Puerto Vallarta Ziplining: 19 lines over jungle and river

You fly over the river on cables strung between the canopy, not through it.

Zipline across 19 of the longest and fastest cables in Puerto Vallarta, soaring above the jungle and Los Horcones river on a 5.5-hour activity that includes land or sea transport from the cruise port, a riverside lunch with tequila tasting, and time in natural river pools with kayaks and water slides. Bilingual guides manage safety while you operate the equipment. Choose land transport if you're pregnant, under five, or have back or heart concerns. Boat pickup works for everyone else.

The experience

What makes this different from a typical shore excursion is that you're not watching. You're the one operating the equipment. You'll travel more than 2 miles of cable on 19 ziplines strung between the trees, with the jungle canopy below you and the Los Horcones river visible from the highest runs. The guides are bilingual and trained to keep safety first while you move through the course at your own pace, with water stations positioned along the way.

The day starts at your choice of pickup point: either a speed boat ride across the bay with views of Puerto Vallarta, or land transport in jungle trucks or vans. Both routes get you to the canopy course, where you'll spend the main event ziplining from tree to tree. After you come down, the activity doesn't stop. You'll cool off in the natural river pools, try kayaking if the weather holds, and slide down the stone waterslides. The rescued animal sanctuary is part of the grounds, so you'll see exotic species while you're there.

Lunch and drinks happen at the riverside restaurant after the ziplines, with grilled fish, shrimp, fajitas, or salad on the menu depending on what you choose. The tequila tasting is included, and you can order extras at the bar with cash or card. The whole experience runs 5.5 hours from start to finish, timed so cruise passengers make it back to the ship. Arrive 15 minutes early at your meeting point, wear comfortable shoes and bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and a camera with a strap.

What’s included

• Land or sea round transportation from the cruise port.
• the 19-zipline canopy course with water stations along the way.
• access to natural river pools, kayaks and water slides (weather permitting).
• lunch at the riverside restaurant with your choice of grilled fish, shrimp, fajitas or salad.
• a traditional tequila tasting.
• and time in the rescued animal sanctuary.

Options for this experience

2 options

Option for cruise ship passengers arriving by landGuide in English or Spanish · 08:55 and 11:15Passengers arriving by land: check-in and departure take place at the Los Veranos Office, next to the Chedraui Playa de Oro grocery store. Pickup is included.

Option for cruise ship passengers arriving by boatGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00 and 11:00Passengers arriving by boat: after leaving the arrival area, head to the check-in area on the mall's second floor. Pickup is included.

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 timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 08:55, 09:00, 11:00 and 11:15

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

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 4 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Los Veranos Canopy Tour

Is this one for you?Book the boat option if you want the speed boat ride across the bay as part of the experience. Choose land transport if you're pregnant, traveling with a child under five, or have back, heart or shoulder concerns and want to enjoy the pools, kayaks, slides and lunch without ziplining.

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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 (5 to 11 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

How do I know if I can zipline at this weight and fitness level?

Ziplining requires at least moderate physical fitness and a weight under 285 lbs (129 kg). The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy. If you have back pain, shoulder problems, or a heart condition, the land transport option lets you skip the ziplines and enjoy the pools, kayaks, slides and restaurant instead.

What's the difference between the boat pickup and the land transport option?

The boat option starts with a speed boat ride across the bay to see Puerto Vallarta from the water before you reach the canopy course. Land transport uses jungle trucks or vans and gets you there directly. Both end at the same zipline course, lunch and river activities. Land transport is suggested for pregnant women, children under five, and anyone with heart, back or shoulder concerns who want to skip the ziplines but enjoy everything else.

What happens if the weather turns bad during the activity?

Water slides, kayaks and river activities are weather permitting, so they may not run if conditions don't allow. The zipline course itself operates in most conditions, and the riverside lunch and tequila tasting happen regardless. Bring a camera with a strap if you want photos: photo and video services are available separately for an extra cost.

Do I need to tell the cruise line anything before I book?

Yes. At booking, provide your email address, ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time. The activity runs on Puerto Vallarta local time (CST), not ship time, so confirm the schedule matches your ship's schedule. Instructions will be sent to you by email, and you'll need to arrive 15 minutes early at the meeting point.