Explore high in the tree tops with Amazonia Expeditions Canopy Zipline Experience

Canopy Experience

Completely rebuilt and modernized for 2019 our NEW Canopy Experience is like nothing else in the world. Built entirely within the rainforest canopy, our Canopy Experience is situated in the pristine flooded forest ecosystem neighboring our main lodge. Here emergent trees over 100ft (30 meters) tall soar towards the sky, flaunting huge buttressed trunks that solidly anchor them to the rainforest floor. As you hike or canoe (part of the year this forest is flooded) to the starting platform you can’t help but feel a sense of wonder as you look up at these remarkable tree giants. The experience begins with a tree climb. This is where the true adventure begins! You have the option of 3 ways to ascend into the treetops. The more adventurous can choose to ascend using our new “Monkey Ladder” this is a 90ft (28 meters) ladder allowing access to the first platform at the top of the tree. Trust us, this is the tallest ladder you’ve ever seen! For those wanting even more of a challenge, you also have the option to use climbing ascenders to pull your way up. If you want to conserve your energy or just want to relax, you can always choose to be hoisted up by pulleys. Whichever way you choose, it is truly an 

amazing experience ascending into the treetops. Once at the top, you are strapped into a rappeler’s harness and attached by carabiners to the zipline trolley. You are now free to travel through the air from one tree giant to another. Rather than one long ride you will zip on 4 separate ziplines stopping at 6 platforms along the way and crossing our unique “canoe” bridge. Witness stunning rainforest scenery all around you as you soar past swinging vines, exotic epiphytes, and colorful birds. We DO recommend looking down at the incredible forest below! While this experience is thrilling and slightly scary for some, its main purpose is to let you appreciate the wonder and beauty that is the rainforest canopy. It is a beauty that many travelers do not get to experience. Our Canopy Experience is available daily (weather permitting) to all guests visiting our lodge at no extra charge.

Safety

Our ACCT Certified course https://www.acctinfo.org/ was designed and constructed by the pioneering company Adventure Playground https://adventureplaygd.com/en/ of Costa Rica. With over 32 years of experience, no other company has better expertise, knowledge, and installation experience than Adventure Playground. Founder and owner Victor Gallo led the construction and design of our project. In the 1990’s he was the first to introduce professional climbing/ziplining equipment to Costa Rica. Victor has also been the chairman of the Canopy/Zipline Tour Committee of ACCT (Association for Challenge Course Technology) since 2010. The main task of this Committee has been the development of safety and technical standards for the industry. Our course is constantly inspected by our own ACCT certified staff and yearly by other outside ACCT certified personnel.

History

We first built our Canopy system back in the 1980’s. We wish to pay tribute to a great pioneer of canopy/zipline systems, and builder of our first (also the first canopy zipline in the Amazon) – and many subsequent upgrades/rebuilds to Bart Bouricius founder of Canopy Associates in Massachusetts. Now enjoying his retirement in Costa Rica, Bart spent many weeks with us, studying our tree giants (and publishing on such) and enjoying our invertebrates; here a Goliath Tarantula climbing on Bart and a photo of Bart up in the treetops.

Erika

Our time in the jungle was an absolute highlight on our trip to Peru! Truly amazing! …Again, we had the most wonderful time. Almost more than words can say. The jungle and the Tahuayo Lodge hold very special places in our hearts and CAN NOT WAIT to return. Thank you again for offering such an amazing trip.

Renee

Our trip was INCREDIBLE. The lodge was great, the food was amazing, and the staff were all so friendly. We loved our stays at the B&B, the main lodge, and the ARC.

Tia & Paula

It was incredible and a trip of a lifetime Paul! My sister Paula and I had an amazing time and loved everything — your facilities and staff are top notch and I want to come back with my husband and daughters!!

Estefani Mishel Maytahuari

Mishel got her degree in tourism from Nauta Institute in 2016. After working as a guide with other companies, Mishel came to study with Amazonia Expeditions as a training guide in 2023. Mishel was promoted to head guide in 2025.

Leyner Arian Ijuma

Leyner got his degree as a tour guide in 2010 at the Nauta Institute and came to work at Amazonia Expeditions in 2021. He was promoted to head guide in 2023. He has biological field work experience from supporting Nicholas Gardner of the University of Florida who he helped study the adaptations of birds in seasonally flooded igapo forests. Birding is one of Leyner's strongest skills.

Julio Pacaya

Julio finished his studies as a tour guide at the Nauta Institute in 2016 and came to work as a training guide with Amazonia Expeditions in 2021. He was promoted to head guide in 2023. Nature photography and birding are among Julio's strongest skills. Julio is fluent in English and French, as well as his native tongue of Spanish.

Claudio Huayllahua Sánchez

Claudio was born and grew up in El Chino Village on the Tahuayo River. He studied primary school in El Chino and continued his education in Iquitos, earning a technical degree from SENATI Institute. He started working for Amazonia Expeditions in 2014 as a field research assistant with several biologists and as an assistant guide. Claudio was promoted to head guide in 2017 and is our camping and jungle survival specialist.

Hersog Chavez Yuyarima

Hersog first got the idea of becoming a guide after watching the tourist boats going by his village every day. He was fascinated that tourists would come to see his home and he loved the way that the guides he saw did their work. He knew that someday he wanted to be just like them. Hersog studied at technical school for 3 years leaning the basics of guiding. After graduating, Hersog worked as a guide for several years working with Peruvian tourists, later coming to work for Amazonia in 2017. Hersog was promoted to head guide in 2019. He has worked as a field research assistant in the study of the elusive pygmy marmoset. Hersog is known for his sharp eyes and his unique stories about the jungle.

Lander Juan Peña Ramirez

Lander was born in the remote jungle community of Santa Victoria. His boyhood dream was to become to best jungle guide in the Amazon. Lander studied at a local institute for several years where he learned basic English and the foundations of the being a tour guide. Later he worked for several years at other jungle loges as a guide, honing his skills as a survival camping guide. Lander came to work for Amazonia Expeditions in 2017 and along with a strong interest in birding and fishing is also one of our lead camping and survival guides.

Aladino Jr. Hidalgo

Aladino was born and raised in El Diamante Village along the Blanco River and attended school in the community of “Valentin” on the Tahuayo River. During this period, Aladino worked with his father as a trailblazer, assisting primate researchers who came to study at a local field station. Afterwards, he moved to Lima where he worked for several years while studying guiding & English. Upon returning in 2019, he was hired by Amazonia as a field assistant and actively supported researchers studying giant river otters, pygmy marmosets, and various bird species. He then joined Amazonia Expeditions as a guide assistant and was later promoted to head guide in 2022.

Jhony Hidalgo

Jhony was born and raised in El Diamante Village along the Blanco River. He attended primary school in his home village and high school in the community of “Valentin” on the Tahuayo River. Jhony later pursued further studies in Iquitos, where he obtained a guide degree from the Milagro Fe & Alegria Institute. After graduating, he worked at the Amazon Rescue Center in Iquitos (CREA), guiding visitors to the center. In 2021 he joined Amazonia Expeditions as a guide assistant and was promoted to head guide in 2023.

Sila Hidalgo

Sila was born and raised in El Diamante Village along the Blanco River. She attended primary school in Diamante village and high school in the community of “El Chino” on the Tahuayo River. Her family moved to El Chino so Sila could attend high school, as it was the closest village offering secondary education. Later, Sila joined our Angels (AoA) scholarship program to further her education in Iquitos, where she earned a guide degree from the Milagro Fe & Alegria Institute. She completed her internship at Tahuayo Lodge. After graduating, Sila began her career with Amazonia Expeditions as a guide assistant and was promoted to head guide in 2022.

Welister Perez

Welister grew up in the small community of Padre Cocha just outside of Iquitos City. He lived there for most of his life, and later worked at several jungle lodges before starting at Amazonia Expeditions. Welister has proven himself as both a talented jungle man and team player with an eagle eye for spotting wildlife. After several months of training with Amazonia he was promoted to a head guiding position in 2017.

Javier Anibal Alván Arévalo

Javier has worked at the Amazonia Expeditions lodges for 10 years, starting as a young teenager as an assistant in building repair, then moving up to motorboat pilot, then camping assistant and assistant guide, and after passing his guide exams with high grades was promoted to head guide in 2014. Javier is also our Canopy Zipline specialist and has taken professional certification classes in Costa Rica. Javier is also a fishing specialist and is beloved by families with children.