Ziplining over 11 waterfalls near Jaco: 18 lines in one tour

Eighteen ziplines strung across a river canyon, each one framed by a waterfall.

Ziplining near Jaco sends you over 11 waterfalls on 18 canopy cables, the longest zipline tour in Costa Rica. After a 4x4 ride to the first platform with views of the Gulf of Nicoya and rainforest, you fly through the river canyon, rappel down a cascade, cross a Tibetan bridge, and swim in a natural pool. The whole experience takes 5 hours with hotel pickup included in one option.

The experience

The tour starts with a 4x4 ride from Adventure Park & Hotel Vista Golfo in Puntarenas up to the first platform, where the Gulf of Nicoya and the surrounding mountains come into view. From there, you move between 18 ziplines strung across the river canyon, each one positioned to pass over or alongside one of the 11 waterfalls. Between cables, you rappel down a waterfall face, cross a Tibetan bridge suspended above the canyon, and cool off in a natural pool at the base of a cascade. The activity itself runs 2.5 hours. With the 4x4 ride and travel time from Jaco, the whole outing takes about 5 hours.

A bilingual guide stays with your group throughout, managing the safety systems and pacing the stops so you move at a steady rhythm between lines. The tour works for families with children over 6 (who must be accompanied by an adult), couples, and groups of friends, though you do need at least a moderate level of fitness: the rappelling and the bridge crossing demand some strength and balance. Weight limit is 260 pounds. Wear closed-toed shoes and bring a bathing suit under your clothes so you can swim at the pool without changing.

Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in one of the two options. The other option means you arrange your own transport to the park. Either way, the guide is bilingual in English and Spanish, and the group stays small enough that you get personal attention on the lines. Bring a towel, wear something you don't mind getting wet, and plan to be back at your hotel by early afternoon.

What’s included

• Professional bilingual guide in English and Spanish.
• hotel pickup and drop-off (depending on the option selected).
• bottled water.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport to the park.
• access to all 18 ziplines and the natural pool.

Options for this experience

2 options

Without transportationGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00No transportation included: you can find our location in Google Maps or Waze under the name Adventure Park & Hotel Vista Golfo.

Jaco transportation includedGuide in English or Spanish · 07:15Pickup is included: our driver will collect you from your hotel lobby or another location you name.

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:15 and 09:00

Book up to16h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (7 to 17 years) · Under 7: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 47 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Adventure Park and Hotel Vista Golfo

Is this one for you?Book with hotel pickup if you want to avoid arranging transport from Jaco. Without it, you'll need your own ride to Adventure Park & Hotel Vista Golfo in Puntarenas. The 5-hour total (including the 4x4 ride and travel time) fits a half-day slot in your schedule, leaving the rest of the day free.

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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 (7 to 17 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.

How far is the zipline tour from Jaco?

The tour is about 1.5 hours' drive from Jaco. The 4x4 ride to the first platform is included as part of the activity, and if you book the option with hotel pickup, the driver collects you from your accommodation in Jaco and brings you back after the tour ends.

What happens on the Tibetan bridge part of the tour?

The Tibetan bridge is a suspension crossing strung across the river canyon between two of the zipline platforms. You walk across it as part of the sequence between cables, adding a different kind of thrill to the canopy experience before you return to ziplining.

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

The tour includes a professional bilingual guide, bottled water, the 4x4 ride to the first platform, and hotel pickup and drop-off if you choose that option. Bring a towel, wear closed-toed shoes and a bathing suit under your clothes, and plan to be moderately active: the rappelling and bridge crossing require some physical effort.

Is there a weight or fitness requirement for this tour?

The weight limit is 260 pounds. You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness because you'll be rappelling down a waterfall, crossing a suspension bridge, and managing the zipline equipment. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.