Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose with Lunch and Wildlife Stops
by Go Tours Costa Rica Day Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$458Overview
This full-day tour lasts about 13 hours and includes transport by an air-conditioned vehicle from San Jose. The group visits several stops on the way to Monteverde. First, the journey heads north with views of mountains, towns, farms, and the Pacific Coast, stopping for 15 minutes at Costa Rica's largest fruit stand to learn about tropical fruits. Next is a 20-minute stop at Puerto Caldera to observe wild white-faced capuchin monkeys at close range. During the ascent to Monteverde, there are two look-out stops for photos of the Nicoya Gulf and Monteverde mountain range. In Monteverde, the tour includes a lunch near Santa Elena followed by a 2-3 hour guided hike along hanging bridges in Selvatura Park’s Cloud Forest. The walk covers about 3 kilometers mostly on flat terrain with some mild climbs. Participants may see local wildlife such as monkeys, emerald toucans, coatimundis, and the rare resplendent quetzal. After the hike, the group returns to San Jose or can be dropped off at centrally located hotels in Monteverde. A professional bilingual guide leads the tour, and hotel pickup and drop-off in most San Jose area hotels are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Orotina
The tour begins with pickup from hotels in San Jose, then a scenic drive north through mountain ranges, local towns, farms, and views of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast. There is a 15-minute stop at the country’s largest fruit stand to learn about various tropical fruits.
15 min
Puerto Caldera
The group stops for 20 minutes at this location to observe white-faced capuchin monkeys in the wild at close range.
20 min
Lookout Points
Two stops are made for about 15 minutes in total to take photos of the Nicoya Gulf and the Monteverde mountain range on clear days during the ascent to Monteverde.
15 min
Monteverde Hanging Bridges
Upon arrival in Monteverde, lunch is served near Santa Elena. Afterwards, a guided hike of about 2-3 hours takes place on hanging bridges in Selvatura Park's Cloud Forest. The trail is approximately 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) long, mostly flat with some mild climbs. Wildlife that may be seen includes monkeys, emerald toucans, coatimundis, and the rare resplendent quetzal. Late in the afternoon, transport is provided back to the San Jose hotel or to a centrally located hotel in Monteverde for those staying in the area.
180 min
Meeting point
Centrally located San Jose hotels. The default tour time is 6:30 a.m., but the tour operator will confirm the exact pickup time & meeting point after booking. Automated booking platform emails may mention the default time, but the operator’s confirmation will be the official schedule.
End point
Centrally located San Jose hotels. The default tour time is 6:30 a.m., but the tour operator will confirm the exact pickup time & meeting point after booking. Automated booking platform emails may mention the default time, but the operator’s confirmation will be the official schedule.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose with Lunch and Wildlife Stops
by Go Tours Costa Rica Day Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$458Overview
This full-day tour lasts about 13 hours and includes transport by an air-conditioned vehicle from San Jose. The group visits several stops on the way to Monteverde. First, the journey heads north with views of mountains, towns, farms, and the Pacific Coast, stopping for 15 minutes at Costa Rica's largest fruit stand to learn about tropical fruits. Next is a 20-minute stop at Puerto Caldera to observe wild white-faced capuchin monkeys at close range. During the ascent to Monteverde, there are two look-out stops for photos of the Nicoya Gulf and Monteverde mountain range. In Monteverde, the tour includes a lunch near Santa Elena followed by a 2-3 hour guided hike along hanging bridges in Selvatura Park’s Cloud Forest. The walk covers about 3 kilometers mostly on flat terrain with some mild climbs. Participants may see local wildlife such as monkeys, emerald toucans, coatimundis, and the rare resplendent quetzal. After the hike, the group returns to San Jose or can be dropped off at centrally located hotels in Monteverde. A professional bilingual guide leads the tour, and hotel pickup and drop-off in most San Jose area hotels are included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Orotina
The tour begins with pickup from hotels in San Jose, then a scenic drive north through mountain ranges, local towns, farms, and views of Costa Rica’s Pacific Coast. There is a 15-minute stop at the country’s largest fruit stand to learn about various tropical fruits.
15 min
Puerto Caldera
The group stops for 20 minutes at this location to observe white-faced capuchin monkeys in the wild at close range.
20 min
Lookout Points
Two stops are made for about 15 minutes in total to take photos of the Nicoya Gulf and the Monteverde mountain range on clear days during the ascent to Monteverde.
15 min
Monteverde Hanging Bridges
Upon arrival in Monteverde, lunch is served near Santa Elena. Afterwards, a guided hike of about 2-3 hours takes place on hanging bridges in Selvatura Park's Cloud Forest. The trail is approximately 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) long, mostly flat with some mild climbs. Wildlife that may be seen includes monkeys, emerald toucans, coatimundis, and the rare resplendent quetzal. Late in the afternoon, transport is provided back to the San Jose hotel or to a centrally located hotel in Monteverde for those staying in the area.
180 min
Meeting point
Centrally located San Jose hotels. The default tour time is 6:30 a.m., but the tour operator will confirm the exact pickup time & meeting point after booking. Automated booking platform emails may mention the default time, but the operator’s confirmation will be the official schedule.
End point
Centrally located San Jose hotels. The default tour time is 6:30 a.m., but the tour operator will confirm the exact pickup time & meeting point after booking. Automated booking platform emails may mention the default time, but the operator’s confirmation will be the official schedule.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.