Baños: 350m Zip Line Over Canyon & Harness Included

A 350-Meter Zip Line Above Baños Canyon, Two Ways to Ride It

You cross a cable car to the launch platform, get harnessed and helmeted, then zip 350 meters across the canyon in your choice of position — seated or horizontal, solo or with a partner. The ride takes around five minutes, and certified safety gear is included. Baños's natural setting means you're zipping over actual terrain, not a cleared park.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Cross the cable car
• Put on harness and helmet
• Start 350mts zip line ride

The Experience

So you're standing at the cable car station in Baños, and yeah, the harness looks serious — because it is. The 350-meter zip line stretches across the canyon, and the first thing that hits you is how far down it actually goes. You cross the cable car first to get to the launch point, then the team fits you with the certified harness and helmet. That's when it gets real.

The ride itself is the thing nobody quite expects: you can do it sitting upright, or you can go horizontal — flat on your stomach, basically flying. And if you want company, two people can clip in at the same time, which changes the whole feeling of it. The cable pulls you across 350 meters of open air above the canyon floor, and there's nothing between you and the view except the harness doing its job. It's fast enough to feel it, slow enough that you're not blacking out.

Baños sits in a valley where the landscape shifts constantly — cloud forest one minute, river gorge the next — and this zip line sits right in that mix of natural environments. The ride takes maybe five minutes from launch to landing, but the setup and safety briefing add time before you go. Public transport gets you to the area, and the whole operation is homologated and certificated, which means the equipment has been tested and signed off. Not something you have to think about once you're clipped in.

What’s included

Your experience includes the cable car crossing to the launch platform, a homologated and certificated harness, safety helmet, and the 350-meter zip line ride across the canyon. You choose whether to ride seated or horizontal, and can bring a partner on the same cable if you want.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Parque Aventura San Martin

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a straightforward adrenaline activity in Baños without a full-day commitment — the zip line itself is quick, the safety gear is certified and included, and you're not signing up for a guided tour with multiple stops.

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Top questions

Can two people go on the zip line at the same time?

Yes, the cable supports two riders simultaneously. You'll both be harnessed and can choose your position independently.

What does "lying down" position mean?

You ride horizontally, face-down, rather than seated upright. Both positions use the same certified harness and cable.

How long is the actual zip line ride?

The 350-meter crossing takes roughly five minutes. Add time for the cable car crossing, harness fitting, and safety briefing before launch.

Is the harness and helmet included in the price?

Yes, homologated and certificated harness and helmet are included.

What's the cable car for?

It transports you across to the zip line launch platform before you harness up.

Can I do this if I have a back injury?

No, the activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries.

Is it safe for pregnant travelers?

No, this activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers.

Do I need to be fit to do this?

The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels, but it's not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

How do I get there?

Public transportation options are available near the zip line location in Baños.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted.