Zipline Canopy Tour near Manuel Antonio: Private Reserve

Eleven ziplines strung across a private reserve where the platforms were built without nails to let the trees grow undisturbed.

A zipline canopy tour near Manuel Antonio takes you across 11 lines through the jungle of La Selvita private reserve, with a live guide in English or Spanish and hotel pickup included. You spend around 2.5 hours ziplining between platforms, then travel time brings the full outing to 4 hours. The platforms were constructed using eco-friendly methods that allow the trees to grow naturally around them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Zipline canopy tour in jungle

• Travel to private reserve La Selvita
• Enjoy 2.5-hour zipline canopy tour
• Experience bird’s eye view of reserve
• Return from tour, total round trip 4 hours

The experience

The activity runs on 11 ziplines strung across La Selvita, a private reserve near Manuel Antonio. A guide meets you at your hotel, drives you to the reserve in an air-conditioned vehicle, and walks you through the course. You clip into each line, step off the platform, and glide across the canopy: the longest stretches give you a bird's-eye view of the jungle below. The platforms themselves were built without screws or nails, so the trees grow around the structure instead of being cut to fit it.

The ziplining portion takes around 2.5 hours, and the full round trip including transport is nearly 4 hours. You'll move between platforms at your own pace with the guide managing the technical side. Bottled water and a fruit snack keep you fueled during the activity, and a Costa Rican meal is included after you finish. The reserve is suitable for all fitness levels, though the operator sets a maximum weight of 110 kg (240 pounds) for safety on the lines.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• bottled water and a fruit snack during the activity.
• a Costa Rican meal after you finish ziplining.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 10:30 and 13:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Travel Costa Rica Tours

Is this one for you?You operate the ziplines yourself with the guide managing safety and transitions, so this suits anyone who wants to move through the canopy under their own power rather than watch from a platform. The shared-group format keeps the cost down and means you'll have other zippers on the course with you. If you prefer to go alone or with just your party, ask about private options at checkout.

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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 (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 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 24 h before the start.

What's included in the 4-hour zipline experience?

The package covers hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned vehicle, the guided zipline course across all 11 lines, bottled water, a fruit snack during the activity, and a Costa Rican meal afterward.

How long do you actually spend ziplining versus traveling?

The ziplining itself takes around 2.5 hours on the course at La Selvita. The remaining time covers the round-trip drive from your hotel and the meal, bringing the total outing to nearly 4 hours.

What makes the platforms at La Selvita different from other zipline courses?

The platforms were built using eco-friendly technology that requires no screws or nails, allowing the trees to grow naturally around the structure instead of being cut or altered to fit it.