Zipline and Hanging Bridges Combo Tour in Monteverde Cloud Forest

We got picked up at our hotel and went to meet the rest of our travel party. Santos was our guide, he was great! Super knowledgeable and friendly. The drive up took about 3 hours with some windey switchbacks, our driver Manuel was great and navigated the roads very nicely. Going up the weather was dismal rainy and windy. We got to MonteVerde and jumped right in to the hanging bridges tour. It was incredible! You walk deep through the forest and then all of a sudden it opens up to the bridges. The views off the bridges are unbelievable. One bridge we came upon a family of howler monkeys, they were within arms length! The hike has some moderate grades but nothing extreme. We finished the bridges and went right to the zip lines. Fifteen in all, some were so far that it looked like you zipped in to the clouds and disappeared! So much fun in all. We were a little behind schedule so we couldn’t sign up for the Superman zip at the end. It was still awesome. So many incredible views. The hike between zips was again moderate but worth it. The drive home, the weather cleared up and we were treated to some of the most spectacular views that reached all the way to the ocean. Long day with the ride from our hotel but definitely worth it! Bring a rain coat and an extra set of underwear and socks!

This was truly an adventure! From the lonnnnng zipline course, to the absolutely stunning views from the hanging bridges, Servatura in Monteverde is worth a visit. Our tour guide, Hector, was knowledgeable and personable, giving us a true insider's perspective on the diverse ecosystem of Costa Rica. We can't wait to visit again.

Gustavo was a great guide (Native way tours) . He was patient and knowledgeable about the rain forest, both flora and fauna.

My group was the only ones that booked the tour that day, so we had Gustavo and the van to ourselves. Gustavo was great, he even took the time to learn about us from our previous tour guide, Ronnie, when we went to breakfast. Don't make the mistake of not taking a raincoat to Monteverde. Since it was cold and raining, we desperately needed a raincoat on the zipline. It was such a magical experience flying through the clouds. We stopped to see the hummingbirds in the garden and Gustavo showed us how to make them sit on your hands while they ate. We went to check out the bridges, to save some time, he gave us the option to choose how many bridges we visited. We chose 4. We stopped to eat at Sabortico which had amazing food. Gustavo even let us stop at a Panaderia to get some snacks for our 3 hour drive back to Tamarindo.

You are literally zip-lining into the clouds! A magnificent day trip - the cloud forest, which is higher than the rain forest, is a true tropical forest. A walk through the treetops with our fabulous guide, Ariel, who was very knowledgeable about the flora, fauna and history of the area, crossing bridges across deep valleys of lush vegetation.

A long ride from the Tamarindo area, but worth it! Makes for a long day, but the zip lining was amazing. Didn't see much wildlife on the hanging bridges tour though.

This is a must if you are staying in Tamarindo and still want an adventure packed excursion. The zip lining is out of this world. Pay the extra $11 when you get there to do the Superman zip line for the finale. It’s worth it. Also don’t chicken out on the Tarzan zip line which is optional. It’s a blasts all the guides kept you safe and the views are incredible. The hanging bridges are a great treat. Our guide, Norberto was very knowledgeable about all of the plants, birds, monkeys, etc. We even had a monkey cross the bridge as we were. Great typical Costa Rican lunch. It’s a long day but worth every minute of it.

Amazing tour!! We went 3 college aged girls and all loved every part of it. The only tip would be, when it says it's a 12 hour tour that includes commuting from places outside of Monteverde. The latest you can stay here with a shuttle home is 4:30 which means your day is over much earlier than you anticipate. Other than that the entire experience was amazing and we would do it all again!

My husband and I loved this tour! Our driver Paul was awesome, and kept us laughing the whole way! He picked us up promptly, and we stopped for some breakfast. Along the way to Monteverde, Paul stopped so we could see some macaws. He was extremely patient while we took pictures. The trip up Monteverde was an adventure in itself lol. The road is narrow and bumpy, with no guard rails, but Paul was an expert driver, and navigated it like a pro! Again, he stopped plenty of times so we could take pictures of the amazing scenery. When we arrived at the park, he accompanied us inside to make sure we got our tickets, and knew where to go. We did the canopy zipline first, which was lots of fun. The guides were helpful and very knowledgeable, and safety was their first priority. You have to pay $11 extra to ride the last zipline "Superman" style, which we chose not to pay for. We did however pay $25 for pictures to be taken professionally along the zipline course. Well worth the money! The views from the 15 ziplines were amazing, but be sure to pack a light rain proof jacket, as it's much cooler and often raining, in the canopy. Also, there was a lot more walking then we expected, so a good pair of runners, and a moderate fitness level is a must. Next we had lunch in the restaurant. Service was excellent, and the food was "ok". After lunch we walked the hanging bridges. The hike is about 3 kms in total, but you can go at your own pace, which was nice. The views were breathtaking!!! Before we left the park, Paul took us into the Hummingbird Garden. He showed us how to hold our hands out so the hummingbirds would perch on us, and my husband and I were in awe. Such a beautiful moment... I could have stayed there forever! Again, I can't stress enough how much we enjoyed this trip. Having Paul as our driver was an added bonus! He's really awesome at what he does, and his genuine happiness and love of CR was obvious. This was a terrific excursion, and we'd happily do it again! Thanks Paul!!!

The staff was very friendly and professional. The views of the forest’s canopy were amazing from the zip line. But I will say that my favorite part of the trip was the walk through the forest across the hanging bridges.