Tours and Activities > San Jose > Authentic Rainforest Experience Tour
Immerse yourself in the pristine tropical Costa Rican rainforest on this day trip, taking an aerial tram or ziplining through the canopy, walking through a private nature reserve and cruising down a river for wildlife watching.
Duration
12 Hours
Transportation
Included
Certified
Tour Guide
Mytanfeet
Customer Service
Description
Discover the tropical rainforests of the West Caribbean and Sarapiqui on this one day tour. First, you'll drive 45 minutes to Rainforest Adventures Park, renowned for its incredible biodiversity as it borders Braulio Carrillo National Park, which is home to primary and secondary rainforests, cloud forests, and volcanoes.
Along the drive, you'll pass through Costa Rica's longest tunnel and the guide will share some interesting history and facts about the area.
Rainforest Adventure Park offers visitors the chance to see the rainforest from the perspective of a bird, and to either soar above the rainforest on an exciting zipline tour or to soak in the rainforest views on a peaceful aerial tram ride.
The aerial tram is 45 minutes each way, giving visitors ample time to feast their eyes on the surrounding lush jungle.
After the zipline and aerial tram, the guide will take you to a small sloth sanctuary at the park, to see these adorable creatures up close and learn about them.
After visiting the park, you'll visit the Sarapiqui canton to take a river boat wildlife watching safari cruise down the pristine Sarapiquí River with an experienced local boat captain and your bilingual guide to see the rainforest by water.
Your guide will point out flora and fauna you see during this 2 hour boat ride and you'll have chances to see animals such as caimans, crocodiles, howler monkeys, white face monkeys, iguanas, herons and river birds.
Your last activity will allow you to experience the rainforest from the normal perspective, on an easy nature walk through the Selva Verde Eco Lodge's private reserve, one of the very first private nature reserves in Sarapiqui.
With over 500 acres (202 hectares) of primary and secondary rainforest, your guide will lead you through the nature trails to see more wildlife, such as poison dart frogs, toucans, sloths and monkeys.
After the walk, you'll enjoy a delicious lunch at the Selva Verde Eco Lodge and then head back to San Jose.
Starting $179 USD
per adult
Authentic Rainforest Experence Highlights
- First stop is a 45 minute drive from San Jose.
- Visit Rainforest Adventures Park, which shares 10 km (6.2 miles) with Brauilo Carillo National Park.
- Experience rain and cloud forest at Rainforest Adventures Park.
- Boat down the pristine Sarapiqui River, one of the most beautiful rivers in the country.
- Learn about sloths.
- Visit Selva Verde Eco Lodge, one of the premiere eco-lodge's in the world.
Watch Our Video of the Authentic Rainforest Experience Below
What is Included?
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be given upon tour booking.
- Tour must be prepaid in full to book.
- These are shared experiences.
- Same rates for adult and children.
- Children must be at least 5 years of age to zipline.
- Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays requires a minimum of 4 adults to operate.
- The minimum height for canopy is 120 cm (3′11″) and the weight limit is 136 kilos (300 lbs).
- Babies 0-2 years pay a small fee (space in the bus and respective seat).
- Parents are responsible for food for their babies ages 0-2.
- Estimated departure time from San Jose is 6 AM and return time around 6 PM.
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking clothes and fully closed shoes.
- Rain jacket/poncho in rainy season.
- Sunscreen, hat and insect repellent.
Booking Form
We offer a 7% discount for adults and children for this tour. Our prices include all Costa Rican taxes and we never charge booking fees. What you see is exactly what you'll pay. While other websites might show lower initial prices, they often add taxes and fees at the end, Mytanfeet believes in transparent pricing from the start.
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Cancellation Policy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I change the zipline/aerial tram later? I'm not sure which one I want to do
We need to know in advance because they have to secure the equipment and spot for the ziplining. Additionally, the rate for the tour with the aerial tram and canopy have a small difference.
You can ask the guide when you arrive at the park if you want to change your activity, but it is not guaranteed they can accommodate the switch, as it is dependent upon availability.
Some people in my group want to zipline, some want the aerial tram. Can we split it?
Yes. Please write in the comment section how many want to zipline and how many want to do the aerial tram.
Is the zipline suitable for first timers? What is it like?
Yes, it is suitable for first timers and those who have already ziplined. It has 7 cables and 11 platforms with an automatic braking system. The last line has incredible views of the rainforest, and the other cables go over rivers and through the forest canopy.
This zipline is one of our favorites in Costa Rica!
Since breakfast is not included, is there a place where I can buy it?
No, you’ll need to eat breakfast at your hotel, get a breakfast to go or bring food on the bus. Lunch is not until about 1 PM so please make sure you have a good breakfast.
How long is the nature walk at Selva Verde Eco Lodge?
The Selva Verde Eco Lodge nature trail is around 1 km (.6 miles) long, which takes around 40 minutes. The trail is paved all the way.
What is the boat tour like?
The boat is a motorized river boat, with a roof and seats with backrests. The captain is a local and knows the river very well. There are no rapids.
The river boat tour is around 2 hours long.
What shoes should I wear?
You have to wear fully closed shoes, like sneakers, hiking shoes, running shoes. NO sandals of any kind are allowed. Shoes cannot have any holes. Rainforest Adventures Park requires every visitor to have fully closed shoes, or else they cannot participate in the activities in the park.
What is the lunch like?
The lunch is at Selva Verde Eco Lodge and it is buffet style, with traditional Costa Rican dishes and some fusion. In case you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please write them in the comments so the guide is aware they need to adjust the options for you.
How long is the drive between all the places?
San Jose - Rainforest Adventures Park is around 45 minutes.
Rainforest Adventures to Sarapiqui is around 45 minutes.
Sarapiqui boat dock to Selva Verde Lodge is around 10 minutes.
Selva Verde Lodge to San Jose is around 2 hours.
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