Guanacaste Rainforest Ziplining Tour with Monkey Refuge

Launch from tree platforms and glide across steel cables through the jungle canopy

Zipline through the rainforest canopy in Guanacaste, moving from elevated platforms between trees on steel cables while a guide provides safety instruction and information about the local ecosystem. The activity includes a visit to the monkey refuge center, safety equipment, and hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle. The course takes around 90 minutes.

The experience

You'll be fitted with a harness and helmet before stepping onto the first elevated platform. A knowledgeable guide walks you through the equipment and safety procedures, then you launch yourself from the platform and glide along steel cables strung between trees. As you move from one platform to the next, you experience the sensation of flying through the forest while taking in views of the rainforest canopy, treetops, and the wildlife moving through them. The guides provide information about the local ecosystem and flora as you progress through the course.

The activity is built around the Congo Trail Canopy Tour, which combines the zipline course with optional hanging bridges and a stop at the monkey refuge center. This setup appeals to both adrenaline-seekers and nature enthusiasts who want to see the jungle from above and learn about what lives there. The entire experience runs about 90 minutes from start to finish.

An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel and brings you to the site, so you don't need to arrange your own transport. The guide speaks English or Spanish depending on your preference. The course is wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can come along in a pram or stroller, though the activity itself requires at least moderate physical fitness and is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns.

What’s included

• Monkey refuge center visit.
• helmet and safety harness.
• air-conditioned vehicle pickup from your hotel.
• guide in English or Spanish.
• safety instruction and equipment setup before you start.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (3 to 80 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 10 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 12 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by ATV Beach Tours

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car to reach the Congo Trail, and the air-conditioned vehicle handles the transport both ways: useful if you're staying in town without a rental or prefer not to drive to the rainforest site.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided 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.

What safety equipment do I wear while ziplining?

You're fitted with a harness and helmet before you start, and guides ensure the equipment is secure before you launch from each platform.

Will I see wildlife on the zipline course?

The Congo Trail passes through the rainforest canopy where you can spot animals moving through the treetops, and guides point out local flora and fauna as you progress through the course.

How does the monkey refuge center work into the activity?

The monkey refuge center is included as part of the Congo Trail experience, giving you a chance to see rescued primates and learn about local wildlife conservation.

Do I need to arrange transport to the zipline site?

Hotel pickup is included. An air-conditioned vehicle collects you and brings you to the Congo Trail, so you don't need a car or separate transportation.

Can I do this activity if I'm not very fit?

The activity requires at least moderate physical fitness. It's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or during pregnancy.