falls, learning about jungle plants and wildlife along a steep trail that takes about 1.5 hours. Once you reach the summit, you cool off in the emerald pools and take in views that stretch all the way to the Caribbean Sea. Then comes the main event: a 200-foot vertical rappel down the face of the waterfall itself, split into two sections so you can manage the descent safely with your guide managing the rope work.

After the rappel, you head to the zipline course for nine separate runs through the jungle canopy: the longest zipline in Belize. You move from platform to platform suspended above the forest floor, covering ground quickly and with a completely different view of the same landscape you hiked through that morning. The whole zipline portion takes about 1.5 hours. Lunch is available for purchase at the onsite Wild Fig Bistro and Bar if you want to refuel before heading back to the lodge.

The operator recommends starting at 9 am to avoid hiking in midday heat. Bring bug repellent, long pants, a t-shirt, bathing suit, and sneakers. You will get wet but dry quickly. Tie your hair back for the zipline. A minimum of two people is required to book. If you are traveling solo, contact the operator in advance to arrange a departure.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• all necessary safety equipment for rappelling and ziplining.
• access to the emerald pools at the top of Antelope Falls.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (16 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 15 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 5

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Good to know

Demanding physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Bocawina Rainforest Resort and Adventures

Is this one for you?This full-day activity leaves no room for other major stops. Plan to spend the entire morning and early afternoon at Antelope Falls and the zipline course. If you have only a free afternoon or want to combine it with other activities in Hopkins, this is not the right fit. Book this when you have a full day and want to commit to one immersive experience.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 15 years); Child (4 to 11 years). Under 4: they can't be included in the booking.

What's the hike like to get to Antelope Falls?

The hike to the top of Antelope Falls is steep terrain and takes about 1.5 hours. You need a high level of physical fitness to manage it, and the operator recommends starting at 9 am to avoid the midday sun. Along the way, your guide points out jungle flora and fauna.

How does the waterfall rappel work?

You rappel down the 200-foot vertical face of Antelope Falls in two sections, with your professional guide managing the rope and your descent. The rappel portion takes approximately 4 hours total, including time to set up and move between the two sections.

What makes the zipline here different from other zipline courses?

Antelope Falls has nine separate zipline runs through the jungle canopy, and it is the longest zipline in Belize. You move between platforms suspended above the forest, covering the route in about 1.5 hours.

Do I need to be a certain weight or size?

You must weigh at least 100 pounds to participate. Harnesses have a maximum waist circumference of 42 inches. There is no weight maximum beyond the harness limit.

What should I bring and wear?

Wear long pants, a t-shirt, sneakers, and bring a bathing suit. You will get wet during the waterfall section but dry quickly. Bring bug repellent and tie your hair back for the zipline. All safety equipment is provided by the operator.