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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.

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Price
$202 with aerial tram or $208 with canopy zipline. Kids 3 to 10 years 3/4 rate
Duration
11 Hours
Departure
6:05 AM
Meals
Lunch
Pickup
Pickup from Adventure Inn
Return
Return to Adventure Inn in the late afternoon or early evening
Activity level
Moderate
Minimums
4 people minimum

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

Wildlife-watching boat ride on the Sarapiquí River
Guided walk on private rainforest trails at Selva Verde
Choice of aerial tram or seven-cable zipline
Lunch and round-trip transportation from Adventure Inn

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

6:05 a.m.

Pickup at Adventure Inn

Travel toward Sarapiquí through the Braulio Carrillo rainforest corridor.

Morning

Sarapiquí River boat ride

Cruise the river and look for wildlife with help from the guide.

Late morning

Selva Verde guided walk

Walk private rainforest trails and learn about the lowland ecosystem.

Midday

Lunch

Pause for the included lunch before the canopy portion.

Afternoon

Aerial tram or zipline

Ride through the canopy by gondola or complete the seven-cable zipline selected at booking.

Late afternoon

Return to Adventure Inn

Drive back through the mountains; timing depends on traffic and operations.

Gallery

The peaceful Sarapiqui River

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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