Canopy Tour
- Times of the tours: 8 AM, 10 AM, 1 PM & 3 PM
- Tour lenght: 2 hours
- What’s included? Bilingual guides, equipment, 13 Cables, 15 Platforms, fruits and water.
- What do you need to take? Cool comfortable clothes, tennis shoes, camera and sun block.
Glide from one tree top to the other suspended by a zipline! This Costa Rica canopy tour is fun and safe for all ages.
Located in Herradura next to Jaco Beach it offers breathtaking views of the Gulf of Nicoya and the Pacific Ocean. This canopy tour is set on approximately 222 acres of land and 50% of this is transitional forest which is a mixture of the dry forest of the north pacific and the rain forest of the south pacific.
“The canopy tour is a must in any Costa Rica vacation!”
It was designed by some of the most experienced canopy guides in Costa Rica so it has some of the longest cable runs in the Central Pacific area while maintaining safety as its number one priority.
| Prices | With transportation | Without transportation |
|---|---|---|
| Canopy Tour | $65 | $60 |
FAQ’S
- What is the age limit for the tour? Kids from 4 years on are allowed, but keep in mind that kids from ages 4 till 10 have to go with a guide most of the tour.
- What happens if I start the tour and don’t want to continue? There’s an emergency evacuation trail where you can stop and drive down half way on the tour, or a guide take you to the bottom.
- What happens if it rains? The tour is done normally with rain because we have a braking system, so we leave it up to the client if they want to get wet; this applies for when there is no lightning.
- Do we see wild life on the tour? Yes, but we cannot guarantee that you will see them, the best time is early in the morning, and the most common things to see are Scarlet Macaws, Toucans and White Faced Monkeys.
Safety
The most important part of safety is the communication between guide and customer. For this reason, the guides are 100% bilingual and have full credentials from the Costa Rican Tourism Board (ICT), which certifies them as Canopy Tour Guides.
This canopy is the first company in Costa Rica that has implemented an emergency break system on all fast cables. This system allows the guide to have control at all times, taking command of the cable as the client nears the platform. So whether you’re coming in really fast or spinning uncontrollably, we can always stop you! This system is particularly good when it’s raining.
The equipment is 100% certified for adventure tours, and they use some of the best brands in the business, such as: Petzl, Black Diamond, Blue Water and Sterling! The canopy also vigorously follows the manufacturer directions and care for the equipment on a day-to-day basis, as well as maintaining daily tabs to control the use of the equipment.
The main cables exceed the Costa Rica standard of 3/8”. The platforms are an average of 7×7 feet in diameter and can handle more than 15 people at once.
The guides receive a minimum of 3 months training before they can work alone with clients. This training consists of safety and operations of the Canopy, first aid and customer service. The training program from the Canopy is in addition to the official government courses designed for Canopy Tours.
Every client gets a full explanation of what to do before starting on the first cable. From beginning to end, you will be attached from your personal harness to a cable at all times.
The tour will not begin if the guides think there is danger, such as wind, rain or lightning. They have the authority to cancel the tour at any time if they deem necessary.
Clients with medical conditions or those who are in excess of 260 pounds, will not be allowed on the tour.
