Sky Tram & Sky Trek in Costa Rica allows the finest and clearest views of nature, in 2 of the most amazing destinations in the country – the Arenal Volcano area and Monteverde.
The slow paced Sky Tram gondolas provide a smooth ride through the rain forest and cloud forest, with breathtaking views along the way, so you can admire the surrounding natural beauty on your way up.
Once at the observation deck, visitors have two options for returning to the base: ride back down on the Sky Tram gondola or zip their way to the bottom along the exciting Sky Trek canopy tour zip lines – the best option for those seeking adventure and adrenaline.
Monteverde’s variable climate and high altitude has helped produce an extremely high biodiversity. It is home to over 100 species of mammals, more than 400 species of birds, thousands of insect species and around 2500 species of plants - containing the largest number of orchids in the world. Monteverde is acclaimed as one of the most outstanding wildlife refuges worldwide.
The Sky Tram in Monteverde will lead you up to the Continental Divide and to one of the highest mountains in the area. Sky Tram is a guided tour where you can have the opportunity to observe the cloud forest outstanding biodiversity, the majestic Arenal Volcano and the Nicoya Gulf.
The Sky Trek’s zip lines go from mountain to mountain, allowing you fly through a cable at speeds up to 40 miles per hour and heights of over 520 feet. There are also 5 observation towers that surpass the cloud forest treetops, providing amazing panoramic views.
The Arenal Volcano Area is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the country, as it is blessed with surrounding natural beauty, including the imposing Arenal Volcano and the amazing Arenal Lake.
The Sky Tram tour reaches an observation area at the highest point of the Arenal Reserve, from where you can admire the natural beauty of the rain forest, the volcano and lake. Once you have reached the observation deck, you can also enjoy a walk through a nice trail.
Sky Trek is a tour of adventure full of adrenaline high above the treetops, allowing you to observe the rainforest at its best and stunning views of the Arenal Volcano and the Arenal Lake. The tour includes 8 cables with distances up to 2460 feet and a maximum height of 660 feet.
Another exciting and recently-introduced option is the Sky Trek Night Tour. This is a totally new experience that combines the conventional Sky Trek and the possibility to observe the volcano’s incandescent light explosions and nocturnal wildlife.