Ziplining in Panajachel: SUP or Kayak & Extreme Lines

Paddle calm water in the morning, then fly through the canopy on your choice of zipline.

Combine water and air on Lake Atitlan: start with kayak or stand-up paddleboard on calm morning water from Santa Cruz back to Panajachel, then zipline through the Nature Reserve on either extreme or ultra-extreme courses. Professional guides lead all activities, hotel pickup is included for centrally located Panajachel hotels, and the full day runs six hours. Children must be at least 12 and accompanied by an adult. Moderate fitness helps.

The experience

The morning water segment is the draw here. Lake Atitlan stays calm before midday, so you paddle first (either from a kayak or standing on a SUP board) with professional instruction built in. The guides are patient and the fleet is stable, so this works whether you have paddled before or never have. You travel by boat from Panajachel to Santa Cruz, then paddle back, which means you cover the route at your own pace and the scenery stays with you the whole way.

Ziplines happen late morning or early afternoon at the Atitlan Nature Reserve. Two courses exist: extreme and ultra-extreme. Both are safe and both work for all ages, though you'll need at least moderate fitness and anyone under 18 travels with an adult. The reserve itself is the venue. You're not zipping over a generic setup, but through the landscape the operator has built the lines into.

Hotel pickup covers centrally located Panajachel hotels and is included. Lunch at the Nature Reserve is optional and costs extra, but you can bring a picnic to extend the day if you want. The whole experience runs six hours, and the operator runs it in all weather, so dress for whatever the day brings.

What’s included

• Professional guides for kayak, SUP and zipline activities.
• hotel pickup from centrally located Panajachel hotels.
• boat transport from Panajachel to Santa Cruz.
• all safety equipment and instruction for water and zipline segments.

Options for this experience

4 options

Sup zipGuide in English or Spanish · 5 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:30Take in the scenery of Lake Atitlan while standing on a SUP board, then get a rush from the extreme zip line.

Kayak and zipGuide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Paddle your kayak across Lake Atitlan to enjoy its views, and feel the adrenaline of the extreme zip lines.

Kayak ultra zipGuide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Start with a morning kayak paddle that finishes at the lovely Buenaventura Bay, then take on the ULTRA extreme adrenaline adventure, culminating in the most ULTRA extreme zip line experience.

Sup ultra zipGuide in English or Spanish · 6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00Admire Lake Atitlan from a SUP board's deck. Step up your zip line experience to the ULTRA Extremo zip.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day11 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 13:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 to 89 years) · Under 12: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 6

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 2 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical level

Operated by Los Elementos Adventure Center & Day Spa

Is this one for you?Choose SUP if you want to stand and paddle. Choose kayak if you prefer sitting lower in the water. Pick the ultra-extreme zipline if you want the most intense course, or the extreme option if you want something less demanding. The morning water start is fixed, so if you want to paddle before the afternoon heat and crowds, this timing locks that in.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can I choose between kayaking and paddleboarding, or do I have to pick one before I book?

You choose at checkout: the options are SUP with extreme zipline, SUP with ultra-extreme zipline, kayak with ultra-extreme zipline, or kayak with standard zipline. Pick the water sport and the zipline intensity that suit you.

What's the difference between the extreme and ultra-extreme ziplines?

The operator offers both courses at the Atitlan Nature Reserve, but the reference material does not detail the specific differences between them: only that both are safe and work for all ages. Contact the operator directly if you need to know the exact features of each before choosing.

Is the morning paddle really calm, or does the water get rough later in the day?

Lake Atitlan stays calm in the mornings, which is why the operator schedules the kayak or SUP segment early. Afternoon conditions can change, so starting before midday protects the paddling part of the experience.

Do I need paddling experience to do the kayak or SUP part?

No. Professional instruction is included for both kayak and SUP, and the guides are described as patient and thoughtful. The fleet is stable and safe, so the activity works for anyone willing to try it.

What happens if I want to eat during the day?

Lunch at the Nature Reserve is optional and not included in the price, so you can add it at checkout if you want a meal there. Alternatively, bring your own picnic to eat at the reserve and extend the day on your own terms.