In Belize, a zipline tour is as close as you can get to flying over the jungle. Pretend to be Tarzan for the day and soar amongst the rainforest from tree to tree. This exhilarating adventure allows you to experience a bird’s-eye view of the forest floor and enjoy a different point of view that cannot be seen from the ground. If you are looking for an adrenaline-pumping experience, then strap into a series of exciting zip lines with one of these sites.
Tap into your inner-Tarzan by zipping through the tropical treetops in Belize!
Calico Jack
Located in the wild jungle of Cayo, Calico Jack’s is an adventure-based resort with an abundance of activities including ziplining! You can choose a beginner Explorer to run for 45 minutes. Or, step out to the Intermedio level and zipline through the Belize rainforest for a full hour. If you crave more excitement, then combine both runs and try the Ultimo Explorer — 9 runs, 15 platforms, a jungle lift, and 2,700 feet of adrenaline-pumping zip lining!
However, if you want to up the thrill and you are an after-hours enthusiast, try the Night Explorer run and experience the jungle in the dark.
Jaguar Paw
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Jaguar Paw is located in Eastern Belize along the banks of the Caves Branch River. Their zipline trail allows you to fly above the jungle floor and over winding rivers. With this in mind, the entire tour takes approximately one hour. It sees you enjoy a short nature walk before taking to the trees with a local guide to ensure your safety throughout this sky-high escapade.
For a full-day adventure, combine your ziplining trip with cave tubing. Go from flying above ground to experiencing the Maya underworld. Firstly, this cave tubing experience starts with a hike heading upstream alongside the river. Once at the mouth of the cave, jump in your inner tube and float leisurely through a series of caves where you’ll discover more about the Maya culture. Besides, combining these adventures is a fun-filled day worth considering for your Belize trip.
Bocawina Rainforest Resort & Adventures
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This zipline experience boasts the longest track in Belize with 14 platforms and 9 different runs. The complete course is 2.5 miles long with the longest single run being 2,300 feet. Not to mention, this zipline is also located inside the beautiful Mayflower Bocawina National Park with 5 different waterfalls and non-excavated Mayan ruins.
If you are feeling like a daredevil, try their half-day waterfall rappelling tour. Climb to the top of the 1,000 footfalls and be rewarded with a refreshing swim in the emerald pools. Last but not least, take the exhilarating 250ft rappel in two rappels with fully licensed guides.
Whichever zipline adventure you choose, they are guaranteed to take you to new heights in Belize. Book a tour today with one of our recommended tour operators!
