Ziplining in Hot Springs: 8 cables, rappel and river tubing

Eight ziplines, a river run and a mud bath in one morning

A full-day activity in Hot Springs combining ziplining on eight cables (with rappel, Tarzan swing and rock climbing wall), river tubing down a 3-kilometer stretch of Class II and III rapids, horseback riding, and a soak in natural hot springs fed by an active volcano. Lunch, transport and a bilingual guide are included. Children from age 2 are welcome, though tubing requires a minimum age of 8.

Step-by-step itinerary

Adventure activities and relaxation

• Zipline tour with rappel and swings
• Horseback riding tour
• River tubing level II & III
• Hot springs and volcanic mud bath
• Typical Costa Rica buffet lunch

The experience

The day starts with eight ziplines strung across the canopy: each one a separate run, with the option to rappel down, swing Tarzan-style on a rope, or test the rock climbing wall between cables. The zipline section runs about 90 minutes and is open to children from age 4, so families can split up if needed. After that comes the river: a 3-kilometer float down Class II and III rapids with stretches calm enough to drift and watch a waterfall at the start. That leg takes 90 minutes and requires a minimum age of 8.

The afternoon shifts to stillness. You soak in naturally heated hot springs and volcanic mud sourced from a nearby active volcano: the minerals exfoliate and warm the skin at once. The whole experience runs 8 to 9 hours door to door, with lunch (a typical Costa Rican buffet of salads, fruits, main courses and desserts) built in. Transport is private, air-conditioned and includes WiFi. A guide who speaks English and Spanish stays with the group throughout.

Bring a bathing suit, water shoes (not flip-flops), tennis shoes for the zipline, bug spray and extra dry clothes. The operator requires a minimum of four adults to run the tour, and it is not recommended for pregnant travelers or anyone with cardiovascular concerns. Moderate fitness helps.

What’s included

• Private air-conditioned transport with WiFi on board.
• lunch buffet with salads, fruits, main courses, desserts and coffee.
• bottled water.
• bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:29, 06:30 and 06:31

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (20 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (11 to 19 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (2 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Audio 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 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Guanacaste Adventure & Travel

Is this one for you?Book as a group of four or more to keep your party together across all five activities. If you're traveling solo or as a pair, ask the operator about combining with another small group.

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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 (11 to 19 years); Child (4 to 10 years); Infant (2 to 3 years).

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 like in Hot Springs?

The zipline features eight separate cables strung through the canopy, each with the choice to zipline across, rappel down, swing on a rope (Tarzan-style) or climb a rock wall between runs. The whole section takes about 90 minutes and opens to children from age 4.

How difficult is the river tubing?

The tubing covers 3 kilometers of Class II and III rapids with calmer sections where you float and take in the scenery, including a waterfall at the start. It takes 90 minutes and requires a minimum age of 8 because of the rapids.

What are the hot springs like?

The hot springs are naturally heated by an active volcano nearby and fed with mineral-rich water. You also soak in volcanic mud that exfoliates the skin. The whole soak lasts about an hour.

What does the day include besides the activities?

Lunch is a Costa Rican buffet with salads, fruits, main courses and desserts. The package also covers private air-conditioned transport with WiFi, bottled water, a bilingual guide in English and Spanish, and all fees and taxes.