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Selvatura Canopy Tour and Walkways Ziplining in Monteverde Costa Rica
One of the favorite Monteverde Canopy tours is the Selvatura Canopy tour company in Monteverde Costa Rica. Selvatura Park is a private reserve located adjoining the Santa Elena Cloud Forest in Monteverde and contains both primary and secondary forest and a whole range of activities, including canopy ziplines, suspended bridges, butterfly gardens, hummingbirds and insect exhibitions. Plus a restaurant and guiding services.
The Park is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Transport from town/hotel is included in most of the tour prices and depart approx. 8.00am, 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.00pm. All tours over $10 include transport. Exact pick-up time depend on location of hotel. Return transport every two hours (approx.).
Monteverde Canopy Tour: Selvatura Canopy Ziplines
One of the most thrilling ziplining adventures in Costa Rica. The canopy tour is entirely built inside virgin and secondary cloud forest with a total of 15 ziplines and 18 platforms. Plus one amazing (and optional) tarzan swing! Visitors will travel between 2 miles of cables attached by a secure harness and a maximum weight support pulleys plus other security gear to ensure safety. There is now a 1km long zipline! At all times guides will assist you on the tour.
Tour takes 2-3 hours. Transport included.
$45 regular
$40 students
$30 kids under 12
One of the most exciting things to do at the Selvatura is the fun tarzan swing which is included in the price of the ziplines. Guaranteed to be one of the most heart-thumping things you do in Monteverde! Check out the video below:
Selvatura Canopy Walkways (Suspended bridges)
For those less adventurous, or want more time to enjoy walking around the canopy or go bird watching a popular choice is the suspended (or hanging bridges) called the Walkways. These are a series of suspension bridges, hung in the canopy, which one can walk across. The sides of the bridges are fenced off with the railings reaching chest height. It takes about an hour and a half to walk the bridges and trails that connect them depending on the speed you walk or if you stop to take many photos.
The tour is not just bridges but a series of trails that wind between the bridges. In total, these trails cover 3.3km. There are eight different bridges which have lengths and heights that vary between 50 to 170m long and 12 and 60m high.. Every bridge is 1.5m wide and has a capacity for 60 people. The hanging bridges are designed for people of every age and reasonable physical condition. The duration of the walkway tour is usually about 1.5 and 2 hours. Guides are available at certain times for an extra price
As the bridges are suspended they do bounce a little. Overall the feeling is pretty secure due to the high railings and solid structure. Unless you have an acute fear of heights this should not be a problem. The bridges offer a nice perspective with plenty of time to look around and take photos. You can see many small trees and ferns from above and also admire birds that inhabit the upper regions of the trees. The trails are in excellent condition.
Prices: Up to Oct 31st, 2012
$30 (regulars)
$25 (students and children over 10),
$20 (children 6-10), free for children under 6.
Natural History Tours are available for $40 (this includes guide, entrance and transport). Guided tours: 8.30am, 11.00am and 1.30pm (transport about 30-45 minutes before tour)
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Ziplines and Hanging Bridges Combo :
Prices: Up to Oct 31st, 2012
$70 Regulars
$60 students
$45 (children 6-10)
OTHER TOURS AND MORE COMBO TOUR CHOICES
Various tours and combo tours available - including all day tours with hummingbirds, butterflies, insects and reptile exhibitions and lunch.
Butterfly Gardens Selvatura Costa Rica
Insect Exhibition Selvatura Costa Rica
Humming Bird Exhibition Selvatura Costa Rica
Restaurant Costa Rica
Hummingbird Garden : Over 14 species, a treat for photographers and wildlife lovers to observe these fascinating and colorful birds up close. Self-guided, no time limit.
$5 (regular, students and children).
Insect Exhibition (and Education Center) : Visitors will be able to learn about the cloud forest, observe exhibits from the forest and enjoy the world largest private insect collection: property of world famous entomologist Dr. Richard Whitten. Exclusive footage of cloud forest wonders is shown inside the center's cinematic auditorium. 1 hour guided hour.
$15 (regular, students and children)
Reptile and Amphibian Exhibition: More than 30 different species of frogs, lizards, geckos, snakes and many others. 1 hour guided tour of special, climate-controlled terrariums containing live specimens.
$15 (regular, students and children)
Butterfly Garden: one of the world's largest live butterfly exhibitions featuring an 8100 square feet dome where more than 50 different species of butterflies from all over Costa Rica can be spotted . The tour of just under an hour includes a bilingual guide.
$15 (regular, students and children)
Restaurant El Jardín: rustic environment with beautiful views of the main garden. Breakfast and lunch served or simply relax and enjoy a delicious cup of coffee. Restaurant serves pizzas, pastas, other international food as well as typical Costa Rican dishes. You can buy lunch in advance for $18 and breakfast for $10.
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PACKAGES |
DESCRIPTION |
Regular |
Students |
Children under 12 |
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#1 |
Canopy + Walkways |
$70 |
$60 |
$45 |
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#2 |
Canopy + Walkways + Butterfly Garden |
$85 |
$75 |
$60 |
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#3 |
Canopy + Walkways + Butterfly Garden + Hummingbird Garden |
$90 |
$80 |
$65 |
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#4 |
Canopy + Walkways + Butterfly Garden + Hummingbird Garden + Lunch |
$110 |
$98 |
$80 |
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#5 |
Walkways + Butterfly Garden + Hummingbird Garden |
$45 |
$40 |
$35 |
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#6 |
Walkways + Butterfly Garden + Hummingbird Garden + Lunch |
$65 |
$58 |
$50 |
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#7 |
Canopy + Butterfly Garden + Hummingbird Garden |
$60 |
$55 |
$45 |
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#8 |
Canopy + Butterfly Garden + Hummingbird Garden + Lunch |
$80 |
$73 |
$60 |
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#9 |
Canopy, Walkways,Insect Exhibition & Herpethorium |
$100 |
$90 |
$75 |
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#10 |
Canopy, Walkways,Insect Exhibition & Herpethorium lunch included |
$120 |
$108 |
$90 |
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#11 |
Canopy,Walkways, Butterfly Garden and Insect Exhibition |
$100 |
$90 |
$75 |
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#12 |
Canopy, Walkways, Butterfly Garden and Insect Exhibition, lunch included |
$120 |
$108 |
$90 |
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#13 |
Walkways, Butterfly Garden, Insect Exhibition and Herpethorium |
$70 |
$65 |
$60 |
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#14 |
Walkways, Butterfly Garden & Insect Exhibition, lunch included |
$90 |
$83 |
$75 |
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Full Pack |
Canopy,Walkways,Butterfly G,Hummingbird G, Insect Exhibition & Herpetharium/lunch |
$140 |
$128 |
$110 |
| #15 | Walkways and Insect Exhibition | $40 | $35 | $30 |
| #16 | Herpetharium and Insects |
$25 | $25 | $25 |
| #17 | Butterfly Garden and Insects | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| #18 | Butterfly Garden + Insect Exhibition + Herpetharium. | $40 | $40 | $40 |
“Hi there.....the service has been wonderful....thanks for your help in planning my trip. The canopy tour yesterday was fantastic!!!
Gracias
Michelle Moore (March 16 2008)”
