Tibetan Bridge & Zip Line in Baños: 850m into a canyon cave

What does it feel like to zip into a canyon cave at 90 kilometers per hour?

You’ll feel your heart race as you zipline into a basalt cave above Baños’ Pastaza River, cross a swaying Tibetan bridge high over rushing water, climb a rocky via ferrata, and end with a final canopy ride: all with local guides and city transport included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Adventure circuit in Pastaza Canyon

• Zip line into basalt cave
• Walk 90-meter Tibetan bridge
• Climb 90-meter via ferrata
• Finish with 350-meter canopy line

What’s included

Your day includes certified safety equipment (helmet, harness, absorbent), and after all four activities (zipline into a cave, Tibetan bridge walk, via ferrata climb, final canopy ride), you’ll have transport back to Baños city waiting for you at the end.

Times

• Every day No fixed time

Information

Zip line into a basalt cave, cross a Tibetan bridge over the Pastaza River, try via ferrata and canopy line. Four activities in one circuit.

Group Private

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

Ages Adult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 75 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Under 5: 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

More information The exact meeting point address, the operator’s instructions and every other detail are in the full listing. See the full listing

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The experience

I didn’t think I’d ever fly straight into a cave, but that’s how our day started in Baños. The guide, Andrés, checked my harness twice. He even winked when I asked if people ever chicken out. The zipline shot us across the canyon so fast my eyes watered, and then suddenly it went dark and cool as we zipped through this basalt cave right inside the Pastaza Canyon. It smelled damp and earthy for a second. My hands were shaking when I landed (not sure if from nerves or excitement), but everyone was grinning at each other like we’d just shared some secret.

After that came the Tibetan bridge. Ninety meters long and honestly, it wobbled more than I expected. You could hear the river below (loud, like it was laughing at us), and see all the way down to where mist curled up from the water. Andrés told us locals call this spot “the breath of San Martin” because of the way the fog moves through the canyon in the mornings. Someone behind me started singing quietly to distract themselves. It actually helped.

The via ferrata was next: metal steps hammered right into the rock face. My legs felt weirdly rubbery by then, but clipping into those safety lines gave me some confidence back. There’s something about feeling real stone under your hands while you climb that makes you forget you’re scared for a minute. We finished with another canopy line. This one shorter, and you can go solo or double (I went with my friend because my knees were still jelly). The van ride back to Baños was mostly quiet except for someone snoring softly in the back seat. I keep thinking about that first moment in the cave: how alive it all felt.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (5 to 12 years). Children under 5 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 fast is the zipline on this Baños tour?

The main zipline reaches speeds up to 90 km/h as you enter the natural basalt cave inside Pastaza Canyon.

Is transport back to Baños included?

Yes, transport back to Baños city is included after finishing all activities.

Are safety equipment and guides provided?

Certified safety equipment such as helmet and harness are provided along with local guides for each activity.

What physical condition do I need for this adventure circuit?

This tour is suitable for all fitness levels but not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal or cardiovascular issues.

How long is the Tibetan bridge on this tour?

The Tibetan bridge stretches 90 meters across San Martin canyon above the Pastaza River.

Can I do the final canopy line alone or with someone?

You can choose to ride solo or in pairs on the last 350-meter canopy line.

Operated by Parque Aventura San Martin. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago