Ziplining in San Jose del Cabo: Suspension Bridge & Rappel

Three ways to move through a canyon: walk a swaying bridge, descend by rope, fly on a line

Ziplining in San Jose del Cabo combines three activities (a suspension bridge, rappelling and a zipline course) in a single three-hour outing at an ecological sanctuary. Instructors certified by climbing authorities manage your safety throughout. The pulley-based braking system means you control the pace without hand pressure. Round-trip transport from your hotel is included, and the activity suits all fitness levels.

What’s included

• Equipment including all safety gear.
• round-trip hotel transport.
• three hours of guided activity.
• live instruction in English or Spanish.

Times

• Every day 09:00 12:00 15:00

Before you book

Group Up to 15

Live guide English and Spanish

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (13 and older) · Youth (7 to 12 years) · Under 7: 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

Operated by Best Cabo Tours, LLC

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

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The experience

The day starts with pickup from your hotel and transport to the sanctuary. Once there, you move through three distinct sections. The suspension bridge comes first: it sways with each step, and the instructors encourage you to jump and dance across it. The movement is the whole point, and most people find it the funniest part. Then comes rappelling, where you descend a canyon wall using a figure-8 safety device while two instructors stay with you the entire time, managing the rope and your descent. You control how fast you go down, and the moment you reach the bottom, you've done something most people only see in movies. Rappelling can be skipped if you prefer, and many people do.

The zipline course is the final section. You'll soar across the canyon on a series of lines, feeling the wind and the speed. The brakes work through pulleys rather than your hands, so there's no gripping, no gloves needed, and no uncomfortable positions. You just move through the air. The instructors are experienced climbers recognized by climbing authorities and trained in rescue techniques. They've worked with the same equipment used by military and rescue teams worldwide. Throughout the three hours, the focus stays on safety and fun, not on proving anything.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (7 to 12 years). Children under 7 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.

What's the suspension bridge part actually like?

The suspension bridge sways and moves with every step you take, so the instructors encourage you to jump and dance on it while crossing. It's designed to move, and that movement is what makes it fun rather than scary: most people laugh the whole way across.

Do I have to rappel if I'm nervous about it?

Rappelling can be skipped entirely if you'd rather not do it. You descend using a figure-8 device while two instructors stay with you and manage your safety. You control the speed of your descent. Many people skip it and do just the bridge and zipline instead.

How does the braking system work on the zipline?

The zipline uses pulleys to handle braking instead of your hands, which means no gripping, no gloves, and no uncomfortable positions. You stay comfortable while moving across the canyon, and the pulley system makes it safer and more efficient than hand-braking.

What fitness level do I need for this?

The activity is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The equipment and setup are designed so you're not fighting against the system. The pulleys do the work on the zipline, and the instructors control the rappel, so it's about having fun rather than proving strength.

Is transport included, or do I need to arrange my own way there?

Round-trip transport from your hotel is included in the booking. Pickup happens at the start, and you're returned after the three hours are finished, so you don't need a car or need to arrange separate transportation.

What's the minimum age to do this?

Children are welcome from age seven. The activity is designed for all ages and fitness levels, and younger participants get the same certified instructors and professional-grade equipment as adults.