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This tour features seven ziplines, a gondola ride with great views, and a jump into the void from a bridge similar to bungee jumping (optional), and it’s certified as Costa Rica’s safest park for ziplining.
Sky Adventures Monteverde is an all-in-one eco-adventure park situated at the heart of Monteverde’s cloud forest in Costa Rica.
Located at 1,400 meters above sea level (roughly 4,600 feet), Sky Adventures Monteverde is high enough to have amazing views above the canopy of the Monteverde area but low enough for you to have the opportunity to spot some wildlife during your visit.
Sky Adventures Monteverde has been offering nature tours and adventure activities since the early 1,990s, and it features the most robust security protocols in the area. The company’s motto is “Safety First,” making it stand out from the other adventure parks in Monteverde. No other park in Monteverde takes safety and security as seriously as Sky Adventures Monteverde.
Sky Adventures Monteverde features three main activities;
Sky Trek Monteverde is one of the best ziplining tours in Monteverde Costa Rica, featuring three main aspects:
*Sky Trek Monteverde is the only ziplining tour featuring an automatic brake system in line with the vision of putting safety first. The safety aspect is the main reason that sets this tour apart from all other ziplining tours in Monteverde, and this is why we recommend it.
Other tour companies feature excellent zip lining experiences, but safety is not as robust as at Sky Trek Monteverde. They provide you with a leather glove that you need to use for braking. You use the glove to apply pressure to the zip line as you approach the next platform. This manual process increases the risk for injuries (either from people not braking hard enough resulting in a crash, or from people applying too much pressure on the line, causing arm injuries).
Even though injuries related to this nature are uncommon, this risk is practically inexistent at Sky Trek Monteverde, thanks to its automatic braking system.
The Sky Trek Monteverde ziplining tour takes approximately 2 hours to complete the entire circuit, including a ride on an aerial tram to reach the first platform and seven ziplining cables throughout the Sky Adventures Monteverde Park.
Sky Trek Monteverde Quick Summary:
• 7 lines of 100m (300ft) to 750m (2,460ft)
• Tram ride with fantastic views included
• Ziplining from platform to platform
• Brake with pulley, not hands
• Optional Vertigo Drop
The lack of walking, tram ride, and other factors make this a good choice for folks looking for a more natural, easy-going adventure.
Sky Trek Monteverde Prices:
Prices start at $50 for residents (all ages), $58 for non-resident kids (6 to 11 years old), $70 for students (12 to 25 years old with a student ID), and $84 for adults (12+ without a student ID).
You can read the following article for more information on Sky Trek Monteverde: Sky Trek Monteverde: Is it worth paying that much for it?
Sky Tram Monteverde is a 15-minute ride above the canopy of the trees on an aerial gondola that leads to a coffee shop, a short but beautiful trail, and an observation tower. On this ride, you will enjoy the best views of the Monteverde area.
Even though the ride is relatively short, this experience is unique and is a great option to explore the Monteverde cloud forest, especially for families with small kids and people who can’t walk.
Sky Tram Monteverde Quick Summary:
• A 15-min ride on a Gondola
• Platforms with fantastic views
• A 250-meter (820 ft) easy trail
• A 15-meter (49 ft) observation tower
Sky Tram Monteverde Prices:
Prices for Sky Tram Monteverde start at $31 for residents (all ages), $33 for non-resident kids (6 to 11 years old), $40 for students (12 to 25 years old with a student ID), and $48 for adults (12+ without a student ID).
Note: Please note that Sky Tram is included by default when you purchase the Sky Trek ziplining tour, but you can also purchase tickets to it as a stand-alone activity. When purchased as part of Sky Trek, you will skip visiting the panoramic platforms, the hiking trail, and the observation tower.
You can read the following article for more information on Sky Tram Monteverde: Sky Tram Monteverde: Is it worth it?
Sky Walk Monteverde is a more relaxed self-guided* tour on a beautiful trail system with hanging bridges. The course features a combination of a 1.5 mile (2.5 km) circuit trail and six hanging bridges, including the longest one in Costa Rica, which is 236-meter long (984 feet).
At Sky Walk Monteverde, you will experience what it’s like to walk above the canopy of the trees, a privileged vantage point to oversee the Monteverde Cloud Forest.
*You can upgrade this Sky Walk to a guided tour, though we typically don’t recommend it as the trail is well marked and easy to travel on your own.
The 2.5-kilometer trail (1.5 mi) is well-maintained but does have some ascents and descents and thus does require a certain degree of hiking ability. Sky Walk is a good choice for families with kids above seven years of age based on the trail’s difficulty level.
Sky Walk Monteverde Quick Summary:
*Spotting wildlife is uncommon unless you go with a local guide who knows the park and the animal behaviors based on their recent day’s trends.
Sky Walk Monteverde Prices:
Prices at Sky Walk Monteverde start at $50 for residents (all ages), $58 for non-resident kids (6 to 11 years old), $70 for students (12 to 25 years old with a student ID), and $84 for adults (12+ without a student ID).
You can read the following article for more information on Sky Walk Monteverde: Detailed Review of Sky Walk Monteverde
Sky Adventures Monteverde also offers an on-site restaurant, as well as the option to purchase your adventure’s footage (you cannot use your GoPro).
Sky Adventure Monteverde includes insurance on the tours and, as mentioned above, applies the appropriate safety measures to ensure things go well.
We recommend that you get your tickets in advance to secure your spots and skip the park lines.
This tour features seven ziplines, a gondola ride with great views, and a jump into the void from a bridge similar to bungee jumping (optional), and it’s certified as Costa Rica’s safest park for ziplining.
Experience a beautiful 15-minute ride on an aerial Gondola between 45 and 65 meters (131 and 213 feet) above the Monteverde cloud forest, featuring astonishing views above the canopy.
This park features six hanging bridges spread across a 2.5-kilometer nature trail (1.5 miles) and offers the best balance between beautiful scenery and wildlife sightings in Monteverde, Costa Rica.
Truly amazing! Zip lines up to a quarter of a mile long, and hanging bridges that literally place you within 20-30 feet of monkeys! Dennis, Jason, and Michael were just amazing! Dennis really knew where to look and was patient, knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful in getting the best photos possible! What an asset to the company! Everyone from the front desk to the tour guides were absolutely incredible.
– TripAdvisorWe did the nature walk. Our guide Andre was amazing. We learned so much about the different birds, insects, and animals in the forest. His excitement was contagious. We did the zip lining afterwards and I was able to see some of the birds we learned about from a closer distance. This was my first time zip lining, I screamed the entire team, but had SO MUCH FUN. Nothing compares to the view you’ll have while up there.
– TripAdvisorWe never did zip-lining before this experience. While you may be a bit frightened on the first one or two of them, you'll be wanting more by the end of it. The staff were excellent and always there at the start and end of each line. They made us feel safe throughout. You might finish in two hours or less but you'll feel like you visited a whole other world. Sky Trek (ziplining) includes the ride on the Sky Tram (gondola).
– TripAdvisorWe did the Sky Trek, Tram and Walk tour that included the suspension bridges, sky tram and ziplines. It was fantastic! The views were amazing, all the guides were very friendly and knowledgeable and we went on a Monday morning so there weren't a lot of other visitors there. The food at the cafe was good too. I've been here each time I've visited Costa Rica and have never been disappointed. Would definitely come back again.
– TripAdvisorOur whole family did the sky bridge and sky tram, and my stepson and I continued on with the sky trek (zip line), which was fantastic! The whole thing is really well run, with a safety-first vibe the entire way through. Their braking system is the best in the area, which was the reason we choose them, and the entire experience reflected the company's commitment to creating a great experience for their guests.
– TripAdvisorOut of all the parks to do hanging bridges, this one seemed to suit us best for what we wanted. There is a nice little café there where we grabbed a quick bite before the hike. Somewhat pricey but delicious food and convenient. There was plenty of secure parking as well. The hike was not challenging at all and the views were amazing. A nice mix of green and open space with some animals and wildlife to see (if you're lucky).
– TripAdvisorWhile staying in the Monteverde cloud forest we decided to go on the sky trek, sky walk and zip lines with Sky Adventures. We are glad we did. We are in our 80's and were concerned about the safety and our ability to keep up with the others in the group, all of whom were 40 years younger. We needn't have worried. It was easy, safe and thrilling. The trek over the high suspension hanging bridges was very interesting.
– TripAdvisorWe did the zip lining with our family of four - two adults, two teenage boys. We had an absolute blast. The zip lines are very long and you go very fast - it is definitely a thrill - but they take safety very seriously and the equipment all seems top notch. Everyone was so kind and funny, it was a great day. Also, when you take the tram to the top, you are at the top of the continental divide. It was a clear day so we could see to both coasts.
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