Ziplining from Liberia: Canopy, Hot Springs & Horseback Riding

Fly through the canopy, then soak in volcanic heat

A private activity combining ziplining, water slide, horseback riding and thermal springs near Liberia, Costa Rica. After forty minutes from the city, you zipline through primary forest, drop down a 400-meter water slide, eat a typical Guanacastecan lunch, ride horseback to natural hot springs, and finish with volcanic mud and steam therapy in a garden setting.

Step-by-step itinerary

Adventure and relaxation in Guanacaste

• Drive to adventure center
• Learn about local culture and environment
• Zipline canopy tour
• 400 meter water slide
• Enjoy typical Guanacaste lunch
• Cultural tour: sugar cane, pastries, coffee, ceramics
• Horseback ride to hot springs
• Relax in thermal waters, steam bath, volcanic mud
• Taste Costa Rican coffee and buy souvenirs

The experience

The day starts with a drive from Liberia to the adventure center, where your guide briefs you on the local crops, history and ecosystems. Once there, you strap in for the zipline canopy tour through primary forest: the first real moment of the day, where you move through the trees and spot flora and fauna as you go. The setup is straightforward: harness, cable, the forest opening below.

After ziplining, you walk to the 400-meter water slide carved into the forest itself. Lunch, a typical Guanacastecan meal, comes next, giving you time to recover. Then the pace shifts: a horseback ride takes you toward the thermal springs, moving through the landscape at a slower tempo. Once you arrive, the hot springs, volcanic mud and steam room are yours to use for relaxation and skin therapy. The operator describes this as a luxury garden setting, so there is space to linger.

The day wraps with a stop at a coffee tasting spot where you can sample what the operator calls the best coffee in Costa Rica and pick up souvenirs if you want them. The whole experience runs eight to ten hours, and your guide speaks English or Spanish and handles all the logistics: transport, the activities themselves, lunch and water included.

What’s included

• Private transportation from Liberia.
• a live guide in English or Spanish.
• the zipline canopy tour.
• the 400-meter water slide.
• a typical Guanacastecan lunch.
• horseback riding to the hot springs.
• access to thermal water, volcanic mud and steam therapy.
• bottled water.
• and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:30

AgesAdult (5 to 50 years) · 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 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 6 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Neotropical Adventures Costa Rica

Is this one for you?Your guide speaks English or Spanish, so choose the language that fits your comfort level and book the departure time that works with your schedule in Liberia. The eight to ten hour day is full but not rushed. Each activity has its own pace, and the hot springs give you time to slow down before the drive back.

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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.

What is the zipline canopy tour like in the primary forest near Liberia?

The zipline canopy tour is your first activity after arriving at the adventure center. You travel through the forest on cables, moving between trees and getting views of the flora and fauna as you go. The forest is primary growth, so the canopy is dense and the wildlife is there to see if you watch for it.

How does the horseback ride to the hot springs work?

After lunch and the cultural center visit, you ride horseback to the thermal springs. The ride is part of the journey to the hot springs themselves, so you move through the landscape at a slower pace before you arrive at the water and mud.

What happens at the hot springs, and how long do you spend there?

At the hot springs, you have access to thermal water, a steam bath and volcanic mud. The operator describes it as a luxury garden setting, so there is room to relax and use the facilities for skin therapy. The exact time you spend there is built into the eight to ten hour day.

Is there a cultural component to this activity?

Yes. Before heading to the hot springs, you visit a cultural center where you learn about sugar cane, Guanacastecan pastries, coffee and ceramics. This gives you a break from the physical activities and a sense of the region's traditions and crops.

What is included in the price, and what do I need to bring?

Private transportation from Liberia, the guide, all activities (zipline, water slide, horseback riding, hot springs access), lunch, bottled water and taxes are included. Tips and souvenirs are not included, though you will have a chance to buy coffee and souvenirs at the end of the day.