The 5 Best Canopy Tours in Costa Rica

1.Canopy Tour with Superman and Tarzan Swing in La Fortuna

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $98Our pick

Travel from La Fortuna to a 500-acre cloud forest near San Ramón for nine or ten ziplines, hanging bridges, jungle trails, a Superman flight, and a 75-foot Tarzan swing. Guides including Brian and Jonathon may lead the tour, with safety gear, lunch, and selected hotel transfers included.

“The Tarzan swing is a thrill! Also the Superman zip line was one of a kind. We went up so high into the rainforest, it was beautiful!!”

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2.Canopy Tour In Tamarindo Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85Best value

From Tamarindo, you ride an air-conditioned minivan to Playa Flamingo for a guided canopy tour over Costa Rica’s tropical dry forest. Expect a family route or a more challenging course, friendly instructors, wildlife sightings, and roughly nine ziplines. Guides such as Horacio, Marcos, Giovanni, and Stuart are praised for helping first-timers feel safe.

“Best experience so far in Costa Rica! The tour guides helped us at every step and also taught us many things about the area. We couldn't have asked for better guides! They made us feel comfortable and we laughed often. The scenery was so beautiful! This is definitely a MUST DO on your trip to Tamarindo. We can't wait to come back again!”

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3.Canyoneering and Canopy Tour in Turrialba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $105

Meet Explornatura in Turrialba for a three-hour canyoning and canopy course led by guides such as Chris, Eric, Rob, and Samhir. After a safety briefing, you rappel waterfalls, ride five zip lines, cross a 132-foot hanging bridge, and finish with lunch and time to shower.

“We were six (3 adults, 2 teenagers from catorze and 1 child from ounce) and have provided us with maximum adventure with all the security. We did 5 shots, we went down 3 falls, we went up a fall and we walked a ponte suspenso. All very friendly and caring for everyone. At the end there is a spa to shower and a meal/snack in a very nice setting.Auto-translated”

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4.Zipline Canopy Tour & Tortuguero Canal Boat tour. Shore Excursion from Limon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $175

From Limón’s cruise pier, you’ll ride through the countryside to the Tortuguero Canal, then head to Veragua Rainforest Eco Park for 11 ziplines among the trees. Guides such as Steven, Renato, and Ariel have been praised for clear commentary and warm service, though wildlife sightings and canal quality can vary.

“This tour was great! They picked us up right off our cruise ship. Our guide Steven was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about local culture and environment. And he was very funny, made all guests feel comfortable and at ease. Saw lots of animals and had unforgettable experiences”

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5.Jaco Canopy Zipline and ATV Combo Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $143

Start near central Jaco with a guided ATV ride up mountain trails, then take to the canopy zipline, or split the two activities across consecutive days. Guides such as Danny and Gabriel have earned praise for safety, photos, wildlife spotting, and friendly help. Expect about four hours, helmets, equipment, and no hotel transfer.

“We had 8 people who did the tour w/ Danny our guide. Cannot say enough good things about him. He rode safely & looked out for the group. Would stop & talk about the different species of animals we saw. Gave some History of Costa Rica & took phenomenal pictures. Great guy! Highly recommend asking for him when do this tour! 5⭐️”

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