Rainforest Aerial Tram
Rainforest Aerial Tram Tour from San José
Private Tour
Rainforest Aerial Tram Tour Description
Experience the biodiversity of Costa Rica’s Caribbean slope on our Rainforest Aerial Tram Tour from San José. Located adjacent to the world-renowned Braulio Carrillo National Park, this guided eco-adventure lets you soar through the primary rainforest canopy, discover rare wildlife, and hike scenic nature trails.
Tour Highlights
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Canopy Flight: 75-minute glide through both the sub-canopy and upper canopy in an open-sided gondola.
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Expert Naturalist Guide: Certified bilingual guide to identify tropical birds, mammals, and endemic flora.
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Scenic Journey: Direct round-trip transfer from San José through the cloud-covered Braulio Carrillo mountains.
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Guided Nature Walk: Explore forest floor trails rich in native biodiversity.
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Authentic Dining: Enjoy a traditional Costa Rican lunch (Casado) surrounded by nature.
Itinerary Overview
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07:00 AM – San José Hotel Pickup: Relax in private, air-conditioned transportation heading northeast toward the Caribbean slope.
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08:30 AM – Arrival & Shuttle Transfer: Arrive at the reserve in Guápiles. Transfer to the Visitor Center while spotting birds like the White Hawk and Pale-billed Woodpecker.
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09:15 AM – Guided Nature Walk: Walk primary trails with a naturalist guide to observe epiphytes, tree frogs, and medicinal plants.
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10:15 AM – Aerial Tram Exploration: Board your open-air gondola (max 5 guests per car plus guide) for a 75-minute flight through the forest canopy.
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12:00 PM – Costa Rican Lunch: Savor a hot local lunch at the reserve’s restaurant.
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01:00 PM – Return Transfer: Relax on the return drive, arriving at your San José hotel around 02:00 PM.
What’s Included
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Round-trip private transfer from San José and surrounding hotels
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Entrance fees to the Rainforest Aerial Tram
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75-minute guided aerial tram ride
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Guided nature trail walk
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Certified bilingual naturalist guide
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Traditional lunch & bottled water
Frequently Asked Questions
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How far is the Aerial Tram from San José?
The reserve is approximately 75 minutes (50 km / 31 miles) northeast of San José via Route 32 through Braulio Carrillo National Park.
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Is this tour suitable for children and seniors?
Yes. The gondolas and main paths offer an accessible, safe, and low-impact way to experience the rainforest for all ages.
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What should I wear?
We recommend closed-toe walking shoes, lightweight layers, a rain jacket or poncho, and insect repellent.
Pricing Per Person:
- 1 passenger: $350
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2–3 Passengers: $285
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4–6 Passengers: $260
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7–9 Passengers: $235
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10+ Passengers: $210
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Children (Ages 5–12): $210
What to Bring:
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Hiking shoes or sturdy sneakers
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Lightweight, breathable clothing
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Rain jacket or poncho
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Light sweater or jacket
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Sun hat or cap
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Insect repellent
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Cash or card for personal expenses
Emergency Contact:
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WhatsApp: +506-8530-2973 (Text messages only)
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Destination
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Departure
Your Hotel in San Jose -
Departure Time
07:00am -
Return Time
2:00pm -
What´s to Bring
Comfortable shoes, Camera, Rain Gear, Insect Repellent, Comfortable Clothes, Sun-scream, Sun Hat, Sunglasses, Money for personal expenses. We suggest to bring personal face mask and alcohol in gel for prevent Covid-19 -
Included
Entrance feeLunchPrivate tour guidePrivate Transportation -
Not Included
Alcoholic BeveragesBreakfastDrop Off at a different location than your hotel.Gratitude’s for GuideMeals not specified
Tour Plan
Pick Up Time - 07:00am
- Meet our Guide and Private Transportation from your hotel
- Drive to Braulio Carrillo National Park till arrive to the Tram.
Lunch- 12:00pm
- Enjoy a delicious lunch
Arrival to Rain Forest Aerial Tram - 8:30am
- Check In at the park and get ready for enjoy the Tram & Rainforest experience.
Lunch: 12:00 PM
- Enjoy a delicious lunch
Return to San Jose - 1:00pm
- After have a great time, get ready for the return to San Jose & Hotel.
- Enjoy a pleasant & colorful drive along the countryside.
Arrival to your Hotel in San Jose - 2:30pm
- Drop off at your hotel and good bye.
Reviews Scores and Score Breakdown
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Maria Fox
Great company and fantastic hosts
No words can describe how helpful, thoughtful and knowledgeable the employees of this company are. They truly made the visit to Costa Rica memorable and unique. The private tour to the rainforest was just amazing.
I will certainly be in touch again as I had such a fantastic time and learnt so much. A genuine, hardworking owner who will go out of his way for customers.
September 29, 2019 at 12:26 am
Melanie Elliott
I fell in love with this country.
I went on the air tram and walking tour. I never thought I would have so much fun walking..! The guide was extremely smart about the animals and plants that we encountered during our walking tour! We got to see amazing views and beautiful plants and animals. We also stopped at a souvenir shop, which was amazing! After a guide told us that anything by the port was going to be over priced, i was glad that we were still able to get things to bring back home. The guides could answer any question you had and you could tell they were very proud of their lovely country!
I had so much fun and after doing so much reading about Costa Rica, it was that much more exciting to be able to learn even more and to see it on this tour!
Thank you Greenway for the amazing opportunities that you have given me to explore and experience the real culture of the country!
I would recommend planning in advance for what tour you wanted to go on! It will make it much better!
November 5, 2019 at 12:25 am