Sky Adventures Hanging Bridges, Arenal/La Fortuna
Enjoy a guided walk through the dense forest of Arenal on natural trails and hanging bridges
Fun and beautiful, hanging bridges were a treatsa
Overview
Explore the forest from an elevated perspective on this excursion to Sky Walk, one of the first hanging bridges in Costa Rica. Follow a naturalist guide along a series of nature trails and five suspension bridges (some as high as 230 feet or 70 meters), stopping to appreciate various flora and fauna along the way. You'll see monkeys and snakes if you're lucky! During the 2-mile (3-km) hike, you'll enjoy views over the forest canopy and spot colorful birds, butterflies, and insects.
Highlights
- Walk high above the forest on Costa Rica's first hanging bridges
- Spot wildlife, including exotic birds and butterflies, from an elevated perspective
- Learn about the forest's flora and fauna from a naturalist guide
Know before you go
2.5 hours
All ages
Small group
A snack is included
What you'll do
Meet your naturalist guide, who will tell you about the forest's ecosystem and resident wildlife. Then you'll take off on a relaxing 2-mile (3-km) hike along a series of trails and five suspension bridges, some reaching 230 feet (70 meters) above the forest floor. The bridges vary in length from 115 feet (35 meters) to 470 feet (143 meters). Travelers should expect to walk up and down hills to get between the various bridges.
Your guide will point out flora and fauna along the walk, including various birds and insects, as well as the distinct "layers" of the forest. You'll also pass two waterfalls, the taller of which is 82 feet (25 meters). You'll climb some steps and do some uphill walking around the waterfalls. Keep your eyes open for monkeys, birds, snakes, and more.
After completing the walk, you'll head back to your hotel in La Fortuna.
Start times
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Daily8:00 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm
What's included
- Snack
- Water bottle
- Bilingual guide
- Transportation
- Entrance fee
- Safety Equipment and gear
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Traveler reviews
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Our guide Maria seemed to be in a hurry to return home and did not continue with us to the waterfall (half of the tour). Nature was beautiful. Read more
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