Rainforest canopy zipline tour: Fly through the treetops

Cables, platforms, and the canopy itself

A rainforest canopy zipline tour near San Ramon combines ground-to-air training, multiple zipline runs between platforms, and primary forest views, all led by a bilingual certified guide with full safety gear and insurance. Pickup from your location is included. The minimum group is 4 passengers. Not suitable for travelers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular concerns, or during pregnancy.

The experience

The morning starts with pickup and a drive through the Central Mountains to San Ramon, passing through some of the region's most scenic roads. Once at the adventure park, you'll get fitted with first-class gear (helmet, harness, and all safety equipment certified to industry standards), and meet your bilingual guide. The cables here are 1/2 inch, thicker than the standard 3/8, and the platforms average 7 feet across, each capable of holding more than 15 people at once. This is the infrastructure behind the feeling.

Training happens on the ground first: your guide walks you through the zipline system, showing you how to clip in, control your speed, and land safely. You'll practice on a short line from ground to air and back before moving to the full canopy runs. Then you're zipping between platforms suspended in the primary forest, the wind on your face and the treetops around you. The diversity of the rainforest (insects, birds, mammals) is visible from the canopy in ways ground-level trails cannot show.

After the zipline runs, you're transported back to your pickup location. The whole day takes 6 hours from start to finish. Bottled water is provided throughout. Insurance is included in the price.

What’s included

• Professional bilingual guide.
• all zipline gear including helmet and harness.
• insurance.
• bottled water.
• luxurious transportation with pickup and return.
• training on the ground before canopy runs.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 24 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by GioTours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to experience the rainforest from above with a guide handling the logistics and safety setup: the training and certified equipment mean you can focus on the flight itself, not on figuring out how to stay safe.

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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: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What's the minimum group size for this rainforest canopy zipline tour?

The minimum is 4 passengers. If your group is smaller, you may be able to join an existing departure or arrange a private tour at a different rate.

Do I need experience to zipline through the rainforest canopy?

No experience is necessary. Your certified guide teaches you how to use the equipment and control your speed on a practice line before you move to the full canopy runs between platforms.

Is transportation included in the tour price?

Yes, luxurious transportation and pickup from your location are included. The drive to San Ramon and back is part of the 6-hour tour.

What happens if I have a medical condition or injury?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or during pregnancy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have other health concerns, contact the operator before booking to discuss whether the activity is suitable for you.