Tour Details:

The site is located just a short distance from the town of Drake Bay, and is usually accessed by a combination of either horseback or 4x4 and on foot. This tour consists of 9 platforms, 6 traverse cables (one over 100 meters long), a 9 meter suspended observation walkway and a 25-meter rappel down to the edge of a stream where wildlife abounds. The platforms vary in height from 10 meters to 33 meters above the forest floor and the tour is built on a high point of land where two rivers join. Usually, where there is water, you will see lots of birds and animals. This is a true rainforest and the canopy level generally has several layers to it, all of which can be seen on the tour.

The tour starts with a climb up a tower to the first platform, a large viewing platform about 12 meters (40 feet) off the ground. The first traverse is a long one, over 70 meters (200 feet) where you will soar above the jungle floor. The next tree has several platforms at different levels and then its off to the third tree with a 9 meter observation walkway stretching between 2 large trees, about 25 meters (85 feet) high. From this vantage point you can normally see lots of birds and some mammals, although everyday is different and sometimes the animals are not too cooperative. From here there are 2 more traverses and then from the last platform there is a 17 meter (60 foot) rappel back down to the ground, beside a beautiful stream.

Pick-ups can be arranged from most lodges in the Drake Bay area at no extra charge, although check with us in advance, as some hotels are quite far from Drake Bay and require an extra fee. This area is very hot and humid and we recommend shorts or long pants and hiking boots and insect repellent. Cameras can be taken, but try to bring along a waterproof bag, in case it starts raining. The tour takes approximately 2 ½ - 3 hours to complete. Check the web site or email for tour times.

Please note that the minimum age for this in our Costa Rican locations is 5 years old. The cruise ships will not take anyone under the age of 12 years. There is a weight restriction of about 265 pounds although the weight is more a function of body shape than weight itself.

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