Waterfall Ziplining & Canyoning in Quepos: 10+ elements

Rappel into a waterfall pool, then zip back out over the jungle.

Waterfall Ziplining & Canyoning near Quepos combines more than 10 activities (zips, rappels, a Tarzan swing and a free fall into a waterfall pool) in a single morning adventure inside a private rainforest reserve. Hotel pickup from Manuel Antonio or Quepos, bilingual guide, all equipment, snacks and lunch are included. Minimum age is 6. Moderate fitness required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Adventure park ziplining and canyoning

• Pick up from hotel in Manuel Antonio or Quepos
• Travel 35 minutes to Adventure Park office
• Sign in at the office
• Take 4X4 transport to base camp
• Get fitted with harnesses and helmets
• Start zip line, rappel, and waterfall course
• Enjoy a snack halfway through the tour
• Finish tour and have lunch
• Return to hotel by van transport

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel in Manuel Antonio or Quepos, then a 35-minute drive to the private ADR Waterfall Park reserve. Once there, you'll trade the van for a 4x4 that takes you to base camp, where guides fit you with harness and helmet before the course begins. The setup matters: you're not watching a waterfall from a platform. You're rigged to move through it.

The adventure unfolds as a sequence of 10-plus elements: a nature walk through the rainforest, dry rappels to build technique, then the waterfall section where you rappel down rock faces with water running over them, free fall into a pool below, and swing out over the canopy on a Tarzan rope. The zipline portion splits between three jungle lines that cross the forest canopy and four canyon lines that drop you closer to the water. A snack arrives halfway through. Lunch comes after you've finished the course and changed out of your wet gear.

Bilingual guides handle all the technical setup and safety checks. The group stays small, maximum 16 people per booking, and the reserve is private, which means no queues or shared space with other operators. Certified equipment, a photographer on-site (photos available to purchase), and A/C transport back to your hotel round out the logistics. Vegetarian and gluten-free meal options are available if you request them at booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Manuel Antonio or Quepos.
• bilingual guide leading the full course.
• all certified harnesses, helmets and safety gear.
• snacks and a full lunch.
• professional photographer on-site with photos available to purchase.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30 and 08:30

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (8 to 11 years) · Under 8: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Our office is located Km 2 on the road to Manuel Antonio coming from Quepos”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Amigos del Rio

Is this one for you?The course demands a moderate level of fitness and comfort with water (you'll be wet, suspended and moving through a waterfall), so it suits travelers who want an active morning rather than a gentle one. The fixed schedule and included transport mean you don't arrange logistics yourself. The guide handles the technical side, so you focus on moving through the course.

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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 (8 to 11 years). Under 8: they can't be included in the booking.

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 24h before the start.

What's the difference between the zips and the rappels on this course?

The three jungle ziplines let you glide across the canopy under your own control. The four canyon ziplines drop you lower and faster toward the water. Rappelling is the reverse. You descend on rope, controlling your speed, and the waterfall rappels send you down rock faces with water flowing over them, ending in a free fall into a pool below.

How long does the whole thing take from pickup to drop-off?

The full day runs about 6 hours, including the 35-minute drive each way, gear fitting, the nature walk, all 10-plus activity elements, snack and lunch, and time to change and shower before heading back to your hotel.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer for the waterfall pool part?

You're wearing a harness and descending on rope into the pool, so swimming ability is less critical than comfort being in water. The guides handle the technical descent. You just need moderate overall fitness and willingness to be wet and suspended.

What should I wear, and can I bring my own shoes?

Bring a swimsuit, quick-dry clothing that fits comfortably over a harness, sunscreen, bug spray, and water shoes or tennis shoes with good traction and ankle straps, no flip-flops. The shoes stay on during the course to protect your feet on rock and rope.

What's included in the price, and what costs extra?

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Manuel Antonio or Quepos, bilingual guide, all certified equipment, snacks, lunch and the photographer are included. Souvenir photos are available to purchase, and transport from outside the Manuel Antonio and Quepos area can be arranged for an additional cost.