Ziplining in El Valle de Antón: 30-Minute Intro Line

Thirty minutes gliding over a gorge and extinct volcano

A 30-minute introductory zipline in El Valle de Antón that crosses the Yellow River Gorge and ends with a view of Chorro El Macho waterfall. A live guide leads in English or Spanish. Children from age 6 are welcome. Harnesses and helmets are provided. The line is designed as a sample of the operator's full zipline experience, not the longest or most extreme option they offer.

The experience

The introductory line passes over the Yellow River Gorge, a short enough run to give you the feel of ziplining without committing to hours in the canopy. You strap into a harness and helmet, then launch across the gorge with the wind and the forest around you. The line ends at a vantage point overlooking Chorro El Macho waterfall, so the last thing you see before you slow to a stop is the water and the landscape below.

A guide leads the activity in English or Spanish and manages the setup and safety checks. The 30-minute window covers the ride itself. Arrival time for briefing and gear fitting will add a bit to your total time on-site. The climate in El Valle de Antón stays warm year-round, and the extinct volcano that dominates the valley is the geography you're ziplining over. Children from age 6 can participate with proper harness fit.

What’s included

• Harness and helmet.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 17:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (18 to 90 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree 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.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Canopy Adventure

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a short introduction to ziplining without committing to a full-day canopy tour, or if you're traveling with children from age 6 and want them to experience the activity in a contained window.

Traveler reviews

5.00★★★★★★★★★★

3 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (6 to 11 years). Under 6: they 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 exactly happens on the introductory zipline?

You cross the Yellow River Gorge on a single line, ending at a viewpoint above Chorro El Macho waterfall. The operator describes it as a sample of their full zipline experience: short enough to try the sensation without the full multi-line adventure.

Do I need experience to zipline, or is this for first-timers?

This introductory line is designed for people trying ziplining for the first time. No prior experience is needed. The guide handles the technical setup and safety briefing before you launch.

What's included in the price?

Harnesses and helmets are provided. The guide is included and leads the activity in English or Spanish.

How long does the whole experience take?

The zipline itself is 30 minutes. Add time for arrival, gear fitting and the safety briefing before you launch.