Booking choice: The Rainforest Zipline tour, from $112 per person. Check dates Tour details
Ziplining is one of the easier adventure days to do with children in Puerto Rico: the courses near El Yunque start low and short, the guides clip everyone on, and families make up a lot of the guest reviews.
The catch is the rules. Each park sets its own minimum age, height and weight, and the child price bands differ too, so check them before you promise anyone a zipline.
The quick answer
Rainforest Zipline Park and JungleQui take children from 8; Rainforest Zipline Park also needs riders to be 4 feet tall. Yunque Ziplining takes riders from 7, and children under 70 lb ride tandem with a guide. Child prices are small discounts: $79 instead of $99 for ages 8 to 15 when booked direct with Rainforest Zipline Park. Under-7s cannot ride at any of the three.
How old do kids need to be to zipline near El Yunque?
8 at Rainforest Zipline Park and JungleQui, 7 at Yunque Ziplining, and 12 for the Rocaliza waterfall rappel day.
| Tour | Minimum age | Height and weight | Child price band |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainforest Zipline Park | 8 | 4 ft minimum, up to 250 lb | 8 to 15 |
| Rainforest Zipline with pickup | 8 | Up to 250 lb | 8 to 14 |
| JungleQui | 8 | Up to 275 lb | 8 to 12, with a paying adult |
| Yunque Ziplining | 7 (to 68) | Up to 230 lb; under 70 lb ride tandem with a guide | One price |
| The Monster, ToroVerde | No age limit | 4 ft minimum, 100 to 270 lb | One price |
| Waterfall rappel day | 12 | Up to 220 lb | One price |
Kids 8 or older? Check your date for the eight-line course in the foothills.
Check dates for the Rainforest Zipline tourHow much do children pay?
Not much less than adults: on the park's own site children 8 to 15 pay $79 against $99, and on Viator the child discount is small.
On Viator, Rainforest Zipline Park's course is from $112 with a small reduction for ages 8 to 15; the pickup version is from $149 and counts 8 to 14 as children. JungleQui's child rate (8 to 12) applies only when sharing with a paying adult. Yunque Ziplining charges the same for everyone. See El Yunque zipline tickets for the full price breakdown.
Can light children get stuck on the line?
One parent reported it: her son got stuck a couple of times, and the staff took great care of him.
One parent at Rainforest Zipline Park wrote that her son got stuck a couple of times because he does not weigh much, and that the staff took great care of him. Yunque Ziplining handles it differently: children under 70 lb ride in tandem with a certified guide.
Is ziplining scary for kids?
Family reviews are positive: the courses start with short, low lines, so children learn the system before the big ones.
At Rainforest Zipline Park three of the eight platforms are low, no more than 4 feet, and five are about 30 feet up. Parents report that their children loved it; one family on a cruise said it was their kids' favorite excursion of the week. At JungleQui, a mother of four children aged 8 to 12 found the lines tall enough for adults but close enough to the ground for young kids.
What do children need to be able to do?
Climb straight-up ladders, walk five to ten minutes uphill on uneven ground, and cope with heat and humidity.
Guests mention several flights of steep steps, and the parks ask for moderate fitness. Pack water and snacks for the car, and dress children like adults: T-shirt, shorts or leggings and closed shoes. See what to wear ziplining for the dress code.
Travelling without a car? The pickup tour takes children from 8 and rides the same eight lines.
Explore Rainforest Zipline with pickup Tour detailsWhich park suits which age?
Age 7: Yunque Ziplining. Ages 8 to 12: Rainforest Zipline Park or JungleQui. Teens: JungleQui's rappels, or the waterfall day from 12.
Teenagers who weigh at least 100 lb and are 4 feet tall can also ride the Monster at ToroVerde in Orocovis, about 1.5 hours from San Juan; see the best ziplines in Puerto Rico. For a direct comparison of the two Río Grande parks, read Rainforest Zipline vs JungleQui.
What about younger siblings and non-riders?
Under-7s cannot ride at the three foothill parks, so plan something nearby for them.
JungleQui has a waiting area for non-participants. With little ones in tow, one adult can wait while the others ride, then the family can drive up PR 191 into the national forest (free, 8 AM to 5 PM) or head to Luquillo Beach. The El Yunque small-group waterslide tour does not take children under 6.
What are the best tips for a family zipline day?
Book a morning slot, declare every rider's weight when you book, and arrive 15 to 20 minutes early.
- Morning is cooler: a 10 AM start at Rainforest Zipline Park, or an early JungleQui tour.
- Fill in waivers before you arrive where the park sends them (Yunque Ziplining requires it online).
- Bring a change of clothes and a refillable bottle.
- Tell the guides if a child is nervous: they start everyone on the low lines.
- Every zipline here cancels free up to 24 hours before.
Planning the family day? The eight-line course runs at 10 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM.
Check dates for the Rainforest Zipline tourFrequently asked questions
Can a 7-year-old zipline in El Yunque?
Yes at Yunque Ziplining in Luquillo, which takes riders from 7; children under 70 lb ride tandem with a guide. Rainforest Zipline Park and JungleQui need riders to be 8.
How tall do you have to be to zipline at Rainforest Zipline Park?
At least 4 feet (48 inches), as well as 8 years old.
Is there a minimum weight for children?
No. Rainforest Zipline Park's requirements set a minimum age of 8, a minimum height of 4 feet and a 250 lb maximum, with no minimum weight. One parent reported her light son getting stuck a couple of times, and the staff took care of him. The Monster at ToroVerde needs at least 100 lb.
Do children need an adult with them?
Yes. JungleQui requires children to be accompanied by an adult, and the child rates on these listings are booked alongside a paying adult.
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Choose your zipline
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Rainforest Zipline in the El Yunque Foothills
- Eight ziplines, from short low lines to the park's two longest
- Helmet, harness and safety briefing; guides on every platform
- Bottled water; lockers for rent
JungleQui Zipline Park: 9 Lines & 2 Rappels
- Nine ziplines and two rappels with certified guides
- All equipment and park fees
- Restrooms, lockers and a waiting area for non-riders
Yunque Ziplining: 5 Lines, Rappel & Hike
Five lines with El Yunque views, a rappel and local snacks
