Shore Excursion Puntarenas: Mega Zipline (18 Cables, 11 Falls)
Description
Just 45 minutes from the Puntarenas cruise port, our Waterfall Tour is the ultimate adventure for those seeking an unforgettable shore excursion. Fly over 11 waterfalls on 18 zipline cables while taking in spectacular views of Costa Rica’s lush rainforest and mountains. Led by experienced bilingual guides, this tour is tailored for cruise ship guests, ensuring you make the most of your time ashore. It’s a safe, fun, and unforgettable experience that will make your stop in Puntarenas truly special. Reserve your spot today!
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Just 45 minutes from Caldera port, embark on an exhilarating adventure with our Waterfall Tour, featuring 18 canopy zipline cables that soar over 11 stunning waterfalls. Begin with a thrilling 4x4 ride through the lush mountains to the first platform, where you’ll be greeted by breathtaking views of the Gulf of Nicoya and the surrounding rainforest. From there, descend through the canyon on 18 zipline cables, cross a Tibetan bridge, rappel down a waterfall, and refresh yourself in a natural pool at the base of a cascade. This tour is designed to fit perfectly into your cruise schedule, offering a half-day of adrenaline, nature, and unforgettable memories. Duration: 2.5 hours (excluding travel time). Location: Adventure Park & Hotel Vista Golfo, Puntarenas.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Dressing has to be with comfortable (sport) clothes, with bathing suit under the cloth and closed toe shoes mandatory
- Weights limit restriction of 280 pounds.
- Include a towel to bring for the tour
Reviews(18)
We are in our mid and upper 60s and were able to do this, but it is very challenging and there is a lot of steep uneven terrain. We keep ourselves in pretty good shape so no problems but I would be cautious if you are not very fit. The guides were very friendly, our ship was late, but they waited for us at the port and the driver had a great attitude when he picked us up, even though he had waited for quite a long time in the heat. They couldn’t keep our group waiting at the zip lines so they sent them off without us, but then had other guides ready to go when we got there! They really went out of their way to accommodate us and make sure we had a great time! We highly recommend this tour. The views are beautiful. The terrain and countryside are amazing and we even got to play with monkeys!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! 🌿✨ We truly admire your adventurous spirit—completing the tour in your 60s is no small achievement! 💪 You’re absolutely right: the terrain can be steep and uneven, and we always recommend this experience for guests who are in good physical condition and ready for a bit of a challenge. It means a lot to hear your kind words about our team. We’re especially happy that our guides and driver made you feel welcomed and well taken care of, even with the delay of your ship. Situations like that can be tricky, but we always do our best to adapt and ensure every guest still enjoys the full experience. We’re glad you appreciated the effort to accommodate you and that you still had an incredible time—beautiful views, amazing countryside, and even monkeys along the way! 🐒🌄 Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in the future! 🌊🌿
We scheduled for Christmas day. It was canceled due to low attendance. Or were they actually not doing the excursion that day and forgot to mark it off the calendar. I was disappointed as we were leaving in two days and they were booked the next day.
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback, and we truly appreciate your understanding. We sincerely apologize for the disappointment caused by the cancellation on Christmas Day. The excursion was scheduled and available; however, on that date we only had two participants booked, and unfortunately the tour requires a minimum number of guests to operate safely and properly. For that reason, the activity had to be canceled. We completely understand how frustrating this situation must have been, especially with limited time before your departure. We are very sorry that we could not reschedule you for another day, as the following date was already fully booked. Your feedback is very important to us, and it helps us continue improving our communication and planning. We truly hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future and offer you the full adventure experience you deserve. 🌿✨
We are active 70 and 73 year olds. This was our fourth zip line experience and, hands down, the best! The most strenuous and stressful part of the adventure was the ride in the back of the truck from the hotel to the beginning of the zips. The driver was excellent and minimized as much as possible the jarring and bouncing caused by the rough terrain, but it was an uncomfortable ride—forgotten as soon as we started the zips. The team were conscientious, offered assistance if needed, very safety-oriented, and took excellent care of us while ensuring everyone had a great time. The zips were a good combination of varying lengths and speeds. Rappelling the waterfall was a new experience and a bit difficult to get the hang of, but once you did, it was fun. The swim at the waterfall occurred mid-excursion and was refreshing—read VERY COLD! Highly recommend—we’ll definitely go for a repeat experience if we’re back in Puntarenas!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that our team made you feel safe and cared for throughout the adventure. The off-road ride is definitely part of the jungle experience, and we appreciate your understanding. It’s wonderful to know that the zip lines, rappel and the (very cold!) waterfall swim made it all worthwhile. We’d be honored to welcome you back for another round whenever you’re in Puntarenas again! 🌿✨
This was a top notch experience! The team was amazing and the zip line route was gorgeous! One of the top ten experiences of my lifetime. Highly recommend!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌟 We are thrilled to hear that our team and the zip line experience made it into your top ten lifetime adventures — that truly means the world to us. 💙 We hope to welcome you back to Adventure Park & Hotel Vista Golfo for more unforgettable moments in the future!
if you are in halfway good shape you will not find a better excursion anywhere! the ride from the ship, the truck ride up the mountain, 18 zip lines and the best staff ever to help along the entire way!
Greetings, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour. Thank you for taking the time to write these lines. We truly appreciate your kind recommendation.
We had a wonderful time. It is strenous. Do take skid proof shoes and a bathing suit since there is a place to bathe at the bottom of a waterfall. Take bug repellant and enjoy yourself. It was a great experience.
We appreciate very much your good review of our zip line. this encourages us to keep on growing more and more. thank you very much.
This tour provided a taxi driver who met us at the cruise pier and transported us up the mountain to the activity base. Driver was friendly and explained everything we saw along the drive. Zip line Guides were excellent. We felt safe and well cared for. It was a bit more strenuous than we expected, but the guides helped us and gave us confidence to participate fully. This trek is a bit of a rustic experience, and is best-suited for those who are active. The lines over the various falls and through the jungle are unforgettable. When we accidentally dropped one of our cell phones which slid across the rocks and into the deep water below a waterfall, the guides took the time to get into the water and attempt to retrieve it, even fashioning a pole to fish it out. We were very happy and satisfied with the tour.
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your phone during the visit. We did our best to retrieve it, but unfortunately the pool is very deep. We sincerely appreciate your nice comment to our guides; we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour, thank you very much for your visit and for sharing this experience with us! A big hug from the Adventure Park & Hotel Vista Golfo team.
It ended up being just two of us. I was able to go with one of the people I met on the cruise. Beautiful day and incredible experience!
That is one of the advantages in our park that alone or accompanied you enjoy a lot. We appreciate your comment, thank you very much. and we hope to see you again.
We are in our 70s and we loved the zip line Daniel and his crew were helpful knowledgeable and professional. Our driver Phillip was interesting and fun. Highly recommend this activity
Very happy Debrah to see your words in this comment, this fills us with positive energy to keep going forward, Thank you very much for your nice recommendation.
If I could give this 10 stars instead of 5, I would! Being surrounded by all the beautiful waterfalls made the experience so much better than regular zip lining. The drive was about an hour from the cruise port. Our driver Phillips and our three zip line guides were all excellent! Note that you have to be fairly agile in your footing between the lines, but safety throughout was top notch, especially with the zip lines. I highly recommend this tour!
Thank you very much for your words. We really hope to have you here again in the future, thank you for such a nice recommendation.
