Monteverde Sky Tram & Hanging Bridges Cloud Forest Tour
From$249
13 hours
San Jose, Costa Rica
About this activity
Experience Monteverde's cloud forest with a guided Sky Tram ride and hanging bridges tour, including round-trip transportation from San Jose.
Highlights
- Sky Tram ride over Monteverde's cloud forest
- Breathtaking views from hanging bridges
- Expert naturalist guide sharing insights
- Opportunity to spot diverse wildlife
- Convenient round-trip transportation from San Jose
Full description
Discover the enchanting Monteverde Cloud Forest on this immersive day trip from San Jose. Glide above the treetops on a guided Sky Tram ride, offering unparalleled views of the lush canopy. Traverse hanging bridges that sway gently, providing unique perspectives of the forest's diverse flora and fauna. Led by an expert naturalist guide, you'll learn about the ecosystem's intricate web and have opportunities to spot wildlife such as monkeys, sloths, and exotic birds. This tour includes convenient round-trip transportation from San Jose, ensuring a seamless and memorable adventure into one of Costa Rica's most captivating natural wonders.
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from San Jose
- Guided Sky Tram ride over the cloud forest
- Access to hanging bridges for panoramic views
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
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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.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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Later on, stop at a place where we normally observe lots of playful white-faced capuchin monkeys in their natural habitat.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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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.
Duration: 15 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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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).
Duration: 4 hoursAdmission: YES
Meeting point
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is suitable for most fitness levels; however, some walking is involved.
- Children under 6 years old are not permitted on the Sky Tram ride.
- The tour operates rain or shine; cancellations due to weather are rare.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy walking shoes suitable for forest trails.
- Bring a light rain jacket, as weather can be unpredictable in the cloud forest.
- Don't forget your camera to capture the stunning landscapes and wildlife.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- 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
Traveler reviews
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Punctuality, excellent...
Punctuality, excellent landscapes, the guide allowed to make stops in different places to see landscapes and take pictures, excellent explanations and friendliness at all times
FabianAndres_LApr 1, 2026VIATOR
Top experience
It was a great experience! Fernando expanded our knowledge of Costa Rica and kept us entertained during the whole journey. Riding the sky tram and walking on the hanging bridges seeing the tree tops feels very refreshing. A lot of greenery out there. They also opened a new glass bridge recently, so you will see everything under your feet.
ivanak585Mar 31, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Amazing experience
The trip was perfect, the guide spectacular, always attentive to resolve doubts and open to transmit all his knowledge of Costa Rica. Comfortable and fast transportation, delicious lunch. I would repeat it without hesitation.
133diegoalejandromMar 31, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Great trip with fantastic guide and driver.
Great trip. Our driver Brian and guide Steven were fantastic. Friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. The tour itself is well organised with the highlight being the Cloud Forest and Hanging Bridges. Lunch was very good. Would recommend this tour. It’s a long day, but well worth it.
Peter_AMar 21, 2026VIATOR
Great Trip to Monteverde!
Steven and Bryan were awesome! Great time, stops and conversations. Cloud forest tram and bridges were nice. Very nice van and transportation
William_MMar 20, 2026VIATOR
Additional information
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Walking is involved
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Drop off in the Monteverde - Santa Elena centrally located hotels is available. If you wish to take this option, you must let us know at the time of booking