Monteverde Sky Tram and Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose
by COSTA RICA
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This full-day tour from San Jose lasts approximately 13 hours and includes transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off in most San Jose area hotels. The trip begins with a scenic drive toward the Central Pacific Region, making a 15-minute stop in Orotina at the country’s largest fruit stand to learn about various tropical fruits. Next, there is a 20-minute stop near Puerto Caldera to observe white-faced capuchin monkeys in their natural habitat. The route also includes a couple of short stops to take photos of the Nicoya Gulf and Monteverde’s mountains when weather permits. Upon arrival in Monteverde, the group has lunch before starting a 4-hour guided visit to the Cloud Forest. This visit includes a ride on the Sky Tram gondola, which offers views of the Monteverde Mountains and surrounding jungle canopy. After the gondola ride, participants hike on the Sky Walk Hanging Bridges and trails, providing perspectives of the forest both from above and on the ground. The guide shares information about the Cloud Forest ecosystem, pointing out local wildlife such as monkeys, coatimundis, toucans, the Three-wattled Bellbird, and the Resplendent Quetzal. All entrance fees for the Sky Tram and Hanging Bridges are included. After the hike, the tour returns to San Jose, with an option for drop-off at centrally located Monteverde-Santa Elena hotels upon request. The tour operates in all weather conditions and is not recommended for participants with knee or walking problems. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and a vegetarian lunch option is available if requested at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Orotina
The tour starts with pickup from San Jose hotels and a drive toward the Central Pacific Region. Along the way, participants will see views of the Pacific coastline, volcanic mountain ranges, farms, forests, and local towns. The first stop is a 15-minute visit at Orotina, home to the country’s largest fruit stand, where guides explain the variety of tropical fruits found in the rainforest.
15 min
Puerto Caldera
Next is a 20-minute stop near Puerto Caldera to observe white-faced capuchin monkeys playing in their natural environment.
20 min
Nicoya Gulf and Monteverde Mountains Viewpoints
The trip continues with a couple of brief stops totaling about 15 minutes to take photographs of the Nicoya Gulf and the surrounding Monteverde mountains, conditions permitting.
15 min
Monteverde Cloud Forest
After arrival in Monteverde, the group has lunch before riding the Sky Tram gondola over the Cloud Forest canopy. The gondola ride and a guided hike on the Sky Walk Suspension Bridges and trails last about four hours. The guide provides information about the forest’s plants and animals, including monkeys, coatimundis, toucans, the Three-wattled Bellbird, and the Resplendent Quetzal. At the end, participants return by vehicle to San Jose hotels, or can be dropped off in central Monteverde-Santa Elena hotels if requested.
240 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 Sky Tram and Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose
by COSTA RICA
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.$498Overview
This full-day tour from San Jose lasts approximately 13 hours and includes transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off in most San Jose area hotels. The trip begins with a scenic drive toward the Central Pacific Region, making a 15-minute stop in Orotina at the country’s largest fruit stand to learn about various tropical fruits. Next, there is a 20-minute stop near Puerto Caldera to observe white-faced capuchin monkeys in their natural habitat. The route also includes a couple of short stops to take photos of the Nicoya Gulf and Monteverde’s mountains when weather permits. Upon arrival in Monteverde, the group has lunch before starting a 4-hour guided visit to the Cloud Forest. This visit includes a ride on the Sky Tram gondola, which offers views of the Monteverde Mountains and surrounding jungle canopy. After the gondola ride, participants hike on the Sky Walk Hanging Bridges and trails, providing perspectives of the forest both from above and on the ground. The guide shares information about the Cloud Forest ecosystem, pointing out local wildlife such as monkeys, coatimundis, toucans, the Three-wattled Bellbird, and the Resplendent Quetzal. All entrance fees for the Sky Tram and Hanging Bridges are included. After the hike, the tour returns to San Jose, with an option for drop-off at centrally located Monteverde-Santa Elena hotels upon request. The tour operates in all weather conditions and is not recommended for participants with knee or walking problems. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and a vegetarian lunch option is available if requested at booking.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Orotina
The tour starts with pickup from San Jose hotels and a drive toward the Central Pacific Region. Along the way, participants will see views of the Pacific coastline, volcanic mountain ranges, farms, forests, and local towns. The first stop is a 15-minute visit at Orotina, home to the country’s largest fruit stand, where guides explain the variety of tropical fruits found in the rainforest.
15 min
Puerto Caldera
Next is a 20-minute stop near Puerto Caldera to observe white-faced capuchin monkeys playing in their natural environment.
20 min
Nicoya Gulf and Monteverde Mountains Viewpoints
The trip continues with a couple of brief stops totaling about 15 minutes to take photographs of the Nicoya Gulf and the surrounding Monteverde mountains, conditions permitting.
15 min
Monteverde Cloud Forest
After arrival in Monteverde, the group has lunch before riding the Sky Tram gondola over the Cloud Forest canopy. The gondola ride and a guided hike on the Sky Walk Suspension Bridges and trails last about four hours. The guide provides information about the forest’s plants and animals, including monkeys, coatimundis, toucans, the Three-wattled Bellbird, and the Resplendent Quetzal. At the end, participants return by vehicle to San Jose hotels, or can be dropped off in central Monteverde-Santa Elena hotels if requested.
240 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.