Selvatura Zipline Tour
Overview
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. This variety makes it one of the most beginner-friendly zipline tours in Monteverde.
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.
Video
Check out our short video about the experience.
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.
Combo Tour Options – Hanging Bridges & Wildlife Exhibits
You can book the Selvatura zipline tour as a combo with hanging bridges so that you do both activities in one day.
Selvatura Park also has wildlife exhibits. 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 (2026: $40/adult, $36/student 12-18, $28/child 4-11; 2027: $43/adult, $39/student 12-18, $30/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 (2026: $25/adult, $22.50/student 12-18, $17.50/child 4-11; 2027: $27/adult, $24/student 12-18, $19/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 (2026: $25/adult, $22.50/student 12-18, $17.50/child 4-11; 2027: $27/adult, $24/student 12-18, $19/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 $10 per adult/student, $8 per child on your Selvatura zipline tour! Special discount through Two Weeks in Costa Rica + no booking fees. Savings automatically included in the rates below.
Selvatura Zipline Tour Details:
Cost
2026: $77 per person adults; $69 per person students up to age 18 (ID required); $53 per person children ages 4-11. Rates plus 13% tax.
2027 (Starting Dec. 16, 2026):Â $83 per person adults; $74 per person students up to age 18 (ID required); $57 per person children ages 4-11. Rates plus 13% tax.
Add Superman (ages 15+; must be at least 55 kg/121 pounds and 1.55 meters/5’1″ tall): $12 per person + 13% tax ($13.50 + tax starting in 2027)
Offered: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Duration: 1.5-2 hours (approximate)
Includes: Bilingual certified guides, all necessary equipment, and round-trip transportation from your hotel or vacation rental, if desired.
*If you will have a rental car, we recommend meeting at Selvatura (no 4×4 required). Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hBQ7ziAD9dPqxZtA6
Restrictions
Maximum Weight: Zipline – 275 lbs (125 kg). Harness Measurements: 120 cm waist (47″); 75 cm leg (30″). Tarzan Swing (optional)Â – 198 lbs (90 kg).
Minimum Age: 4. Young children may go tandem with a guide. Read about our experience ziplining with our 7-year-old in our post, Selvatura Zipline Tour.
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.
More Information
For more information about the tour, read our post Selvatura Zipline Tour: Cloud Forest Views and Adventure. We also have a post on the Sloth Sanctuary if you’re interested in learning more.
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Amoreena (Verified Customer) –
My son said that it was one of his favorite experiences ever! Ziplining into the clouds!