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ATLANTIC RAIFOREST AERIAL TRAM
The Rain Forest Aerial Trams
are located on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts of Costa Rica
as well as in the Islands of Dominica and St Lucia. They provide
the most fascinating eco tours in the world with a unique
bird's-eye perspective of the most spectacular tropical rain
forests canopies in Central America and the Caribbean.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The first Rain Forest Aerial Tram ever built takes you over
an expansive private nature preserve on Costa Rica's Atlantic
Coast. You do not have to "race" at risk or "coast"
along cables or have to "fasten" mountain-climbing
gear to safely explore the rainforest canopy. On board of
our specially designed gondolas, you are comfortably and safely
seated. With our expert naturalist guides, you will silently
glide through the colorful and complex beauty of the rainforest
canopy.
You will enjoy the most complete rainforest experience possible,
as you will literally fly through the forest, viewing the
sub canopy (middle part of the forest), the upper canopy and
its hanging gardens. You will discover plants and life forms
that are usually hidden from the human eye in the forest treetops,
opening up a little-seen world of intense beauty and an extraordinary
biological diversity. Complimenting the gondola experience,
you will be taken on a nature walk and enjoy an informational
video, all while accompanied by a bilingual, expert naturalist
guide.
The Atlantic Rain Forest Aerial Tram is also home to the Rain
Forest Lodge, which provides you with an opportunity to discover
all the wonders of our attractions in a full-time all-inclusive
way.
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS
The tour begins with a short multimedia presentation about
the creation of the Rain Forest Aerial Tram. From then on,
you will be able to enjoy the following attraction (please
click on each attraction title to learn more about it).
RATES
You may enjoy the Costa Rica Rain Forest Aerial Tram Atlantic
Park by purchasing a Regular Park Entrance Fee, or Full-Day
Tour (which includes transportation from San Jose and lunch).
STANDARD PARK ENTRANCE FEE
Rates valid until September 30, 2005
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Price
per Person |
| Foreigners |
| Entrance fee - Adults |
$55.00 |
| Entrance fee - Children & Students
with ID |
$27.50 |
| Costa Ricans
& Residents |
| Entrance fee - Adults |
$27.50 |
| Entrance fee - Children & Students
with ID |
$13.75 |
| Additional services
to Foreigners & Costa Ricans |
| Transportation to/from San Jose
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$15.00 |
| Breakfast or Lunch |
$10.00 |
INCLUDES
» Transfer from entrance to visitor's area
» Expert naturalist
guide during your stay in our park
» Visit to Molinete
River hanging bridge
» Introductory
Multimedia Presentation
» Guided walking
tour
» Aerial Tram
tour, A true flight on the gondola! |
FULL DAY TOUR FEE - FROM SAN JOSÉ
(Daily Departure)
Rates valid until September 30, 2006
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Price
per Person |
| Foreigners |
| Entrance fee - Adults |
$85.00 |
| Entrance fee - Children & Students
with ID |
$57.50 |
| Costa Ricans
& Residents |
| Entrance fee - Adults |
$57.50 |
| Entrance fee - Children & Students
with ID |
$43.75 |
INCLUDES
» Round-trip transportation
accompanied by bilingual escort
» Entrance to the
Park
» Transfer from
entrance to visitor's area
» Visit to Molinete
River hanging bridge
» Introductory
Multimedia Presentation
» Expert naturalist
guide during your stay in our park
» Guided walking
tour
» Lunch (or breakfast)
at Rain Forest Restaurant
» Aerial Tram tour,
A true flight on the gondola!
IMPORTANT
» Children rates
arefor11 and under
» All students
must present valid identification upon arrival to the
Rain Forest Aerial Tram |
LOCATION
The Rain Forest Aerial Tram – Atlantic is a 475-hectare
(1,200-acre) private reserve, located 50 minutes away from
San José and 5 kilometers after the Río Sucio
bridge on the Braulio Carrillo highway to Limón. This
property shares a 10-kilometer border with Braulio Carrillo
National Park and constitutes a buffer zone between the park
and the neighboring farm lands.
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| THE TRAM RIDE |
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We
show our guests all the different layers of the rainforest,
from the floor up to the treetops. The latter is actually
the hardest level to access and until now the least
scientifically explored part of the forest. The canopy
is home to an enormous amount of flora and fauna that
inhabit the rainforest. Eager to find light and space,
many plants have colonized the treetops, turning them
into small, independently functioning ecosystems.
Although wildlife is very abundant throughout the
tropical rainforests, it’s difficult to spot
animals during the day. Our wildlife is free to wander
naturally throughout the forest, as nature intended
it. Colorful tropical flowers and fascinating plants
are trees are quite common, and you’ll learn
how they all work together to form a complete ecosystem.
This gondola tour takes place on a modified ski lift
which covers a distance of 2.6 kilometers through
primary rainforest. The tram ride lasts about an hour
and twenty minutes and travels at the leisurely pace
of two kilometers per hour, allowing you the chance
to fully explore this exciting part of the forest.
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| BROCCOLI BRIDGE GAZE |
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This observation
area consists of a tile-roofed gazebo, the perfect
spot for a stretch or a welcome cocktail while being
surrounded by unforgettable panoramic views.
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| HANGING BRIDE |
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Accessible through
a short walk, one can experience the fascination of
the forest and the clear freshwater river that is
filled with machacas, a local fish.
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| NATURE TRAILS |
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On our trails you
can appreciate the heart of the rainforest and its
abundance of plant and animal species. Here, on the
forest floor, we perceive the forest in a different
way: we have more time to take pictures, search for
wildlife or stop to look around. A walk through our
trails, along with the Aerial Tram ride, is an excellent
combination to get to know and appreciate the rainforest
from the ground up to the treetops.
• Bocaracá Trail: This
paved trail is perfect for an easy 45-minute walk.
Seniors, children and people with disabilities will
all find it enjoyable. Our naturalist guides lead
the walks, bringing the forest to life. Rating: Easy
/ Duration: 45 minutes.
• Las Palmas Trail: Built to
prevent erosion and be accessible to most of visitors.
Rating: Moderate / Duration: 45 minutes. (Not wheelchair
accessible).
• Del Rio (River) Trail: This
900-meter trail, located at the end of the park, gives
visitors close contact with the youngest rainforest
in the world. Rating: Difficult (Plenty of steps)
/ Duration: 50 to 60 minutes.
• La Tierra de Las Ranas (Frog's Land)
Trail: This specially designed trail (200
meters) allows visitors to learn about the Dendrobates
Plumilio, one of the most interesting frog species
in the Neotropics. Rating: Moderate / Duration: 30
to 45 minutes.
• Gambas (Tower 12) Trail:
After a 45-minute Aerial Tram ride, visitors can take
a break by hiking a 300-meter trail, getting even
deeper into the rainforest. Rating: Moderate / Duration:
30 to 45 minutes.
• Pogonantha Trail: This trail
is ideal for students, researchers and those who are
more adventurous and enjoy discovering the forest’s
deepest secrets. Rating: Difficult / Duration: 60
to 80 minutes.
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