Canopy Zipline - Selvatura

This thrilling zipline, high up in the Monteverde mountains at 4,000 feet above sea level, is one of the best adventures in Costa Rica. It is the only canopy tour available within the Monteverde Cloud Forest in a conservation area surrounded by 850 protected acres of land.

This high speed, half day tour features 15 cables with 18 platforms as well as a chance to try out the now famous Tarzan Swing. Zip lining is truly the way to see the lush landscapes of virgin rain forests and expansive gorges from a unique vantage point high up in the tree canopy.

You’ll start at the reception area where you will meet your friendly professional guides who will go over the safety procedures and help you put on your flight harness. Children ages four years old and up can be assisted as needed by guides as well as zip on some of the cables on their own.

Hiking through the ancient arboreal woods you’ll come to the first platform where the guide will give instructions on how to use the wheel and harness assembly.

Now you are ready to be hooked onto the cable and with a gently push you’ll zip to the next platform where another guide will be waiting to send you out onto the next cable. With strategically placed platforms you’ll have the advantage of seeing a squirrel’s eye view of these magnificent trees as well as flying over the tree tops like a eagle. Some of the platforms require walking through a prepared trail so be sure to wear your hiking shoes.

You’ll be amazed at the dense biodiversity surrounding you, moss covered bark, ferns, bromeliads, with the world’s largest number of orchid species in one place. In the heart of the forest you’ll hear exotic bird calls and may even see an animal or two. Back out on the cables you’ll soar over expansive vistas with spectacular scenery below you.

You might want to try the Tarzan Swing, an elastic cable that allows you to swoop through the jungle practicing your childhood Tarzan scream.

Saving the best for last, your final cable will carry you a full kilometer giving you a chance to take a long lingering look at a sight you’ll only see once in a lifetime (unless you come back and do it again, of course!)

You’ll hike back to the reception area where you can remove your harness and share the excitement of your aerial experience. Round trip transportation from Santa Elena and the Monteverde area is included as well as entrance fees, bilingual professional guides and all safety equipment.

The Selvatura course also has a Superman Zipline, which you can add by paying an additional $15.25 ONSITE AT THE SELVATURA FACILITY.