Ziplining & Canopy Tours

Fly Through the Treetops on a Canopy Adventure

Costa Rica boasts a variety of ziplining courses catering to all levels, from beginner-friendly runs to more challenging routes with quick jumps and Tarzan swings. Glide through the canopy and experience a rush of adrenaline while enjoying breathtaking views of rainforest and cascading waterfalls.

Canopy and Zipline Tours for Adrenaline Seekers

Ziplining is high on the wish list of things to do in Costa Rica. There are more than 80 canopy tours across the country, all offering transfers from tree to tree on cables, with passengers suspended in harnesses. Serendipity Adventures built the first canopy ascent zip line system in Costa Rica, in 1991. We use the Serendipity canopy ascent only for guide training and rescue training.

Serendipity Adventures appreciates the enjoyment some clients get from this rather novel way to see trees and we often include a canopy tour during our private itineraries. We use canopy tours that we feel have satisfactory mechanical standards for construction, rescue preparation, duplication in critical strength areas, and sufficient guide training. These standards eliminate more than 90% of the operating canopy tours, ensuring Serendipity clients receive the safest and most enjoyable experience possible.

Where is the Best Canopy Tour in Costa Rica?

Ziplining in Costa Rica is an adrenaline-pumping adventure that allows travelers to experience the country’s breathtaking natural beauty in a thrilling and unique way.

One of the top destinations for ziplining in Costa Rica is the Arenal Volcano region, where visitors glide over lush rainforests with stunning views of the iconic volcano in the distance. In the Cloud Forest of Monteverde, travelers can fly through the mist as they zipline from platform to platform. With expert guides leading the way, participants can travel through the treetops, crossing ravines and traversing suspension bridges high above the forest floor.

We also combine ziplining with our rafting and coastal adventures. Speak to one of our Travel Specialists for the best spot to include a ziplining canopy tour in your custom itinerary in Costa Rica.

Costa Rica Rock Climbing

Costa Rica has very poor rock climbing; the wet conditions and volcanic soil mean that rocks are generally covered with vegetation or waterfalls. Serendipity has found only two places suitable for real rock climbing, Escazú near San Jose and on the Nicoya Peninsula. Because the quality of the climbing is so poor compared to what is available in the U.S., we do not offer rock climbing as part of Serendipity vacations. However, we have outstanding CANYONING opportunities in mountainous areas of Costa Rica – combining rocks, ropes, and waterfalls, but descending rather than going up. And then, we can go caving as well. Serendipity has permission for descents by rope in some of the more strenuous locations of the Venado caves. If this interests you, contact us for more information.

For examples of how canopy tours and ziplines can be integrated into your custom Costa Rican adventure vacation, see our sample itineraries of private holidays.