Canopy Tour

Canopy Adventure above the
Los Angeles Cloud Forest.

Total time: 6,5 hours
Tour time: 3,0 hours
Bring: Loose clothing to allow for maximum flexibility, binoculars.

This canopy adventure is unique because of its distance to the city San José. It is designed for the person with a basic interest in nature and added ingredient excitement. this tour is highly recommended for people who seek adventure under the supervision of expert guides. The average height above the ground is 70 feet although the  canopy decreases the feeling of height.

Itinerary:

7:00 a. m. We pick you up at the hotel. During the drive, the guide will make a general description of the main town along the route: Grecia, Naranjo, Palmares, San Ramon, Los Angeles. Also he will make an extensive description of the main crops found along the way, mainly coffee, sugar cane and corn.

8:30 a.m. Arrival at Hotel Villablanca /Los Angeles Cloud Forest, greeting by a naturalist guide and breakfast.

9:00 The tour starts with the explanation of the basic principles needed to make this a safe and enjoyable experience. the guides, besides their training in climbing and equipment usage, are very well trained in biology and conservation, therefore making their talk an interesting array of information about the nature of our cloud forest and its relevance as a private reserve.

We reach the first tree platform through a 32 feet high ladder. From there, we move on to six other platforms on five different trees, thus allowing us to view the cloud forest in all its splendor. the first track is the longest one, 336 feet; the second one is 214 feet, the third one is 195 feet and the last one is 115 feet.

The descent to the ground is done on a rope so you can be sure that we keep the excitement level up until the last second.

12:00 m.d. Lunch, Costa Rica folk cooking style.
1:30 p.m. Departure to San José
3:00 p.m. Arrival to the hotel.