Canopy Tours

Rainforest Adventures. A modified ski lift offers easy access to the tropical transitional forest, with eight-seat gondolas that float through the treetops within a 222-acre private nature reserve. The company has guided tours that explain aspects of the local ecology, sustainability programs, as well as a variety of eco-adventures. There is also a small serpentarium, a butterfly garden, a bat sanctuary, and a medicinal plant garden. A "Tranopy" tour combines the tram with a 10-cable zipline tour. A top attraction is a 164-foot waterfall climbing tour that includes ziplines, forest trekking, and a free fall. The International Ecotourism Society named Rainforest Adventures one of the most sustainable theme parks in the world. It is also considered to be one of the safest due to their double cables, chest harnesses, platform railings, certified guides, braking system, and high-tech equipment inspected annually. 3 km (2 miles) west of Jacó, Jacó, Puntarenas, 61101. 2224–5961; 866/759–8726. From $65.