Ziplining at Rincón de la Vieja: 9 lines and 8 activities

Nine ziplines and a volcano's worth of ground to cover in a single day

Rincón de la Vieja ziplining combines nine cables and ten platforms with seven other activities (hanging bridges, a forest waterslide, horseback riding, a waterfall hike, volcanic mud treatment and natural hot spring pools) on the slopes of Costa Rica's most active volcano. The full day runs 10 hours from pickup at your resort, with a certified bilingual guide, buffet lunch and all transport included.

The experience

The drive to Rincón de la Vieja takes 1 hour and 45 minutes from your resort. Once you arrive at the adventure center, you'll find lockers, bathrooms and changing rooms. The guide walks through safety before you step onto the first of nine cables strung across ten platforms. If ziplining doesn't appeal, the alternative is eight hanging bridges of different lengths that let you move through the canopy on foot and watch for wildlife at the volcano's base.

After the cables or bridges, a quarter-mile waterslide drops you over the forest to cool off. Lunch is a buffet you eat before saddling up for horseback riding through the middle of the forest, where the landscape opens up around you. A short walk leads to a waterfall. From there you head to the Eco Spa, where you'll soak in a natural sauna, exfoliate with volcanic mud and float in five pools fed by natural hot spring water. The tractor ride back marks the end of the day before the drive home.

The guide speaks English and Spanish. Hydration and snacks come throughout the day, plus coffee. Pickup and drop-off are included, so you don't arrange transport yourself.

What’s included

• The day includes eight activities: nine ziplines across ten platforms, eight hanging bridges, a quarter-mile waterslide, horseback riding, a waterfall hike, volcanic mud treatment, five natural hot spring pools, and a tractor ride.
• roundtrip air-conditioned transport from your resort.
• a certified guide in English and Spanish.
• buffet lunch.
• hydration and snacks throughout the day.
• and all taxes and fees.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (5 and older) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by BLUE ZONE TOURS

Is this one for you?This is a shared-group activity with a certified guide leading eight people through a fixed itinerary, so you move with the group and follow the guide's pace and safety instructions. Choose it if you want to pack multiple adventures into one day and have someone else handle the logistics and transport. The 10-hour commitment and the mix of ziplining, hiking, riding and soaking suit travelers who like variety and don't want to plan separate bookings.

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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.

How many ziplines does Rincón de la Vieja have on this activity?

Nine cables strung across ten platforms make up the ziplining section. If you prefer not to zip, eight hanging bridges of different lengths offer an alternative way to move through the canopy.

What happens at the natural hot springs part of the day?

The Eco Spa sits at the end of the itinerary and includes a natural sauna, volcanic mud exfoliation, and five pools filled with natural hot spring water where you can soak and cool down after the earlier activities.

Is lunch included, and when do you eat?

Buffet lunch is included and served after the waterslide, before the horseback riding portion of the day. Hydration and snacks are provided throughout.

How long is the drive from my resort to Rincón de la Vieja?

The scenic route takes 1 hour and 45 minutes each way. Pickup and drop-off at your resort are included, and the full day runs 10 hours total.

Can I do the hanging bridges instead of ziplining?

Yes. Eight hanging bridges of different lengths let you move through the canopy on foot and watch for wildlife if you prefer that to the nine ziplines and ten platforms.