Monteverde Ziplining and Hanging Bridges from San José

Three ways through the canopy: ziplines, cable car and bridges

A full-day tour from San José combines ziplining, a guided cable car ride and suspension bridge walks in Monteverde's cloud forest. The 12-hour itinerary includes breakfast, lunch, an air-conditioned vehicle with pickup, and a live guide in English or Spanish. Children from age 4 are welcome. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or cardiovascular concerns.

Step-by-step itinerary

Monteverde Hanging Bridges and Zipline Tour

• Depart from San José at 6:00 a.m.
• Enjoy cable car ride over cloud forest
• Experience adrenaline-filled zip line tour
• Explore iconic suspension bridges

The experience

The day starts at 6am from San José and runs through Puntarenas toward Monteverde, where you'll spend the morning on the cable car: one of only five in Costa Rica and the sole one in this cloud forest. A guide explains the flora and fauna as you ride, pointing out local wildlife and giving you time to photograph the views before descending.

After the cable car, you move into the zipline section: 1.9 miles of lines strung through the forest canopy. The operator prioritizes safety and enjoyment equally, so the pace stays controlled even as the adrenaline builds. Then you walk the suspension bridges, the same ones that started Costa Rica's hanging-bridge tourism in 1997. From that height among the treetops, you see the forest the way monkeys and sloths do, and your guide offers detailed information about what lives there, especially useful if you're watching for birds.

Breakfast, lunch and coffee or tea are included throughout the day. Transport is air-conditioned, and the whole loop returns you to San José by evening.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup from San José.
• breakfast and lunch.
• cable car tour through the Monteverde canopy.
• 1.9 miles of ziplines through the cloud forest.
• guided walk on the suspension bridges.
• coffee and tea.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 06:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (4 to 8 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Summer Travel Costa Rica

Is this one for you?The 12-hour commitment means you leave San José early and return by evening, so the tour fits a single day without overnight travel. If you want to explore Monteverde's cloud forest thoroughly (ziplining, riding the cable car and walking the bridges), this itinerary packs all three into one outing. If you prefer a shorter activity or more free time elsewhere, a single-activity option would suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 8 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How early does the tour leave San José, and when does it get back?

The tour departs at 6am from San José and runs for 12 hours total, so you return by evening the same day.

What exactly is the cable car tour in Monteverde?

The cable car is a relaxed canopy ride unique to Monteverde's cloud forest, where a guide explains the wildlife and forest while you travel through the treetops and take photos.

How long is the zipline section, and what does it involve?

The zipline tour covers 1.9 miles of lines through the canopy. Safety and enjoyment are both prioritized, so the experience is controlled even as you move through the forest at height.

What meals and drinks are provided?

Breakfast, lunch, and coffee or tea are all included in the tour price.