Ziplining in Belize City: 5 rainforest lines with guide

Two of the five lines cross the river, so you zip in a circle and end up where you started.

Ziplining in Belize City takes you through rainforest canopy on five internationally certified lines with two guides, harness and helmet provided. The experience lasts about three hours with minimal walking. Guides speak English or Spanish and have five years of experience. Pickup is included, and children from age one can participate when accompanied by an adult.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zip-line through Belize rainforest canopy

• Get fitted into harnesses
• Zip-line through rainforest canopy
• See wildlife like monkeys and toucans
• Cross river on two zip lines
• Return to starting platform

The experience

You arrive at one of Belize's certified ziplining sites and get fitted into your harness and helmet. Two guides assigned to you for the entire experience walk you through the setup, then you're ready to move through the rainforest canopy. The five lines are spaced so you travel with minimal ground walking between them. Most of the time you're suspended above the forest floor.

Two of the lines cross the river. Each one connects to a platform, so the path loops back: you zip across, land on the platform, and the next line brings you back toward where you started. While you're moving through the canopy, you may see howler monkeys, green iguanas, toucans and other bird species. The guides keep the site as natural as possible, so wildlife encounters depend on the day. The whole outing runs about three hours from start to finish.

Pickup is included in the booking. Guides speak English or Spanish, so you can choose the language that works for you. Children from age one can go if they're with an adult: infants sit on a parent's lap during transport. The guides have five years on the job and safety is their priority throughout.

What’s included

• Two certified guides for the entire experience.
• harness and helmet.
• pickup from your location.
• five rainforest ziplines including two that cross the river.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to ThursdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (15 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 6 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Belize Caribbean Tours

Is this one for you?If you speak Spanish or English comfortably, either guide option works equally well. The three-hour timeframe suits a free afternoon or a half-day slot in your itinerary, and the minimal walking means you don't need extensive hiking experience. Just a moderate level of fitness and comfort being suspended above the forest.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 6 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

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 will I actually use?

Five lines make up the course. Two of them cross the river, and each connects to a platform so the route forms a loop.

What wildlife might I see while ziplining?

Howler monkeys, green iguanas, toucans and other bird species live in the canopy, though sightings depend on the day and the time you visit.

Is there a lot of walking involved?

No. The site is designed with minimal walking between lines. Most of your time is spent on the ziplines themselves or at the platforms.