Ziplining near Placencia: 7 lines, river tubing & waterfall

Seven ziplines through the treetops, a river float through rapids, and a waterfall swim

Ziplining near Placencia combines seven ziplines strung across a river valley up to 400 feet high, river tubing through calm water and quick rapids, and a waterfall swim, all within an hour of Placencia Village. The activity spans roughly five hours and includes lunch, fresh juice, life jackets, helmets, two guides, and hotel pickup. Children are welcome. Infants sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized seat.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zip lining, tubing, and waterfall visit

• Drive from Placencia to Mayan King
• Enjoy seven zip lines and bridges
• Hike down to the river
• Tube down the river for 45 minutes
• Drive to the waterfall
• Relax or hike to second waterfall

The experience

You start just under an hour outside Placencia Village at Mayan King, where seven ziplines crisscross the river and valley below. The longest line stretches 1,300 feet. The highest points reach 400 feet into the canopy. The setup is built for all ages (children can ride tandem with a guide or another adult if needed), so the pace stays steady and the views stay constant as you move through the treetops.

After the ziplines, a short hike brings you down to the river for a 45-minute tube ride. The water is mostly calm, with a few quick rapids mixed in. Two guides travel with the group (one at the start, one at the end) to help navigate. Life jackets and helmets are provided, and the float gives you time to settle into the landscape before the next part of the day.

A short drive takes you to a natural waterfall where the day winds down. You can swim in the pool at the base, hike up to a second falls if you want more, or simply sit by the water. Lunch and fresh juice are included, along with an air-conditioned vehicle for transport and parking fees covered. Guides speak English and Spanish, and pickup from your hotel is part of the booking.

What’s included

• Lunch and fresh juice.
• life jackets and helmets.
• air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup.
• two guides (English and Spanish).
• parking fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to1d before

AgesUp to 89 years

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 11 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 8 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Truly Wild Belize

Is this one for you?If you're staying in Placencia without a car, hotel pickup means you don't arrange transport yourself. The van collects you and returns you after the waterfall, so a free afternoon becomes a full day out without the logistics.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 far is Mayan King from Placencia, and how do I get there?

Mayan King sits just under an hour outside Placencia Village. Hotel pickup is included, and you'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you don't need your own transport.

What's the longest zipline like, and how high do they go?

The longest line runs 1,300 feet across the river and valley. The highest points reach 400 feet into the canopy, and all seven lines crisscross the same landscape, so the views stay consistent as you move through the treetops.

Is the river tubing safe for someone who isn't a strong swimmer?

The river section is mostly calm water with a few quick rapids, and life jackets are provided for everyone. Two guides travel with the group to help navigate, so you're supported throughout the 45-minute float.

Can I bring my young child on this activity?

Children are welcome and can ride tandem with another adult or a guide on the ziplines. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized infant seat, so families of different ages can do this together.

What's included in the price, and what should I bring?

Lunch, fresh juice, life jackets, helmets, the air-conditioned vehicle, parking fees, and two guides are all included. Guides speak English and Spanish, and hotel pickup is part of your booking.