Top Monteverde Water Tours

Take a walk in the clouds with this hanging bridge canopy tour at Monteverde’s Selvatura Park. Observe the canopy from a vantage point far from the land-based crowds, as you cross eight suspended bridges that rise to 180 feet (60 meters) above the forest floor. Plus, you can select from several start times to suit your schedule.

If you're short on time in Monteverde Cloud Forest, then this comprehensive package of fun activities is a great option. In just one day, experience the thrill of soaring through the trees on a high-speed zipline, join a guided tour through three habitats (sloth, amphibians, and reptile), and head out along the sky bridges to get canopy-level views of the forest's diverse flora and fauna.

Try riding a bike on water on this tour of the three bays around Lake Arenal. This is a special experience that mixes sports and recreation in one, and is environmentally friendly and doesn't use gasoline. Your guide will tell you the history of the lake, the town, and the volcano. Hopefully we can see some birds in the area, and possibly otters.

Get your heart racing on this cloud forest adventure on a private reserve in Monteverde. Ride ziplines over the forest canopy, rappel down to the forest floor, climb inside of a tree, and more, for a family-friendly excursion that brings you closer to nature.

Don't settle for short, crowded adventure parks. Instead, experience the cloud forest from where it’s most dramatic—high above the ground—on this zipline adventure course at Selvatura Park, the only course located inside the Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Fly from platform to platform across 13 ziplines, including some of Costa Rica’s longest, for a bird's-eye view of the forest.

Costa Rica is renowned for its extreme ziplining and Selvatura Park is one of the longest canopy tours in the country. On this tour from Monteverde, soar through the treetops on a thrilling zipline course, brave the Tarzan Swing, and spot wildlife in the cloud forest as you walk the hanging bridges. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Experience the thrill of flying through the air on a zipline course in Monteverde. You'll cross 14 cables, ranging in height from 246 feet (75 meters) to 492 feet (150 meters). Plus, you'll have the chance to rappel almost 100 feet (30 meters) and take flight on a Tarzan swing.

Exchange the sun and surf for a high-flying adventure in the misty Monteverde Cloud Forest on this full-day combo tour. Fly through the forest canopy on a 15-cable zipline course with an optional Tarzan swing, and slow down for a closer look at Monteverde's rich biodiversity while walking through the treetops along hanging bridges. In between adventures, refuel with a typical Costa Rican lunch (select tours only).

Hiking Monteverde with a private guide means you can go where you want, when you want—and get undivided attention from your guide along the way. As you hike, your guide helps you spot wildlife like birds, sloths, and monkeys that you might miss on your own and provides tons of information about the local ecosystem.

Take the plunge from the highest bungee jumping spot in Central America on this bungee jumping tour in Monteverde. Strong cables and a helmet keep you safe, while guides push you out of your comfort zone for an extreme adventure in the middle of the cloud forest. The maximum jumper weight is 113 kilograms, ensuring safety standards are met.