All Hanging Bridges experiences in Costa Rica - Costa Rica for Kids

Combo Hanging Bridges + Canopy

Javier Oreamuno — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:51:58 +0000

In Costa Rica, Monteverde pioneered these wonderful suspension bridge tours, with the introduction of the walk, to admire the forest from unique points of view. In our tour, we use trails and a series of bridge pendants for a more relaxing introduction to the flora and fauna of the forest canopy. It allows a view of the forest from a different perspective, starting with a walk on the ground, and then takes you to explore treetops, an almost bare habitat called “canopy” With a naturalist guide. 90% of the organisms in the forest live at the top of their trees. Our local guides will teach visitors in each route the species of plants and animals native to the area.

Then, a zip-line adventure is waiting for you. The only zip-line tour built entirely inside the cloud forest. In this tour, visitors cross through the unique cloud forest canopy suspended over the forest while attached to high-weight-capacity cables and using specialized climbing gear. This provides wonderful experiences and sensations only comparable to flying through the forest. This tour not only combines the thrill of one of Costa Rica’s most safe and popular adventures but also provides a unique vantage point of the cloud forest which in the past was reserved only for certain scientists brave enough to climb up to the forest canopy.

Tour Duration: Approx. 4.5 hours

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Monteverde Hanging Bridges

Javier Oreamuno — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 22:41:48 +0000

In our tour, we use trails and a series of bridge pendants for a more relaxing introduction to the flora and fauna of the forest treetops.

It allows a view of the forest from a different perspective, starting with a walk on the ground, and then takes you to explore treetops, with a naturalist guide. In Costa Rica, Monteverde pioneered these wonderful suspension bridge tours, with the introduction of the walk, to admire the forest from unique points of view. With us, you can cross bridges that extend through cannons and put visitors face to face with the level of Superior forest cover. 90% of the organisms in the forest live at the top of their trees. Our local guides will teach visitors in each route the species of plants and animals native to the area.

Our flat routes not strenuous and suitable for the use of older people, children, and people with special abilities They make the walk pleasant and enjoyable. Admiring nature on our various trails through primary and secondary forests with a temperature of 65ºF (19ºC) average and Altitude: 5250 feet. (1600m) above sea level, The famous quetzal resides here in season. Monteverde mammals include representatives of America North and South as endemic species.

Tour Duration: Approx. 2.5 Hours

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Hanging Bridges Family Tour

Javier Oreamuno — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 21:50:21 +0000

Walk over the lush tropical jungle on hanging suspension bridges with breathtaking volcano views on this COSTA RICA FOR KIDS Arenal Hanging Bridges Tour.
With each step, your family hikes deeper into the 600 acres of preserved tropical rain forest, crossing 10 regular bridges and 6 hanging suspension bridges, the tallest…148 feet! The hiking trails are perfect for every member of the family, from toddlers to grandparents. This is a slow paced hike with no steep hills and few steps. All trails are well maintained and bridges are in excellent condition. What a thrill, waking among the canopy and looking at the view below your feet beneath each bridge. A dream come from for any kid whose wanted to know what the jungle looks like from up above, you get a birds eye view from each bridge you cross!

During your tour, your expert naturalist guide will bring the jungle to life, showing your family all of the incredible species both near and far. See monkeys, toucans and maybe even a sloth up close. You guide will have all the greatest gear to ensure even the littlest family members are able to see animals and birds in clear view!
Our family naturalist guides are experts when it comes to providing fun, safe and educational tours for kids. Throughout the tour there will be ample amount of time for your kids to ask questions and get hands on learning experiences with various flora and fauna. Kids will up their trivia knowledge becoming Costa Rican wildlife experts!
Transportation to and from your La Fortuna area hotel will be provided. Snacks and drinks are provided. The tour hiking time is approximately 2.5 hours in length.

What families love about this tour! Families love deep dive into the lush greenery of the tropical jungle. Walk over the canopy, looking down, down, down, to the jungle floor on a 148 foot tall hanging suspension bridge. Just imagine the view from up there!

Departure time: 7:30 am, 1:30 pm.

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Combo Hanging Bridges + Rafting

Javier Oreamuno — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 21:50:16 +0000

Wake Up ready for adventure on this COSTA RICA FOR KIDS Hanging Bridges and Rafting family tour combo! Warm up your muscles with a light hike surrounded by tropical jungle sounds and sights. Next you’ll jump into your family raft with all eyes set on the rapids ahead.
Your Adventure Tour begins when your guide picks you up at your hotel for your Hanging Bridges Family Experience. The Arenal Volcano Hanging Bridges Guided Hike offers an amazing view of the rainforest your entire family will enjoy. This easy, guided hike is wonderful family hiking experience. Your family will walk over the rain forest canopy on hanging suspension bridges, some as tall as, 148 feet! Now, that’s adventure! Along the trails inside this private natural reserve of nearly 250 hectares of Tropical Rainforest, your kids learn about leaf-cuter ants, wild boars, vipers, tarantulas, poisonous dart frogs, toucans, monkeys, sloths, and other Costa Rica Wildlife. Our guides provide a fun family experience that is educational for all ages!

Next, it’s time for your family to get ready to paddle up and ride the rapids. Once you arrive at the river bank, your river guide will give your family a safety briefing, which includes teaching your family how to paddle as a family. Each member will get fit in safety gear by their professional river guide. Once you have had a chance to practice your newfound river rafting skills, you will push off for two exhilarating hours of Class II & III whitewater action on the scenic, tropical Rio Balsa. Prepare yourself to get wet and wild as you navigate through rapids such as “Magnetic Rock” and “Dredges.” Along the way, you will stop to enjoy a swim, some fresh tropical fruits, and cold drinks.
A typical Costa Rican lunch to be served in a traditional manner. During your stop at this traditional country estate, you will experience the pure, peaceful way of life of Costa Ricans getting to understand the meaning of “Pura Vida” – the Pure Life.

What families love about this tour! Families love the flow of this tour, from the depths of the rain forest to the waves of the river, this tour checks the boxes of joy, excitement, thrill, adventure and family team building all in one!

Tour Duration: Approx. 8.5 hours

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