Cruise Notes - Roatan Zip Lining

On Roatan, an island off Honduras, we did the Canopy Adventure, a zipline adventure right through the tree canopy.

A bus ride along the winding, potholed roads on the southwest edge of the island took us up to the start of our adventure in Gumbalimba Park.  We were first outfitted with our safety harnesses and hardware, a helmet, and gloves.  Then we were instructed what to do: sit in the harness, cross your legs, left hand in front holding onto the straps, right hand in back on the cable, serving as a brake.  Then off we went, ziplining through the trees.

There were 13 lengths of cable, measuring from 120 feet to 600 feet in length.  After each line, we'd land on a platform that was anywhere from 18 to 30 feet off the ground.

People have asked me whether it was scary, being suspended on cables so high above the forest floor.  I have to say it wasn't scary at all.  But I have to admit I didn't look around or down much while zipping along; I was concentrating on being able to brake at the end.

It was a first-ever experience for both Lois and I, and we enjoyed it a lot.  I just wish it had lasted longer (we probably ziplined for about 45 minutes.)  After leaving Gumbalimba Park, we were shuttled to spend the rest of the day lounging on the beautiful Tabyana Beach.

Comments

[The Zen Birdfeeder]

Zip line - it was fun indeed!

[Zip line tours]

Great posting! Zip line is adventurous and much fun tour one can have.

[The Zen Birdfeeder]

ZipLine - I would return to Honduras but would want it to be part of a tour I guess. Good luck and have fun!

[Zip Line Tours]

This reminds me of the time I went zip lining in Punta Cana and West Virginia! Some people may think it is scary, but like you, once you are up there swinging from side to side it's nothing but fun! What cruise did you take that stop at Honduras. I have been thinking of planning a trip to Costa Rica next fall, but I may consider Honduras if the price is right.

[The Zen Birdfeeder]

Margaret, beach was very nice and the ziplining was fun! I'd do it again but pay attention more to the surroundings!

[Margaret]

Hmmm...yes, that looks like fun, but I'm not sure that I would try that. I'd better stick to either shank's mare or a real mare for woodland travel. Beach looks good, though!

[The Zen Birdfeeder]

Rohrerbot, we did see some birds as well as iguana, but not too many of either. Too many humans hanging around in the trees!
Dawn, you gotta try it!
Donna, give it a try; it really was NOT scary. I'm not a risk-taker. And I'm too embarrassed to respond to the leg comment! ;)

[Donna Simonetti]

Hey Nancy, that looks like so much fun. You got us all wanting to try that. Nice legs btw. :)

[Dawn Fine]

Oh I didn't know the Zen was such an adventurer :) I have never done a zip line but hope to try it some day.

[Rohrerbot]

Gorgeous!!!! I've never done it....but I will:) Plus all the birds hang out in the canopy of the trees. You probably had some great views:) But as you wrote, braking would be first and foremost on my mind:)