Skydive Tambor Bay is Costa Rica's newest adventure! Operated by Costa Rica;s longest running skydiving operation, Desafio Vertical, Skydive Tambor Bay offers amazing sights and an exhilarating skydive over Ballena Bay.

Our Cessna 206, maintained to the highest standards, takes you from the Tambor airport up to 9,000 feet for the best view of your life. Our staff consists of a trained commercially licensed, pilot and professional skydive instructors certified by the United States Parachute Association. We use state of the art skydiving gear that is known as the best in the industry.

Skydive Tambor Bay is located at the luxurious Tambor Tropical resort. All of our parachute landings are conducted on the grass area next to the beach in front of the resort.

We take two tandem students up on each flight. While you are waiting for your jump, you can relax at the resort and enjoy a meal and drinks AFTER your jump.

Booking your reservation:

By Phone - +(506) 2280 9191

By email - info@desafiovertical.com

Pricing:

Tandem - $330, handcam video and stills included

$100 for a cameraman to follow you through the process and make you the star of your own action movie.

Location:

Tambor Bay, Nicoya Peninsula - Click here to visit Tambor Tropical Hotel website >>

Can anyone make a tandem skydive?
You must be in good health, be 18 years of age or older and 220lbs or less. No Exceptions

Can I jump after SCUBA diving?
NO! You MUST wait 24 hours after diving to make a skydive.

Can I drink alcohol before I jump?
NO!

What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing, shorts and t-shirts and closed toe shoes. Flip flops tend to fly off at 120 mph!

Can I get video and pictures?
YES! If it isn't on social media, it didn't happen, right! You can NOT wear your own camera, s it is a safety hazard.

Do I need a reservation?
Yes! Space is very limited!

How many people can jump at one time?
Our Cessna 206 takes two tandems up on each flight.

Can I breath when jumping?
YES!

Does it get cold up that high?
Even here in Costa Rica it can get a little cool at 9,000 feet above the ground. However, shorts and a t-shirt will be adequate.

How fast do we fall?
About 120mph!

What happens if the main parachute doesn't work properly?
We jump our gear almost every day. We keep it in great condition. Just in case of a malfunction, we have a second parachute, the "reserve". There is also an automatic activation device on the system. We show you how the gear works before your jump.

What is the training like?
Our instructors will show you all aspects of the gear and you will train on the ground with your instructor before your skydive.

How long does it take?
We host a morning session and an afternoon session. Allow at least three hours out of your day.

How long does the jump last?
30 seconds of free fall, just about 4 minutes under canopy!

Do you accept credit cards?
Yes. We also accept Costa Rican Colones and US dollars.

Is it customary to "tip" your instructor?
That is entirely up to you. However, we did just take you on the coolest thing you have ever done in your life!

If I love it (and you WILL), can I get certified?
Yes, We can point you in the right direction!

Licensed Skydivers:
Licensed Skydivers: You must have your own gear and have proof of 100 jumps minimum and water training. You also need a flotation device.