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Monteverde Hanging Bridges Day Trip from San Jose
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4.8(211 reviews)About This Experience
Explore the lush Cloud Forest of Costa Rica on this Monteverde Day Trip from San Jose. Hike on the best hanging bridges of the country and observe the Cloud Forest up-close. Learn about the interesting jungle’s eco-system and observe Wildlife. Stop in different places on the way to Monteverde to learn about fruits of Costa Rica, in a place where monkeys are normally observed and in a look-out point to take pictures of the Nicoya Gulf and the Monteverde mountainous landscape.
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.
Itinerary
15 min
Explore the Amazing Cloud Forests of Costa Rica on this Monteverde Tour.
Explore the Amazing Cloud Forests of Costa Rica on this Monteverde Tour. Your tour starts in the morning when you get picked up from your San Jose area hotel and you will then travel towards the Northern Part of the country on a very scenic drive, with great views of beautiful mountain ranges, local towns, farms, and the Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. On the way to Monteverde, you will also enjoy multiple stops to see most of Costa Rica. Stop briefly at the largest fruit stand of the country, where you will learn about a huge variety of tropical fruits.
20 min
Continue your tour with a stop at Caldera, where you will visit a place…
Continue your tour with a stop at Caldera, where you will visit a place where many white-faced capuchin monkeys are normally observed in the wild at a remarkably close range.
15 min
Take great photos of amazing landscapes on your way up to the Monteverd…
Take great photos of amazing landscapes on your way up to the Monteverde Mountains, a couple of stops will be made in look-out points where beautiful views of the Nicoya Gulf and the Monteverde Mountain Range can be seen on clear days.
3 hrs
Once in Monteverde, you will savor a delicious lunch near the town of S…
Once in Monteverde, you will savor a delicious lunch near the town of Santa Elena and then you will proceed to do the amazing hanging bridges tour in the Cloud Forest at Selvatura Park, where you will hike with your guide for about 2-3 hours admiring the beauties of this rare Eco-system and searching for the local wildlife, such as monkeys, emerald toucans, coatimundis, and the rare resplendent quetzal, the most beautiful bird of Costa Rica. This hike is approx. 3 kilometers long (1.9 miles) and it’s done mostly on flat terrain with a few mild climbs. Late in the afternoon, we will take you back to your San Jose hotel or we can take you to your centrally located hotel in Monteverde if you are planning to stay in that area after the tour.
What's Included
- ✓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
- ✓Hotel pickup and drop-off (most San Jose area hotels)
Not Included
- ✗Gratuities
- ✗Services not specified
Good to know
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- •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
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