Adventure San Jose Tours
Canopy Tour San Lorenzo
Departure Time 9:00 a.m. approx
Length of tour: 8 hours
Definitely an adventure you can't miss. We depart the city towards the mountains that surround the Central Valley, with scenery of spectacular vegetation and extensive coffee plantations, ornamental plants and picturesque typical towns of Costa Rica. As we ascend, we will enjoy the climatic changes of our country.
This is an experience that is enjoyed only once, as we slide from one platform to the next flying thru the canopy. Canopy San Lorenzo is located in the middle of a tropical forest reserve in a beautiful area full of orchids, bromeliads and other ornamental plants.
The sliding cable is divided into two parts:
-The forest section, which starts with small cables so the passenger will acquire confidence while admiring the forest's canopy and
- The adventure section, with much longer cables suspended from high platforms that require large doses of adrenaline.
The total length of the cable is 2500 meters or 8.202,10 ft. There are 19 platforms and the San Lorenzo Canopy offers a 750-meter or 2.460,63 feet cable, the longest one in the country.
From one platform to the next the guide will explain the most important features of the forest. Finally, after only a short walk, we will have a delicious lunch in the restaurant Gran Vista.
We recommend you bring camera, light clothes, comfortable shoes, insect repellent.and extra clothes.
Whitewater Rafting
Pick up time: 6:00 a.m. aprox.
Experience the emotion and adventure of the rapids, an explosion of emotions, the scenery and vegetation are wonderful, and the power of the waters will take you to a great adventure.
All equipment will be supplied and a specialized guide will instruct you in how to handle the river's strong currents. (Breakfast and lunch included)
Suggested gear: camera, water sandals or tennis shoes, suntan lotion, towel and a change of clothes.
a. Sarapiqui, class III
Departure time: 6:00 a.m. approx
Length 10 hours
b. Pascua and Pacuare, class IV
Departure time: 6:30 a.m. approx
Length 10 hours
Adventure Combo
Departure time: 8:00 a.m. approx
Length: 9 hours
Costa Rica offers different kinds of white water rafting where the adrenaline shoots to the limit and fascinating Canopy tours from the tops of the trees. Now you can enjoy both activities combined in a single tour. Discover the natural wonders of Sarapiqui, a large territory located in the northern part of the country, with crystalline rivers, abundant scenic beauty and towns full of hard-working, friendly people.
As we depart from San Jose we cross the Braulio Carrillo National Park arriving at Sarapiqui where both adventure attractions can be enjoyed: the Canopy Tour in the middle of a secondary forest with high altitude trees, followed by lunch, and then Rafting in the waters of the Sarapiqui River.
The Canopy tour lasts one and a half hours as you slide thru the forest from ten cables of different lengths and twelve platforms.
Rafting on the Sarapiqui River on class II and class III rapids allows a vibrant scenario for those who wish to enjoy this exciting activity. A group of unexpected rapids combined with slow relaxing stretches along a 9-mile distance will make this an unforgettable experience for birdwatchers and nature lovers alike.
Tour includes:
Air-conditioned microbus transportation, naturalist bi-lingual guide, canopy and white water rafting gear, and lunch.
What to bring:
For the canopy: lightweight clothes, insect repellent, comfortable shoes, and an extra change of clothes.
For the rafting: swimsuit, water shoes, towel and a change of clothes.
For more San Jose tour information call Toll Free 1-800-630-9126 or 1-866-853-9426
