What the canopy tour is like
The course runs through the green mountains that climb toward La Amistad International Park, one of the wildest stretches of forest left in Central America. From the platforms you look out across the treetops to Volcán Barú, and on the lines themselves you pass over rivers and waterfalls you'd never reach on foot.
Twelve lines gives you time to settle in. The first one or two get your heart going, and somewhere around the middle most people stop gripping the harness and start enjoying the view. The whole tour takes an hour and a half to two hours, safety briefing included.
It works well for families, since kids can ride from age 5 and the youngest go along the course with a guide. If you're after something faster and higher, the Superman zipline is the next step up.
Highlights
- Twelve ziplines covering about 4.5 km (2.8 miles)
- Views toward Volcán Barú and the forest along La Amistad International Park
- Lines that cross rivers, waterfalls and century-old trees
- Open to kids from age 5
- Three departures a day, every day of the week
Who can join
- Kids can ride from age 5. Children aged 5 to 10 go through the course with a guide, and anyone under 10 is checked for weight and height before starting.
- From 15, teens can ride without a parent on the course, as long as a responsible adult signs the waiver and sits in on the safety briefing.
- The maximum weight is 170 lb (77 kg) for women and 250 lb (114 kg) for men.
- You'll need to be in good physical shape.
Before you go
- Departures every day at 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
- We pick you up from your hotel before the tour starts. Please be ready 15 minutes before your pickup time. If we can't find you when it's time to leave, the spot can't be held.
- Closed shoes and clothes you can move in make the day a lot more comfortable.
- Heavy rain, thunderstorms or strong wind can stop the tour at short notice. If that happens, we'll be in touch about a new date.
