Ziplining in Monteverde: Cloud Forest Canopy with Tarzan Swing

Fly between giant trees and cross valleys suspended above the forest floor

Private ziplining and rappelling activity in Monteverde's cloud forest, where you glide on multiple cables between platforms high in the treetops, some stretching over 1 kilometer across valleys and canyons. The experience includes hotel pickup, a trained guide in English or Spanish, all safety equipment, and bonus challenges like the Tarzan Swing and Superman Cable. Minimum age is 13. The full activity runs about 2 hours.

The experience

You start at the adventure center with a safety briefing and gear fitting (harness, helmet, gloves), then step onto the first platform to begin the canopy course. The ziplines progress from shorter introductory runs to longer ones that carry you across valleys and open sky, some stretching over 1 kilometer. Between each platform you move through the cloud forest ecosystem from a vantage point most people never reach, suspended above the biodiversity below rather than walking through it.

The activity includes two signature moments beyond the standard ziplines: a Tarzan Swing that launches you out into open air, and a Superman Cable where you fly face-down across the canopy. A trained guide leads the group through each transition and manages the equipment, so no prior experience is needed. The whole experience runs roughly 2 hours from arrival to return, with hotel pickup and drop-off included in the booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• local guide in English or Spanish.
• harness, helmet, and gloves.
• safety briefing and equipment fitting.
• access to all ziplines including the Tarzan Swing and Superman Cable.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:30 and 12:30

AgesAdult (13 to 98 years) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 12 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomeNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Sinwa Tours Operador Turístico S.A

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the full canopy experience with bonus adrenaline moments: the Tarzan Swing and Superman Cable push beyond standard ziplining and take the adventure higher. The 2-hour timeframe fits easily into a day of other activities in Monteverde, and the guide handles all the technical setup so you focus on the flight.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's the difference between the ziplines on this course?

The course starts with shorter lines to build confidence, then progresses to longer cables, some over 1 kilometer, that cross deeper valleys and canyons, giving you more flight time and wider views of the forest and mountains.

Do I need to be fit or experienced to do this?

No prior zipline experience is required, and the activity suits all physical fitness levels. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the minimum age is 13. The guide will fit your equipment and walk you through every step.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The activity operates in all weather conditions, so rain or clouds won't cancel your booking. Just dress appropriately for wet conditions in the cloud forest.

Is the hotel pickup included in the price?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included. There is an additional transportation fee of $11.30 per person for the round trip if you need it.

What's included in the gear and safety setup?

The adventure center provides a harness, helmet, and gloves, plus a full safety briefing before you start. A trained guide manages all equipment and leads you through the course.