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The Original Canopy Tour Monteverde, Zipline

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Monteverde, Costa Rica
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Booked 5+ times in 12 hours.
  • 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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· Prudence_S ·
Jan 2026
So much fun. 10 zip lines but the longest one was the best. Climbing up through the tree was awesome. Great views of the forest. Our guides Daniel and Elian made the experience fun and safe. Plus the pick up from our hotel made it super convenient. Would definitely recommend.
· Lisa_K ·
Jan 2026
My teenagers and I really enjoyed this zipline adventure. It's multiple lines, each a little different, starting with shorter ones and ending with the more adventurous longer/higher ones. I'm generally a worrier but felt very safe; our guides Elia and Gerard were great, they checked and double checked everything. My favorite part was climbing up inside the ficus tree. I even did the Tarzan swing!

Overview

Get your heart racing on this cloud forest adventure on a private reserve in Monteverde. Ride ziplines over the forest canopy, rappel down to the forest floor, climb inside of a tree, and more, for a family-friendly excursion that brings you closer to nature.
  • Adventure tour in Monteverde cloud forest featuring ziplines, rappelling, and more
  • See the cloud forest in all its complexity, from old-growth to new-growth
  • Connect with nature in a fun fashion
  • Ideal trip for the adventurous family
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What's Included

  • Guide
  • Canopy equipment.
  • Pick up from your hotel in Monteverde to the canopy location.
  • Drop off from the canopy location to the hotel.
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

We pick up custumers from the hotel locacated just in Monteverde area

What To Expect

Meet your guide at your hotel prior to your selected morning or afternoon departure time and head to a private reserve and adventure park, located just minutes from downtown Monteverde. Your tour begins in the primary, old-growth section of the cloud forest and moves to the newer secondary forest, offering a broad perspective of life cycles in the forest.

Start your trip with a zipline tour over the canopy, providing a heart-pounding view of the cloud forest below. Then, rappel 150 feet down to the forest floor. A ladder system through the hollow core of an old tree brings you back up into the treetops, and an optional Tarzan swing free-fall experience brings you back down.

Guides accompany you through every step of the adventure to ensure your safety and entertainment, as well as to answer questions about the local ecosystem.

Get dropped off back at your hotel or other specified drop-off location in Monteverde at the end of your adventure.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Age limit goes from 5 years old and up.
  • Weight limit is 250 pounds.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Pick up will be 40 or 30 minutes before the tour start.
  • We are located just 8 minutes from Monteverde Downtown.
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Alana_T
Such an amazing, fun experience! We had the best guides who not only made sure we were safe but also that we had fun. The views from the zip line were absolutely incredible! The Tarzan swing was one of the most fun things I've ever done! I would highly recommend this to anyone!

Reviews

4.9
based on 1,392 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Adrenaline-Packed Highlight in Monteverde

alinehamed, Mar 2026
A must do! This zipline tour in Monteverde was definitely one of the highlights of our trip – such an adrenaline filled and exciting experience! We started off with an optional Tarzan swing, which was an amazing and adrenaline-filled way to begin. After a short introduction about safety and what to do (and not do), we went on several ziplines, starting from shorter ones up to the longest one, which was about 800 meters – a really unbelievable view we had! The equipment felt safe and well-organized overall, although the gloves were quite damp, old and smelly, which was a bit unpleasant. The guides were fun and experienced, but not always the most patient or attentive, especially if someone felt nervous. You could tell they do this very often, so the pace was quite fast. Because of that, it might not be ideal for very anxious people or young children who need a bit more reassurance. Overall, still an amazing and memorable experience that we would recommend!

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Great activity, first...

Will_C, Mar 2026
Great activity, first time zip lining and it was fantastic. Guides Fray and Brian are the best!!!!!!

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Fun!

Hans_L, Mar 2026
so much fun! Elian and Daniel were awesome guides! The safety measures were clearly adequate, and the variety of activities was superior!

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Well organized adventure!...

agibson12695, Mar 2026
Well organized adventure! Beautiful waterfalls and was served both breakfast and lunch that were delicious. I would recommend canyoning to anyone looking to experience nature + adrenaline!

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Amazing Experience at The Original Canopy Tour!

Katie_B, Mar 2026
This experience was absolutely incredible! I've been ziplining before, and was underwhelmed by the length of the ziplines and the length of the tour itself. This was exhilarating from the start with the Tarzan swing and it just kept going. The last few lines over valley were breathtaking. Josef and Fray were amazing guides, very patient, and made our kids laugh often. I loved that the guides went with you the whole way rather than just getting sent from platform to platform. If you're looking to zipline in Costa Rica, book this trip--it does not disappoint!

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It was such a fun...

Ludmila_B, Mar 2026
It was such a fun experience filled with adrenaline and beautiful views. We had wonderful guides: Elio, Brian and Daniel. They were very sweet, fun and felt very safe in their hands with this experience. Highly recommend all four experiences, so varied and so thrilling! The guides cater to your comfort level so you never feel out of control or unsafe.

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Loved this morning going...

Brittany_P, Mar 2026
Loved this morning going zip lining and the Tarzan swing. The only thing to note is that it did take quite a bit of upper body strength in some parts.

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Joseph and Kuber were...

Gannon_P, Mar 2026
Joseph and Kuber were amazing guides and very friendly and made sure we all felt safe and comfortable! Would recommend!

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Such an amazing, fun...

Alana_T, Mar 2026
Such an amazing, fun experience! We had the best guides who not only made sure we were safe but also that we had fun. The views from the zip line were absolutely incredible! The Tarzan swing was one of the most fun things I've ever done! I would highly recommend this to anyone!

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Must do experience

Hillary_J, Mar 2026
Great experience with guides David and Brian! Amazing views. The tree climb is a must do. They zip lines were beautiful.

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So much fun! We booked a...

Claire_M, Mar 2026
So much fun! We booked a 10am slot and got to the office around 9:15 as directed. They had lockers we were able to store our daypack in for the duration of the activity. We did not carry any cell phones with us but other members of our group did in pockets, fanny packs, or a phone lanyard and they did not have any issues with dropping phones, etc. One of the guides is also taking photos during the tour that you are able to buy at the end of the activity. We had four people in our group and it was $45 for all of our pictures. The Tarzan swing was such a fun way to start before getting an overview on safety and how to zipline. It starts with a few shorter lines to help everyone get the hang of how things work, then rappel and tree climb in the middle, before doing a few longer lines at the end! Great way to see the forest from up high and everyone had a ton of fun! There are two parking lots down the hill from the reception office and there is a shuttle that will take you up/down the hill.

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Fabulous experience

Victoria_G, Feb 2026
This was amazing. We already did a zipline, but this one is a must when in costa rica. Not only do you fo 10 ziplines, but the tarzan swing is amazing. The guides were great and accomidated our large group well. We even had an 80 y/o who did all the ziplines.

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An adventure!

Vanessa_M, Feb 2026
My husband and I had a great time during this excursion. Our guides helped us feel safe. We had some beautiful views of Monteverde.

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5 star ziplining experience

Anita_B, Feb 2026
Great guides, a nice and easy course, beautiful scenery - all in all, a really solid ziplining experience in the cloud forest. What made this five stars though is the crew and operators/ guides. We were with Gerald and Flay. They were fun and personable. It felt more like being out on the course with friends. This was also very manageable as an afternoon activity - about three hours, start to finish.

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Super fun tour. The...

Nikki_C, Feb 2026
Super fun tour. The guides were great and we got to see a rainbow over the trees. Would definitely recommend!

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From beginning to end,...

Rose_K, Feb 2026
From beginning to end, the staff provided clear instructions on how to approach the ziplines. I felt comfortable throughout the excursion. The one part that was a bit challenging was climbing the ficus tree ladder after rappeling.

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Great Ziplining but Beware of Overcharging for Pictures

Shayla_B, Feb 2026
This was my first time zip lining and it turned out to be a nice experience! Joseph was fun and gave great directions. The hike up to the first zip line was a heart pumper, but then you zip line for the rest of the time afterward. The rappel was actually my favorite part, but the climb up the tree and ladder was a bit gnarly. Definitely would recommend it. The Tarzan swing is limited to those who are 90 kg (185 lbs) or smaller. It seems a bit scary, so I would have skipped it anyway. A few people from my group did it and it looked like they had fun. They have lockers for your bag and your items. I wore a fanny pack for my phone and wallet. The reason for three stars is because they passed me during the pickup and said that I wasn’t there, and they charged me more for the photos than they quoted and didn’t give me a receipt when I asked for it. Luckily, they sent another driver to come and get me, but I was waiting in front of the street for pickup (I probably should have been inside the market). Also, Keiver said that the pictures would be $20 USD. I asked for a receipt and he didn’t give me one. I was being rushed back to the bus, so I forgot to ask again before I left. When I got back to my hotel, I checked my account, and they charged me $28 USD. I just don’t like that they lied and didn’t give a receipt. It seems like a scam that they do often to tourists. Make sure you wait for a receipt and confirm the total. Also, one of the guys said that the photos could take up to 3 weeks, but they came right away (thankfully). Not really sure what that was about, but make sure to verify everything before you leave. The actual zip lining was a great experience, but I would definitely go with a more trustworthy company that doesn’t scam next time.

Amazing rainbow over the canopy

Nataliya_Y, Feb 2026
We went early morning and it was just my husband and I. Took about 1.5 hours for two people. Fun experience! Brian and Gerald were great guides. We would highly recommend this activity.

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Today’s tour was great!...

Ashley_H, Feb 2026
Today’s tour was great! Ramon, Daniel and their team made it such a great time! They were safe and patient with everyone and even pointed out some beautiful animals along the way.

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Super fun! Must do

Jeffery_Q, Jan 2026
Extremely fun! My fiancée was super hesitant about heights but they were super accommodating and supportive through the experience, making sure we had fun and enjoyed the entire process. big shoutout to Joseph and Xavier especially, very memorable and would recommend

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Incredible experience! My...

Beatriz_D, Jan 2026
Incredible experience! My 7 year old was very capable - but that would likely be the youngest I would let a kid on the zip lines alone. Every kiddo is different though! Such a special place! Guides were excellent!

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Great service. Even made...

Hanz_B, Jan 2026
Great service. Even made an effort to help us with a scheduling snafu. Thanks for a great experience!

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Must visit in Monteverde!

Johann_S, Jan 2026
An all around great experience. Shuttle service picked us up from our hotel and brought us back after the tour. You can leave personal belongings in an small locker at the reception. The tour itself with our guides Brayan and Daniel was a blast! We felt safe and they explained each step thoroughly, very professional an friendly. Went through several zip lines, up to 800m long, rappeled down a rope, climbed up a ficus, swung on a Tarzan-Style rope. It was a true highlight of our stay in Costa Rica. Pura Vida!

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Everyone should zip line here

Mitchell_L, Jan 2026
The entire experience was amazing. The guide was very professional, knowledgeable he made us all feel very safe, and it was safe, scary but safe. It was by far the best value for the price. Everyone should zip line here,

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Best Zip lines in Monteverde

Karol_L, Jan 2026
Great fun and great staff. We were enjoying the whole trip. If your weight is over 90kg you will have to skip the Tarzan swing (but it was not a problem) :) Our guides were Brayan and Daniel and they did a great job.

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Such a blast! Tarzan...

Mark_R, Jan 2026
Such a blast! Tarzan swing was so worth it! If you’re on the fence do it! Fry and Capre were excellent guides and a ton of fun! Very knowledgeable as well!

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Great guides and an exhilarating experience

Sallie_Q, Jan 2026
Elian and Daniel took great care and helped us enjoy a fun time zip lining and on the Tarzan swing. We felt very safe and enjoyed the wonderful views and exhilarating rides above the canopy.

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Must do experience

Prudence_S, Jan 2026
So much fun. 10 zip lines but the longest one was the best. Climbing up through the tree was awesome. Great views of the forest. Our guides Daniel and Elian made the experience fun and safe. Plus the pick up from our hotel made it super convenient. Would definitely recommend.

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Original canopy tour

Julie_M, Jan 2026
Staff emphasized safety and enjoyment as top priorities. They were courteous, friendly, helpful and extremely competent.

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Exhilarating, unique, and...

Heather_W, Jan 2026
Exhilarating, unique, and safe! Our guides Ellian and Brayan were helpful every step of the way and took amazing pictures.

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