Ziplining in Tamarindo: 8 lines, hot springs and Tarzan swing

Eight zip lines strung through the canopy, a river crossing on the Tarzan Swing, and three natural hot springs to soak in after

Ziplining in Tamarindo combines 8 long zip lines woven treetop to treetop across the Rincon de la Vieja canopy, a Tarzan Swing river crossing, and a full afternoon in natural hot springs pools, botanical gardens and mud baths. A bilingual guide leads the activity, lunch is included, and the day runs 9 hours from hotel pickup to return.

The experience

The zip lines themselves are the centerpiece: eight of them string across the rain forest canopy with views of the smoking Rincon de la Vieja volcano, each one carrying you from one treetop platform to the next and over grand waterfalls. After the lines, you swing on the Tarzan rope to cross the river: the moment most people come for. The adrenaline part of the day is compact and front-loaded, which leaves the afternoon for the reason many come back: the natural hot springs.

After lunch, you choose how to spend the remaining hours. Three natural mineral hot spring pools and two fresh water pools (one with a slide) sit ready for soaking. A volcanic mud bath and natural sauna are available if you want them. The botanical gardens sprawl across the property (butterfly gardens, orchid garden, hummingbird sanctuary, koi ponds, bird and caiman lagoons, turtle ponds), and you can walk them at your own pace between dips. Some people spend the whole afternoon in the water. Others split time between the gardens and the pools.

A bilingual guide (English and Spanish) leads the ziplining portion and stays with the group through lunch. An air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your Tamarindo hotel and brings you back at the end of the 9-hour day. Lockers and change rooms are on-site. Vegetarian lunch options are available if you request them when you book.

What’s included

• Bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• lunch.
• air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and return.
• locker and change room access.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 10:30 and 13:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 to 75 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 41 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Blue River Resort & Spa

Is this one for you?At 9 hours, this day fills most of your schedule, so plan it for a day when you have nothing else booked. The ziplining happens in the morning and is the most physically demanding part. The afternoon in the hot springs and gardens is as relaxed as you want it to be, which works well if you're recovering from the adrenaline or if you're traveling with people of different fitness levels.

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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: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

How many zip lines are there and how long does the ziplining part take?

There are 8 zip lines woven across the canopy from treetop to treetop. The ziplining and Tarzan Swing happen in the morning portion of the day. The afternoon is reserved for the hot springs and gardens.

What are the natural hot springs like at Rincon de la Vieja?

The property has 3 natural mineral hot spring pools and 2 fresh water pools. The mineral pools are heated by geothermal activity. One of the fresh water pools has a slide. You can soak for as long as you want during the afternoon portion of the day.

What's included in the price and what do I need to bring?

Lunch, a bilingual guide, hotel pickup and return transport, lockers and change rooms are all included. Sunblock and bug repellent are not provided but are available for purchase on-site. Bringing your own is recommended.

How long is the full day and when does it start?

The activity runs 9 hours total from hotel pickup in Tamarindo. The ziplining and Tarzan Swing happen in the morning. The afternoon is spent in the hot springs, mud baths, botanical gardens and sauna at your own pace.