Monteverde Zipline Canopy Tour: 9 Lines & Tarzan Swing

Race across a kilometer-long cable 150 meters above the forest floor.

A canopy zipline tour in Monteverde with 9 regular ziplines, 2 superman ziplines, 1 hammock bridge, 1 rappel and 1 mega Tarzan swing, spanning 4.2 kilometers through the cloud forest. Private transportation and all safety gear are included. Pickup happens 30–50 minutes before your confirmed start time. The course involves a fairly intensive hike between each platform, and weight limits apply: 253 pounds for the main tour, 220 pounds for superman and rappel activities.

The experience

The longest line stretches a full kilometer, and five of the nine cables run between 425 and 750 meters, suspended 75 to 150 meters above the canopy. You clip in with full safety gear (harness, helmet, carabiners), and the guide briefs you on technique before the first drop. The course is not a series of short hops. It is a sustained descent through the forest, each cable longer and higher than the last, with views of a waterfall cutting through the landscape as you move between platforms.

Between each zipline comes a fairly intensive hike through the cloud forest to the next platform. This is not a passive ride-and-walk. The terrain is uneven and the elevation changes, so come prepared for real exertion. The superman lines flip you horizontal face-down over the canopy, the rappel lowers you down a vertical drop, and the mega Tarzan swing launches you out over a gap before swinging back. All of it is woven into a single 4.2-kilometer run that takes roughly three hours from start to finish.

Private transportation picks you up from your hotel 30–50 minutes before your start time (the exact window comes in a confirmation email), and brings you back after the tour ends. The guide speaks English or Spanish, and children from age 7 can join if they meet the weight requirement (minimum 110 pounds, maximum 253 pounds for the main course). All fees, taxes, insurance and safety equipment are included in the price.

What’s included

• Private transportation with hotel pickup.
• all safety gear and insurance.
• the full 9-zipline course plus 2 superman ziplines, 1 hammock bridge, 1 rappel and 1 mega Tarzan swing.
• guide in English or Spanish.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

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

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 to 65 years) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 65

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 36 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.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 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Calypso Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you are comfortable with sustained physical exertion (the hikes between platforms are fairly intensive), and want the longest and highest ziplines in the region. Small groups keep the pace steady and the platforms uncrowded, so you spend your time on the cables instead of waiting.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years). Children under 7 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. No refund if you cancel.

What are the longest ziplines on this Monteverde canopy tour?

Five of the nine ziplines are extremely long: one stretches a full kilometer, and the others run 750, 600, 425 and 467 meters. Heights range between 75 and 150 meters above the forest floor.

How much hiking is involved between the ziplines?

You will experience a fairly intensive hike between each cable and platform, so moderate to good fitness is necessary. The hikes are part of the experience and add exploration through the cloud forest to your journey.

What is the mega Tarzan swing, and how does it work?

The mega Tarzan swing launches you out over a gap in the canopy before swinging back. It is included in the tour and uses the same safety setup as the ziplines, though it has a separate weight limit of 220 pounds.

Is transportation from my hotel included?

Yes, private transportation is included. You will be picked up 30–50 minutes before your confirmed start time and brought back to your hotel after the tour ends.

What are the weight requirements for this tour?

The minimum weight to participate is 110 pounds (50 kg). The maximum weight for the main canopy tour is 253 pounds (115 kg). For the superman ziplines, rappel and Tarzan swing, the maximum is 220 pounds (100 kg), and the harness must fit properly in all cases.