Sarapiquí Rainforest, Riverboat & Canopy Tour
Cruise the Sarapiquí River, walk rainforest trails and choose an aerial tram or zipline, with lunch and Adventure Inn transfers.
See the rainforest from river, trail and canopy
Travel through the Braulio Carrillo highlands to Sarapiquí for a full day
combining three different rainforest perspectives. Look for wildlife from
a riverboat, walk private forest trails with a guide, and finish with your
choice of a gentle aerial tram or a more active zipline circuit.
Sarapiquí River and Selva Verde
The boat ride offers a quiet way to observe the riverbanks. Monkeys,
iguanas, crocodilians and tropical birds live in the region, but sightings
depend on season, weather and animal movement and are never guaranteed.
Continue on foot along Selva Verde's private trails with a guide who can
explain the lowland rainforest ecosystem. Expect humidity, insects, mud
and rain at any time of year.
Choose your canopy experience
After lunch, select one of two options when reserving:
- Aerial tram: a slower gondola ride suited to travelers who prefer
nature observation without ziplining. - Canopy zipline: seven cables and eleven platforms for guests who meet
the operator's current safety requirements.
Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. The zipline requires greater mobility and
comfort with heights; confirm all age, size and medical restrictions before
booking.
The tram option requires less active participation than the zipline, but
the guided trail still involves natural, potentially wet and uneven
surfaces.
Experience highlights
Included
- Round-trip transportation from Adventure Inn
- Bilingual English- and Spanish-speaking guide
- Sarapiquí River boat ride
- Guided walk on Selva Verde trails
- Aerial tram or canopy zipline, as selected
- Lunch
Not included
- Breakfast
- Tips
- Personal purchases
- Optional attraction upgrades or photographs
What to bring
- Closed-toe walking shoes with good traction
- Comfortable quick-drying clothes
- Rain jacket or poncho
- Sunscreen, hat and insect repellent
- Reusable water bottle
- Small waterproof bag for valuables
- Change of socks or clothes
Important notes
- Currently unavailable Tuesdays; subject to minimum participation and operator confirmation
- Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
- Closed-toe shoes are mandatory.
- Natural trails may be muddy, wet and uneven.
- Choose the tram or zipline when booking; restrictions differ.
- The tour currently does not operate on Tuesdays.
- Hotel breakfast is not part of the tour; ask about timing or a takeaway option.
Itinerary
Pickup at Adventure Inn
Travel toward Sarapiquí through the Braulio Carrillo rainforest corridor.
Sarapiquí River boat ride
Cruise the river and look for wildlife with help from the guide.
Selva Verde guided walk
Walk private rainforest trails and learn about the lowland ecosystem.
Lunch
Pause for the included lunch before the canopy portion.
Aerial tram or zipline
Ride through the canopy by gondola or complete the seven-cable zipline selected at booking.
Return to Adventure Inn
Drive back through the mountains; timing depends on traffic and operations.
Gallery
Questions
Choose the tram for a slower nature-focused ride. Choose the zipline for more activity and height, provided you meet all current safety restrictions.
They are possible, but no sighting can be guaranteed because the animals move freely.
No. Lunch is included. Ask Adventure Inn whether there is enough time for hotel breakfast or whether a takeaway option is available.
The operator requires closed-toe shoes. Choose a pair with traction that can handle rain and mud.
The published schedule excludes Tuesdays and departures remain subject to minimum participation.
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