tico tours monteverde

TOURS AND ACTIVITIES

Jump in. Glide through. Ride away. Do some sightseeing. Or just relax and unwind. TICO TRIPS offers you a wide variety of tours to experience adventures in Costa Rica's nature surroundings and activities to explore our culture or relax and let yourself be pampered.

Tours give you the opportunity to see a lot, within a time frame. You get to see a place, its culture, treasures, and big sites, taste the cuisine, blend with the locals and then you’re off again. Essentially, you get to sample the very best of a place and what it has to offer.

Now, we are firm believers of guided tours. Why? No matter which destination you’re in, someone will always have your back. Also, as the tour guides are local to the country, they know all the ins and outs of keeping you safe, where to go, where NOT to go and general recommendations of the area you’re visiting, so you can un-stress and roam freely.

BEACH TOURS

WILDLIFE TOURS

VOLCANO TOURS

ADVENTURE TOURS

OUR TOP 3 BEACH TOURS

ATV BEACH & MOUNTAIN

Shuttle from/to hotel

English/Spanish Guide

Water bottle

from $110 + tax per person

MANUEL ANTONIO PARK

Manuel Antonio, Quepos

from $62 + tax per person

PUNTA UVA SNORKELING

Office arrival

Fruit snacks

Punta Uva, Limon

from $55 + tax per person

Our top 3 wildlife tours.

SLOTHS AND MORE

Arenal, Fortuna

from $60 + tax per person

EARLY BIRDWATCHNG

from $30 + tax per person

WHALES AND DOLPHINS

Uvita, Puntarenas

from $88 + tax per person

Our top 3 volcano tours.

ARENAL VOLCANO HIKE

from $65 + tax per person

RINCON DE LA VIEJA

Water bottle, lunch

from $113 + tax per person

POAS VOLCANO & MORE

Poas Volcano

from $150 + tax per person

Our top 3 waterfalls.

RIO CELESTE DAY TOUR

Lunch, water bottle

Tenorio, Guanacaste

from $90 + tax per person

LA LEONA WATERFALL

Arrival to office

Water, snacks

Rincon de la Vieja, Guanacaste

NAUYACA WATERFALL

Dominical, Puntarenas

from $80 + tax per person

Our top 3 adventure tours.

RIVER ADVENTURE

Arrival to tour office

from $85 + tax per person

from $84 + tax per person

PACUARE RAFTING

Breakfast and lunch

Pacuare River

from $105 + tax per person

Our top 3 boat tours.

ISLA TORTUGA

Breakfast, Lunch

from $165 + tax per person

CROCODILE SAFARI

Water Bottle

Tarcoles river

from $74 + tax per person

SUNSET CATAMARAN

Tamarindo, Guanacaste

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Puentes Colgantes de Monteverde

• Descripción

Protocolo COVID-19

Acompaña a Tico Tours a un tour chivisima en la zona de Monteverde en donde caminaremos por unos puentes colgantes sobre la copa de los árboles.

Nuestra aventura iniciará tempranito en donde saldremos de San José, para pasar a comer un delicioso desayuno y seguir nuestro recorrido hasta el pueblo de Santa Elena en Monteverde, para conocer uno de los principales atractivos de este hermoso lugar, los puentes colgantes los cuales nos permitirán poder apreciar un increíble bosque nuboso , que envuelve un rica diversidad de flora y fauna.

El atractivo cuenta con 6 puentes en donde el puente más largo tiene una distancia de 261 mts, con un recorrido aproximado a los 2 km.

Verdad que se ve una experiencia increíble!

Qué nivel tiene esta caminata

Esta caminata es recomendada para todo público

Distancia: aproximadamente 2 km

Duración: 2 horas.

Se recomienda que lleven

• Zapatos tipo tennis
• Pantalones largos o cortos de secado rápido o licra.
• Camisa o blusa de manga larga o corta, que sean de telas de secado rápido.
• Gorra y bloqueador.
• Sueter o capa impermeable.
• Ropa de cambio (esta queda en la microbús)

Itinerario donde les recogerá la microbús:

5:00 am san josé-catedral, 5:30 am heredía-una, 5:45 am heredia-san joquín, 6:00 am alajuela-rostipollos.

Recuerden estar puntuales, ya que solo se dará 5 minutos de espera.

La hora de regreso a San José es aproximadamente a las 7:00 PM

Cómo Reservar?

Tico Tours forma parte del grupo de empresas de Ticos A Pat Travel SRL , por lo que puedes reservar por medio de transferencia electrónica a nuestras cuentas bancarias en Colones  a nombre de  Ticos A Pata Travel SRL , Cédula Jurídica No.  3-102-826098  de los siguientes bancos:

•   Banco Nacional de Costa Rica     Cuenta IBAN No. CR91 0151 0312 0010 4884 27
•   Banco de Costa Rica                     Cuenta IBAN No. CR96 0152 0200 1316 5548 31
•   SINPE MÓVIL :                                 88 41-80 76 o el 83 51-13 31

Después debe de llenar el siguiente formulario:

Una vez realizado el pago y llenado el formulario de reservación, debe de enviar el comprobante de depósito al whatsApp  8790-5341 o bien al correo electrónico  [email protected],  para que su reservación quede en firme.

Políticas de Nuestros Eventos

Estimado cliente es importante que cada participante conozca de las políticas  y recomendaciones de las caminatas o eventos que organiza “TICO TOURS“ el cual es un nombre  fantasía el mismo está representado bajo la razón social : TICOS A PATA TRAVEL SRL , Cédula número 3-102-826098  , por lo que le recomendamos leerlas y aclarar cualquier duda a los teléfonos 8790-5341/2573-3434 o al correo [email protected]

Políticas de devolución de dinero:

• Cuando son actividades de un   día y el cliente avisa de su NO participación con mínimo de  5 días de anticipación, se le devuelve el dinero o bien lo puede dejar de fondo y tendrá vigencia por tres meses , para que lo aplique a un nuevo evento. Pasado este tiempo si la persona NO utilizó el dinero en alguna actividad, este NO se devuelve.
• Cuando son tour o caminatas de un día y la persona avisa de su NO participación por CUALQUIER MOTIVO QUE SEA , con menos de 5 días de anticipación del día de la actividad, aunque su reservación la realice dentro de este período de tiempo de los 5 días, NO se devuelve el dinero depositado, ni se puede dejar de fondo para una próxima actividad.
• Cuando son actividades  de más de 1 día en donde hay una reservación previa que la organización debe de cancelar a un proveedor con anticipación ya sea hotel, transporte, restaurante, lancha, agencia, albergue, parque nacional o cualquier otro proveedor y si el cliente realizó el depósito previo y al final nos indica que NO va a asistir por cualquier motivo que sea independientemente de los días que hagan falta para la fecha del evento, NO se realizará devolución del dinero pagado, ni se puede dejar de fondo para una próxima actividad.
• Si  NO  avisa de su ausencia o llega tarde al punto de encuentro donde indicó que iba a tomar la microbús y está ya ha pasado,  NO  se devuelva el dinero depositado.
• En caso de que se suspendiera la actividad por que NO se cuenta con el cupo mínimo de participantes requeridos para el evento o por problemas del clima o de alguna alerta por parte de la  Comisión Nacional de Emergencia  en la zona donde se va a realizar la actividad, esta se re-programará, en caso de que la persona  NO   pueda asistir en la nueva fecha, nos debe de avisar con los días de anticipación, según lo indicado en el punto  No.1 , para proceder con el reintegro del dinero a la cuenta que el cliente nos indique (aplicando la penalización ver  punto 5 ) o bien puede solicitar dejarla a fondo para una próxima actividad ( ver punto 1 ) , caso contrario si  NO  avisa dentro de los  5 días  de anticipación, se aplicarían las políticas indicadas en el punto  No.2 .
• Cláusula definición de Desastre Natural : Desastre natural entiéndase como pérdidas materiales y vidas humanas ocasionadas por eventos o fenómenos naturales como terremotos, inundaciones, Tsunamis, deslizamientos de tierra, incendios, huracanes, tormentas, tornados, pandemias, entre otros.
• Cláusula de reembolso en caso de Desastre Natural: “TICO TOURS“ el cual es un nombre  fantasía el mismo está representado bajo la razón social : TICOS A PATA TRAVEL SRL , Cédula número 3-102-826098 no hará ningún reembolso de dinero al cliente que haya pagado por adelantado un tour de más de un día, y que el mismo se haya tenido que cancelar por un desastre natural.

Políticas y Recomendaciones Durante los Tours, Campamentos y Caminatas:

• Si el tour o caminata No incluye el desayuno, se recomienda llegar bien desayunados ( por ningún caso. no llegue sin desayunar ) el esfuerzo físico sin desayunar le puede ocasionar: mareos , trastornos en la presión , glucosa , náuseas  y hasta la pérdida de conocimiento.
• Llevar suficiente agua o hidratante, refrigerio ( sándwich , frutas o un pequeño almuerzo frío ) ya que siempre se hace una parada para merendar o almorzar.
• En su mochila o salveque debe contar con cosas básicas como : repelente, bloqueador solar y de labios, sombrero, o gorra y anteojos para sol.
• Sobre la vestimenta se recomienda usar camisas, blusas y pantalones cómodos, con telas de secado rápido o licra, pueden ser cortos y largos ( no algodón, ni mezclilla ).
• Para todas las caminatas se recomienda llevar “bastones”, ya que le permiten tener una mejor estabilidad, distribución del peso y le puede ayudar a evitar caídas y lesiones.
• Se recomienda utilizar zapatos cómodos y anti-deslizantes aptos para caminar en montaña, se recomienda que sean zapatos altos de montaña que le protejan el tobillo en caso de una torcedura,  no llevar zapatos de tacón o sandalias ( en el caso de las mujeres ).
• Se recomienda utilizar una media gruesa y alta que no permite que su pie se friccione con el calzado . Es recomendable antes de ponerse las medias , que se unte en su pie , un poco de “ vaselina “  esto le ayudará a evitar que no se le hagan “ ampollas “.
• Revise y corte las uñas de los pies con un mínimo de 5  días   antes de la caminata, para evitar la molestia de un uñero.
• Llevar suéter corta viento , capa o poncho  impermeable . Es importante llevar ropa de cambio, para cambiarse después de la caminata.
• Es muy “ importante “ llevar siempre un foco ( preferiblemente , los que se utilizan en la cabeza ) y un pito.
• Procure llevar algo de efectivo , ya que hay algunas zonas rurales que no aceptan tarjeta de crédito o débito, por si ocupara comprar algo de camino  o pasar a comer.
• No llevar joyas o artículos de valor , los organizadores no nos hacemos responsables por perdidas, robos o asaltos (simples o agravados)  o algún daño ocasionado a la integridad física, psicológica o moral, producido por algún tipo de vandalismo.
• Si viaja “ solo “ debe proporcionar al guía algún tipo de teléfono, para que en caso de alguna emergencia comunicarse con algún pariente o familiar.
• Si usted padece de alguna enfermedad , como por ejemplo corazón, presión alta o baja, diabetes, epilepsia o convulsiones, alergias a comidas o picaduras de insectos, depresiones u alguna otra enfermedad o operación, que por esfuerzo físico o mental pueda ocasionarle algún cambio repentino de salud, debe de consultarle antes a su médico si le autoriza a realizar este tipo de actividad y debe de reportarlo al organizador o al guía antes de realizar la caminata o tour .
• Si toma algún tipo de medicamento por algún padecimiento de salud, debe de llevarlos e informar al guía de su caso, por si tuviera  alguna eventualidad de salud durante la caminata.
• Debe de portar sus documentos personales, cédula de identidad, pasaporte ( en caso de extranjeros ) o epicrisis en caso de padecer alguna enfermedad.
• El coordinador porta un botiquín básico de primeros auxilios   gasa , guantes de latex, curitas entre otros, pero es importante que cada participante lleve su propio botiquín básico de primeros auxilios , con medicinas para dolores de cabeza, musculares, náuseas y malestar estomacal, entre otros.
• Queda totalmente prohibido consumir alcohol, drogas  o fumar en el bus o la microbús o durante de la caminata, en caso de que el participante incurra en esta falta grave, se le invitara a que abandone la caminata y no se le reintegrará el dinero pagado .
• El participante debe de acatar las disposiciones y reglamentos de los parques nacionales.
• Cada persona participa bajo su propio “riesgo “ y “ responsabilidad “ , ninguna persona del equipo coordinador u organizador asume ninguna responsabilidad directa ni indirecta por cualquier daño o perjuicio que sufra de su salud. 
• Comprendo que participar en una caminata es una actividad parcial o potencialmente peligrosa , que me podría provocar lesiones temporales, permanentes o la muerte, por lo que expresamente asumo bajo mi responsabilidad todos los riesgos inherentes asociados a mi participación en este evento, incluyendo pero no limitado a caídas, contacto con otros participantes y objetos, los efectos del clima, incluyendo altas temperaturas, frío, lluvia, humedad, el tráfico  y las condiciones del terreno y la ruta. Mediante este registro hago constar que me encuentro en condiciones físicas y mentales adecuadas para participar por lo que exonero a los organizadores de cualquier causa directa o indirecta relativa a un deterioro de mi salud física, durante o posterior a mi participación.
• Hago constar que cualquier eventualidad que surja durante la caminata y se vea afectada mi integridad física, psicológica o moral , el organizador y su equipo de apoyo no tendrán ninguna responsabilidad civil y penal , por esta razón  soy consciente que no podré exigir ninguna indemnización por daños y perjuicios.
• En caso de que algún participante sufriera un incidente (accidente, lesiones e incluso la muerte) dentro una propiedad privada, area de conservación, reserva o parque nacional , la empresa SOS MÉDICOS FINANCIEROS S.A ced. 3-101-569899 (TICOS A PATA), no se hace responsable por ningún daño ocasionado a la integridad física, psicológica o moral del participante, liberando a dicha empresa y a sus colaboradores de toda responsabilidad civil o penal.
• En caso de participar algún menor de edad , este debe de ir acompañado de una persona adulta, quien será el responsable.
• En caso de sufrir algún accidente   mientras se está en la microbus o bus , los participantes deben realizar el reclamo directamente con la empresa contratada o dueño registral del vehiculo.
• Las actividades organizadas “NO” cuentan con un seguro de vida, gastos médicos, riesgos o accidentes, no obstante queda a criterio del participante , que pueda contratar por su cuenta ( si así lo desea ) un seguro o póliza con el INS u otra entidad aseguradora .
• En caso de realizar alguna actividad acuática , será bajo su propio riesgo y todo menor de edad deberá estar acompañado de un adulto en todo momento, liberando de toda responsabilidad a los organizadores.
• En caso de que se de algún incendio forestal, rayo, terremoto, tornado, tormenta, inundaciones  cabeza de agua, terraplén, derrumbe, deslizamiento o desprendimiento de terreno durante la caminata que ocasione alguna lesión temporal, permanente o la muerte, se libra de toda responsabilidad a los organizadores.
• En caso de sufrir alguna lesión temporal,  permanente o la muerte ocasionada por algún animal silvestre o doméstico, se libra de toda responsabilidad a los organizadores.
• El participante debe acatar todas las recomendaciones que realice el equipo organizador o del guía a cargo.
• En caso que se diera alguna condición climática inesperada o de fuerza mayor durante la caminata, relacionados con cambios de clima o cualquier otra eventualidad de la naturaleza, por lo que en estos casos NO se hace reintegro de dinero .
• Los organizadores no se hacen responsables por daños ocasionados a la propiedad de terceras personas, áreas de conservaciones protegidas o en cualquier otro lugar donde realicen las actividades.
• Los organizadores no se hacen responsables por las multas que los participantes ocasionen por algún tipo de daño ( botar basura, extraer plantas de áreas de conservación, matar animales o aves ).
• Clausula Responsabilidad Civil en caso de Desastre Natural : “TICO TOURS“ el cual es un nombre  fantasía el mismo está representado bajo la razón social : TICOS A PATA TRAVEL SRL , Cédula número 3-101-569899  no se hará responsable por ninguna indemnización civil o por daños y perjuicios ocasionados por un desastre natural.
• En caso que no surta el efecto de la actividad promocionada en algún medio de comunicación masiva, por alguna condición climática inesperada, se libra de toda responsabilidad de publicidad engañosa a los organizadores.
• Autorizo a los organizadores del evento a utilizar mi nombre, imagen, fotografías, videos, entrevistas o cualquier otro registro de la caminata  en algún medio de comunicación colectiva.

Declaro que he recibido y he leído esta información que contiene las políticas y condiciones de la caminata . ya sea por algún medio de comunicación ( correo electrónico o página web ) previo a la caminata, por lo que estoy de acuerdo en todas sus cláusulas.

Estimados clientes de Ticos A Pata , sirva la presente para saludarlos y a la vez brindarles una serie de recomendaciones por medio del siguiente protocolo ante la emergencia del Covid-19 el cual pretende mejorar los hábitos de higiene,  para proteger y salvaguardar la vida de nuestros  clientes, guías y proveedores, para  prevenir el contagio de alguna enfermedad.

• Todos las personas que interactúan en en nuestras actividades , como lo son guías, choferes de microbús, personal de hospedajes, sodas y restaurantes , deben de acatar y cumplir todas las recomendaciones emitidas por el Ministerio de Salud y demás instituciones del gobierno de la República de Costa Rica , en cuanto a las normas de higiene y protocolos de salud, esto con el fin de evitar el contagio de alguna enfermedad incluyendo el COVID-19.
• Es muy importante que cada que cada cliente que va a participar en un tour nos informe de su estado de salud de 24 a 48 horas antes de iniciar el evento, para saber cual es su estado actual de salud, si la persona presenta síntomas de: fiebre, dolor de cuerpo o garganta, cuadros severos de tos, gripe (sin confirmar que sea Covid-19) pérdida del gusto o del olfato, problemas estomacales como diarrea o vómito , NO puede realizar el tour .
• Si la persona durante el tour comenzará a presentar los síntomas indicados en el punto No. 2 , se debe de abandonar el tour y trasladarse inmediatamente al centro de salud más cercano.
• Es importante que cada cliente porte los siguientes artículos de limpieza : Alcohol en Gel, Jabón Líquido Antibacterial, Toallas Desechables para el secado de manos, para que durante las caminata se puedan estar lavando y desinfectando las manos.
• Las unidades de transporte el chofer las va a desinfectar antes y durante el tour.
• Durante la emergencia del COVID-19 vamos a evitar ilizar el aire acondicionado de la Microbús.
• Durante la emergencia del Covid-19 cada participante debe de portar una mascarilla que cumpla con los requisitos del Ministerio de Salud, para que la utilicen dentro de la microbús y todos se deben de limpiar las manos con Alcohol en Gel antes de ingresar a la microbús.
• A la llegada a  desayunar o almorzar a una soda o restaurante, es importante que este se encuentre totalmente desinfectado y que cumpla con todas la recomendaciones emitidas por el Ministerio de Salud en cuanto al porcentaje máximo de concentración de personas. Si cuando el grupo llegue al lugar y ve que este NO cumple con las medidas, se buscará otro lugar que si cumpla con las recomendaciones.
• Los restaurantes, albergues, sodas y cualquier lugar que visite Ticos A Pata debe de tener en baños : Jabón Antibacterial, Toallas de Papel Desechable para secado de manos y Alcohol en Gel en lugares visibles, para que los clientes se estén desinfectando.
• Durante las caminatas se va a evitar la visita a lugares en donde haya aglomeración de personas , como lo son restaurantes, sodas, parques nacionales u otros centros de recreo.
• El guía asignado debe de estar en excelente estado de salud , si por cualquier motivo presentara algún síntoma indicado en el punto No. 2 antes del tour, este debe de ser sustituir por otro.
• El chofer de la microbús asignado por la empresa de transporte debe de estar en excelente estado de salud , si por cualquier motivo presentara algún síntoma indicado en el punto No. 2 antes del tour, este debe de ser sustituir por otro.
• Todo el personal de los hospedajes, sodas y restaurantes que atienda de forma directa a nuestros clientes debe de estar en excelente estado de salud, si por cualquier motivo presentara algún síntoma indicado en el punto No. 2, NO puede atender al grupo.
• Durante toda la gira en caso de que alguna persona estornuda o tosa , debe de implementar los protocolos recomendados de cubrirse la boca y nariz con la parte superior del brazo, haciendo presión para evitar la salida de gotas de saliva o bien que la persona se cubra con una toalla o pañuelo desechable y después lo tiene que botar en un basurero y aplicar alcohol o lavarse las manos.
• Durante la emergencia del Covid-19 es importante seguir la recomendación de mantener el distanciamiento entre las personas recomendado por el Ministerio de Salud,  en los restaurantes, sodas y hospedajes.
• Durante la caminata se recomienda que guarden una distancia mínima de 4 mts entre cada caminante. Si van en su burbuja social si pueden ir en grupo.
• Durante la emergencia del Covid-19 se recomienda que las personas NO se saluden de besos, abrazos o de la mano.

Precio de la Caminata

• Transporte en Microbús
• Desayuno Típico
• Entrada a los Puentes Colgantes
• Coordinador capacitado en PAB y en RCP
• SALADUD Y FELICIDAD
• MOTIVACIÓN Y POSITIVISMO
• NUEVO AMIGOS
• PASIÓN POR LA FELICIDAD
• NATURALEZA Y FELICIDAD
• UNA GRAN EXPERIENCIA

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Hola from MapleTico Tours located in Monetverde, Costa Rica! We offer a variety of experiences from guided or non-guided pre-designed tour packages, customized tours and reserving tours/activities or transportation anywhere in Costa Rica! MapleTico Tours is waiting for you in paradise! 

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MULTI-DAY TOUR PACKAGES

ESCAPE  7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS  

ELEMENTS       10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS  

EXHALE         6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS  

COSTA RICA 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS  

EXPLORE         10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS  

ESCONDITE     6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS  

ENERGIA       9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS  

EXPERIENCE 

8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS  

ESTRELLA     10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS  

ELITE       

8 DAYS/ 7 NIGHTS  

• Family & FIT Tours
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• TICO TOUR 5 days
• CHILERO TOUR 6 Days
• GALLO PINTO TOUR 7 Days
• GUACAMAYO TOUR 8 Days
• PEREZOSO TOUR 9 Days
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TICO TOUR: 5 days

• Enjoy the country’s best “gallo pinto”
• Whitewater rafting and zipline tour
• Experience Manuel Antonio National Park and pristine beach
• Visit Monteverde, home of world’s first zipline
• Make and eat your own homemade chocolate
• Visit local farms, interact with locals “en español”
• Meet curious and sometimes mischievous monkeys
• San José walking tour
• Go on guided hikes, spot amazing wildlife

DAY 1: SAN JOSÉ / SARAPIQUÍ

Welcome to Latin America’s “Switzerland.” Meet your tour director as you depart for Sarapiquí. Visit a butterfly and ecological family garden. Learn about many insect and reptile species and maybe catch a glimpse of a caiman. Enjoy a late homemade lunch. For dessert help make and sample homemade chocolate with our local host. Ask for some cacao fruit!

DAY 2: SARAPIQUÍ / MONTEVERDE

Enjoy an adventurous morning of whitewater rafting in the Sarapiquí river. After lunch, continue to Monteverde’s Cloud Forest as you view wildlife and northern countryside. Guided evening hike in the mysterious cloud forest, one of the world’s most important protected forests.

DAY 3: MONTEVERDE/ JACO

Go on an interactive hike at the Santa Elena reserve and learn more about the cloud forest. Experience the world’s first canopy zipline – Soar over the jungle on an amazing zipline adventure. After lunch, drive west to experience warm Pacific coast weather at Jaco Beach. Short beach town tour.

DAY 4: JACO/ MANUEL ANTONIO/ SAN JOSÉ

Experience a guided tour of Manuel Antonio National Park. Hike the trails and discover close-up encounters with wildlife. Enjoy some beach time at the park, but beware of curious monkeys eager to snack on your lunch! Depart to San José for a brief walking and driving tour of historic capital city.

DAY 5: SAN JOSÉ – HOME

Converse with locals as you learn about the nation’s environmental efforts and the country’s importance in Latin America. After a farewell breakfast, enjoy some last-minute cultural/souvenir shopping. Reminisce about all your people to people and nature experiences as you head home.

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Tours in Monteverde, Costa Rica

While the entire country of Costa Rica represents 0.03% of landmass on the planet, the Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve alone houses 2.5% of the world's biodiversity.

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About Monteverde

Monteverde is a complete paradise of nature. With an impressive cloud forest and a large amount of fauna, Monteverde has become one of the main tourist destinations of Costa Rica.

The Monteverde area covers the center of the country, located right on the dividing line between the Pacific coast and the Caribbean Sea. This way Monteverde and its habitats are constantly influenced by both climate factors coming from both directions, thus causing the Monteverde forest to become impressively cloudy and rainy throughout the year.

The altitude of the Monteverde area combined with all the climate characteristics allow this area to preserve approximately 120 species of mammals, 131 species (between amphibians and reptiles), 450 species of birds, and nearly 4,000 species of plants. In addition, in Monteverde you can find approximately 500 species of orchids.

Monteverde is currently one of the most developed nature destinations in Costa Rica. In Monteverde you can find several activities, from guided tours with a specialist in many different fields such as birds, amphibians, insects, as well as many adventure and adrenaline activities such as zipline tours or ATV.

Here in Monteverde you will have a wide variety of hotels with incredible attractions and resources to fully enjoy the amazing nature.

The Monteverde experience and tours will give you a memorable vacation in Costa Rica!

ATV Tour in Monteverde

Enjoy a great experience driving through the muddy rainforest!

Birdwatching Curicancha (Private tour)

Curi-Cancha is a birdwatcher's paradise. Quetzal, Bellbird, Motmot, Trogon, and many others are frequently seen!

Coffee Tour in Monteverde

Enjoy a coffee Tour in one of the best areas for farming the best coffee beans in Costa Rica!

Canopy Selvatura Tour in Monteverde

One of the longest cables truly immersed in virgin forest!

Canopy Tour Extremo Park in Monteverde

In this tour you can enjoy fourteen cables, the longest is 1030 meters!

Coffee'N Jungle Night Tour in Monteverde

Coffee'N Jungle Night Tour is a perfect blend of coffee tradition and wildlife adventure in Monteverde!

Don Juan Coffee, Chocolate and Sugar Cane Tour in Monteverde

One of the most complete cultural tour in all Costa Rica!

Bat Jungle in Monteverde

Enjoy a world class exhibit that will provoke a new appreciation for the often misunderstood creatures of the night!

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve Birdwatching Tour

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve is a sanctuary for over 500 bird species, a paradise where the main stars are the majestic

Monteverde Cloud Forest Biological Reserve Nature Tour

Cloud Forest Biological Reserve deserves to be a rich learning experience discovering the secrets of the exuberant cloud forest!

Horseback Riding Tour in Monteverde

A horseback riding tour is a wonderful way to experience Monteverde's green, mountainous countryside!

Curicancha Nature Tour in Monteverde

Walk along beautiful natural trails with an experienced guide and see different species of birds and mammals!

Sky Tram and Sky Trek Tour in Monteverde

Enjoy this memorable combo experience of tram and zipline in the cloud forest!

Sky Walk, Sky Tram, and Sky Trek Tour in Monteverde

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Sky Tram & Sky Walk Tour in Monteverde

Get above Monteverde's cloud forest to see the busiest part of this environment – the canopy!

Zip Lines, Suspended Bridges & Butterflies Tour in Monteverde

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Monteverde, Costa Rica

In Santa Elena you will find a selection of cheap accommodation, restaurants, shops, galleries and some bars in the lively city center. Many travelers use this cozy town as a base to explore the Monteverde region and its endless attractions. Most tours and packages, such as zip lining or guided hikes through the area's two majestic cloud forest reserves, are available here.

Visitors to the area often overlook the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, adhering to the more popular Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. The Santa Elena School Board maintains this reserve, which encompasses 765 acres of protected land, and entrance fees and donations are split between the reserve and the local school. The reserve offers stunning views and on a clear day, you can expect to see the distant Arenal Volcano from one of its observation decks.

The city of Monteverde is located further up the road to the world-renowned Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. This majestic reserve is a short drive from Santa Elena, and only 3 percent of its territory is open to visitors, while the other 97 percent is monitored and protected. The Monteverde Reserve is famous for its ancient forest covered in epiphytes and its exuberant wildlife and birds, in particular the resplendent Quetzal.

In addition to bird watching or hiking through the Santa Elena and Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserves, Monteverde is the zipline capital of Costa Rica, with a variety of options to choose from. However, if hanging from a cable in a harness over the forest and going from one platform to another is not your thing, try suspension bridges, a slower and more meditative option that also allows you to observe life in the treetops. forest. A children's favorite is the mini-train ride through the cloud forest.

Dotted through the Monteverde region as well as in the town of Santa Elena are several beautiful mid-range hotels and ecolodges to choose from. All-inclusive luxury resorts and hotels are not found in this small rural area. Some of the mid-range hotels we recommend include Hotel Ficus, El Establo, and Hotel Poco a Poco located inside Santa Elena. Somewhat upscale hotels include the Hidden Canopy Treehouses Boutique Hotel and Hotel Belmar. For budget travelers, we recommend Monteverde Country Lodge, Hotel Heliconia, and Claro de Luna. Look in our Hotels section under Monteverde and you will find all the details about these hotels and other lodgings we recommend in the area. Swimming pools are not typically found here as you are more likely to be needing a blanket at night.

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Monteverde hotels are characterized by having direct contact with nature, they do not need luxuries to capture the essence of the flora and fauna that their visitors are looking for. Relax and enjoy the most perfect climate in Costa Rica.

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Among the main activities in Monteverde, the canopy, the hanging bridges, the walks through the different private reserves, the observation of birds such as the hummingbird, the visit to the cheese factory and of course the chocolate tour.

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The Monteverde cloud forest is almost in the center of the country, so its proximity to the main beaches of the North Pacific, make private transportation very fast. If you are visiting Arenal, we recommend the lake crossing transportation. 

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Shared shuttle is one of the most common modes of transportation leaving from Monteverde It offer transportation in an air conditioned tourist van, save money paying per person. It ussually have 2 different departure schedule per day.

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Enjoy an adventurous morning of whitewater rafting in the Sarapiquí river. After lunch, continue to Monteverde’s Cloud Forest as you view wildlife and northern countryside. Guided evening hike in the mysterious cloud forest, one of the world’s most important protected forests.

DAY 3: MONTEVERDE/ JACO

Go on an interactive hike at the Santa Elena reserve and learn more about the cloud forest. Experience the world’s first canopy zipline – Soar over the jungle on an amazing zipline adventure. After lunch, drive west to experience warm Pacific coast weather at Jaco Beach. Short beach town tour.

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Monteverde Sky Trek Canopy Ziplining Tour: Everything You Need To Know

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Last updated on December 26th, 2023 at 07:06 pm GMT-6 (Costa Rica time)

Written by Nikki Solano

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As we mentioned in our related blog post  Sky Adventures Monteverde: Ziplining, Hanging Bridges, And Tram Rides In The Cloud Forest ,  we’ve been visiting  Sky Adventures ‘s Monteverde (Santa Elena) and Arenal (La Fortuna) adventure parks and experiencing the company’s adventure and nature tours for more than a decade.  In that article, we detailed  Sky Adventures ‘s entire Monteverde operation, including their Monteverde  Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour , their Monteverde  Sky Tram aerial tram ride , their Monteverde  Sky Walk hanging bridges , their Monteverde  Sky Climb Arboreal tree-climbing tour , their Monteverde  Vertigo Drop  (free-fall activity), their off-site amphibian and reptile exhibit  Herpetarium Adventures , and their on-site facilities including free lockers, free parking, dining opportunities, and more. If you’re interested in learning about the various tours, activities, and services that are available at the  Sky Adventures Monteverde Park , please see the article linked to above.  If you’re specifically interested in learning about  Sky Adventures ‘s  Monteverde Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour , please continue reading below.

Unlike some other canopy ziplining tours in Costa Rica, which cut through the middle of rainforest and/or cloud forest ecosystems, Sky Adventures ‘s Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour takes place above the forest canopy. More specifically, the tour zigzags back and forth over the forest and offers a bird’s eye view of treetops, clouds, and an endless sky.

Though several canopy ziplining tours are offered in the Monteverde region, the Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour is the only canopy ziplining tour that utilizes a handlebar braking system . Most other canopy tour operators in the country use the traditional hand-braking system during their ziplining tours. Though both braking methods are regarded as safe, the handlebar braking system merely requires you to jostle a set of metal handlebars back and forth to slow your speed. In contrast, the hand-braking system requires you to place gentle pressure on the zipline using a thick leather glove to slow your speed.

In addition, the Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour is the only canopy ziplining tour that automatically includes a complimentary aerial tram ride. While the Sky Trek tours run at Sky Adventures ‘s Arenal park and Sky Adventures ‘s Monteverde park both offer the free tram ride, no other canopy ziplining tours in Costa Rica provide this complimentary experience.

Only at the Sky Adventures Monteverde Park will you find the Vertigo Drop , a thrilling free fall that’s an included component of the Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour . Note that the Vertigo Drop is not an included component of the Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour run at the Sky Adventures Arenal Park . Like bungee jumping, participation in the Vertigo Drop requires you to jump off a tall metal structure. Unlike bungee jumping, where you bounce back up following the jump, with the Vertigo Drop , your free fall is slowed by ropes so you land softly on a crash pad amid the forest.

The Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour experience begins with the collection of safety equipment at Sky Adventures ‘s operations center. To confirm, the use of all necessary ziplining equipment is included in the cost of Sky Adventures ‘s tour, so no equipment rental fees apply. Following an instructional briefing led by your tour guide, you’ll proceed to the first zipline cable, which is a practice cable. The practice cable allows you to sample ziplining to make sure you feel comfortable participating in the activity . If you don’t feel comfortable participating in the activity, you can opt out of doing the tour. Do so here, if that’s your choice, because there’s no turning back once you proceed beyond this point.

If you’re up for participating in the Sky Trek tour, you’ll first take a 20-minute ride on the Sky Tram aerial tram that will bring you to a platform at the top of the cloud forest. At the platform you’ll find the canopy ziplining tour’s first zipline cable, which is technically the second cable if you count the practice cable as the first. The Sky Trek tour in Monteverde has 10 cables in total, including the trial cable. Here’s how the various cables compare with one another according to the length of the cable, the height of the cable, the average speed you’ll travel when you cross the cable, and the average number of seconds it takes to cross the cable:

Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour cable details for the Sky Adventures Monteverde Park : Cable #1 (practice cable): 40 meters long / 15 meters high Cable #2: 400 meters long / 60 meters high / 44 kms per hour / 44 seconds Cable #3: 520 meters long / 60 meters high / 53 kms per hour / 45 seconds Cable #4: 420 meters long / 50 meters high / 35 kms per hour / 33 seconds Cable #5: 560 meters long / 38 meters high / 52 kms per hour / 38 seconds Cable #6: 320 meters long / 100 meters high / 54 kms per hour / 32 seconds Cable #7: 380 meters long / 70 meters high / 53 kms per hour / 32 seconds Cable #8: 420 meters long / 65 meters high / 64 kms per hour / 34 seconds Cable #9: 750 meters long / 60 meters high / 75 kms per hour / 41 seconds Cable #10: 70 meters long / 42 meters high / 42 kms per hour / 17 seconds Total ziplining distance: 3,880 meters

It is important to note that it is not possible to participate in the Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour without riding the Sky Tram . The Sky Tram ride is a required component of the Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour because it delivers you to the tour’s second cable.

Though the duration of the Sky Trek tour varies from day to day due to group size, weather conditions, and other factors, on average, the actual ziplining portion of the tour takes roughly 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete . The entire tour experience, including the collection of equipment, the instructional briefing, the one-way Sky Tram ride, and the ziplining portion of the tour takes roughly 2-2.5 hours to complete . This estimate excludes extra time needed to travel between the Sky Adventures Monteverde Park and downtown Santa Elena (an approximate 10-minute drive) and/or area hotels before the tour begins and after the tour wraps up. It also excludes the 15 minutes that Sky Adventures asks you to arrive at their operations center in advance before participating in any of their tours.

For years, Sky Adventures maintained that their minimum age limit for participation in the Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour was 12 years old. Then they swapped their minimum age limit to a minimum height limit (1.2 meters tall). In 2017, Sky Adventures announced that children as young as 5 years old would be allowed to participate because they obtained equipment that was suitable for children weighing 10-40 kilograms. 5 years old remains the current minimum age limit for Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour participants.

The current maximum weight limit for participation in the Sky Trek canopy ziplining tour is 300 lbs. Individuals who exceed the maximum weight limit will be evaluated by Sky Adventures ‘s technical staff according to their height and physical condition to determine eligibility for tour participation.

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Today travel north to Caño Negro and the Río Frío. Comprised of swamp and marshlands, the area covers about 1,977 acres in the wet season. Enjoy a boat trip on the river while you share company with exotic creatures such as osprey, storks, caimans and monkeys, as well as the unique gars, which have lungs, gills and a nose. Lunch will be included today instead of dinner. Return to San Carlos for the evening.

Day 4: Monteverde

This morning is something truly special: travel by bus from the Arenal area along the shores of Lake Arenal toward the lush cloud forest of Monteverde. When you arrive in Monteverde saddle up for a horseback ride , giving you a new understanding of how the local native populations traveled and a deep appreciation of just how spectacularly beautiful Costa Rica can be.

Day 5: Monteverde

Today explore this important and fascinating cloud forest. Originally settled in the 1950s by a group of Quakers from Alabama, Monteverde Cloud Forest is home to more than 400 species of birds, 100 species of mammals and 2,500 species of plants including the jaguar, ocelot, Baird’s tapir, three-wattled bellbird, bare-necked umbrellabird, and the famously elusive resplendent quetzal. Get ready for a different perspective on the forest, as this afternoon you will swing far above the forest floor on the world famous Monteverde Canopy Tour and Hanging Bridges . You will have views from a series of platforms, suspension bridges and thrilling zip-lines.

Day 6: Puntarenas Region

Observe the shift in landscape as you travel from the mountainous inland cloud forest to the beaches and Pacific breezes of the Puntarenas region on the Golfo de Nicoya. This area draws visitors from around the world, and, once you see the curving coastline dotted with bays and islands, you will understand why. Enjoy time to relax on the beach and settle in to your new neighborhood.

Day 7: Puntarenas Region

Enjoy a full day in Manuel Antonio National Park, one of the most stunning parks in Costa Rica. A series of small beaches with lush forests and well-maintained trails are yours to explore for the day. Explore the park and its wildlife (Capuchin monkeys play in trees just behind the beach) before returning to Puntarenas for the evening.

Day 8: San Jose

Enjoy a free morning on the beach. Then say adiós to the coast and drive through lush vegetation back to San José for your last night in this beautiful country.

Day 9: Departure

Depart for the USA. Optional Extensions and Extra Nights: Further immerse yourself in the culture and wonders of Costa Rica with an extra night in San José, including the services of your ACIS Tour Manager.

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