Rainforest Adventures

What Rainforest Adventures does

Rainforest Adventures is a privately held eco-adventure tourism operator founded in 2012, headquartered contact operations from Costa Rica and running multi-attraction parks across five destinations: St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Braulio Carrillo and Jaco Beach in Costa Rica, and Bavaro/Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. The company owns and preserves 2,700 acres of rainforest habitat containing more than 1,000 bird species and 2,000 exotic plant species, and offers aerial tram (gondola), zipline, canopy, underwater walking, off-road, boat-based, and themed-event experiences. Its flagship attraction is the Flying Dutchman in St. Maarten, marketed as the world's steepest zipline, alongside certified aerial trams in Costa Rica and St. Lucia that are inspected to ANSI B77 standards with ACCT triple-redundancy safety specifications and international insurance coverage.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer model primarily through its own website (rainforestadventure.com) using Stripe-based online booking, supplemented by WhatsApp support, day-of ticket purchases, third-party travel platforms, cruise line shore excursion partnerships, and a travel agent/affiliate program with an agent login portal and WooCommerce packages. Pricing is per-person and ranges from roughly $25 (Sunset Hour entry) to $596 (Polaris VIP Quad), with multi-attraction combo packages — 5-in-1, 6-in-1, Big Three, Ultimate Three, Sacred River & Zipline — designed to maximize per-guest yield and dwell time. Customer segments include individual tourists, families, cruise ship passengers, eco-tourists (the Braulio Carrillo site is recognized by the National Audubon Society), water sports enthusiasts, and travel agents. The company employs 38 staff, holds no disclosed investors, has not raised outside funding, and operates as an independent private business under the Rainforest Adventures brand alongside sub-brands including Rockland Estate, Flying Dutchman, Soualiga Sky Explorer, Sentry Hill, and the Emilio Wilson Museum.

Name

Rainforest Adventures

Legal name

Rainforest Adventures

Website

https://rainforestadventure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rainforest Adventures is a privately held eco-adventure tourism operator founded in 2012, running aerial tram, zipline, canopy, underwater, and boat experiences across five parks in the Caribbean and Central America for tourists, cruise passengers, and travel agents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adventure Tourism

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (712190), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation (487)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Rainforest & Jungle Ecotourism Tours (THAAAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Jungle/Rainforest Expedition & Survival Tour Operators (THAAADAI), Eco-Adventure Multi-Day Expeditions (Trekking, Hut-to-Hut, Pack Trips) (THAAAEAJ), Safari & Overland Wildlife Adventures (4x4/Jeep) (THAJABAD)

Keywords

• Eco-adventure parks
• Aerial tram tours
• Canopy zipline tours
• Rainforest shore excursions
• Underwater helmet walks

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Maarten

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales and Tour Packages: Direct ticket sales for individual attractions and bundled tour packages across multiple parks and destinations. Revenue generated through per-person pricing for aerial trams, ziplines, canopy tours, water activities, and combination packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rainforest Adventures operates eco-adventure parks in Central America and the Caribbean, offering aerial tram rides, canopy zip line tours, underwater SeaTrek helmet walks, off-road buggy/Polaris tours, catamaran sailing, self-drive boat experiences, bird watching, and nature trails. The company preserves 2,700 acres of rainforest and sells per-ticket and bundled tour packages directly to consumers and through travel agents and cruise excursion channels.

Product overview

Rainforest Adventures operates as an eco-tourism and adventure park company with locations across Central America and the Caribbean (St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Costa Rica-Braulio Carrillo, Costa Rica-Jaco Beach, Panama, and Punta Cana). The company offers world-class adventure experiences including aerial trams, ziplines (including the world's steepest in St. Maarten), underwater SeaTrek tours, self-drive boat experiences, off-road vehicle adventures, and themed party events. The company preserves 2,700 acres of rainforest and offers sustainability-focused experiences. Products are organized by destination with tiered pricing (adult, child, local resident, and neighboring island rates). The portfolio includes combo packages (Ultimate Three, Big Three, 5-in-1, 6-in-1), individual attraction tickets, and special event products (Panorama Sessions, AFRO-LATIN VIBES, Sunset Hour).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rockland Estate: Eco-park location in St. Maarten featuring the world's steepest zip line and related attractions.
• Soualiga Sky Explorer
• Flying Dutchman
• Emilio Wilson Museum
• Sentry Hill

Products and services

• Flying Dutchman Zip Line (St. Maarten) The world's steepest zip line, dropping 1,050 feet in elevation over 2,800 ft. Guests are harnessed in a chair and launched down the mountain; marketed as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Available as a standalone attraction or as part of combo packages in St. Maarten.
• Soualiga Sky Explorer Chairlift (St. Maarten) Scenic chairlift ride spanning 2,997 feet with 360-degree panoramic island views from Sentry Hill, includes visit to the Emilio Wilson Museum.
• SeaTrek Underwater Helmet Walking Tour (St. Maarten) Guided underwater walking experience on the Caribbean sea floor using a specialized helmet system, with 20-step ladder descent and rail-guided path. Guests breathe naturally while walking on the seabed.
• Aerial Tram Tour (St. Lucia) Gondola aerial tram ride to 2,000 feet elevation in Castries Waterworks Reserve, near Chassin village at the base of La Sorciere Mountain, with naturalist guides, fern nature trail, and panoramic island views. Approved by Aerial Trams ANSI B77 Code.
• Adrena-Line Canopy Tour (St. Lucia) St. Lucia canopy zipline experience with 16 platforms and 8 lines through tropical rainforest, approved by ACCT with triple redundancy safety systems.
• 6-in-1 Tour - Full Day Pass (Braulio Carrillo, Costa Rica) Most complete eco-adventure package at Braulio Carrillo featuring aerial tram, canopy zip line (10 cables, 14 platforms), nature trails, frog and snake exhibition, and orchid garden. Full day, ~5 hours.
• Aerial Tram Tour - Half Day Pass (Braulio Carrillo, Costa Rica) Award-winning aerial tram tour through Braulio Carrillo National Park and private reserve, with 40-minute ascent and 40-minute descent through rainforest canopy. Tour 8:00am-4:00pm, last entry 2:00pm.
• Canopy Zip Line - Half Day Pass (Braulio Carrillo, Costa Rica) Aerial canopy zip line tour with 10 cables, 14 platforms, and 700m adrenaline cable through Braulio Carrillo rainforest, featuring a controlled brake system, double cables, double harnesses, and edge platforms.
• Bird Watching Tour - Half Day Pass (Braulio Carrillo, Costa Rica) Half-day birding tour in Braulio Carrillo recognized by National Audubon Society as one of the best birding spots in Central America, with expert naturalist guide through protected rainforest reserve.
• Frog Night Tour (Braulio Carrillo, Costa Rica) Nocturnal amphibian observation tour including tiger frogs and Bocaracá snakes with bilingual certified naturalist guide. Duration approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
• 5-in-1 Adrenaline Extreme - Full Day Pass (Jaco Beach, Costa Rica) Complete Jaco Beach adventure combining aerial tram, canopy zip line (9 cables), high ropes circuit, descent wall, hiking, and butterfly garden for 3.5 hours.
• Aerial Tram - Half Day Pass (Jaco Beach, Costa Rica) Aerial tram tour through transitional tropical rainforest from ground to canopy level with views of Pacific Ocean. 2 hours.
• Zipline Mega Splash (Punta Cana) Six-line zip line circuit with Himalayan hanging bridge over Blue Lagoon Cenote, ending with signature water landing splash in Punta Cana.
• Buggy VIP Tour (Punta Cana) Off-road buggy adventure in Punta Cana on private route through forest, includes Dominican village visit and Blue Lagoon Cenote swimming.
• Horseback Riding VIP (Punta Cana) Horseback riding adventure through trails surrounded by nature in Punta Cana, designed for relaxation and exploration.
• YoHo Pirate Premium Self-Drive Boat Adventure (St. Maarten) Premium guided self-drive boat experience departing from Port de Plaisance Marina in Simpson Bay Lagoon, including Simpson Bay Bridge passage, Maho Beach / Jet Blast experience, and swimming stops. Boat fits 2-3 people.
• Afro-Latin Vibes Mountaintop Event (St. Maarten) Mountaintop party event with DJ performances, dancing under stars, and 360-degree panoramic views from Sentry Hill in St. Maarten, lasting approximately 6 hours.
• Panorama Sessions (St. Maarten) Monthly open-air music experience at mountaintop location featuring curated performances with elevated production and sweeping island views.
• The Big Three Full Experience (St. Maarten) Premium adventure package combining Flying Dutchman (steepest zip line in the world), Sentry Hill Zip Line, and Schooner Ride for approximately 3 hours in St. Maarten.
• Ultimate Three Package (St. Lucia) Combined St. Lucia adventure package featuring Aerial Tram, Nature Trails, and Canopy Zip Line with 16 platforms and 8 lines over approximately 4 hours. ACCT approved with international insurance.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Xplor Park: Cancun-based adventure park combining ziplines, underground rivers, cenotes, and amphibious vehicles into bundle packages. Closest direct competitor in Caribbean-region eco-adventure park format with multi-attraction pricing.
• Arenal Sky Adventures: Costa Rica operator of aerial trams, ziplines, and Sky Walk hanging bridges near Arenal Volcano. Directly comparable in aerial tram/canopy tour product in the same Costa Rican home market.
• Selvatica: Mexican jungle adventure park offering ziplines, cenotes, off-road Polaris rides, and aerial circuits in the Yucatan. Directly comparable in eco-adventure park format, multi-attraction bundling, and pricing tiering.
• The Original Canopy Tour: Monteverde, Costa Rica-based zipline and hanging bridges canopy tour operator. Comparable in Costa Rican canopy/zipline product and rainforest eco-tourism positioning.
• Ecoglide Arenal Park: Costa Rican zipline and canopy tour operator in the Arenal/La Fortuna region. Comparable in canopy/zipline adventure product and Costa Rican eco-tourism positioning.
• Loterie Farm: St. Maarten eco-park offering zipline, climbing, hiking, and pool experiences on the same island. Direct same-island competitor for eco-adventure tourist dollars in St. Maarten.

Others

• Viator: Major OTA and tour aggregator (Tripadvisor-owned) where Rainforest Adventures is listed. Not a direct competitor but a distribution platform whose terms, fees, and merchandising decisions materially shape the company's digital demand.

Broad incumbents

• Wilderness Safaris: Larger, publicly-adjacent luxury eco-tourism and safari operator with multi-country footprint and conservation focus. Comparable in upscale nature-based tourism positioning, though focused on African safari rather than Central American/Caribbean.
• Carnival Corporation: World's largest cruise line operator and the upstream B2B partner/customer that sources shore excursions for Rainforest Adventures. Comparable as the controlling counterparty for cruise-excursion demand across St. Maarten, St. Lucia, and Caribbean ports.
• Xcaret Park: Larger Mexican eco-park and Grupo Experiencias portfolio of nature/adventure parks (Xcaret, Xel-Ha, Xplor, Xavage). Competes in Caribbean eco-adventure park format but at substantially greater scale and with broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rainforestadventuresxm
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rainforestadventures

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Rainforest Adventures