Ziplining in San Luis Cloud Forest from San José

Fly through the cloud forest on 12 zip lines and swing from a Tarzan platform mid-adventure

Ziplining in the San Luis Cloud Forest near San José puts you on 12 cables strung through lush forest canopy, with a Tarzan swing partway through and a final 106-meter glide above the Río Cataratitas. A professional guide leads the activity, which runs about six hours and includes transport from downtown San José hotels, lunch and all safety gear. The cloud forest sits in Costa Rica's Central Valley, where wildlife sightings are common and the canopy stays dense year-round.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• lunch.
• transport by air-conditioned minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off from San José downtown.
• all safety equipment and harnesses.

Times

• Every day 07:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 20 1 private ›

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Ages Adult (12 to 90 years) · Youth (8 to 11 years) · Under 8: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Moderate physical effort Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

Operated by Costa Rica Groups Travel Company

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

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The experience

The San Luis Canopy Tour strings 12 zip lines through untouched cloud forest, each one positioned to show a different angle of the same lush terrain. You clip into a harness, step off a platform, and glide from one side of the canopy to the other: sometimes skimming just above the treetops, sometimes soaring out over open air. The final cable drops you 106 meters above the river at 55 km/h, the speed that makes the rush real.

Midway through, the Tarzan swing breaks the rhythm: you step off a platform with nothing but a rope, swing out over the forest, and swing back. It's the moment most people remember. Between lines, your guide points out wildlife and explains what you're moving through: the cloud forest sits at elevation where the canopy stays thick and the air stays cool, and animals move through it differently than they do in lowland jungle.

Transport leaves from downtown San José hotels in an air-conditioned minivan and returns you the same way. Lunch is traditional Costa Rican food, served after you finish the lines. The whole outing takes about six hours. Safety certifications are current, equipment is maintained, and the guide speaks English or Spanish. You choose at booking. Minimum age is seven years old and minimum weight is around 35 kilograms. Maximum weight is 127 kilograms. You need moderate fitness to clip in and move between platforms, but the cables do the work.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (8 to 11 years). Children under 8 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.

How many zip lines are there on the San Luis Canopy Tour?

Twelve zip lines run through the cloud forest, each one strung between platforms at different heights and angles through the canopy.

What is the Tarzan swing and when does it happen?

The Tarzan swing is a rope swing that launches you out over the forest midway through the tour. You step off a platform, swing out, and swing back before moving on to the remaining cables.

How fast do you travel on the final zip line?

The last cable drops 106 meters above the Río Cataratitas at 55 km/h, making it the fastest and longest line of the day.

What wildlife might I see in the cloud forest?

The cloud forest at elevation hosts unique species adapted to the cooler, misty conditions. Your guide points out animals and plants as you move through the canopy, though sightings depend on the day and the time.

Is transport from my San José hotel included?

Yes, an air-conditioned minivan picks you up from downtown San José hotels and drops you back after the tour ends, with lunch included in the six-hour outing.