Quepos: Zipline, Rappel & Tarzan Swing in Manuel Antonio

Ten ziplines, a rappel, and a swing through the canopy: all within five minutes of Quepos

You get hotel pickup from Quepos, ten ziplines through forest canopy with a rappel and Tarzan swing, a meal after, and a local guide managing safety and pace the entire time. The five-minute drive from town means you're not losing half your day to transfers, which leaves room for other activities or a slower morning before heading out.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zipline, rappel, and Tarzan swing tour

• Arrive at private natural reserve
• Enjoy 10 zipline cables
• Experience 1 dual zipline
• Perform rappel down
• Try Tarzan swing
• Cross suspension bridge
• Observe wildlife during tour
• Have meal at tour end

The experience

You're wondering if you can actually do this without being an adrenaline junkie, right? The short answer is yes. This canopy tour sits in the Naranjo Biological Corridor, the same stretch of forest where Manuel Antonio National Park lives, and it's built for everyone from five-year-olds to people who've never clipped into a harness before. The tour runs 10 ziplines across 20 platforms, plus a rappel descent, a Tarzan swing, and a suspension bridge: all strung through private reserve forest where white-faced monkeys, sloths, toucans, and raccoons move through the canopy around you while you're moving through it too.

The logistics are what make this work if you're staying near Quepos or Manuel Antonio. Hotel pickup happens from your accommodation, and because the canopy tour sits just five minutes from Quepos and fifteen from the national park, you're not spending half your day in a van. You get picked up, you're in the harness within an hour, and you're back with time to do something else before dinner, which matters if you're juggling multiple activities in a short trip. A local guide stays with your group the whole time, checking your setup, pointing out wildlife, and moving at a pace that works whether you're nervous or itching to go faster.

The physical part is real but not hidden. You need moderate fitness to haul yourself up platforms and manage the rappel, and the suspension bridge requires you to trust your legs on a cable thirty meters up. But there's no shame in going slow, and guides won't push you past what feels safe. Meals come at the end (breakfast or lunch depending on your tour time), and the whole thing wraps before the afternoon heat peaks. Bring water, wear closed shoes, and let the operator know if you need a vegetarian meal when you book.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from your Quepos accommodation, a local guide for the entire activity, all zipline platforms and cables (10 lines total), a rappel descent, a Tarzan swing, a suspension bridge crossing, and a meal at the end of the tour. Vegetarian meals are available upon request at booking.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Spanish08:00, 11:00 and 14:30

Guide in English or Spanish08:00, 11:00 and 14:30

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 11:00 and 14:30

AgesAdult (7 to 75 years) · Child (4 to 6 years) · Under 4: 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: “We are located across the street of the local airport in Quepos called 'La Managua'.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 9 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Titi Canopy Tour - Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica

Is this one for you?Book this if you want an adrenaline activity that doesn't require prior experience and fits into a half-day window. The short transfer from Quepos means you're not sacrificing the rest of your day to get there and back.

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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). Under 4: 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 included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, local guide, all zipline activities (10 cables, rappel, Tarzan swing, suspension bridge), and a meal at the end.

Is this tour close to Manuel Antonio National Park?

Yes, the canopy tour is located in the same biological corridor as Manuel Antonio and is about 15 minutes away by car.

Do I need experience to do this?

No. The tour is designed for beginners and experienced people alike. Guides manage safety and can adjust the pace to your comfort level.

Is a vegetarian meal option available?

Yes, vegetarian options are available. Request it when you book the tour.

Who shouldn't do this tour?

The tour is not recommended for pregnant travelers, people with spinal injuries, or those with poor cardiovascular health. Moderate physical fitness is required.