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Soar over a living roof of moss and orchids on Monteverde’s original canopy course—ziplines, a 150-foot rappel and a ladder climb through a hollow tree. This 2½-hour tour pairs adrenaline with close-up lessons in cloud-forest ecology.
Soar over a living roof of moss and orchids on Monteverde’s original canopy course—ziplines, a 150-foot rappel and a ladder climb through a hollow tree. This 2½-hour tour pairs adrenaline with close-up lessons in cloud-forest ecology.
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Operated by THE ORIGINAL CANOPY TOUR MONTEVERDE · Monteverde, Puntarenas
The first cables appear like silver veins through a wall of cloud. You step onto the wooden platform, waist cinched in a harness, and the cloud forest opens beneath you—an emerald roof of bromeliads and moss that seems to breathe. Wind threads through the trees and the guide counts down; you push off and the forest pulls you forward, the world splitting into motion and then a hush where only bird calls remain.
moderate.
2–3 hours.
Moderate fitness—able to handle ladder climbs, uneven trails and short bursts of exertion.
The experience lasts approximately 150 minutes from start to finish; allow extra time for hotel pick-up and return.
Participants must be at least 5 years old; maximum weight is 250 pounds (113 kg).
No prior experience required—guides provide instruction and safety equipment for all participants.
Tours may be canceled for heavy rain or unsafe conditions; check the cancellation policy for full refund terms if canceled 24 hours prior.
Yes—compact cameras and tethered phones are fine; large DSLRs are discouraged due to risk and mobility constraints.
Most bookings include hotel pick-up in the Monteverde area, typically 30–40 minutes before the scheduled start time.
Monteverde’s cloud forest gained protection through private reserves and the efforts of early settlers in the 1950s; today private preserves and ecotourism support local conservation.
Canopy operations work to minimize tree impact and fund reserve maintenance; guests are asked not to feed or touch wildlife and to follow leave-no-trace guidance.
THE ORIGINAL CANOPY TOUR MONTEVERDE operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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