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Cloud Forest tour from San Jose

San José · Central Valley & San José

Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour from San Jose

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About this experience

Explore the lush Cloud Forests of Monteverde on this Full-Day trip from San Jose. Take a ride on the Sky Tram Gondola and get the best views of the Monteverde Mountains and jungles. Hike on the Sky Walk Suspension Bridges and observe the Cloud Forest’s flora and fauna from the top. Walk on the Sky Park Trails and learn about the interesting Cloud Forest Eco-system. Make multiple stops on the way to Monteverde to observe monkeys, learn about tropical fruits of Costa Rica and to take pictures of beautiful landscapes.

Description supplied by the tour operator via Viator.

Getting there

Hotel pickup in San José

Picks up at 71 listed locations, including:

  • Courtyard by Marriott San Jose Escazu
  • Hotel 1492
  • Studio Hotel Boutique
  • Holiday Inn Express San Jose Forum by IHG
  • Aloft San Jose Hotel, Costa Rica
  • Hotel Santo Tomas
  • +65 more

Pickup details are confirmed with the operator during booking.

Pickup begins about 45 minutes before departure.

Or meet the group at

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.

Where

Orotina

What you'll do

  1. Discover the amazing Cloud Forest of Costa Rica on this Sky Tram and Hanging Bridges tour from San Jose. You will be picked up from your San Jose area hotel in the morning in an air-conditioned vehicle and will travel towards the Central Pacific Region of the country. Enjoy great views of the Costa Rican landscape on this scenic drive, you will get beautiful views of the Pacific coastline, volcanic mountain ranges, farms, forests, and many local towns. On the way to Monteverde, stop in the town of Orotina at the largest fruit stand of the country, where you will learn about the big variety of tropical fruits of the rainforest.

    15 min here

  2. Later on, stop at a place where we normally observe lots of playful white-faced capuchin monkeys in their natural habitat.

    20 min here

  3. Continue your trip by making a couple stops to take pictures of the beautiful Nicoya Gulf and the impressive mountains of Monteverde, the views are spectacular on clear days.

    15 min here

  4. Savor a delicious Costa Rican lunch after arriving at Monteverde and prepare to ride on the Sky Tram. Cross over the canopy of the Cloud Forest on a gondola ride and learn different aspects of this rare and fragile ecosystem with your expert guide. Then, proceed to hike on the trails and hanging bridges of Sky Walk, from where you will get the best perspective of the Cloud Forest from the top while walking on the bridges and from the ground while walking on the trails. This is a guided hike in which you will learn many interesting aspects of the flora and fauna found in this place, such as monkeys, coatimundis, toucans, the rare Three-wattled Bellbird and the amazing Resplendent Quetzal, the most beautiful bird of Costa Rica. At the end of the Sky Walk hike, you will be taken back to your hotel in San Jose (drop off is also available in the centrally located Monteverde hotels upon request).

    4h hereAdmission included

What's included

Included

  • Hanging Bridges & Aerial Tram entrance fees
  • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Visits to the Monkeys’ observation place, the largest fruit stand of the country and a look-out point to take pictures
  • Lunch
  • Professional bilingual guide
1 more included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Services not specified

Good to know

  • Easy physical level

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  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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  • Minimum age to participate is 5 years
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • The total tour duration includes the travel time and lunch
  • Drop off at Monteverde-Santa Elena centrally located hotels are available
  • Not recommended for participants with knee problems or other walking problems

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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