Selvatura Zipline and Guided Hanging Bridges Combo Tour
Overview
This popular combo includes two activities to explore the cloud forest: ziplining and a guided hanging bridges walk.
Selvatura’s zipline tour is a great option for a wide range of people, including those who might be nervous about ziplining. With 13 cables that vary in speed and height, you’re not always soaring high above the canopy or going at top speed. Some lines take you low through the trees, while others give a bigger thrill. Combined with the hanging bridges, you’ll get a complete cloud forest experience.
Zipline Tour
What to Expect
The Selvatura zipline course has 13 cables, a Tarzan Swing (optional), and the chance to do a Superman line where you go headfirst (optional add-on), almost flying through the sky. The tour takes you through the lush jungle, providing incredible views of the cloud forest.
The cables vary in length. Some are shorter and go through the trees, while others are very long and let you fly over the cloud forest canopy. Here’s the breakdown: 5 cables are between 180-360 feet long (55-110 meters), 6 cables are between 521-1,082 feet (159-330 meters), cable number 6 measures 800 meters (2,624 feet), and the last cable is an impressive one kilometer (3,280 feet). The length variations make this tour unique because your speed changes by cable, making it a good option for people looking for different levels of adventure.
Tour Logistics and Accessibility
Selvatura uses traditional hand-braking where you hold the line with a gloved hand, but many people do not need to brake at all. Young kids hold the harness in front of their chest and don’t need to touch the cable.
The cables are grouped into a few sections with short walks on a concrete trail in between (10-15 minutes total). To reach a few of the platforms, you’ll need to climb some metal stairs.
Video
Check out our short video about the experience.
Guided Hanging Bridges Tour
The combo tour also includes one of our favorite hanging bridges hikes in Costa Rica.
Selvatura has 8 hanging bridges ranging from 180-515 feet (55-157 meters). The main focus of the tour is enjoying the amazing panoramic views of the cloud forest canopy from above. With a little luck, you should be able to see some wildlife too. Many kinds of birds can be spotted and wildlife like bats, tarantulas, butterflies, and various kinds of lizards.
Between the bridges, you’ll pass through lush cloud forest along a fairly flat, well-maintained trail. The naturalist guide sets a comfortable pace for everyone in the group and makes stops to teach you about the cloud forest and its flora and fauna.
The hike is about 2 miles (3 km) and takes 2-2.5 hours. This is a small group tour with up to 8 people per guide.
Wildlife Exhibits
Selvatura Park also has wildlife exhibits that you can add on. These are short 30-40 min. guided tours. Just add a note to your order if you’d like to add any of these activities.
Sloth Sanctuary ($40/adult, $36/student 12-18, $28/child 4-11): Perfect if you want to see sloths. The two-toed sloths have been rescued and are unable to be released back into the wild. The nicely maintained facility provides these animals a home that mimics their natural environment. The sloths are often close to visitors as they go about their daily activities.
Butterfly Garden ($25/adult, $22.50/student 12-18, $17.50/child 4-11): A huge atrium that has been specially planted with flowering trees and plants that butterflies love. You can see about 20 kinds of butterflies, including blue morpho and Costa Rica’s largest, the owl butterfly.
Reptile and Amphibian Exhibit ($25/adult, $22.50/student 12-18, $17.50/child 4-11): Snakes, geckos, frogs, other kinds of reptiles and amphibians found throughout Costa Rica can be seen. The guide will take you around to the terrariums and explain each species and its habitat.
Exclusive Discount
Save $15 per adult, $14 per student, $12 per child on your Selvatura zipline + guided hanging bridges tour! This exclusive package combines Selvatura’s best activities and is only available through travel agencies – you can’t book it on their website. Special discount through Two Weeks in Costa Rica + no booking fees. Savings automatically included in the rates below.
Selvatura Combo Tour Details (2026)
Cost of guided group hanging bridges (8 people max) and zipline combo tour: $145 per person adults; $130 per person students up to age 18 (ID required); $100 per person children ages 4-11. Rates plus 13% tax.
Add Superman (ages 15 and up; must be at least 55 kg/121 pounds and 1.55 meters/5’1″ tall): $12 per person + 13% tax
Offered: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
Duration: 4-5 hours (approximate)
Includes: Bilingual certified guides, all necessary equipment, entrance fees, and round-trip transportation from your hotel or vacation rental, if desired.
Maximum Weight: 242 pounds (110 kg). Harness Measurements: 105 centimeters waist (41.33 inches), maximum 145 centimeters; 75 centimeters leg (29.52 inches).
Minimum Age: 4. Young children will go tandem with a guide on the ziplines. Read about our experience ziplining with our 7-year-old in our post, Selvatura Zipline Tour.
*If you will have a rental car, we recommend meeting at Selvatura (no 4×4 required).
More Information
For more information, read our posts Selvatura Zipline Tour: Cloud Forest Views and Adventure and Selvatura Hanging Bridges: Cloud Forest Hanging Bridges Walk.
We also have a post on the Sloth Sanctuary if you’re interested in learning more.
Restrictions
For safety reasons, ziplining is not recommended for: (1) people with back, neck, bone, muscle, or heart problems, (2) people with recent surgeries (within one year – especially surgeries on legs, feet, knees, abdomen, back, neck, hands, arms, and wrists), (3) pregnant women, (4) people with any medical or health condition that may affect balance, coordination, or decision-making during the activity.
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Jason (Verified Customer) –
For the guided tour, I would do the tour without the guide next time. We didn’t see anything extra because of the guide. Our guide wasn’t very interactive and the last half of the tour he didn’t even talk with our group.
The ziplining was nice, but I felt like I was an ingredient in a fast-food restaurant assembly line, we just kept moving so quickly from one line to another.
Jenn and Matt (store manager) –
Hi Jason, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry that the guide you had didn’t add much to your tour. We’ve shared your comments with Selvatura to help improve their service. We’ve been working with them for many years and their guides are usually very good. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and glad that you enjoyed the other tours we helped you book.
DAVID S. (Verified Customer) –
Great way to spend the day. With so many ziplines, we got to explore so much of the Cloud Forest and all it’s beauty. Also the Superman is worth the add on- you fly like a bird over the park for minutes!