Top Costa Rica Cable Car Tours

Costa Rica’s rainforests are a must-visit for many travelers, but accessing them can feel tricky for cruise ship passengers. Get to the Veragua Rainforest without the stress thanks to port pickup, then stroll the trails and take a tram ride through lush jungle landscapes. Next, visit Tortuguero National Park and cruise along the canal on an included boat ride. Arrive back at port with time to spare.

Combine three adventurous activities in a single tour: a hike to Arental Volcano, visit to the Hanging Bridges, and exploration of La Fortuna Waterfall. This full-day tour from La Fortuna, perfect for nature lovers, includes hiking and swimming amidst Costa Rica's beautiful natural scenery. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Soar over the jungle canopy on a guided tour that combines a scenic gondola ride above the treetops with an exhilarating zipline tour through the forest. Pairing a gondola ride and zipline adventure lets you take in the beauty of the jungle—it’s easy to miss the scenic details when you are zipping by—and also experience the adrenaline of flying through the trees.

Get closer to nature while still experiencing thrills during a fun-filled day in the jungle at the Rainforest Adventures Costa Rica Atlantic eco-reserve. Your multi-pass gives you access to six different activities, so you can ride an aerial tram, encounter native critters at a butterfly and frog garden, cross a hanging bridge, and explore the jungle on a nature hike at your own pace. Get your adrenaline pumping as you soar through the treetops on ziplines, including one of the longest and fastest in the country.

Monteverde is a Mecca for nature lovers, and this full-day trip won’t disappoint. On the way there, stop at the largest fruit stand in the country and sample a variety of tropical fruits. Once at the destination, ride the Sky Tram over the cloud forest canopy, then proceed on a guided hike along trails and hanging bridges suspended among the treetops.

Get your thrills on this five-in-one eco-adventure combo package in Jacó. Soar above the canopy in an aerial tram, trek jungle trails, rock climb a 164-foot (50-meter) waterfall, glide on a 10-cable, 15-platform zipline, and dangle from a hanging sky bridge. Learn about Costa Rica’s incredible tropical eco-system from the bilingual naturalist guiding your journey and upgrade your experience to include lunch.

This tour is a perfect combination between nature and relaxation. It is a perfect tour for those who wish to enjoy the arenal volcano area and the famous hot springs. It is a completely private tour, with professional tour guides that will make you enjoy a wonderful day in places with a lot of magic and beauty. Your breath-taking adventure begins with a pickup from your hotel and a relaxing private drive through the wonderful Costa Rican countryside in an air-conditioned transportation and recent model deluxe vehicle or mini bus. Your guide will point out many sights of interest including coffee plantations, sugar cane, pineapple and citrus plantations, diverse fruit stands and rural farming communities. You will head to Fortuna Town, about 2.5 hours drive from San Jose. Upon arrival to the beautiful Sky Adventures property, you will board the tram and start the adventure. After it, enjoy the beautiful Baldi Hot Springs and have a relaxing afternoon.

Discover Costa Rica’s tropical rainforest on a full-day nature and adventure tour from San José to Braulio Carrillo National Park and Sarapiquí. Travel along Route 32 through lush rainforest and spectacular mountain scenery. At Rainforest Adventures Atlantic, choose between a Rainforest Aerial Tram ride for breathtaking canopy views or an exciting canopy zipline tour through the treetops. Continue to Sarapiquí for a scenic boat tour along the Sarapiquí River, where you may spot monkeys, iguanas, tropical birds, and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Complete your experience with a guided rainforest walk along private nature trails, discovering Costa Rica’s incredible biodiversity and tropical flora. Perfect for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, and adventure seekers, this Costa Rica rainforest tour combines an aerial tram or zipline experience, river wildlife watching, and guided rainforest hiking in one unforgettable day trip.

Discover the award-winning Veragua Rainforest Research & Adventure Park, celebrated by National Geographic Traveler as “The Cream of the Cream of the Rainforest.” Glide through the treetops on the Sky Gondola, descending from the mountaintop to the river as your naturalist guide points out wildlife like howler monkeys, sloths, toucans, and parrots. Stroll along wheelchair-accessible jungle trails or take a more adventurous hike to the breathtaking Puma Waterfall. This unforgettable eco-experience includes park entry, the Sky Gondola, and a guided exploration of one of the most biodiverse locations on Earth.

Devote a day to experiencing some of the best in Costa Rican nature without having to do a lot of planning with this tour, which combines three incredible experiences. Enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Sarapiqui River with a naturalist guide, take an aerial tram into the rainforest, and go on a nature walk, with time left over to enjoy included lunch in a rainforest restaurant.

Step into a world where dense, emerald rainforest meets the sparkling, turquoise waters of the Pacific Ocean. Manuel Antonio National Park is a vibrant, living paradise waiting to be explored. As you wander down winding jungle trails, look up—playful white-faced capuchins, howler monkeys, and rare squirrel monkeys swing through the canopy, while gentle sloths snooze in the treetops. Bright toucans and iguanas complete this wild, colorful tapestry. But the journey doesn't end in the forest; emerge onto pristine, white-sand beaches like Playa Manuel Antonio, where warm, crystal-clear waves invite you to take a refreshing swim. Whether you are mesmerized by exotic wildlife, panoramic ocean lookouts, or pure tropical serenity, this guided immersion offers an unforgettable day in Costa Rica’s most famous natural wonder.